Ashley Grey Constantine hated Wednesdays, especially now as she stared down with distaste at the monster that killed 40 young women in cold blood. Using a swift knife chop, she fractured the man in question's larynx, and looked away as the police carried him away. Her two best friends, David Rossi and one Jane Rizzoli seemed to read her moods, as they came over and offered to buy her a beer. They both found it very unusual for their friend to be so glum and quiet, that both of them had to resort to taking turns at making funny faces to cheer her up. Rossi eventually had to resort to profiling to get his friend to tell him what was wrong, but Jane reached the conclusion before him. " You, my dear Ashley, are nothing like him. I know how patchy your past is, and that you're currently being headhunted for your skills, but even Maura can tell you that with your personality, you won't revert back to your former lifestyle." The M.E in question, Maura Isles, found this time perfect to make an entrance to the bar, and with the clicking of her black satin Jimmy Choos and her Google speak, she proceeded to put a small smile on her fellow blonde's face. "Thanks, you guys, but that is not the reason why I'm feeling down. I've been offered a job, a gun for hire job, as a bodyguard. It's in the middle of nowhere, and when I say in the middle of nowhere, I really mean the middle of nowhere. A mayor for a small town wants a body guard, and I just got the message that I need to go in for a interview." The whole room suddenly went quiet. Being Italian, David Rossi raised his glass to propose a toast.
"To a dear friend. Ashley, we are going to miss you. As you embark on this new journey, I wish you happiness in all your days. True, I know that this is uncharted territory, but it is time for a new adventure. We, as your friends, old and new, send you off on your journey. To a new beginnings, and to Ashley."
With a chorus of "to Ashley", they proceeded to clink glasses and drank to a touched blonde, before the conversation took a lighter turn. Ashley sighed, looking around at her smiling friends, and proceeded to ponder if she should take the job. But after the speech her best friend gave, and the reassuring squeezes from her other two best friends, she made up her mind and prayed that she was making the right choice.
Regina didn't bother with the knock on the door that lead to her ever so pristine office. She was in too bad of a mood to deal with other people today. The construction crew was being absolute asses, which left the former queen with a pounding migraine and a pain between her eyes. She didn't hear the turning of the lock, or the click of the door opening, so when she looked up, she was greeted with an exact Emma-look alike. The blonde in front of her sported very masculine attire: A pair of Doc martins, jeans, a plain t-shirt and a leather jacket, with a pair of expensive-looking sunglasses stuck in curly blonde hair. When Regina looked at the face of the intruder, her breath hitched ever so slightly. Clear, sea green looked at her from a face with a sprinkle of freckles across her nose and blood red lips sported a cheeky, crooked grin. "I assume that you are Regina Mills. My name is Ashley Grey, you called me regarding an interview as your bodyguard?" Regina blinked a little to gather her thoughts in order, before proceeding to gesture the stranger into the guest seat opposite her. "To be honest, Miss Grey, I was thinking that a man would show up with a resume such as yours. You're not here on behalf of someone, are you?" Ashley laughed and shook her head. "No, Madam Mayor, I did all that. I, well, let's just say I'm wanted in certain circles. Regina raised a perfectly manicured eyebrow, before she hired her on the spot. "Don't disappoint me, Miss Grey, I don't take kindly to those who fail me." And with that, Ashley was shoved out of the office, smirk on her lips and a gait in her walk as she walked back to her car and drove home to get ready for her first day of work.
A/N: I know that Rizzoli and Rossi are from other stories. I don't own Rizzoli and Isles and Criminal Minds, and they will be recurring characters. Tune in to see how Ashley does on her first day.