Chapter 25
Gail Peck has been a police officer for a year and a half. She was initially assigned to report for duty at the 26 division but after six months there, Oliver pulled some strings and had her transferred at 15. Gail was a hard worker, never late, no absences and most of all she got along just fine with her co-workers, although her snarky side has never really receded. Her relationship with Holly has been going strong, she moved in with the brunette shortly after they reconciled. Holly's parents, especially her Dad is getting along with Gail. They even went fishing together. It's been a roller coaster ride for Gail but at the end of the day, she was happy with all the decisions she had made, the trials that she had to endure and she was exhilarated and proud that she swallowed her pride and chose to be with Holly. Holly Stewart the woman that was patient enough to be with her, the woman that had to put up with her bitchyness when she had bad days at work and the woman that opened her eyes and made her feel loved. She couldn't ask for more. Gail wants to make it official and she wants to do it the traditional way. She planned a seven days vacation at Holly's parents with the objective of asking them for their daughter's hand personally, she had already called Holly's two older brothers who were extremely thrilled for the both of them. Holly has no idea what was coming, all she knew was that Gail wants to take some time off work.
"Babe, have you seen my leather jacket?". Gail yelled at Holly who was downstairs making sure they got everything they needed for their week off.
Holly yelled back grabbing Gail's black leather jacket that was hanging on the couch "I got it right here babe".
"Thanks. You ready? The blonde kissed Holly on her shoulders and grabbed the bags.
Holly beamed at her "What are you talking about? I was born ready! You drive". She slapped Gail's butt as the blonde bent down to grab their bags.
"Can't get enough of me Dr. Stewart? Oh! I will drive, I'm a better driver than you". Gail narrowed her eyes at her before planting another kiss on her lips.
"Oh, no. I couldn't keep my hands off you Officer Peck". Wisecracked Holly.
After a few minutes of driving, Holly eyed Gail suspiciously. "Why are you taking a week off?".
"I want to spend time with you. Why are you asking me that?". Gail frowned at Holly.
The brunette was silent for a moment and then she elaborated "You've been… like… super nice lately".
Gail let out a snort "What do you mean by that Holly?".
"I mean,I have notice that you have been acting weird for the last couple of weeks, you know, you've been giving me foot massages, you take out the trash without being asked.. you….. don't stay up so late to play video games, uuuhhhmm you wash the dishes almost every day, you don't get out from the shower dripping all over the floor, You were talking to Mike and Tony a lot and well, we've been having sex almost every day in every place imaginable inside the house.. so… I am a little worried that.. there's".
Gail cut Holly's rambling; she did not realize she's been acting strange up until now. She needed to stop Holly from analyzing her actions lately. "What's wrong with that? I'm being a good girlfriend to you Holly!What's wrong with talking to your brothers? For you information I take the trash out regularly nerd, Okay? If you want me to stop being nice I can just play video games after work and ignore you and by the way I can stop making love with you. Your choice". Gail acted as if she was mad at Holly.
"I'm not sure about the not having sex part because you can't keep your hands off me". Holly teased Gail.
Gail fleetly turned to Holly "Not just sex Holly, we are making love. And I have been planning this vacation for days, that's why I want to make love to you every night because I know we can't do it at your parent's house". The blonde chuckled and squeezed Holly's thigh.
"I was thinking maybe this is your way of undoing… you know, maybe you have unintentionally flirted with someone you work with or you did something that you thought it would turn into a fight? I don't know". Holly tucked her hair nervously behind her ears. "Why can't we make love at my parent's house?".
"What? Like I'm being nice because I cheated on you or something? I. am. Offended. Holly. Offended by that foul assumption". The blonde jokingly told Holly. She knew Holly was over thinking things again, it was kinda cute though seeing Holly a little jealous. "Is it a crime to be a good girlfriend? Uuhmmm we can't because you are extremely loud babe and your parent's room is located directly below our room". Gail added.
"The brunette tilted her head accompanied with her signature lop sided grin. "I'm over analyzing things again. I'm sorry babe". She removed Gail's hand on her lap and kissed it.
Gail pulled her hand away "No, no, no". The blonde was trying hard not to smile but she just can't stop herself from smiling at Holly. "Okay, I really am offended by your earlier remarks babe". Gail avoided eye contact.
"You're playing your hard to get card again. Okay, What do you want me to do?". Holly went along with Gail's playful banter.
"Show me your boobs!".
Holly laughed out loud and poked Gail's cheek "You have an obsession with boobs".
"Not just any boobs. I am obsessed with your boobs". Gail wiggled her eyebrows at Holly who was now resting her head on Gail's shoulder.
Holly pulled out Gail's hand and put it on her lap "Are you sure? What was your ex's name? Chloe's surgeon? She had huge breasts too".
"Drew? She was never my girlfriend. You stared at her boobs?". Gail pronounced the word boobs clearly.
Holly giggled "Who wouldn't? When she entered the room, I noticed her breasts right away. Did you had fun with boobs?". Holly teased the blonde.
