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With the mix of pain and guilt, all I wanted to do was curl up somewhere and cry. Preferably in Sam's arm but that definitely didn't seem like what was going to happen. I've never seen Sam dressed like this; he looks so suave and dangerous at the same time. He doesn't have the greasy hair look like he usually has on UC ops but this look has more edge and mystery. Even with all the split lip and possible black eye he looks sexy. I have to admit he looks totally hot and sexy but not sure if it's a good idea telling him that. This thought almost makes me laugh out loud thinking about the expression on Sam's face if I told him he looked hot and sexy. I wanted to reach out and touch his face, take care of his lip and eye. I just wanted to be with him. Why is it so difficult between Sam and I? I feel like its never the right time for us. Something or someone always gets in the way. I thought back to excitement I felt a few minutes ago when I first saw him downstairs. All that now is pushed to the back of my mind as I realize seeing him isn't turning out the way I expected. He's still giving me that angry scowl. I didn't want to ruin Sam's undercover operation. I think I've done enough of that in the past. I didn't want to be known as the girl who is always messing up, especially undercover ops. Boy would Boyd kill me if he found out about this. Sam says to me "Well the important thing is that I get you out of here quickly as possible before Brennan shows up and wants to know more about you." I ask Sam "Who is this Brennan guy? A lot of people downstairs looked scared to death of him."
"McNally, Brennan is someone you want to stay the hell away from. He disappeared from the crime scene for a while and went all domestic but I guess a leopard never changes it spots. Don't even try to find out anything about him. Just take a cab and head straight back for 15. You have to be back by morning right?" I can see that Sam is agitated and just wants to get rid of me, he's even ordering me around like he's still my training officer. Will some things never change? I know he's doing it to protect me but I feel a little hurt at the same time. Just as Sam is pulling out his cell phone to call me a cab, the back door opens and Brennan walks out. I hear Sam mumble a few curses. Brennan turns to Sam and asks, "J.D. did you figure out if this girl knows anything". Sam replies "No Boss, she knows nothing and she just met him today and I believe her."
Brennan turned his attention to me and asks, "What's your name sweetheart". I mumble out "Candace". I can feel Sam scowling at me. "I'm Jaime Brennan and the man who assisted you upstairs if he hasn't already introduced himself is J.D. and well Candace, you look like a nice girl but you shouldn't be hanging around in such places, what were you doing here anyways." Brennan gave me an assessing look and I can feel myself sweating. I repeat over and over again to myself to just stick with the truth and that I can do this. "I came down from St. Catherine's to visit my boyfriend but found him in bed with his ex. I got so angry and freaked out, leaving all my things behind, my wallet, cell phone and bus ticket back home. The only thing I have with me is a bus token. I just needed to make some money to get myself back home. It's turned into a disaster." Brennan put his hands in back pocket and pulled out his wallet, he pulled out some bills and handed it to me saying "You know you remind me of someone who was very special to me, you have that innocence that she had so here's something to help you out. Stay out of trouble sweetheart, you seem like such a nice young lady." I'm thankful he believes my story and I can safely get out of here without drawing anymore unwanted attention. I'll breath easier once I'm back at 15. He is about to turn around and head back downstairs when he abruptly turns to Sam and says " J.D our girl Candace here appears to be having a bad time in this fine city of ours. Why don't you take her out to dinner and show her that all of us in this city aren't jerks? It'll my treat. You take the night off and enjoy while I go deal with the nasty business of Ivo. You'll definitely be having more fun especially with such a beautiful young lady"
Sam starts to stutter out "But, Boss..."
I knew Sam didn't want to take me anywhere, he's an UC operative and doesn't want to miss out on whatever is going on. It's his job and this is what he's been assigned to do. Boyd would be freaking pissed if he knew.I don't even know why this Brennan guy would suggest such a thing. Even knowing all this I still feel a little rejected knowing that Sam doesn't want to spend the night with me.