Fresh Starts, Different lives 2
I don't own anything especially Ryo and Dee.
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Chapter 2
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"I asked you a question and I expect an answer."
"I have been dealing with strong, stubborn people that don't know when to ask for help. Dianna picked me because she knows that I will not take no for an answer. We will get along well when you realize I'm not going anywhere Commissioner Rose. I have been briefed on your condition and how it happen, so I think I can protect you."
"Do you have any police experience Kyle?"
"I'm an expert marksman; I know hand to hand combat and three types of marshal arts. In essences, I can kill a man in two moves Sir. Oh yes, I worked in Special Forces so I think I can effectively see to your safety and yes I do have a badge."
Kyle pulls out his wallet and flips it open passing it to the Commissioner.
Rose rubs his fingers over the imprint as Kyle watches him with a smile on his face. The Commissioner was a shrewd man and careful too.
Rose smiles and says, "Why didn't you tell me you were FBI from the start Kyle? He hands the wallet back to him.
"I thought that Dianna told you, Sir. I did not mean to keep it from you. I do sensitive jobs within the FBI. I'm formerly, Secret Service."
"You say that you were trained in three forms of the martial arts? Do you mind telling me what they are?"
"Of course not. They are tae kwon do, bagwa zhang and ju jitsu. I've also been trained in ship pal gye."
"I see, that's pretty impressive Kyle, so this means you will be effective without a gun."
Kyle chuckles as he says, "I would think so, so don't worry about your safety with me I will protect you with my life."
Rose sits back with a smile on his face as he thinks of Kyle telling him he would protect him with his life. Maybe he can use him to make the thorn in his side miserable.
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The next day as Dee and Ryo comes into work they notice that people were all in a buzz. At least more so then usual, with the 27th being a hot bed of gossip.
They go into their office and before they can hang their coats up Drake pokes his head into their office door.
"Hey guys, have you seen the Commissioner's new assistant?"
Dee looks at him and says, "No, is she hot or something?" He smiles at Drake waiting for an answer.
Ryo looks over at Dee and rolls his eyes. Dee was such a horn-dog that he despaired of him ever changing.
Drake looks at him and laughs. "I guess that means that you don't know yet." He laughs again and goes back to his office.
"I wonder what that was all about." He turns to Ryo and backs up to his desk with his hands up in front of him.
"You know I was just kidding right? It's just a habit man, really."
Ryo picks up his cup and heads for the door. "You're hopeless Dee. I could care less who you drool over!"
He storms out of the office and heads for the break room highly pissed off.
Dee flops down in his seat and wondering how he managed to get in trouble at the start of their workday.
"When will I ever learn to keep my mouth shut?" He hits himself in the forehead as Ted peeps in at him.
"What did you do to Ryo this time, dude?" He chuckles at the expression on Dee's face.
Dee looks over at him and growls, "What the hell makes you think I've done something to Ryo!"
"Well he almost knocked me down on his way to the break room and the only time he is that mad is when you've done something to him. Now as I said, what did you do to your partner?"
"I didn't do anything to him. Drake came in, talking about the Commissioner's new assistant and I just asked if she was hot. I guess Ryo didn't like it. He should have known that I was just kidding, dam! Now he's going to be pissed all dam day!"
"Well he never takes it out on you, man. It's the rest of us that have to be careful what we say to him. I feel for the perp that gets him today. I'm going back to my cubical and warn Marty. See you later dude!"
Ted takes off back to Marty to warn him about Ryo. When the blonde-haired man was on the warpath, no one was safe.
Dee watches Ted as he heads back to his desk and shakes his head. He looks down at his desk, then turns around, and turns his computer on. He thinks that when Ryo comes back and sees that he is working maybe he will know how sorry that he was for being so insensitive.
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Ryo goes into the break room and pours a cup of coffee. He stands there sipping on it when the Commissioner comes in with his new assistant.
Ryo turns as Rose enters and smiles when he recognizes him. "Hello Commissioner, how are you?"
Rose puts his hand out and Ryo takes it and shakes hands with him. As usual, Rose holds his hand a little longer then necessary.
"I would like for you to meet my assistant. Kyle this is one of our stellar Detectives, Randall MacLean. Ryo this is Kyle Crammer."
Ryo looks at him with a smile on his face and says, "It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. Crammer. Are you an officer also?"
