Playing Hero

by elsiecarson

Boyd goes off on his own and does something stupid. What else is new? Grace is terribly concerned about him and tells him so. He lets her rant a little bit because he knows it makes her feel better.

1. Worried

"Boyd!" Grace runs across the bullpen and leaps into Boyd's arms. "What were you thinking? You scared us half to death."

Boyd sighs and puts his arms around Grace. He hates being touchy-feely but he knows she needs it right now. "You mean you were scared half to death. No one else is ever as concerned about me as you, Grace. I'm fine, I promise. I got checked out by a paramedic at the scene."

"You take such risks. I worry about you." Grace sniffs as she pulls away from Boyd.

Boyd, for once not totally unaware, notices the tears on his shirt, the tears shining in Grace's eyes, and the moisture on her face. He pulls a handkerchief out of an inside pocket and dries Grace's eyes. "I'm alright. I wasn't in any danger. The armed division was right outside. I'm sorry if I made you worry." Spence, Stella, and Eve's mouths all drop open. They've never heard Boyd apologize to anyone. "Come on, Grace. Let's go sit in your office."

Grace nods and slowly walks towards her office. Eve notices Boyd's hand on Grace's lower back.