Chapter 3 now :)
"So," Nina asked, leaning on the doorframe in Cameron's office, "How long have they been talking?" He knew exactly who she meant right away, but still he said,
"Who?
"That…Sophie, and Doctor Rosen. "
"It seemed like she didn't want to talk about herself much."
"And do you blame her? The moment she walked in the door everyone's been pestering her."
"Hey," Hicks answered, "It's not every day we get an Alpha walking in here of their own free will, let alone because of Gary."
"That reminds me," Nina piped in, suddenly sparked, "He's been acting strange lately.
stranger, anyway."
"It's his favorite jacket, he was talking about it yesterday. He says his mom used too much detergent and it smells weird, now he won't wear it." Nina laughed at that, smiling and shifting her stance so that her thick black hair fell back over her shoulders.
"How's it going with Tyler?" She asked, curious about Hicks' life. They hadn't had time to talk in a while and now she was busy trying to play catch up. She wondered vaguely if she'd meet his son, but she dismissed the thought.
"Pretty good," He said, nodding, "Finally have another visit coming up." The divorce was killing him, no matter how hard he tried he couldn't get time alone with his son, and having such a hectic job didn't help. Nina's smile grew and she finally ducked all the way into his office.
"Doctor Rosen," Gary said, hovering outside his door, playing with the blue band around his wrist, "Where is Sophie?"
""Ms. Coulbert? She left quite some time ago."
"Doctor Rosen, I didn't say goodbye. "
"That's alright, Gary, You'll see her again in a few days when she comes in for her session."
"I did good. she was an Alpha, and I found her."
"Yes, well done, Gary. Thank you."
"Well, You're welcome." Gary answered, pacing round and round.
"What's wrong?" Doctor Rosen finally asked, pausing in the midst of his paperwork. Gary was always surprising him. Sometimes he could be so mature, so adult, then other times he would digress back to his old ways. They were working on it, and Gary was getting better, but they had a long way to go.
"Bill is gone." Gary declared, his step faltering, "Every afternoon when I go to get my lunch Bill is eating a sandwich, and then he says 'Hi, Gary' and I say hi back. But he wasn't there today. He was here this morning, Doctor Rosen." He knew he shouldn't have wandered out of the office but Bill was always telling him no even though he can make his own decisions. He likes Bill, but there's too much 'no'. Now his entire schedule was off. He was supposed to work, say hi to Bill, then eat lunch.
"It's alright," Rosen assured, "He's gone out get lunch, he forgot it this morning." He wondered what had been on Bill's mind, to make him forget. Usually he is very responsible, very reliable and doesn't easily forget such things.
"Now my whole routine is messed up, Doctor Rosen." Gary said, disappearing out the door. He wandered down to the faculty room, making a beeline for the refrigerator.
"Hi, Gary." Hicks said, taking a bite of his lunch. Gary blinked and turned around to find Hicks in Bill's usual chair.
"Hi." He answered eagerly, pulling a brown paper bag out of the cool air of the fridge. If he could make it back to his desk quick enough now everything would be back to normal. Hicks smiled to himself as Gary hurried away, taking another massive bite.
There were only two doors at the apartment, the front and the fire escape. They were both covered, easily, but the front was locked. The man smiled, his lips curling up in a twisted expression of anticipation. He had been ordered to keep a tight eye on that Doctor Rosen. If anyone could make a connection to a dangerous Alpha it's him, there could be big opportunities in lurking around behind him, picking up the Alphas that he leaves behind in his wake. And here's another one, completely vulnerable, just right for the taking.
Gary and his silly schedule ^^ Hicks and Gary's relationship doesn't get enough attention I think. He's always being nice to Gary, I thought he deserved a bit more credit as a friend. Anyway,The case begins! Get ready for chapter 4 :)