Kyle smiles at Ryo and says, "Yes I am. I'm with the FBI and please call me Kyle. We'll all be working together right?"
Ryo nods his head and looks over at the Commissioner and says, "I think Dianna can stop worrying about you now sir. Your assistant is rather formidable."
"So I've been told. Where is your partner Ryo? Don't tell me he let you come to the break room alone."
He's in our office and I hope he's starting on the paper work. I came to get some coffee; I guess I should take him a cup."
Rose smiles as he says, "Is there trouble in paradise Detective?"
Ryo ignores him as he looks at Kyle and says, "Berkeley do you mind if I borrow your assistant for a couple of minutes. I promise to return him back in one piece. That is unless you think you can't make it back alone."
Ryo knew that Rose would never admit he could not make it on his own. This is what Ryo is relying on.
"Of course Ryo, that is if Kyle doesn't mind. He is not my servant you know. I'll see you back in my office later Kyle and Ryo we have a meeting at 11:30 so don't forget and bring your partner with you."
He turns and puts his walking stick in front of him and walk back to his office leaving the two of them alone in the break room. The two men watch as he walks out without mishap.
Ryo turns and says, "I want you to meet my partner and a couple of the other detectives. Since you'll be working here you might as well know who everyone is, right?"
Kyle looks in his face, gives Ryo a slow smile, and thinks that what Dianna told him about the detective was correct. The man was gorgeous and he seems like a very nice person.
"That's very kind of you Ryo. I would love to meet the others."
He follows Ryo out offering to take one of the cups of coffee for him. Ryo looks down at his hand and knows that Dee would not like it if he came in with a stranger holding his coffee.
"Thank you Kyle, here you can hold this one while I sip on mine." "Two can play this game," he thinks to himself.
Ryo calls out to the detectives as he passes by their desk and they all follow him in his office. He looks at Dee as he turns around and gives him his brightest smile.
"I'll like all of you to meet the Commissioner's new Assistant, his name is Kyle Crammer and he's with the FBI."
Everyone introduces themselves as Dee looks at Ryo with his face in a frown. He knew what he was doing and he did not think it was funny. "Hey man, my name is Dee Laytner, I'm Ryo's partner."
Kyle smiles at Dee as he shakes his hand and says, "Oh, then this must be your coffee then." He hands Dee the coffee as Dee looks at Ryo in surprise.
"Uh…thanks man or should I thank you Ryo?" He smiles at his partner because it could mean he wasn't as upset as he thought he was.
Ryo winks at him over the rim of his cup and he feels much better. Maybe now he will not have to do all the paper work that is on his desk alone.
JJ looks up at Kyle and says, "You are very tall aren't you? I bet no one messes with you do they?"
Kyle chuckles at JJ and says, "Well it's been known to happen a few times."
"I'll bet they didn't win." Drake looks at JJ and says, "JJ that's not something to say to him! You have to forgive him he says whatever is on his mind at the time."
Kyle turns to Drake and says, "Its okay, I'm used to people commenting on my size."
Dee looks him over and says, "So you're working for Rose, how do you like it?" He is looking at Kyle with a smirk on his face.
Kyle sighs and says, "To tell the truth I think the commissioner is an okay guy. I have worked with much worst then him. I take it you are not too fond of the Commissioner, Dee?"
The guys look at each other and laugh all at once. Ryo is the only one not laughing as he sits in his seat blushing.
Kyle looks at them and then at Ryo as he turns a deep shade of pink.
"You want too let me in on the joke?" He looks at Ryo because the others are laughing their butts off.
Ryo looks at them and says, "Okay guys knock it off! As a matter of fact since you've all met him get out now and get back too work!" He stands up and walks over by the door.
Drake says, "Come on JJ we do have work too do." JJ nods and follows him out and the others head out behind them chuckling under their breath.
Dee catches his breath and says, "Sorry about that man. It's just that the Commissioner and I…let's just say we are rivals."
"Dee! You're going to give him the wrong idea! Don't say things like that."
Dee cuts his eyes at Ryo as he says, "Well what would you call it then?" He folds his arms in front of his chest tapping his foot as if he is talking to a child.
Kyle looks from one to the other waiting on Ryo to answer Dee's question. This is going to be interesting he thinks to himself. With Ryo blushing and Dee, shooting daggers at him he decides to help them out.
