DISCLAIMER : Law and Order Criminal Intent and the main characters here in are the sole property of Dick Wolf and NBC. I am only borrowing them for my story. I am not making any profit from this story. The subject within is not canon for the show, Just a what if situation.The song lyrics are from the song " SISTER " by Dave Matthews. Great song and the inspiration for this fic. Any feedback please feel free to do it. Us writers thrive off of it. Thanks.
SISTER
by
Dave Matthews
passing time with you in mind
its another quiet night
feel the ground against my back
countin the stars against the black
thinkin bout another day
wishin I was far away
where ever I dreamed I was
you were there with me
sister, I hear you laugh
my heart fills full of
keep me please
sister, and when you cry
I feel your tears
runnin down my face
sister, sister, keep me
I hope you always know its true
that I would never make it through
cause you could make the sun go dark
just by walkin away
playin like we used to play
like it would never go away
I feel you beatin in my chest
Ild be dead without
sister, I hear you laugh
my heart fills full of
keep me please
sister and when you cry
I feel your tears
runnin down my face
sister, sister, keep me
I hope you always know its true
cause I could never make it through
you could make the heavens fall
just by walkin away
sister I hear you laugh
my heart fills full of
keep me please
sister and when you cry
I feel your tears
runnin down my face
sister, sister, keep me
SISTER
by LorMes or LAM
Thursday Feb. 21st 2008
3:54 pm
CHAPTER 1
The Anniversary Dawn
He woke up around 9 am. Moved quietly towards the bathroom. He stepped over towards the shower and reached in. Feeling for the hot and cold water taps, he found them and turned them on. His fingers danced around the water until he felt that it was beginning to warm up. Once he noticed the change in temperature, he removed his hand and closed the shower door. He moved over to the sink area and looked up into the mirror. Turning on the cold water, he placed his hand under it and brought some of it up to his face. Nothing like a little cold water splash to wake a person up in the morning. After shutting down the water he began to undress. Standing completely naked now, he moved over to the shower and got in. This was going to be a long hard day. It always has been. In all if his 46 years, for the last 37 years, he never missed the anniversary. And it never got any easier.
He stepped into the shower and let the warm water soak into his skin. Not quite as hot as maybe he wanted it to be, so he let up on the cold water. A few minutes longer. There. His Muscles eased as the now hot water began running down his naked form. Roughly 10 minutes later he emerged from the shower refreshed and clean, but nonetheless still with a heart full of sadness. Inside his bedroom, he went over to where he had laid out his clothes for today and began the incredibly mundane task of getting dressed. The strong aroma of coffee had hit his nostrils letting him know that his automatic coffee maker had completed its task for the morning.
Underwear, black socks, black t-shirt, black long sleeve dress shirt, black dress slacks and black belt, black jacket and the same tie held worn every year in her favorite color, lavender. . He stood in front of his standing mirror and tied it precisely. The last thing was a splash of cologne. With almost everything done, he grabbed his long wool winter coat, scarf, and his gloves and went into his kitchen. He laid those items down on the back of his sofa and went into his kitchen. He poured himself a cup of coffee. Black this morning and extra strong no milk just sugar. He had called his job to let them know that he wouldnt be in today but that he would be there ready to go tomorrow. His partner would be okay for one day without him. Besides this is the most personal thing he does all year, and the only one besides him who knows what its about is Lewis. Jogging him from his thoughts was the ring of his cell phone. He opened it up. Yep, it was Lewis.
He answered it.
" Hey. " he said quietly.
" Morning Bobby. You on your way ? " he asked
" Just grabbing some coffee. Ill be there soon. "
" Okay. Be careful, roads are bad. "
Bobby smiled and told him not to worry.
They hung up the phones and he resumed drinking his coffee.
There was another ring. When he looked to see who it was, he saw it was his partner.
" Not today Eames. Youll just have to wait. " he thought to himself as he slipped the phone into his jacket pocket.
Before he left, he cleaned everything up and left his apartment as spotless as it always is.
On his way out he put on his wool coat , gloves and short scarf. Once outside his apartment, he turned, locked the door and headed downstairs to his car. One stop to make before he picked up Lewis.
He drove for about three miles. There on the corner was a small flower shop. Ever since he moved to the city, he always used them. They knew just how to put together what he wanted. He found a parking space and got out. As he entered the shop, a small italian woman walked over to him.
" You look hadsome today Robert. As always. We have your order ready Ill go and get it for you. "
" Thank you Mrs. Antonnossi. " he said as he got out his wallet."
Mr. Antonnossi quickly looked over to Bobby and gave him a small smile. He appreciated Bobbys good manners.
As she rounded the corner a few minutes later, he found himself momentarily stunned. Even though the arrangement never changes, it still brings tears to his eyes every time he sees it.
A beautiful bouquet of white mini carnations for rememberence, forget me nots to remember her forever, orchids for her delicate beauty and white sweetheart roses for her purity. 7 of each equally, with a single white tulip in the center to ask for her forgiveness. There were seven peices of bubble gum wrapped into the arrangement and a small colorful satin butterfly too. The bouquet was wrapped up nicely in purple and clear cellophane with white and lavender ribbon.
As the woman went to hand the bouquet to him she simply stated that whoever was receiving this must have been very special to him. He nodded. He never gave out details. This was way too personal.
He took the bouquet and gave her his card. Once everything was bought and paid for, He thanked her again and left.
He delicately placed the arrangement in the back of the SUV and closed the back. Moving up to the drivers door, He opened it , got in and headed for Lewiss.
Lewis had already been outside waiting.. He was never late for this day. He never wanted to be. He had promised Bobby a long time ago that he would always be there for him and held be damned if he wasnt going to keep up his promise.
As Bobby pulled up in the SUV, Lewis walked over " Hey Bobby. Can you open the back ? " he asked.
" Sure Lewis. " Bobby said. He pushed a button from inside of the SUV that opened up the back and Lewis went over and slipped his yearly arrangement in alongside of Bobbys.
Then Lewis shut the back , rounded to the front of the SUV and got in. " Nice arrangement. It always is man. " he said.
Before he pulled away from the curb, Bobby turned and faced Lewis.
" Ah, Thanks buddy. Thanks for doing this with me. " he said.
Lewis looked over at Bobby and shook his hand. " No thanks ...remember? Thats what brothers are supposed to do man. " he said.
" Yeah I know. " Bobby answered. " But my mom ...when she was lucid, told me that I should always thank those who help me. "
Lewis looked and smiled. " Just drive okay. we got a long day ahead of us."
Bobby laughed and turned. Placing his big hands on the steering wheel, he signaled , pulled out into traffic and the two men proceeded on to their destination.