SOP Disclaimer: I do not own Starsky and Hutch, they own me. I do not profit from this and do not infringe on anyone's rights. This is for entertainment purposes ONLY.
This is mostly fluff. Actually it is very long on fluff. I thought Starsky needed a break. Everyone needs a good day every once in a while.
Warnings: Hutch is almost non-existent in this.
Reviews and feedback are greatly appreciated!
A Heart Revived
by dnjlwilson
Day two of the unexpected time off given Hutch because of his sprained ankle brought another boring day of typing reports for Starsky. Although he was glad he didn't have to hit the streets without Hutch, and he hadn't been assigned a temporary partner, Starsky wasn't looking forward to the long day riding a desk.
The boredom was broken by the bellow of Captain Dobey. "Starsky! In my office NOW!"
Wondering what trouble he could have gotten in to so early in the morning, Starsky cautiously entered the office. Inside were two men, one beautiful lady, and highly frustrated Captain.
"You rang, Cap?" Starsky cheerfully said, guaging the mood in the room.
"These people are Federal agents. They say our case against Stryker won't stick!" Dobey nearly yelled.
"What?" Starsky said incredulously. "We did everything by the book right down to typing the reports in triplicate! He got his Miranda, we clear, unrefutable evidence, no slip-ups!"
"We believe you, Detective," the taller of the two men said.
"And you are...?" Starsky inquired.
"We did skip introductions, didn't we," the lady said. "This is Matt Culver, Gary Turner, and I'm Alexandra Gray. Let's start over on the right foot this time, gentlemen."
"Okay. So what's the problem?" Starsky asked, getting right to the business at hand. He noticed the lady seemed to be in charge.
"Captain Dobey, I didn't say the case wouldn't stick. I said we didn't know enough about it to go to court. We want to get this guy with Federal charges, not just state or county."
"Sorry," Dobey apologized. "I'm just really close to this case. I want it to stick more than you do. This guy had my partner killed several years ago, and he also tried to kill Detective Starsky here and his partner."
"So, we all have the same goal in mind. Let's work together, shall we?" Alexandra offered.
"I'm in." Starsky conceded.
"Let's do this then." Dobey said. "What do you want from us?"
"We need to go over the case, page by page, with the people who are closest to it." stated Culver. "I understand you and your partner are the arresting officers." he said to Starsky.
"Yeah, but Hutch, uh my partner, is out on injury leave." Starsky said.
"I guess it's just you and me then." Alexandra said plainly, addressing Starsky.
"It could be worse!" Starsky said lightly.
"Let's get started then." Alexandra agreed. "Do you have a place to lay everything out?"
"We've got an interrogation room open." Dobey offered.
"Interrogation is probably a good word for this." Starsky said with a slight edge in his voice.
"Don't forget," Alexandra said, "we're on the same side "
"I won't forget." Starsky replied.
"I won't need you guys today," Alexandra said to her collegues.
"I was hoping you would say that." Turner said as they left quickly.
"Lead the way, Mr. Starsky." Alexandra said.
"I can't work under these conditions!" Starsky said seriously.
"What conditions?" Alexandra said, confused.
Starsky, knowing she had fallen for his icebreaker, said, "I can't work with a beautiful woman calling me 'Mr.'"
"What would you have me call you?" she said, understanding his mission.
"My name is David. That would be great."
"Only if you call me Alexandra." she replied.
"Oh, I wanted to call you Ms. Gray." he said in a whining voice.
Alexandra paused, looking at him closely for the first time. He had an incredibly attractive smile on his face and the bluest eyes she had ever seen. "No, if you get your way, I get mine."
"That could be the start of a beautiful relationship." he teased, waggling his eyebrows. At her blush, Starsky said, "Alright, Alexandra, right this way."
She followed, glad he didn't notice just how crimson her face turned.
They worked for several hours, just barely making headway.
"You wouldn't happen to be hungry would you?" Starsky asked her.
"I could eat. I don't think I ate breakfast this morning." she answered.
"I thought so. Your stomach has been growling for an hour!" Starsky teased.
"Was that mine? she replied innocently. "I thought it was your stomach."
"Maybe we're both hungry," he offered. "I know a great place close to here if you're game."
"I'm game." she replied bravely, looking into his face. She shouldn't have done that. David was not what she expected for a city detective. He was a pleasant surprise, This could get interesting.
"Walk this way, Madam." Starsky said gallently. As she walked out the door he held open, he noticed how good she smelled. He shouldn't have done that. Once outside, he noticed how beautiful her hair was, and how green her eyes were.
"I'm in trouble." he said to himself as he opened her door and she sat down in the Torino.
"Great car!" she said enthusiastically.
"Yep, I'm in trouble." he thought to himself as he looked at her. "This is my baby." Starsky said proudly.
"She is beautiful." she complemented.
"Thank you very much." he said, offering his best high voltage smile.
"I'm in trouble." she said to herself as she looked at him. Her heart was beating slightly faster.
"Shall we?" Starsky suggested.
"We shall." she replied.
Starsky started the Torino and headed to a place he knew he would be comfortable in.
TBC