"I do know something…"
Ryo explodes with, "I certainly wouldn't call him a rival! He never had a chance with me and you know it!"
Dee unfolds his arms and smiles at Ryo. He puts his hand on the back of his neck and says, "I'm sorry Ryo, I know I shou…ump"
He falls into his seat as Ryo pushes past him and heads out the door. Kyle looks at Ryo as he rushes out and then back at Dee.
"The two of you have a stormy relationship don't you and I take it that Rose is a touchy subject for you."
Dee puts his fingers on his forehead massaging it and says, "Even when he's not here he causes problem for me."
Kyle chuckles and says, "If you want to know what I think, you are the one that's causing the problems not Rose."
He turns and walks out the door leaving Dee alone to think about his words.
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Ryo walks down too the file room and signs in. He walks over to the files that he and Dee needs for the new case they were working on. He is mumbling as he looks for the file, working himself up into a hissy fit.
"The nerve of him trying to embarrasses me like that! He knows that Rose is not a rival for his affections. He needs to learn how to control himself when it comes to the Commissioner. Well maybe not too much but he did need to learn that he would never look to another as long as they were together. He looks down at the folder he has been looking for, slaps it against his leg to dislodge some of the dust, and heads back to his office.
As he pasts the front desk Janet stops him and says, "Ryo did you see the new guy by chance?" She is looking at him with hopeful eyes, smiling.
Ryo looks at her and says, "Yes I did why?" She was supposed to be dating Ted, something that Ted told anyone that would listen.
"Oh I was just wondering if you knew if he is seeing anyone." Ryo looks at her smiling as he says, "I thought you and Ted were dating Janet. What happen to that?"
She looks at him and says, "A girl's got to keep her options open, you never know when Mr Right will come along. Ted and I are not serious, you should know that Ryo."
Ryo shakes his head as he walks away.
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Dee sits in the office playing with a pencil when Ryo walks back in. He looks up at his lover too see if he is still upset. However, Ryo has a blank look on his face as he drops the file on the desk.
"You, still mad at me Babe?" He looks at Ryo with big puppy dog eyes without his trademark smirk.
Ryo turns his back on him and says, "I don't know Dee, should I be?"
Dee looks at him smiling and gets up looking over at him. "If you're asking me, then the answer is no." He walks up behind Ryo and slides his arms around his waist as he kicks the door shut with his foot.
Ryo leans back into the younger man's arms and sighs. "I can never stay mad at you Koi." He turns around and lifts his face up to Dee's for a kiss. He tightens his arms around Ryo and licks his lips before he slides his tongue inside.
Ryo closes his eyes and moans into his lover's mouth. Dee strokes the back of Ryo's head pulling him closer as he ravishes his mouth. They pull apart gasping for breath.
"Oh Dee….I love you much, so don't ever think that anyone has a chance with me." Dee chuckles down at his blonde haired lover and says, "I know babe but I still get jealous, I can't help it. Forgive me?"
"Always Dee, just try to control yourself, okay?"
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Rose leans his head back as Kyle puts the drops into his eyes. He holds a handkerchief under his chin in case the liquid drizzles down his face.
"What kind of eye drops are these Berkeley?" He holds the bottle in his hand noticing that there is a lot number and not a name.
"It's new; its human serum eye drops. The doctor told me that it's for the enhancement of corneal wound healing. My corneas were injured after the gun shot wound I took to the head. This drug is still used in clinical trials but he wanted me to try because he thinks it may help me."
"I'll try anything to get my sight back. Not being able to see makes me feel helpless somehow."
Kyle smiles and says, "I may call you some other things but helpless will never be one of them commissioner."
Rose smiles and says, "Flattery will get you everywhere."
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Everyone is in the break room when Drake comes in with JJ. Dee looks up and says, "You guys are slow with lunch, I hopes that means that everything is as we ordered."
"Don't worry Mr. Wonderful; I made sure they got your order correct. So here you go handsome." He hands Dee a double bag of greasy fries and a double hamburger dripping in ketchup.
Ryo rolls his eyes as Drake hands him his lunch. He looks at Ryo in amusement. "Cheer up Ryo, I made sure your lunch is as you wanted it, okay?"
"Thanks Drake, I'm glad that someone is looking out for the rest of us." He takes his bag and looks inside at the turkey sandwich. As he takes it out Marty walks by saying, "I don't see how they could mess with your order Ryo. There's not much you can do to turkey."
