Title: Something worthwhile
author: Cindy Ryan
notes and summary: See part one

Lucy awoke feeling like she had the world's worst hangover though she hadn't been drinking. They were still on the sofa. Tim was asleep his arms wrapped around her waist. Part of her still couldn't believe the turn of events of a few hours earlier.

'..things are a bit complicated if I step away we could pursue that."

As freaked out as Lucy was she knew Tim had meant what he'd said. What had happened earlier had certainly felt like more than just sex.

"I vote we stay right here all day.'Tim said huskily

"Love to but can't."Lucy responded turning to face her partner."I have to find a new T.O"

Tim stared at Lucy a long moment than shook his head in amazement.

"We're really doing this, aren't we?"Tim asked trailing a finger between Lucy's breasts.

Lucy leaned forward and kissed him hard. When they broke apart Lucy turned and nestled against Tim her back to his front. He wrapped his arms around her and rested his head on top of hers.

"Yes, we are."Lucy responded softly. "No matter how crazy that makes us."

"As you said; sanity's over rated."Tim commented with a smile. "I'll talk to Grey today."

With those words Lucy knew her life would change drastically. For better or worse she and Tim were jumping off a cliff.

Tim caught Sgt. Grey as he was leaving the break room.

"Sir, do you have a few minutes?"Tim asked. "It's important."

Grey looked him up and down and then nodded.

"Let's go to my office."Grey responded.

Tim followed feeling like he was walking on glass. His thoughts and emotions were still all over the place. Though after he and Lucy had talked more on their way to work Tim knew their decision was the right one. Was just going to take some getting used to. He hadn't been in a real relationship in several years. Once in Grey's office Tim shut the door behind him and stood at attention.

"At ease, Tim."Grey said quietly as he sat down. "What's on your mind?"

Tim took a deep breathe and let it out slowly. He relaxed his stance a bit and clasped his hands behind him meeting Grey's curious gaze head on.

"I need to step away as Chen's T.O"Bradford stated.

Grey blinked and raised an eyebrow.

"Why?"Grey asked.

"We've become involved."Tim replied his voice betraying no emotion.

"I see."Grey commented as he leaned back in his chair.

Tim knew he and Lucy were hardly the first T.O and rookie to become a romantic item; though it was rare.

"How long?"Grey inquired.

"Only recently, Sir."Tim replied.

"With our staffing situation she may be assigned elsewhere."Grey said as he steepled his fingers. "Are you prepared for that?"

"Yes, Sir."Bradford confirmed. "It's something we discussed."

"Alright."Grey concluded. "I'll start the paperwork. See you at roll call."

Tim nodded and left. He found Lucy just leaving the locker room. They had a few minutes until roll call. He nodded towards the outside. Soon they were out in the bright California sun. They walked a block over to a outdoor sitting area in a courtyard that had modern art pieces. They sat on a bench at the far end of the courtyard out of sight of the street. Tim wrapped Lucy in an embrace.

"I am officially no longer your T.O"Tim said quietly.

Lucy smiled.

"Good."Chen replied as she leaned back against Tim. "Was Sgt. Grey surprised?"

"Yes."Tim commented with a grin. "Thought his eyebrow would crawl into his hairline."

Lucy laughed then sobered.

"Am I going to be transferred?"Lucy asked grimly.

"Don't know yet."Tim responded as he rubbed the small of her back. "Who knows might be easier if we don't see each other twenty-four/seven."

"I don't think anything about this is going to be easy."Lucy quipped then sighed as she stood. "We need to get back."

Tim stood knowing she was right. Then again not much in life was easy. Tim pulled her close for a kiss and was rewarded with a smile as they broke apart. They walked back to the station.