7/30/08-So, as I have hit the season 9 border line, I have to fit Lake in here. Even though he is now gone from the show (YES!!). So, here we go. It'll also give a basic idea of where Maria's desk in located. Maria is my own creation. Everything else is not.
Fin's new Partner
Chapter 1: Grudge
Seeing the new detective sitting across from her. Maria couldn't help but not like him. Trying to focus on the paperwork at hand, she could hear him typing on the computer, his back to where Fin and John sat at their desks.
Looking at her watch, she felt as if she needed that third cup of coffee, before she hit someone...like him.
Grabbing her cup, she walked over to the coffee machine, lightly kicking the back of John's chair. "What's the matter? I can see that you're not happy about something." He whispered, looking up at her as she carefully filled her cup and added the cream.
Bending close to his face, she quietly spoke to him. "It's just Fin's new partner. There's just something that I don't like about him. Especially with the other cases from the past few months."
"Could it be that Fin and I are not paired together anymore?" He kept his voice just as low, barely moving his mouth.
"That, but there's more. His own way of gut feelings make me wonder. I'm not a judgmental person, but I can't help it. A few times he pointed out the obvious as well." She gave John one last look before heading back to her desk. Rolling up her sleeves, she was prepared to take on that file, but not ready for that annoying voice. "That scar looks like it's a pretty nasty one, Maria."
Scolding, she grumbled back at him. "We're not on first name terms yet, Lake. And keep your eyes on your own desk."
John couldn't help but wonder if putting Lake there was a smart idea. If he doesn't stop speaking to her, she's going to eat him alive, he thought as Lake gave her a small apology.
7/30/08-There's only two chapters, but they are short. I was trying to think of how to do this. I think the second chapter will be longer then this one. I think...