A Few Minutes Later...9:15 AM
After removing the bag of ice from my nuts, I stand up, pull up my pants, button them, zip them up, and redo my belt.
"How do your nuts feel?"
"Better. I'm a little embarrassed though."
"Why?"
"Fin saw my junk." I mumble.
"So? Junk is junk." Liv says.
"Mine's probably smaller than his." I say.
"Amanda." Liv scolds.
"What? It's true. Black people have big junk." I say.
"It's true." Fin mumbles. I jump a little and turn around.
"You scared me." I say.
"Sorry...I didn't mean to. I kind of over heard your guys' conversation, and I must say...you have nothing to be embarrassed about. I've seen plenty of junk in my life time."
"Is that a good thing? Or a bad thing?" I ask Fin.
"A good thing." Fin winks at me. I roll my eyes at him and flip him off.
A Little Over An Hour Later...10:43 AM
I just got done typing up my report. After printing it out, I grab my report, stand up, and make my way to Captain Cragen's office.
"Hey Amanda...how can I help you?"
"Here is my report sir." I say as I hand him my report.
"Thanks." He says.
"You're welcome. How are your...testicles?"
"They still hurt." I mumble.
"I'm sorry."
"Me too. I'm going to go work on some paperwork."
"Ok. You and Liv can go home as soon as you're done with your paperwork, ok?"
"Ok...thanks sir." I say. I leave his office and make my way back to my desk.
"Liv."
"Yeah hon?"
"Captain Cragen said we can go home after I'm done with my paperwork."
"Ok." Liv mumbles.
A Couple of Hours Later...1:00 PM
I just got done with my paperwork.
"You ready to go baby?"
"Yes." Liv mumbles.
"Are you ok?" Liv shakes her head no.
"What's wrong?"
"I'm hungry. I haven't ate anything since this morning." Liv mumbles.
"I know just the cure for your hunger pains." I say.
"What's that?"
"Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, collard greens, and cornbread."
"Ooooo, that sounds good; but for now, can we go to the diner across the street from our apartment building for lunch?"
"Sure. Grab your shit and lets go." I say.
"Amanda." Liv scolds.
A Few Minutes Later...1:20 PM
Liv and I walk hand-in-hand into Black Bear Diner.
"Good afternoon detectives. Take a seat wherever you like."
"Thanks." I say. Liv and I take a seat at a table towards the back of the restaurant. We're both facing the door.
"Can you hand me a menu please?" I ask Liv.
"Sure." Liv hands me a menu. I open it and start looking over the many food options.
"I already know what I'm going to get." Liv says.
"The traveler's breakfast." Liv and I say in unison.
"You know me so well."
"I know. Love you." I say as I give Liv a kiss on the lips.
"Love you too."
"Hello Detective Benson-Rollins and Detective Rollins-Benson. How are my favorite Detectives doing?" Ann Strother asks Liv and I.
"We're doing well. How are you doing?"
"I'm doing good. What in god's name happened to your eye?"
"Nick Amaro punched me in the eye yesterday...kicked me in the nuts today, and he also kicked me in the chest." Ann Strother knows about my condition. Three months ago, we told her that Liv is pregnant, and she asked us how we conceived the child, and I told her that we did it the old fashioned away. She was a bit confused at first; but after telling her that I was born intersex, she was no longer confused.
"Oh dear god...I hope your boys are ok. They are ok? Aren't they?"
"My left one is a bit swollen still."
"Ooooo, I'm sorry. Anyways, do you guys want your usual?"
"Yes please." Liv says. The traveler's breakfast comes with one egg, (Liv gets it scrambled.) two pieces of bacon, half an order of hash browns, and two pieces of toast. (Liv gets an English Muffin.)
"No thanks. Can I get an order of Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs please?"
"Sure. Do you want your eggs fried or scrambled?"
"Come on Ann...you should know by now how I like my eggs cooked." I say jokingly.
"Fried...over easy." Ann and I say in unison.
"Good girl." I say jokingly.
"Thanks. I'll be back in a couple of minutes with your drinks." Ann knows our drink orders. A caffeine free diet coke for Liv and a diet coke for me.
A couple of minutes later...
"Here you go ladies. I'll be back in a few minutes with your food."
"Thanks Ann." Liv and I say in unison. Ann sets the drinks down on our table.
"You're welcome ladies." Ann says. She shoots us one last smile and walks away.
"Can we go to the grocery store after we're done here?" I ask Liv.
"Sure. What do we need at the store?"
"We need chicken breasts, potatoes, stuff to make corn bread, and collard greens."
"I love your fried chicken."
"I know you do." I mumble.
A Few minutes later...
"Here you go ladies." Ann says as she sets our food down in front of us.
