It was days like today that made Kate miss the loft. She knew in the long run, she had made the right decision on moving her family. Kate had loved the loft, but there had been too many memories surrounding her. It was just some days after a hard day at the precinct she wanted to sit in Rick's office. She just wanted to be surrounded by him.
It had almost been 16 years since he had been killed getting an injured Ryan out of the line of fire. There wasn't a day that went by that she didn't think about him and miss him.
Kate had now been retired from the 12th for almost 10 years. She had taken a knife to he chest far to close to her heart again. She had retired the next day. Her family had already lost Rick and reality had finally hit her that they couldn't afford to lose her too. Her father had come storming into her hospital room and he was halfway through his speech before she could interrupt and tell him she had already retired.
Kate still consulted with the NYPD, but she never stepped out into the field. She had decided those days were long gone. Tonight they had solved their case and serial killer was behind bars. Unfortunately, another mother had lost her son before they had caught him. The last couple days had drained Kate emotionally and physically. She was fixing herself a coffee when she heard a soft knock on he front door.
She placed her cup on the counter and let out a long sigh. She assumed it was Gina at her front door again looking for Roy. Kate had never been Gina's biggest fan, but recently the editor had been a huge help in helping her son start the career he craved for.
Roy, the spitting image of his father, wanted to be just like Rick. He had been writing and telling stories from a very young age. He was smart and witty just like his father had been. When Roy had approached her and said he wanted to publish his 1st novel, she had immidiately called Gina. Gina had been skeptical about the then 14 year old novel, but had still taken the time to read Roy's novel. Gina had been impressed to say the least.
The book was scheduled to be released at the end of the month, but the press was already hounding her family. Gina had been pleased, Kate was not. Kate was prepared to tell Gina to give Roy a break when she opened the door, but the sight before her left her breathless. She was 15 years older, but Alexis really hadn't changed.