Gail sighed. "Yeah, she had massive boobs. We had a lot of fun. Drew's boobs were great".
Holly popped her head up and rolled her eyes at Gail. "Really? Really? Alright. You don't want to have sex while we're at my parent's house, so… I don't want you fondling my boobs or staring at my twins while we are there. You'll have to imagine you ex girlfriend's breast since you have had a lot of fun with her boobs".
"It was obviously a joke genius".
"Jokes are half meant Casper!". Holly was adjusting her v-neck top so that her cleavage won't be visible to Gail anymore.
Gail smiled at Holly and rubbed her lap. "Says who? I can survive without making love for seven days but not being able to touch or even see them will drive me nuts Holly! I am serious".
"There's only one way I will let you touch my boobs".
"What?".
"Sex. I promise I'll be silent. No sex. No boobs". Holly shrugged her shoulders.
Gail shook her head in disbelief " .God! No! That is not fair Holly Stewart! This is blackmail Holly".
Holly was impressed with herself, she came up with a brilliant scheme to convince Gail "Is it a deal then?".
"No Holly". The blonde's mouth was wide open. She was still shaking her head; she somehow forgot that her girlfriend is smart. "I don't want your parents to hear you moan, I don't want them to hear your Oh God Gails, your don't stop, your I'm coming, your ooohhhssss and ahhhssss".
Holly raised an eyebrow and gave Gail a tight smile "Let's see if you'll last a week without my boobs". Holly cockily said.
"Don't worry babe, I will. There are plenty of boobs out there". Gail wickedly smiled.
Holly slapped her shoulders "shut up".
"Okay, we are technically not there yet so I can still see your awesome rack right?".
"Nope!". Holly crossed her arms across her chest making sure her cleavage wasn't showing.
Gail pouted at the brunette "This is going to be a long week".
Two hours and fifteen minutes later Gail pulled up at the Stewart mansion. Cathy was already outside waiting for them; Dan was walking to the driveway to help Gail carry their bags. "Just in time for lunch". Holly's Mom hugged Holly and Gail.
Holly looped her arm around her Moms "we are starving Mom".
"four suitcases? I thought you guys are staying here for just a week?". Dan jokingly stated.
"Those three are Holly's". Gail pointed at the bags that were still on the trunk.
Lunch was over. Holly was helping Cathy clean the dishes. Gail saw Dan stepping outside for a smoke; she thought that this was the right time to ask Dan for his blessing, Holly was busy helping her Mom at the kitchen, she did not notice that Gail followed her Dad outside. "Hey Dan".
Dan handed her a glass of whiskey "How's work?"
Gail drunk the whiskey in one draft "Good. Dan,.. I have something very important to ask you".
Holly's Dad surveyed the nervous Gail "What is it?".
Gail was pacing back and forth, her hands kept inside her pocket and her head down " I was uuhmmm.. I love Holly very much and uhhmm I would like to uhhhmmm ask for your daughter's hand in marriage".
Dan cleared his throat, he stood up and gazed at Gail "I thought you'd never ask". He embrassed Gail tightly. "Welcome to the family".
Gail exhaled loudly "Oh my god! I'm so nervous right now, I'm shaking. I already called Mike and Tony. I wanted to tell you and Cathy together but I just thought I'd tell you first in case you know, you don't want me for Holly".
Holly's Dad poured another shot of whiskey for Gail "I'll bring Holly with me to pick up some of some stuff later, so that you can tell Cathy. When are you proposing? Do you have a ring already? Because if not I know someone who makes exquisite engagement rings". Dan was eagerly suggested.
Gail pulled out a tiny red box out of her pocket and opened it "I already have a ring. I've been keeping this for weeks now".
"That's a nice ring. Holly will surely love that".
Dan quickly gave Gail the ring back when they heard Cathy's voice. Dan then asked Holly to accompany him "Can you drive me to John's?". He turned to Holly and took a swig of whisky.
"Sure! Do you want to come along babe?".
"No, I'll just hang back here with Cathy".
Holly narrowed her eyes "Okay".
Gail grinned at her widely "Don't worry babe, I'll be good".
As soon as the blonde heard the engine, she pulled Cathy aside "Cathy, do you have a minute?".
Cathy sat across Gail "Yeah, Why? Is there a problem?" Cathy frowned at the blonde.
"There's no problem". Gail once again pulled the ring out of her pocket and showed it to Holly's Mom.
"You're proposing to Holly? Oh! How sweet. It's about time!" Cathy was teary eyed, tears of joy. Her daughter finally found her true love.
"I love her very much Cathy. She's my everything and I can't imagine my life without her".
Cathy gave Gail a warm hug "It's now you job to take care of our daughter".
"I will take good care of her Cathy".
"When are you going to pop the question?".
"This Thursday, but I need your help in setting everything up".
Cathy excitedly nodded "of course. Just tell us what you need".