Standard Disclaimer: Dick owns 'em. I love 'em!

A/N: LJ Community Challenge: Footwear. This isn't my favorite pairing, but I thought I'd take a stab.

Delaying the Inevitable

She sat patiently. He should be here any minute.

She gave herself a once over in the mirror. Her brunette hair had their usual away-from-work waves, leather jacket, black underwear, and motorcycle boots. He'd like it. The boots were a gift from him for their weekend bike trips.

She knew the relationship would be over soon. Things couldn't continue the way they were. Looking back that's what she'd remember, those blissful weekends

Keys rattled the lock.

She leaned on the doorframe to the bedroom. A slow, crooked smiled spread across his face.

"Claire Kincaid."

Her smile mimicked his. "Jack McCoy."