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Since it's only a couple of week till Christmas I had to do a Christmas and snow story. It will be a multi-chapter but not sure how many yet. Leave me some reviews please and let me know what you think.
Chapter 1.
It was the week before Christmas and their current case was kicking their ass. Every lead they followed went cold or was false. They seemed to be going round in circles and it was really starting to annoy them all. They had been working on this 3 days now and nothing new had come up. Loretta had told them all she could from the body and Sebastian had done his thing in the lab. They had all the info they were going to get from the crime scene and the dead mans car but zip leads on who killed him and why. Dwayne Pride stood up from his desk and walked toward the door saying he was away to stretch his legs. Chris LaSalle was sat at his desk with a bunch of files laid out looking at them but not really seeing then and Meredith Brody was sat at her desk with her arms on the desk and her head resting on them half asleep. After 3 days spent going home past midnight and being back at 8am everyone was running on empty or near enough. Chris looked over at his half asleep partner and seeing the way she was slumped at her desk nearly asleep he called over to her
"Why not go upstairs and crash on the sofa bed for a couple of hours, sure Pride won't mind and it's not like were 'gettin' anywhere fast anyway".
"I might just do that, sure Pride won't mind?" she asked standing up and stretching.
"No go on up, at this rate I might just join you as this is getting me no where" pointing to the files all over his desk.
"Well tell pride where I am and thanks Chris" she yawned as she walked up the stairs dragging her tired aching feet.
Walking through the door she saw the sofa bed was all ready out and the blankets were dumped on one side of it. She presumed Pride had never made it home the last few nights if not longer than that. Sitting on the bed she kicked her shoes off and lay down pulling one of the crumpled blankets over and covering herself. She knew it would not take long to fall asleep as her eyes were so heavy and she felt so drained. Within minutes of lying down sure enough so was fast asleep finally catching up on some much needed sleep.
Half an hour after leaving and 20 minutes after Merri had gone upstairs Dwayne Pride came back in looking slightly refreshed. Seeing Merri's desk empty he looked at Chris who tipped his head towards the upstairs and stood up stretching.
"I give up, my eye's are 'starten' to hurt from 'readen' the same thing and not seeing any of it. I sent Merri for a little power nap, saves 'sleepen' at her desk" he yawned.
"Why don't you go up and get a little rest, you look ready to drop as well. Maybe we need to step back a little and come back with fresh eye's" Dwayne said heading towards the kitchen.
"Cheers I might just do that as am no good down here" Chris yawned again as he walked towards the stairs.
Climbing the stairs he walked in to the back room quietly as he knew Merri would be asleep. Walking in he saw her lying on her front with the blanket kicked off and her vest top riding up from wriggling to get comfortable. It gathered up just above her abdomen so Chris could see half her back and her full stomach. He walked round the bed and sat in the chair next to it taking his shoes off. Looking at the sleeping form of his partner he realized how peaceful she looked lying there. Looking at the slender form of her legs leading to her tight well-formed ass, up to her slim waist which he now had very nice view of due to her top moving. She was one very sexy women there was no denying it. If things had been different he would have most defiantly dated her. Getting his thoughts back to the reason he came up here, he sat on the empty side of the bed causing the bed to move. Merri rolled over and was now lying on her back half asleep. Leaning over to her he whispered
"OK if I join you please, Pride says we need a break and I need some sleep to" watching to see if she heard him.
Opening her eye's slightly she nodded and mumbled something that was a cross between yes and fine then closed her eyes and went back to sleep. Lying on the bed he made sure not to nudge her or invade her space as he rolled on his side to face her. Watching her sleep he realized how tired he was so closing his eye's he followed his partner in to a deep sleep.
Pride walked up the stairs 3 hours or so after sending Chris up to get sleep with 2 big coffee cups in his hand and a couple of bowls of steaming soup. He walked in and put the tray on the table before looked over at the 2 sleeping agents. They were both facing inwards and were tangled in the same blanket with random feet sticking out the bottom. From where he stood he could not see whose arms were where but he was sure that under the blanket Chris had his arm draped loosely over Merri's waist and that her head was resting near if not on Chris's chest. Stepping back he cleared his throat and said as loud as he could
"Wakey wakey, coffee and food on the table guy's. See you both down stairs when your done" leaving the room to let them wake up and eat.
They both started to stir when the loud voice interrupted their sleep. The first thing Merri noticed was the smell of Chris's after shave in very close proximity to her nostrils and a arm lying lose over her waist. It was then she also noticed that she had a hold of a warm firm hand in her's. Opening her eye's she looked straight in to the face of a sleepy Chris LaSalle. The first thing Chris noticed when he woke was the fact he had a hold of a small hand in his and his arm was draped loss over a very naked waist. The second was the head with short dark hair resting on his chest. Opening his eyes fully he looked down to see Merri's dark brown eye's looking up at him.
"Well that was a nice nap and a even better wake up. You make a nice snuggle buddy, thanks for sharing Merri" Chris yawned as he slowly drew his arm from Merri's waist and ghosted his fingers across her bare skin.
Merri laughed and feeling his fingers ghost across her skin she shivered at the contact.
"Your not a bad snuggle buddy yourself and your welcome. Shall we get up cause I am sure there was something said about food and coffee" as she stretched out and sat up.
Getting out of bed she slipped her shoes back on and stood up. Walking over to the table she picked up a cup and took a drink of the coffee then set it on the table. Taking one of the bowls she placed it next to her coffee and sat down. Tasting it she let out a low approving sound and looking over at Chris who was still lying on the bed she told him
"If you don't get up before I am finished mine I swear I will eat your's" laughing as Chris sat up and swung his legs off the bed.
