Title: My boy Ben and Team Law & Order
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters obviously, but sorry if it's pants.
Notes: Another LOUK fic, this time a chapter one, on my view of how adorable little Ben meets all members of Team Law & Order. For FreekyDisaster18
Chapter 3: Jacob Thorne
To say that Jake met Ben on good terms would be lying. Okay, it wasn't that bad but it could have been better is all I mean.
Kath had, again, dropped Ben off while I was working because her mum wasn't available. I hadn't known because I had switched my phone onto silent while working a suspect. I kept reasonably calm throughout the whole thing, though the guy was almost causing me to pull my hair out. The urge to really rail at him was great, but considering the tape was on and DI Chandler was still watching the cameras, I kept cool. I came out, giving up, and sending in a police constable to tell him he was still under caution and that he should not leave the area etc. I loosened my tie, pulling at it, and about to tell Ronnie that I had had enough, when he opened his mouth first.
'Kath came along' he said and I shut my eyes, taking my phone out my pocket, I saw I had five missed calls and three text messages.
'Where's Ben?' I asked, suddenly panicking. Ronnie smiled softly at me.
'Don't worry, there was a mix up because I wasn't here. He's over at chambers' Ronnie said calmly and I nodded.
'Wait, what?'
'Alesha's got him. She told me Ben only knew her, and felt safe with her' Ronnie reasoned.
'Oh, okay. I'll go get him' and I did just that.
Heading over to chambers I passed security with a flash of my badge and I signed in. I knew which room Alesha and Jake were based, having been in there in enough. I opened the door, and saw Jake sitting next to Ben. Ben, who was crying and Jake wiping away his tears.
'What's goin' on?' I asked, harsher than I probably should have, and made Jake jump.
'Sam, he's alright, he felt a bit sick' Jake answered, and I moved closer, Ben sniffed and he got up to be hugged; I talked to Jake over Ben.
'When was this?' I asked, and Jake shrugged loosely.
'He looked pale when he came in about fifteen minutes ago. Alesha had him she needed to ask Sharpe something, and as soon as she left he threw up' Jake said, and I squatted down to Ben, cupping his cheek.
'Why was he crying?' I asked, not trying to blame Jake.
'He wanted his dad' Jake replied simply, and the look in his eyes told me that he thought it was obvious. Briefly looking at Jake again I realised he was wearing a grey t-shirt, not his dress shirt for court.
'Did he…?' and Jake looked down at himself.
'Be sick on my shirt? That would be a yes' Jake answered, and he quirked a smile.
'I'm sorry' Ben and I said in sync, though Ben's was muffled. I picked him up.
'Now, you can be sick on Jake here, but not on me, 'kay?' I said jokingly, and Ben blinked at me, but a small smile crept onto his lips. I adjusted him in my arms.
'Is your shirt alright?' half expecting a dry cleaning bill from him.
'It'll come out'
'Why there so many… books?' Ben asked, looking about, as if just noticing the piles of books.
'Because Jake –this is Jake, Ben' and Ben watched Jake. He looked like he was categorising the barrister. 'He's got an important job, so he has loads of books to help him' and I smirked at Jake remembering the whole not as smart as I let on business.
'How's Crompton doing, did you get anything out of him?' Jake asked, and I huffed.
'The man's a – well you know what. I've got bits, nothin' that will stand in court which is what you mean' I replied.
'What's 'you know what'?' Ben asked, and Jake smiled.
'I'll tell you later' which meant I wouldn't.
'How long do you have him?' Jake asked, nodding at Ben.
'Just tonight, and Kath's going to be really happy when she finds out he was actually sick' I muttered, shaking my head slightly. This was all I needed, but Ben was generally a well-behaved kid when on top form, so if he was sick he'd be even calmer.
'Get home then Sam and take care of him' Jake leaned against his desk.
'Yeah. I'll see you later Jake-' and I closed my eyes in thanks about Ben, when the said boy let go of my shirt holding out a hand to Jake. I frowned, confused.
'Ben, what are you doing?'
'I saw people doing it outside' and Sam deciphered that he meant a handshake. Jake shook Ben's hand gently with a soft smile.
'It was good to meet you Ben' and Ben nodded, his hair brushing my cheek.
'Hopefully the next time you see him, he won't be sick on you' I said, smirking.
'Well if he does, I'd definitely reconsider about having children' Jake said with a straight face and I chuckled.
'See you tomorrow, hopefully we get something to seal Crompton to the time of death' and Jake nodded.
'Okay soldier, let's get you home' I murmured into Ben's hair.
I took Ben home, where he wasn't sick again, but he got extremely tired very quickly. I sat with him on the sofa watching The Lion King, and every now and again I handed him his cup of water which he sipped gratefully. My phone vibrated, and I hoped it wasn't Kath.
Hi Sam, it's Jake. Ronnie gave me your number, I hope Ben's okay. Alesha gives hugs – to Ben :-)
I grinned and put my phone on the table, squeezing Ben's shoulder.
