Contains challenge response from BB & Kym's the warden says it best challenge take 2

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Challenge response for Annie & Kat's challenge on PP

Chapter 10

I headed on over to the bond's office with a side trip to the Tasty Pastry, to see if I had any new skips. When I parked out front I could see Connie and Lula in what looked like a very deep discussion.

"She is better off without him." I heard Connie say.

"No shit." Ah Lula, such a master with words.

I figured it was time to butt into the conversation. "So who is better off? If I have to take a guess you are talking about me?"

"Hey you! Get your skinny ass in here, of course we're talking about you. Word is you and supercop are over for good and Morelli's momma couldn't be happier."

"Yeah well I could care less what she thinks, that woman has never liked me not even when we were kids."

"So come on spill already, we haven't seen you in days."

"Well, Joe and I talked the other night and it is over for good. He is leaving in a few weeks for D.C., he took a job with the feds and asked me to go with him. I told him no and we decided that we are better off as friends."

"Well good for you Steph."

"Thanks Connie, it was time. Anyway things with Joe haven't been right in a long time, it was pointless to keep dragging things on."

"So are you gonna go after what you really want now?"

"What do you mean Lu?"

"I just meant that I think it's time that you..." Lula was looking out the window when she stopped talking so I assumed that Ranger was coming in but instead it was Tank and Jase. And of course Lula went right for Tank, they really are perfect for each other.

"So what are you two doing here?" I asked

"Ranger had a meeting this morning as asked me to bring Jase by and get his paperwork done so he can bring in skips with us. Jase I would like you to meet Lula and Connie. Jase here is going to be working with us from now on."

"Ladies, nice to meet you both." Of course Connie and Lula just nodded their heads and stared at him.

"Is he in?" Tank asked motioning to Vinnie's office.

"Yeah go on in, just be careful." And we all watched Tank and Jase go into the nastiness that is Vinnie's office, better them than me.

"So Connie, any files for me today?" She seemed to be in a daze, so I started snapping my fingers in her face. "Hellooooo Connie are you in there?"

"I'm sorry what did you say?"

"Files?"

"Oh yeah, I still have to sort through them. Does Ranger ever hire any guys that aren't good looking or built? And another thing, why didn't Tank introduce you to the new guy?"

"Well, as far as the good looking and built the answer is no and Jase...I have known him for a long time, he is an old family friend, my dad and his dad are friends." Thank God my cell started ringing before I had to answer any more questions. I looked at the display and saw it was Ranger calling.

"Yo."

"Back at ya Babe, are you still at the office?"

"Yeah, just waiting for some files."

"Meet me outside in five." And then as usual he hung up, typical Ranger.

"Be right back girls."

"Hey Ranger what's up?"

"Well I have an emergency meeting in New York and I wanted to let you know that I will be up there all day. I'll be taking Tank with me so I was wondering if you would take Jase with you today while you round up your skips?"

"Sure, Connie was just getting my files ready and told me that I will probably need a hand with one of them."

"Be careful, I have no idea what time we'll be back but I will give you a call later. Oh and could you grab the Rangeman skips as well?"

I just nodded my head yes, I knew the look he was giving me and I was in for one hell of a thank you. He leaned down and left me with a kiss that I soon wouldn't forget and another pair of ruined panties. When we finished the kiss he was looking at me with a smile and I wanted nothing more than to go home with him at that very moment.

"You know Ranger pretty soon I am going to start sending you my Victoria's Secret bills."

"I guess it's only fair, I mean you have ruined me so I guess ruining your panties is just my way of getting some payback."

I think my jaw hit the ground and then I heard someone behind me laughing and when I turned I saw Jase and Tank standing there.

"Can we help you boys?"

"Nope, I'm just happy you're happy."

"Thanks Jase, but I will get you back for this." Tank was still just standing there laughing. "Oh and Tank I will get you back as well."

"Good. That's good. The two of you are beautiful together. A fucking inspiration."

"Tank, what the hell are you talking about?"

"Well if you two can finally get together then there is hope for the rest of the world."

I just stood there and shook my head at him, I guess he did have a point. Ranger and I are both pretty damn stubborn when we want to be. I looked beyond Tank and Jase standing there to see Lula and Connie in the window watching everything that just took place, including the kiss with Ranger. Hopefully I can get in there and get my files quick before they start asking to many questions and Ranger and I.

"Jase, it looks like your payback is going to be today."

"What's that supposed to mean?" He looked a little scared. Ha, that will teach him to laugh at me.

"Well Tank has to go with Ranger today so you are going to ride shotgun with me, I have three skips to pick up today and you get to help."

I know that Jase knows all about my exploits as a bounty hunter and he actually looked scared for a second. Tank started laughing, I don't know why...he was next.

"Don't worry it won't be to bad today Jase, now when I take Tank with me I am going to make sure that I have to pick up good old Norvil Thompson or maybe even Punky Balog."

Now it was Tank's turn to look scared.

"Bye boys!" I walked away and back into the office, Jase and Tank were speechless while Ranger was treating us all with his rare laughter. Jase came in right behind me.

"Oh come on Jase, it can't be all bad, can it?"

"Hey it's still early yet, it can only go downhill from here." I went to hit him in the shoulder and he jumped back. "I'm only kidding, I am looking forward to today."

"Asshole, come on let's grab the files and go back to Rangeman and see what we have."

TBC

Vishous, pg. 186, Lover Revealed, The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Written by JR Ward