Chris padded over to the table and sat down next to Merri. Even though there was plenty seats he felt the need to sit beside her. Taking his soup and coffee he tasted the soup and he had to agree it did taste really nice. Looking over at Merri who had finished her soup and was now sat with her coffee in he hand leaning back against the chair. As he finished his soup he turned to her and there legs brushed together as he moved round. He was sure the skin beneath his pants scorched a little at the touch. Looking at Merri he was sure she felt it due to the way she drew in a sharp breath.
"So what have you got planed for Christmas if we ever get this cased solved in time" Chris asked trying to find out if his partner had plans.
"Not sure yet, I have the usual invite home for Christmas but I will not be going. My parents drinking and fighting is not something I want to see again if I have the choice. I may stay here and be a loner and have a quite few days with a book and some good movie's. What about you? You away for Christmas to spend time with the family?" she said knowing he loved to go home.
"Not this year, everyone is either married with kids or has kids and I am getting sick of being asked when I will settle down and have kids. It was ok a few years back but now I am older everyone thinks I need a wife and kids to enjoy Christmas. I was thinking of getting away for a few days to somewhere quite and just relax" Chris told her felling very dejected at the fact he was alone at Christmas.
They both sat in silence lost in the own thoughts of how miserable it would be on their own if they were done with this case in time. If they weren't done at work then at least they could spend it together working. It was very depressing for them both. Just then Dwayne came in and pulled them both from the thoughts.
"So I just got a call from for the FBI, Tobais Fornell wants a conference call so come and lets see if he can be any help as we are going nowhere".
Letting Merri go first Chris followed her out with Dwayne behind and down the stairs where they all stopped in front of the plasma. Picking up the remote Dwayne aimed it at the plasma and up popped Fornell's face.
"Evening Tobais, Please tell me this phone call is going to bring me some good news as I sure as hell need it" Dwayne said to man on the screen.
"Well it depends if you want a road trip or not. When you put the DNA samples in the database it brought a red flag up on are system. The person your after is also wanted by the FBI in connection with a few cases we have. The only problem is we need him to lead us to his source before he can be taken down. If you can meet us when we take him down which should be tomorrow or the next day then you can have first stab then get yourself back home for the holiday's".
"Sounds good to us, were do we meet up then Tobais?" Dwayne said looking round at his agents who were standing just back from him.
"Lets hope you guys like snow as we are away to Michigan, reports and itel show he's waiting somewhere in Hurron Manistee National Forest to meet his source there. We have you booked on flight to meet us so see you in few yours. Details are being sent to you now and don't forget to pack the snow boots, its bad up there this year" Tobais laughed as the screen went blank when the call was ended.
"Well come on lets go pack are bags and meet back here in and hour or just after. We are booked on a flight in 2 hours so no wasting time. You heard Tobais, pack for winter as its mighty cold up there now with plenty snow. You never know, we may get at white Christmas after all". Dwayne said as he picked his keys up and headed for the door.
Chris and Merri looked at each other and walked to their desks each picking their own keys and heading to the door.
"This should be fun, never had snow for awhile. Fancy making snow angels and building a snowman Merri. Even a good old snowball fight if you game to be beaten" Chris chuckeld as he saw Merri looking at him
"What! You never played in the snow and had a snowball fight? Looks like you got a lot to learn" Chris added as he climbed in his car to head home and pack.
Merri climbed in her car and went home to gather her stuff together. She was a city girl who didn't do snow. Remembering what Dwayne and Tobais had said she went and dug around in her wardrobe to see what warm clothes she had. Right at the back of the wardrobe was a couple of old sweaters and some sweat pants. Taking them out she threw them on the bed. Looking through her other clothes she found some long sleeve tops which could pass as warm if need be. Carrying them over to the bed she went and got her underwear out and put that with the clothes. She had plenty warm pyjamas so that was no problem. Once all her clothes were piled up she went and got her wash stuff and towels and put them on the bed. Grabbing a bag out the hall closet she dumped everything in it and zipped it up. On the way out the door she picked up the warmest coat she had and a pair of boots. Squeezing them in the bag she zipped it up and chucked it in the trunk of the car. Going back to the house she grab her purse and locking the door behind her she got in the car and drove back to the office.
Pulling up at the office she saw she was last one back. Getting out the car she went round and opened the trunk and was about to get her bag when a hand appeared from behind her and grabbed the bag. Turning she saw Chris standing just behind her as he reached in and got her bag out the trunk. He carried it towards Dwayne car and put it in the trunk with the other 2 bags there. Merri shut the trunk of her car and locked it. Walking over to where Dwayne and Chris were standing Merri stood waiting to see if they were ready. Dwayne gave them both their plane tickets and checked to make sure the office was locked up.
Walking back to the car he caught the back end of the argument between Chris and Merri over who was riding shot gun. He took it by the hand waving it was a game of rock, paper, scissors that decided who won. Seeing the look of triumph on Merri's face he gathered that she won as she dived in the passenger seat and left Chris standing. Chris got in the back of the car and they both sat waiting for Dwayne to get in. Dwayne climbed in and started the engine reversing out the car park. Heading to the airport Chris told everyone tales of being a child and playing in the snow with his brother when he visited family. Dwayne had experience of snow due to work so that just left Merri with no experience of snow.
When they arrived at the airport Dwayne parked the car and the 3 of them got out and going to the trunk they got there bags. Finding their departure gate and checking their luggage in they went for coffee till their flight was called. Once their flight was called the 3 agents made their way back to their gate and boarded the plane. Once on board they found there seats and with Merri at the window, Chris in the middle and Dwayne on the end they put their seat belts and waited to take off. As the plane went along the run way Merri looked out the window and taking one last glance at the sunshine she closed her eyes hoping they would not have to put up with the snow for too long.