Author's Note: Eddie meets her new partner in this chapter. I was tired when I was posting this, so sorry for any mistakes. Enjoy and review!
{The chapter is still taking place on Monday morning.}
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Eddie walked out of the precinct. She was still devastated about Regetti. She put on a brave face so no one would see her pain. Try as she might to act normal, Jamie saw straight through her. She put off telling him about Regetti, because he had his own partner to worry about. Now, she had the same problem; dealing with a new partner. As she approached her squad car, she saw a tall, Caucasian man, with short brown hair, and brown eyes. Eddie inhaled, and then exhaled before she greeted him.
"Mark Sparrow, right?"
"Yeah," the man responded while extending his hand. "And you're Eddie Janko?"
"Yep," Eddie said, returning the shake. Then she smiled. "How many times have people asked you if you're related to Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean?"
Mark smiled as well. "Too many times. Sometimes I tell people I am, and they say, 'really?' and I have to tell them no."
Eddie's smile grew. "Well, there are worse people to be related to. Ready to hit the streets?"
"Yeah," Mark replied. "I'll drive."
"All right," Eddie unwillingly agreed. "I'll let you drive for our first tour, and then I'm taking the wheel."
"Okay," Mark said holding up his hands in defense.
They both got in the patrol car and started their tour. Eddie decided to take the initiative and start the conversation.
"How long have you been on the job?"
"About two years, you?" Mark replied.
"Same amount of time. You were over at the 2-7, right?"
"Yeah," Mark said. "I worked there since I graduated from the academy and I was unfortunately there when Kara Walsh was over there. She's back over here now, right?"
"Yeah, and I don't agree with what she did to Randy Cudder, but she's a damn good cop," Eddie said getting defensive.
"Says you," Mark muttered.
"Says a lot of people at this precinct," Eddie argued. "She took a bullet for me." Mark was starting to get on her nerves.
"Whatever," Mark said. "I hear you and the PC's son are together," he said changing the subject.
Eddie was taken aback by the abrupt change of subject, but replied anyway. "The PC's son has a name, and yes. Jamie and I have been dating for a little over one month."
"You in it for the hook or is he actually good in bed?" Mark asked in a humorous tone.
That was the last straw. "Watch your mouth, Sparrow," Eddie answered fiercely.
"I'm just curious," he said innocently.
Eddie laughed darkly. "I see why you got transferred. You're a real ass."
"Hey, I'm just asking a question," Mark said agitated. "And don't bring up my transfer."
"Why? Because being an ass is why you got transferred?" Eddie asked rudely.
"You don't know anything, Janko, so be quiet," Mark retorted.
"Okay. I won't bring up your transfer as long as you don't bad mouth me, my boyfriend, or his family," Eddie responded harshly.
"Fine," he replied. "I just won't be curious."
Eddie glared at him then went to look out her window. It was just her luck that she got stuck with a guy like Sparrow while Regetti was out.
"Only three months with this jerk," Eddie thought.
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Jamie walked out of the locker room after the quietest tour he had ever had. The crime level was its usual. The car throughout the tour was silent. You could have heard a pin drop. He was still a little angered by what Savvy had said. Never in his almost six years on the job has he ever had a partner like her.
"It wasn't this bad with Vinny," Jamie said to himself. Then he thought about it some more. "Okay, that's debatable. Maybe they're equal."
Jamie was pulled out of his thoughts when he noticed his partner walking towards him. He had to bite his tongue.
"Give her a chance, Reagan," Jamie told himself.
"Hey, I just wanted to apologize for earlier," Savvy said remorse coating her voice. "I've always had trouble being friendly and socializing and I told you that in the wrong way. I'm sorry."
Jamie frowned. "No, I should be apologizing. I reacted poorly to the whole thing. I haven't had a partner who's requested anything like that."
"I forgive you. I think you had every right to react the way you did," Savvy told him.
Jamie gave her a small smile. "Well, thanks for that." Then he added jokingly, "You know, I might forgive you if you accompanied me to get a drink."
"Thanks for the offer, Reagan, but I still would like to keep our partnership professional," she replied lightly.
"Any reason why?" Jamie asked.
She gave him a sad smile. "That's just how I work." Then she rushed, "I have to go, Reagan. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Okay," Jamie said. "See you tomorrow."
With that, Savvy left. Jamie watched her go and wondered about the sadness that was in her eyes.
"Maybe that's why she doesn't want to be friends," Jamie thought as he leaned against the wall. "I'll convince her otherwise, though."
Eddie came up to him in the middle of his thoughts. She looked flustered.
"What's wrong?" Jamie asked. "You look upset."
"I'll tell you in the car," she said through gritted teeth and walked towards the door.
Jamie reluctantly followed her curious and nervous about what happened. They got to the car and took their seats.
"What's up, Janko?" Jamie asked worried.
"Regetti's in the hospital," she told him trying to keep her voice steady. "He was in a car crash. The guy was trying to pass Regetti, and ended up side swiping him. He went spinning, and crashed into the side of the road."
"That's horrible," Jamie said shocked and cheerless. "When did this happen?"
"Last night," Eddie said her voice cracking. "Where was I? I was sleeping without a single worry in my mind."
"Eddie," Jamie said softly. "You can't blame yourself for this."
Eddie remained silent. Jamie watched her for a few minutes then asked, "What hospital is he at?"
"Lenox Hill," Eddie replied quietly.
Jamie nodded his head, started the car, and then started to drive.
