Chapter 1

HEY! It's been sooo long and now that school is slowly coming to an end I realized I need to start another story and I thought, why not a sequel? I hope you guys enjoy it. Also, the first two or three chapters might be a bit slow, I'm just trying to help you understand how much time has passed and getting the plot started soo sorry if they're a bit slow and boring at first. :)

Marlene stepped into the elevator and pushed the lobby button. She rocked back and forth on her feet, looking at her watch. Even though she's been on several already, her stomach felt like it had zero gravity.

Come on Marlene, breath she thought. The door opened at she walked through the lobby to the outside where Skipper was waiting by a taxi.

"Hi" she said, hating how her voice had cracked during her greeting.

Skipper smiled "Hi, nice to see you again."

"You too" she responded as Skipper opened the taxi door. "Oh, I forgot to tell you last time, um, I'm going to be gone the rest of the week for a school camping trip so I can't go to the meeting...sorry."

Skipper shrugged "That's fine, sounds like fun" he said "You chaperoning?"

Marlene nodded and hesitated before saying "I'll miss you", her cheeks became crimson as the words escaped lips.

He chuckled "it's only a week!"

"So are you saying you won't miss me?" Marlene teased, glad the ice had finally broken.

The cop rolled his eyes "get in the cab" he said and Marlene giggled as she got in.

The couple handed their menus to the waitress. The sounds of people chatting and cups being refilled surrounded them.

Skipper looked up "I'm honestly surprised you're chaperoning."

Marlene rose an eyebrow "Why is that?"

"They're high schoolers aren't they? Shouldn't they be old enough to-"

"Oh no this is my daughter's camp trip."

"Ah, that makes more sense" Skipper said and drank some of his water.

"But even with high schoolers, there would have to be chaperones."

Skipper put his cup down "really? Aren't they 18?"

"Not all of them."

Skipper just shrugged and drank more water, causing Marlene to laugh.

"What?"

"I'll take it you had an active day today at work? We haven't even gotten our food yet and you already need a refill."

"Ugh, don't even get me started. Look, we're going to catch the bad guys in the chase anyway, so why do they always have to run?"

"Well, you don't always get them" Marlene simply stated, hoping it didn't sound too offensive.

"It's a slim chance we won't, but let them exhaust me, as long as they get put behind bars. What about you? How's life in the classroom?"

"Same everyday, sorry we don't have anything different or exciting going on."

"It's fine...how's Matildas move in?"

"Good, she can still keep her job, and she's moving close by so Tina and I can see her more...and it can make find a babysitter easier." Skipper chuckled "How are the boys?"

"They're good, enjoying work and their game nights."

They continued to chat and ate their dinner. The stars in the sky hidden by the constant burning of the lights in the city. Taxis honked outside and people walked, some trying to avoid eye contact with advertisers.

When they finished their date, Skipper drove Marlene back to her apartment.

"I'll see you after camp then, you'll have to tell me how it goes" he says.

"Definitely, goodbye Skippy" she says and gives the officer a peck on the cheek.

Skipper smiles "Later dollface."

Skipper quietly closed the door behind him, he hung up his coat and hat and looked at the clock.

11:30

Was it really that late? Skipper thought as he rubbed his eyes. He looked at the kitchen counter where there was a picture of his team. They were all smiling and laughing, celebrating the 4th of July, sweat beaded on their foreheads. The picture of him and Lola was now hidden, stashed away and the hole in the wall was fixed. Skipper looked at the coffee maker and decided against it, it was late, he should go to bed.

He slowly found his way to his bedroom in the dark. He opened the door and was about to walk in when he heard someone whisper "Goodnight Skipper."

He turned around to see Kowalski's door close. "Goodnight" he whispered back, doubting that Kowalski could hear it and he collapsed on his bed.

Hope you guys liked the chapter, I'll try and update each week. PLeaSe ReviEW!