Thank you for all the reviews. A special thanks to Rainbow for checking this over for me. Anybody you know from the books are not mine, Staci however is from my brain.

Love at the Drive-thru

Chapter 3

The interview continued

Ranger spoke this time, "If you do well you could learn other things like payroll or background checks for potential employees for us. Maybe you can help Stephanie with research even. She gets backed up sometimes because she still goes out in the field."

Staci nodded her agreement. Stephanie thought to herself, she will fit in nicely, she already knows how to give a single nod for an answer. How long before she gives one word answers and does the single raised eyebrow? Steph rolled her eyes to herself after that thought went through her mind.

Lester and Staci left Rangeman and headed back to her trailer, "What do you think Sweet Pea?"

"I guess good jobs do fall out of the sky."

"You will be happy there. It really is a great place to work and not because the greatest guy in the world works there."

She rolled her eyes at that line. Lester held her hand as he drove towards her neighborhood. He thought about really getting to know her and if she would ever talk about her childhood and rough past.

"Sweet Pea, tell me about some of the things you like and dislike."

"What do you mean? Food, music, clothes or things in general?"

"Everything, I want to know everything."

"If it is food and green, I don't like it. If it is good for you, I don't like it."

She and Beautiful are going to get along great, so far so good, he thought.

Staci went on to tell him things she liked and things she didn't, along with things that were meh. He learned a whole lot about the type person she was and hopefully she felt about him like he was starting to feel about her. After she gave him a list of things that was good and bad she asked the same of him. His likes and dislikes were a whole lot shorter, but then again women think a lot more than most men.

It was late when they arrived back at her trailer, but for once she didn't mind it being late when she went to bed. She knew she had a new job lined up and couldn't wait to start. Staci was excited to be getting a job with normal hours. Hopefully Daisy would like the new hours too, she would love to be able to take Daisy to work with her.

Daisy was laid back and would either lay at her feet or try to lay in her lap. Staci loved being able to snuggle with her. She needed to talk to Stephanie about that since she felt with her personality she was probably an animal lover too. Finally settling down, Staci went to sleep in her bed while Les slept on her couch.

She woke the next morning with a warm body pressed to her. At some point during the night, Daisy gave up her guard post to snuggle with her mom. Staci laid in the bed for a few minutes just spending some time with her beloved little dog getting kisses and walked all over by an overly zealous four legged fur-kid. She finally forced herself to crawl out from under the pup and made her way to the bathroom. When she stepped through the door out into the rest of the trailer the smell of coffee brewing hit her senses, making her eyes pop open even more. Bless Lester's heart she thought. Maybe he was a keeper.

Quickly Staci showered and dressed for work. Les had already dressed and was ready to leave anytime she was. He told her he was working in the office today and as long as Daisy behaved herself she could go with him. Staci gave him a couple of her favorite toys and some Milk Bones along with her water dish since she would get thirsty during the day. Les was learning how to score serious points with her. Showing interest in her dog was the best way to her heart.

She took Daisy on a quick walk before they left the trailer. Les hoped once she got settled in working at Rangeman he could get her to move into an apartment on the fourth floor, away from the trailer and that neighborhood. He doubted however that she would move. Les figured she would want to stay there since it was paid for and set-up to her liking.

When they arrived at her job her boss was waiting on her at the back door, she quickly kissed Lester bye and gave Daisy a kiss and scratch on the head before getting out of the car. Darrin held the door open for her before giving a wave to Lester. Staci put her purse in her locker, washed her hands and began getting the store ready to open.

At his usual time Lester came through the drive-thru, today he got his usual plus a piece of bologna for his side kick. She asked him how Daisy was doing at work.

"She growled at Tank and practically crawled in Steph's lap. She was a big hit with her."

"Good. Wait until you get back to give her the bologna or you will have bologna all over you car. She can be enthusiastic when it comes to eating. Later baby."

"See you at two-thirty."

She was glad to hear that Daisy was doing well at work and was being accepted there. Staci wondered however if Lester could get by with it because he was Ranger's cousin or if pets were accepted in general. Maybe she would talk to Lester instead of Steph about Daisy accompanying her at work.

Her day passed quickly again, soon it was time to close and begin the clean up process. She left at her normal time. Waiting on the parking lot was Daisy and her sidekick Les. They had been on a walk so Daisy could stretch and potty if need be. When did Les become Daisy's sidekick, she chuckled to herself, that was cute. Of course Daisy looked really happy with Les. 'He better not be buttering that dog up for something she thought.

"What is so funny Sweet Pea?"

"I was thinking about Daisy having you for a sidekick and she looked really happy."

"I have that effect on the females," he informed her while waggling his eyebrows.

Staci shook her head and rolled her eyes at his statement followed with a smile that made his day.

"Lets go get your physical."

He opened the door for her but Daisy beat her into the car then automatically moved to the backseat. After he had his girls settled he moved to the drivers side of the car to get in. When had they become my girls, he thought.

When they got to Rangeman, Lester escorted Staci to the infirmary where Bobby was waiting. She told Les she would see him in a bit. They kissed goodbye before he left with Daisy.

Bobby performed his physical on her making notes on her overall health as he went. Upon completion, he told her that she appeared to be in good health overall but he would like for her to walk more either on the treadmill or outside which ever she was most comfortable with.

"Your blood pressure is great, eyes looked good, you have decent muscle tone, I think you will do just fine. Do you have any questions for me?"

"Yes I do. This is the first physical I have had in seven years. Do I need to have a pap smear and that type check up with you or with someone else?"

