A/N; Here is the first installment of this 'story' which follows episode 1x01.

Please read my explanation before reading the 'story'. Otherwise it might be hard to keep track of things.

I had this idea. It actually seemed like a good idea to me. But then I started plotting, scribbling and what else one does when a (story)idea comes to mind. And 'the little one shot' turned into something more of a multi-chaptered nature. So here is the first chapter. And maybe the idea wasn't so great anymore.

I have always been wondering what it would be like to have a peek in our favourite cops' phones. What they would text each other before, during and after shift, etc. So I had a go at it. Although I have included all characters it will evolve into a more McSwarek centric thing. At first I considered separating McSwarek from the rest and form it into another 'story'. That would not make sense as their relationship has been building up over the seasons. And I need to kick off somewhere.

My idea is to take you through the episodes, one by one, starting off at 1.01. I have the first four episodes written, so will be posting about three at the time to 'finish' before season 3 starts on the 24th of may. If the response is good enough I will continue this throughout the season.

I also took a couple of 'writers liberties' during this story. Don't shoot me please!

With the start of every conversation I have mentioned who are involved. I have been struggling with the formatting for this story, so please forgive if things (still) aren't clear enough. I haven't read anything like this before, so I didn't really have something to go by.

Basically the first character mentioned is the first character to send a text, the second character is mentioned in bold and texts from that character will also be displayed in bold.

If any of you has a better idea for the formatting please message me or leave a review.

Disclaimer; I own nothing Rookie Blue but the Blu Ray set of the first season.


"Fresh Paint"


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Dov - Andy
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Rock 'n Roll McNally, what a first day! You coming to the Penny?

Yeah, on my way.

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Andy - Traci
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OMG Trace, can you believe all that happened on our first day?

I know right? So much for clearing the McNally name huh.

Haha, very funny. Still can't believe I ruined a whole UC-op by busting that cop. Just my luck.

Well, you got the perp in the end. How did you get the UC-guy to tell you anyway?

Swarek? Cornered him in the locker room and had to witness a whole striptease act before he told me. Guess he tried to intimidate me and figured it wasn't going to work. He behaved like an ass at the penny though.

Yeah well, prepare yourself because what I heard from Jerry he's not a happy camper. I bet he's going to give you a hard time. Be prepared. A striptease huh? He hot?

Trace! Can't believe you're asking me that!

Oh come on Andy, don't tell me you didn't have a good look. Is. He. Hot?

Very…

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Oliver - Sam
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Sorry about that rook running around buddy. That shouldn't have happened. Glad to have you home safe though.

Thanks bud. Just a pity Hill's gang's still on the streets. Thanks to an overeager Rook.

Why did you give her that tip about the gun? We all thought you gave her a wild goose to chase.

Don't know. Guess it's the Bambi eyes.

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Jerry - Sam
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Glad to have you back Sammy. Bummer about the op. Why did you let her take you down and burn you?

She didn't burn me. You did, remember?

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Like I coulda help it.

Yes, you coulda. You shoulda have kept your mouth shut. We're not done talking about this.

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Jerry - Traci
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Wanna come over?

Nope, can't. See you tomorrow Detective Barber.

Okay, TTYL


A/N; So? Love it, hate it? Drop me a review and let me know if I should continue or spend my time otherwise. But please, keep it civil. I will disable anonymous reviews if I deem this necessary.