Ted smiles as he gets his lunch and says, "Yeah Ryo you should let your taste buds live a little." He takes a bite out of his hamburger allowing a bit of the mustard drop on his tie.
He looks down, grabs a napkin, tries to clean it off as Ryo laughs, and says, "That is why I order turkey. This way no one can tell what I had for lunch, right Dee?"
Dee smiles as he drops ketchup on his shirt while trying to stuff fries in his mouth while chewing on his hamburger.
He smiles while chewing and Ryo laughs at him. He walks over to Dee and starts to wipe his shirt with a napkin while shaking his head.
Ted pokes Marty in the arm and says, "Ah look at them, aren't they cute, all lovey dovey."
Drake laughs and says, "Well you know Dee is a slob, trying to eat all his food at once. Some one needs to clean him up."
JJ looks over at the two lovers and rolls his eyes as he takes a bite of his hot dog. He hates it when Ryo acts as if he cannot keep his hands off Dee. He knew they were together but he still has hope. False hope but hope nonetheless.
The Chief comes in and says, "I see everyone is enjoying lunch. That's good because we have a serial killer out there and I'm going to need all of you on it so make it quick and meet me in the CI room in ten minutes."
He turns and walks back out as the others look at the closing door.
"What do you think he means by that?" Drake looks around at the others.
"I did hear something about three men dying in the Tremont Hotel. However, I didn't know they were related. Did anyone else hear about it?"
"Dam Ryo, all you do is listening to the news, huh? I heard something but I didn't hear there were three, I think I heard about one." Marty turns and looks at his partner and says, "I know you had to hear something man."
To which Ted replies, "I'm with you man I only heard about the one."
Dee looks around at his fellow detectives and says, "I hope I don't get this case because I hate serial killings."
Drake says, "You hate anything that requires you to do any type of leg work. You rather sit back and let the perp come to you." He laughs as he looks at Dee.
"Ah fuck you Drake! I work just as hard as the rest of you so leave my name out of your mouth, dude."
Drake laughs at him louder when he sees him getting red behind the ears. He knows that he has hit a nerve with Dee because the chief has told him that on more then one occasion.
Ryo stands and says, "Well I'm finish with lunch so if the rest of you don't want the chief to pop you on the head I suggest we head for the CI room."
He picks up his garbage and reaches for Dee's as the younger man looks up in his face giving him a quick wink before tossing it with his own.
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"Okay everyone quiet down! I have an announcement to make!" The Chief looks around at the detectives in the squad room.
"We have a killer on the streets targeting men in the escort service, we think the suspect is luring these men out and then slice them from throat to crotch and leaving them for dead. We have three bodies so far and we need to catch him before the body count piles up."
JJ raises his hand saying, "Chief when you say he, do we know that it is a man doing this?"
"Good question JJ. The answer is no. Unfortunately, all of the victims were dead so it very well may be a woman. However, we do know that the men were raped."
"Well do we have anyone that has done something similar to this?" Dee looks at the Chief with a frown on his face.
"Well that's where you guys come in; we want you to dig up anyone with a pattern of raping men or killing escorts as a whole. I need someone to be lead on this. Do I have any volunteers?"
The men look at one another and Ryo raises his hand and says, "Dee and I will take lead, Chief."
"Ah Ryo, why do you always want to take the hard cases! Just my luck to get stuck with you."
"Oh shut up and quit complaining or I'll make you pull all the files!"
"This is me shutting up! You will notice that I am no longer complaining." He leans against Ryo and gives him a wink. Ryo smiles at him and pushes his shoulder. "Get off me you big baby!"
"Okay everyone Ryo will take lead so follow him and try and do a good job. We want this person off the street, ASAP. That's all men and Ryo, Dee, keep me and the Commissioner informed, okay?"
"Will do Sir, if I can have what you got so far we'll get started."
He hands the files to Dee and with a wave of his hand, he leaves out of the CI room.
Dee looks down at the files, back up at Ryo, and says, "You've got your work cut out for you partner."
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This is a sequel to Counterfeit Money. This continues with what happens when the Detectives get a new case that causes them some new problems. I hope this is well received as the first one. I like to think that the story of Ryo and Dee goes on forever. I know that their love will go on in this story.
