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Chapter 2 - Partners Again

The Captain stood up and placed his hands in front of him.." Officer Oliver I present your partner Officer Hart."

" Hello Officer Oliver."

" Good Morning Officer Hart..nice to meet you.."

" Alright why don't you two head out on patrol duty..and Officer Oliver..please be on time tomorrow."

' Yeah right..the only time he'll be on time if a damsel is in distress..' Kim thought as she stood by the door

" Yes sir Captain..I apologize about my tardiness and no excuse is acceptable..I'll be on time tomorrow." Tommy says

The Captain shook hands with his new recruit and then he shook hands with his top officer.." You two are dismissed."

Kim opened the door and left out quickly snatching up her hat and walking out of the office..' Why now..what the hell is he doing here.' Kim opened her door and got into the driver's seat watching Tommy approach the car

Tommy's Pov

' Great..damnit..I the hell was I supposed to know that she will be living in San Francisco..not only that but all of the damn feelings I tried to get rid of just had to make itself known once again..and on top of that we are a team again..I hope it won't come down to us bickering constantly over something stupid'...Tommy opened the side door and got in.." So partner what's up with you"

" Don't start Tommy..what made you join the Police force."

" Whoa..what bit you in ass this morning."

Kim inhaled deeply as she cut her eyes at him sharply.." It's just a question...partner."

" Well I need more excitement and action in my life..besides I'm not that interesting in a boring life right now..I'm not that in the grandpa stage of my life yet."

" Do you realize that you are not a super hero anymore..that there aren't no power blasters..just real semi automatic 45's."

" Look who's being sarcastic..I'm not dumb Kimberly."

" Could've fooled me.." Kim mumbled

" Okay how about this..why did you send that letter..were you to afraid to face me and tell me the truth..that you cheated on me."

Kim turned her head towards him.." actually for your information..I thought it was a good idea to let you go so that you could go after the girl that decided to want your attention..so I made it easier on the both of us..what's done is done and I don't want to talk about it right now so drop it Tommy."

" I didn't mean to piss you off or already add to it..I mean it has been a long time since it happened..and your right it's over and done with..can we start over."

" Yes we can..I'm Officer Hart..it's good to see you again Tommy."

" And I'm Officer Oliver..it's a pleasure meeting you again Kimberly...I hope we have a good partnership on the force."

Kim laughed as she held out her hand and Tommy took it his hand and shook it gently

' Oh Shit' they both thought as they let go of each others hand

Kim's Pov

' Damn..why must I reopen those old feelings that I buried over the years..maybe it has to deal with the certain individual sitting in the passenger seat the one who's staring at you!...oh shut up!'.." Have you had anything to eat yet."

" Nope I woke up late..got showered then shave and dressed quickly and hurried to work..hoping that I didn't lose my job because of my habit."

" Old habits just don't die..how about a donut or three."

Tommy glanced over at Kim and nodded his head.." maybe four or five and breakfast sandwich."

Kim started the vehicle and drove to the local bakery..." so now that you know you still got your job..what else have you've been doing?"

" Um.. I went to the Police Training Academy in Las Angeles for three years..while I worked with my uncle as a part time driver..what about you."

" Almost the same..but I did my training in Florida then relocated out here..making a new mark in a different state."

Kim pulled into a the parking lot and turned off the engine.." I'll get it ..do you want anything."

" Um..just get me a two jellied filled donuts and a Strawberry smoothie."

" Got it..be right back." Tommy opened his door and got out then shut it and walked into the bakery

' Maybe it won't be that hard to let him back in just a little..hell what am I talking about..I fell head over heels for him when I didn't even talk to him until the next day..and damn if he didn't get more..ahem..built in all the right places..cut it out Kim..he probably don't feel the same to you..he just practically brought up the dead issue'

Tommy watched as Kimberly went into her own world as he waited for his change.." Thank you." Tommy walked out of the store and over to the squad car and opened the door and got in.." Here you go Beautiful." ...'Crap'

" Your welcome Handsome."...why the hell did I just say that..wait just a minute he called me Beautiful.' Kim thought as she let her nervous hands reach out and take the goodies

' Fair Game' Tommy thought as he sat back and started to eat his late breakfast then peaked over at Kim as she picked at her food

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