BLOOD BOND
DISCLAIMER
Tie-in to "Shared Secret" and "Subtle Changes". Takes place after "Next Victim" and takes place of "Loc'd Out/Partners". Belongs to Stephen J. Cannel and Fox.
CHAPTER ONE:
Officers Tom Hanson and Dennis Booker wildly danced to the rock music blaring through the club's PA system.
"Hanson, this was a great idea," Dennis said.
"Yeah, well, I figured we needed it after our last case," Tom replied. Neither officer bothered shouting over the music. They didn't need to. They could hear each other just fine. It was just one of the perks of being a vampire.
"Yeah, that was pretty bad," Dennis agreed. Just then, their conversation was interrupted by a tall blond darting in between them.
"Hey, guys. What are we talking about?" she queried, slinging her arms around their necks.
"Nothing much, Carrie. Tommy and I were just discussing how much we needed a break after our last case," Dennis answered.
"Yeah. I heard about that. I still can't believe that poor guy ended up dead," Carrie Morgan responded. "I mean, getting even with somebody, that's one thing, but…" her voice trailed off.
"Yeah," Tom agreed tightly.
"Um, speaking of which, I'm gettin' a little hungry," Dennis declared.
"Bloody Mary?" Tom asked.
"On the rocks," Dennis confirmed. Tom ducked out of the embrace and went to the bar.
"Bloody Mary on the rocks," he ordered.
"Dennis?" the bartender questioned.
"He still hasn't learned to eat before clubbing," Tom joked. They laughed. The drink was made and Tom took it back to his friend.
"Thanks, man. You're a legend," Dennis stated.
"Just remember that on the next case," Tom responded. Dennis took a long swig of his drink as Carrie watched in fascination. The officer noticed her gaze and raised an eyebrow.
"Somethin' the matter?" he questioned.
"No. Not at all," she responded. "It's just--watching you feed is almost like poetry. How slow you eat--it really turns me on," she continued.
"Sorry. Got a girl," Dennis reminded.
"But she's human," Carrie pointed out.
"Jessica's still my girl," Dennis answered. Carrie pouted, but dropped the subject. Tom couldn't help it--he began to laugh.
"Man, you two are crazy," he commented. Carrie made a rude noise and stuck her tongue out at him.
"Okay, I'm gonna go now," Tom said, putting some money on the table.
"Hey, wait up," Dennis told him, doing the same and then catching up to him. The two officers walked out into the night and to their cars.
"See ya in the morning," Dennis told him.
"Okey-doke," Tom responded. Then, they took off. Meanwhile, a young girl was running through the streets. She had no idea who was chasing her, but she knew she had to get away. Hearing something behind her, she quickened her pace. Suddenly, she tripped. Then, something grabbed her leg and pulled her down the street and into an alley.
"No. No," she said. Her attacker's weapon came down on her and there was a piercing scream. Then--silence.