Obviously I'm not connected in any way with Flashpoint, and I so don't own anything. I just love the show and can't wait for them to air more episodes.
The first thing Ed Lane noticed while walking through the parking lot, was that she was capable of getting high ranking Commander Norm Holleran to carry her loaded down boxes, filled with what he did not know, out of her Cooper.
Being the man he was, Lane nudged Wordy's back.
"Who's the lady that's got the Commander under her charm?"
Wordy glanced at the lady in question. "Don't know." Wordy paused. "We got about 10 to suit up. Leave it be Ed."
Ed Lane shrugged his shoulders, rearranged his sunglasses and started to walk into the building. The new woman being walked in by Holleran must be someone of perceived importance. He'd find out later. Right now he was due at the close quarters battle house. Jules was up there trying to set targets so that his close entry skills would be somewhat challenged. He never missed, so he was interested in just where Jules would place the 10 targets.
Holleran walked the woman through the doors and up to the main entry desk. He placed his box on the desk and nodded to Lane and Wordsworth, who stood just off to the side. He knew this woman's presence would cause quite a stir.
"Sally, this is Braelyn Grayson. You have an identification pass for her."
Sally looked the woman up and down, briefly. She grabbed the id pass from where it hung next to her and handed it to the Commander. "Hot off the press sir. Came down only moments ago."
The woman looked around Sally's desk. Clearly this Sally was curious about her, but would not say anything further only because of the commander being present. Braelyn noticed that Sally was dressed in an officer's uniform and appeared to be the equivalent of a head secretary.
"Interesting setup you have here Sally," Braelyn commented. "You know, if I were you-" She was about to continue when the commander cut her off rather abruptly.
"Braelyn"
"What? Oh, alright, I'll play nice. It's was a pleasure meeting you Sally. See Normy, that was pleasant right?"
Hollernan chose to ignore her ridiculous nickname and question. Instead he got straight to the point. "You sign in and out here. You wear your pass everyday, all day, and you never leave it in your car."
"Isn't that the point of an identification pass?"
Holleran rolled his eyes, grabbed the box he was carrying before, and started walking.
"See that Sally. It only takes a few seconds to frustrate a highly trained Commander. Wonder what it takes to provoke him? I think I'll go find out."
With that Braelyn sauntered passed Lane and Wordy in order to keep up with the commander.
"That one's trouble" Wordy commented to Ed as they headed for the men's lockeroom.
Norm Holleran was a bit anxious about the woman beside him meeting Sergeant Gregory Parker. More than a bit anxious.
"You'll be reporting to Sergeant Parker."
"Okay," Braelyn said rather distractedly. She was busy looking everything over, and from what Holleran knew of her, she was memorizing her surroundings. Braelyn was so curious about everything.
"He'll be your boss, Braelyn," Holleran tried once again to have the woman's attention directed at him.
"Okay"
"Just…just try and be good, for once."
"Define good?" Braelyn was still not looking at Holleran, but taking in her surroundings.
"At this point, I'll settle for you being respectable to your superiors, Braelyn."
Braelyn smiled and her eyes seemed to sparkle. "Sure thing. Respectable. You got it Commander."
Holleran groaned.
Holleran noticed Sergeant Parker heading in his direction. The Sergeant was in full uniform, sidearm strapped to his leg, clipboard in hand. Holleran knew Sergeant Parker had more questions concerning the woman than he had answered last night, but that would have to wait.
"Sergeant Gregory Parker, this is Braelyn Grayson, your new computer tech."
Parker held out his hand. "It's nice to meet you Miss Grayson." Parker eyed the young woman in front of him. This woman would be joining his team and he was curious as to why she would be assigned to the SRU at all.
Braelyn took her time looking Parker up and down. The lustful look was intended to rattle Parker. "This my new boss-man? He's gorgeous." Braelyn grabbed Parker's hand to shake it.
"Braelyn," Holleran said in a no-nonsense tone.
Braelyn's smile got even wider, all the while never taking her eyes off of Parker. "What? Look at those eyes. A woman could really fall for those eyes alone, but, add that to that smile, the uniform and you've got an extraordinarily gorgeous male specimen."
Parker smiled at the young woman in front of him. "Commander Holleran did say you had a rather explosive personality Miss Grayson"
"Explosive? You meant in the fiery way right Normy, and not the, oh say, dangerous way? Call me Braelyn, Parker."
Holleran let out a sigh. "It's Sergeant Parker, Braelyn"
Parker watched as Braelyn seemed to think this over for a bit.
"Well, he's not my sergeant, Normy."
"It's his title Braelyn, and it is expected."
Braelyn first eyed Parker and then Holleran. "I hold four doctorate degrees. Is it not expected, then, to introduce and address me as Doctor."
Parker chuckled a little. "I believe the term 'explosive' was used in the fiery sense, Braelyn. You can address me as Parker or Sergeant Parker."
"How about gorgeous?"
Holleran sighed again. "Well that's it. I'm going to leave her in your hands sergeant. Discipline. That's what she needs, and I think you two are going to be good for one another." And with that, Holleran passed over his box to Parker, turned and left.
Parker eyed the young woman in front of him. Holleran told him that she was skilled, smart, and had a very sassy mouth on her. He also said that she used her mouth as a way to keep people at a distance until she, herself, felt that they could be trusted. Since she was loaned to the SRU, and would be here for awhile at least, he decided to see just what she could do to improve the way the SRU ran its division. He was about to question her, when she turned and gave him a big, innocent smile.
"Alright Sergeant, looks like I'm all yours." She winked at him. "So take me to my little space of the acclaimed SRU, and I'll show you a few things I can do. Well, professionally speaking, mind you. Wouldn't want you disciplining me on my first day and all. We can leave that for day two, at least."
"Hey Boss," a man said approaching quickly from behind Parker.
"Eddie, this is Braelyn Grayson, the new computer tech. She'll be working exclusively with team one."
"Team one? Exactly how many are there?"
"Many. But we're the best team, Grayson. Ed Lane, team leader, lead sniper".
"The best team huh? So far I've met two out of seven team members, one's gorgeous, one's handsome," she said, indicating Ed. Braelyn thrust out her box and out of instinct, Ed grabbed hold of it. "Well team sergeant and team leader, lead the way. I'm sure the rest of the team will be as aesthetically pleasing as its two head honchos."