Georgie sighed loudly as she threw another file in the pile of checked ones. "I've gone through 15 files, and already have 2 guys who theoretically could have had time to take part in the robberies."
Charlie looked up at her. "I have three. But hey, we've gone over A through O, we're more than halfway done, at least."
"Yeah," Georgie said in the middle of a yawn. "What time is it anyway?"
Charlie checked her watch. "It's… 4 a.m. We should probably head home, get some sleep, and then see if we can't finish the rest tomorrow, so we can start looking into the ones we're left with."
"Sleep," Georgie murmured as she rubbed her face. "Sounds nice."
"It does," Charlie agreed as she threw her last file for the day onto her desk, and went to clear up all the Styrofoam cups and fast food bags that was scattered around the office. "Want me to drop you off at your house on the way home?"
"I've been here for so many hours that I can't count them, going over these files with you, and you offer me a ride home. I should be demanding sex," Georgie stated sleepily as she yawned again.
Charlie chuckled and looked at Georgie. "Okay."
Georgie's eyes immediately jolted open. "What was that?"
"I thought that would wake you a little," Charlie said with a grin as she walked over to her and placed a kiss on her lips. "You know, you could come home with me. It would be nice to fall asleep next to you after a long day…"
"Hmh," Georgie smiled as she leant forward and kissed Charlie again. "I'd like that. Very much."
"Good," Charlie said as she smiled and pulled away.
Georgie smiled and watched Charlie lock down the files and head out of the office.
"I was thinking you guys had fallen asleep in there," a younger constable said as he saw Charlie.
"Well, we're just about to," Charlie said as she went around the reception. "I think I left my keys here earlier, you haven't seen them, have you?"
"These ones?" he said and held up a key chain.
"Yes, thank you," Charlie said as. "Look, we're probably not gonna be in until lunchtime tomorrow, but if anything comes up, just make sure they call me, all right?"
"Sure thing, senior," the constable said.
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Charlie woke up the next morning; the first thing she noticed was an unusually sore feeling in her right shoulder. Turning her head, she found the reason. Georgie was sleeping on it.
Smiling, she extended her left hand and started stroking the sleeping woman's face. Georgie stirred with a content sigh. "Morning," she murmured groggily as she snuggled into Charlie's side, burying her face in her shoulder.
"Good morning," Charlie replied, leaning in and kissing the side of Georgie's head, taking in the scent of her.
"Please tell me we don't have to get up just yet," Georgie said.
"It's over noon, so I reckon we do," Charlie said apologetically as she gently tried to pry her arm free.
Georgie groaned, and responded with throwing one of her own arms over Charlie's torso, attempting to keep her down.
"Georgie… Seriously. We need to get up," Charlie said, removing Georgie's arm, before pulling away the one Georgie's head was resting on, so that it slumped down on the mattress.
"Hey!" Georgie complained.
"Sorry, but it's time to get up," Charlie sad as she kissed Georgie's head.
Georgie pushed herself up, and looked at Charlie before climbing on top of her and lying down.
"Georgie…" Charlie said, trying to be serious , but ended up laughing.
"I don't want to get up," Georgie said as she wrapped her arms around Charlie's waist and rested her head on her chest.
"Neither do I… But we kinda have to."
"Just five more minutes…"
Charlie figured reasoning would get her nowhere, so she swiftly rolled them both over.
"That's cheating," Georgie pouted.
"Sorry, babe," Charlie said with a grin as she kissed her. "But it's time to get up."
Georgie just turned back into the warm covers as Charlie got up.
"You know, if you want to stay there and sulk until I'm done in the shower, that's fine, but I'd prefer you to join me," Charlie said as she headed into the bathroom.
Georgie shot after her immediately.
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Ruby was sitting in the diner eating lunch, when she saw her sister and Georgie walk in.
"Hey!" she said.
"Hey, Rubes," Charlie said as they joined her. "What are you doing here? Don't you have classes now?"
"I did, but we got to leave early because of some maintenance thing," Ruby explained. "I thought I'd drop by and get some lunch."
"Ruby, it's half past one, please tell me you've eaten something else since breakfast," Charlie said.
Ruby just looked at her sheepishly.
"Ruby!" Charlie started. "You know how important it is that you eat regularly."
"Yes, I do. It's been a hectic day, that's all," Ruby explained. "So, what are you guys doing here?" she quickly asked, changing the subject.
"Just popping by for some breakfast," Georgie replied.
"Wow, how late were you last night? I never heard Charlie come home."
"We called it a day at about 4, I think," Charlie said.
"Did you get any closer to solving the case?" Ruby asked.
"Didn't feel like it," Charlie stated with a sigh.
"Hey, we're getting there, after today we'll probably be closer than ever," Georgie said, subtly putting her hand on Charlie's knee.
"Yes, well, the sooner we're done with this case, the better," Charlie said.
"I'll go order some breakfast for us," Georgie said with a smile as she left them.
"So, have you checked your levels since this morning?" Charlie asked.
"Charles… Let it go, I'm fine. I shouldn't have skipped lunch, but I'm fine. Really."
"I asked you if you checked them," Charlie repeated softly.
"I was going to…" Ruby offered.
"Rubes!" Charlie exclaimed.
"I know, I need to be more careful, Charlie, so please don't give me one of your lectures… It's just been a long day."
Charlie sighed, and was about to speak when four men in ski masks burst through the door.
"EVERYBODY STAY CALM AND NOBODY WILL GET HURT!"