"As a rule I don't do them, but then again with the exception of Stephanie and now you, there are no females to perform them on. Yes, you need to have one just for your own well being not for a condition of being hired. If you are comfortable enough with me, I can do yours today or at another time it is up to you. For your comfort, if you like, I can have Steph in the room. I will tell you, I do perform Stephanie's exams and administer her birth control shot every three months. If you want, I can administer your shot for you as well, again if you are comfortable enough with me," he knew he was repeating himself somewhat but he wanted desperately to reassure her since he didn't know her that well.

"Bobby, I don't have a primary care physician or a gynecologist."

"Do you have time today, we can go ahead and get that done?"

"Sure how long will it take?"

"Not long, what kind of birth control do you currently take?"

"I don't, I have ... I ... I have never had sex."

Bobby stood there silent for a moment, "You are seeing Lester and you have never had sex.?"

"No I haven't. Is that a problem?"

"No it isn't a problem, just a surprise. I hate to be the one to say this, Lester as a rule doesn't date, he is more of a one night stand kind of guy. He's not put any moves on you?"

"No, he hasn't."

Bobby rubbed his hands down his face, what he heard about Les surprised him. Lester's little black book had volumes, it was more like four little black books. She had no idea the kind of man he had been.

Staci was getting worried with Bobby's actions and quite uncomfortable. He acted like someone had just jerked a rug out from under him. Before she had a chance to question him, he spoke.

"Lets get you set up for your exam and I will call Steph. Here is a sheet just drape it over you after you have removed all of your clothes and gotten back on the table."

Bobby stepped out of the room to give her some privacy and to compose himself while he waited on Steph to join him. Les was a lucky bastard, he probably found the only virgin in the whole city. He thought to himself that hopefully Lester wouldn't pressure her.

When Steph arrived he told her what was going on, "Staci has agreed to allow me to do her pap. To make her feel more comfortable, I asked her if she would like another person in the room. She agreed to have you there."

Steph agreed that was not a problem she would go with him.

He tapped on the door before going back in the room. Staci was on the table waiting on him. Bobby got out everything needed to administer the pelvic exam on Staci. It only took him a few minutes to get the sample needed for testing. Once that portion was completed, Steph left the room, the rest of the exam and conversations needed to be private.

"Do you want a birth control shot today or would you like to think about it?"

"What is your opinion Bobby?"

"How likely are you to cave if Les would pressure you for sex?"

"Not likely, all of the men I have dated in the past gave up when I wouldn't cave. At some point I might consider sex with him, but my plan had been for me to be married first. It is the best gift I could give my husband."

"Darling that is the best philosophy to have. Yes, it would be the greatest thing you could give your future husband. Let me know if you change your mind. The shot is fast acting, it takes effect within about thirty minutes of when it is administered. I deem you healthy and Lester a lucky bastard to have you. If it doesn't work out with him, I'm also available."

She rolled her eyes and shook her head at him. He left the room so she could redress. Again he tapped on the door before coming in the room, she had completed getting dressed. He handed her a piece of paper telling her his report.

"That is your copy, I will escort you to Ranger's office with my copy and you can finish with him."

They went to the fifth floor via the stairs, "This is the control room." She took a moment to look around the room. To her, it looked like a cube farm. "Les will give you a tour later I'm sure."

Upon reaching Ranger's door Bobby knocked, "Enter" came from the other side of the door. Bobby had gotten in the habit of giving a five count after hearing that to open the door, too many times he had been quick to open the door and caught Bomber straightening her shirt or skirt. Today, Staci didn't need to see that. He opened the door, he was glad he had counted, Steph's hair needed a brush. 'How could she be in that condition that fast she just left my office?' he wondered.

"Here are the results of Staci's physical, she is ready to go."

He handed Ranger the report and paused before turning to leave the office. Ranger took a moment to look them over before placing papers in Staci's file.

"Have you given your boss your notice?"

"Not yet, I wanted to make sure I passed the physical first."

Ranger nodded a single time and looked at Steph. She and Bobby left the room, leaving Staci alone with Ranger.

"Give your notice tomorrow, you can either start the day after that or after your notice is up, just let Lester, Steph or myself know what the plan is."

"I will give it and let Les know the end result."

Ranger gave a single nod and a barely there smile. "I understand he has a new partner with him today."

Staci smiled, "Yes he does, her name is Daisy."

"Well any dog that is brave enough to growl at Tank is welcome here. Babe liked her."

"Thank you. I didn't know if Rangeman was pet friendly or not. I'm glad to be able to bring her with me."

"As long as Daisy is good, she is welcome." She nodded in appreciation. "I understand you have a shopping date with my wife. It would seem my primo has invited you to our Christmas party and offered to buy you the clothes needed for it."

Staci smiled, "Yeah, he asked me and offered to buy. It is a generous offer. I'm excited to go."

"I'll admit, my wife had excellent taste in clothes. She will make you look extra special for him, not that you need help. I think the two of you will be good for each other. It has not been easy for him."

After Staci began working there, she would learn Ranger had verbal diarrhea in the conversation he had with her today. Before she rose from her chair she admitted to Ranger, "Les is a very special man. We got off on the wrong foot. I thought Les and Steph were together. Then he told me they were partners. I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions. Because of it, I almost didn't go out with him and that ... that would have been my loss."

He gave her one of his rare smiles, "See you tomorrow." Even though he would not admit it, her comment made him mad. Ranger didn't want anyone to think Steph belonged to another man. He wasn't mad at Staci, but the situation.

She gave him a single nod and left the room in search of Lester they had some celebrating to do. It looked like things had turned around for her. She found her man in the break room.