Chapter Four: Josiah
Not really expecting the target on his own back, Josiah Sanchez returned from lunch to the team surrounding his own desk.
"Brothers, what seems to be all the excite…" The boys parted so that he could see the wrapped box sitting on his desk. "I see."
"Looks like our Serial Valentine has struck again," Chris sighed from his position next to Vin. "Are there any other teams who've been getting these things?"
"Unless you count Abby," Buck frowned, "I don't think so."
"Well, Josiah," Nathan watched JD bounce excitedly in place. "I think you should open it."
Josiah made his way over and picked the box up. "Seems to be a good weight," he observed. Lightly shaking it, he heard some rattling. Shrugging, he set about unwrapping it, only to stare as the last of the paper fell away.
"It's beautiful," JD's eyes were wide. And it really was. The seemingly hand carved wooden box had a flat top and literally was the size of a tissue box. It stood on four legs and, when opened, it had compartments that would hold any type of rosary available. There was even one in there to get things started; Josiah took it out to examine and saw that the white rosary was one that glowed in the dark.
Ezra, with permission, lifted the first tray and saw another. Lifting that tray out revealed a third and a false bottom that was absolutely perfect for storing a bible.
"Someone put a lot of thought into this valentine," Nathan said quietly.
"Goes without saying," Ezra nodded, Josiah still in quiet awe at this particular gift. Running a finger along the decorational carvings on the border, Ezra added, "I have to wonder what type of person would give something like this away."
"Suits Josiah," Vin said as quietly.
"It does," Buck smiled gently at the bigger agent as he wiped a tear from his eye.
Hours later, Vin was once again loaned out to wrap up a case as Josiah once again patted the rosary box.
"Have to wonder who it was that's been gifting us presents," Nathan commented from his desk beside the older agent's.
Chris, having heard the comment, came out and leaned against his open door. "I really have to wonder about this secret admirer that we seem to have picked up. It could only have been someone who knows us."
Reviewing the team's gifts so far, Ezra nodded in agreement. "To date, all the gifts seem to reflect the recipient it was given. This is quite sufficient evidence to suggest that this person knows us and has been in more than a cursory contact."
"You know what?" JD frowned slightly, thinking. "The glow in the dark rosary kind of reminds me of something Tony would give someone like Josiah."
"Do you really think Rookie is the one behind all of this?" Buck frowned.
"Buck's right," Josiah nodded. "I think it really is too soon to tell. Might be better to wait and see what else will happen."
And happen it did, just not where they thought it would.
AN: sorry it came so late. I had a very crazy day.