"Thanks Ann." Liv and I say in unison.
A Few Minutes Later...2:05 PM
Liv and I just got done eating.
"I'm stuffed." I mumble.
"Me too." Liv says.
"Lunch is on me ladies. Have a good day."
"Thanks Ann. You're the best." I say.
"You're welcome, and thanks." Liv and I stand up and make our way out of the diner.
"Do you mind if I have a cigarette?" I ask Liv.
"Can you wait until we get home, so you can smoke on the roof...away from me?"
"I really want one now." I mumble. Usually I smoke away from Liv; but I want one now.
"I know you do baby; but can you please wait until we get home?"
"Sure." I say.
"Thanks." Liv says. After I smoke, I go back inside our apartment, wash my hands, change my shirt, and pants, and brush my teeth.
A Few Minutes Later...2:25 PM
We just arrived at grocery store. We each grab a cart.
"Should we divide and conquer?" I ask Liv.
"Sure. I'll grab the stuff for corn bread and the dessert I'm going to make. You grab the stuff for the collard greens and fried chicken."
"Ok." I say. Liv and I split up. I head for the meat section of the store. I grab a pack of chicken breasts and head to the produce section. I grab everything I need for collard greens and mashed potatoes and then I head to the personal hygiene section. I grab lube, (Liv's been a little dry down there lately.) shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and deodorant, and then I head to the front of the store.
"Hey baby. Did you find everything ok?" I ask Liv. She shakes her head yes. We quickly check out and head to the car. We put everything into the trunk, put away the carts, and hop in the car.
A Few Minutes Later...2:50 PM
We just got done putting everything away. We exit the kitchen and make our way into the living room.
"Do you want to play COD Ghosts or watch a movie?"
"I want to play COD Ghosts." Liv says.
"Ok."
Three Hours Later...6:09 PM
We just got done playing COD Ghosts. Liv won 20 of the 30 rounds we played.
"Should we start on dinner?" I ask Liv.
"Sure." Liv and I exit the living room and make our way into the kitchen.
"I'll make the cornbread and dessert." Liv says.
"I'll make the chicken, collard greens and mashed potatoes." I say.
An Hour Later...7:09 PM
Dinner just got done cooking. After the two of us make ourselves a plate of food, we exit the kitchen and head into the living room. We sit down on the couch and start eating. I take a bite of my fried chicken and let out a moan.
"Mmmmmmm." I moan out.
"Amanda!" Liv scolds.
"Sorry, it's just that...this chicken is really, really, really good." I mumble.
"I agree. By the way, you have yet to have your daily cigarette."
"That reminds me, I need to have my daily cigarette. I'll have one after I finish dinner." I say.
"I never should have brought it up." Liv says.
"Thanks for bringing it up baby."
"You're welcome." Liv says sarcastically.
A Few Minutes Later...7:30 PM
Liv and I just got done eating dinner. After putting away the leftovers, we quickly eat dessert and head back into the living room.
"I'll be on the roof if you need me." I say.
"Ok." Liv mumbles. I grab my pack of cigarettes out of the coffee table drawer, leave the apartment and head towards the door leading to the staircase. Once at the door that leads to the staircase, I open the door, turn left and star climbing the stairs that lead to the roof. 13 flights later, I am on the roof. I walk to the far left corner of the roof, stop, and look out over the city.
"It sure is beautiful up here." I mumble.
"Yeah it is." Nick Amaro says. I turn around and come face to face with Nick Amaro.
"What are you doing up here?" I ask Nick.
"Enjoying the view."
"How did you get up here? I thought you lived in Queens."
"I used to live in Queens. I live here now."
"We need to talk Nick."
"I know." Nick mumbles.
"I'm sorry." We say in unison.
"What are you sorry for? I'm the one that kicked you in the nuts." Nick says.
"My left one is still swollen thanks to you."
"I'm sorry."
"Me too. I need you to understand that Liv is mine, always will be mine, and you ain't never getting her. Do you understand me?"
"Yes ma'am."
"Good. I'm sorry too. Let's just agree to disagree, ok?"
"Ok. Can I bum a smoke?"
"How'd you know I smoke?"
"You have a pack of cigarettes in your hand."
"Oh." I hand Nick a cigarette and the lighter. He lights his cigarette and hands me the lighter. I light my cigarette and take a long drag.
"Thanks." Nick mumbles.
"You're welcome. How's life treating you?" I ask Nick.
"Well. I actually enjoy working in narcotics. I'm right back where I belong."
"I'm right where I belong."
"You're a great Detective Amanda."
"Thanks. You too."
"Thanks."
A Few Minutes Later...7:45 PM
After saying good-bye to Nick, I make my way to the staircase and start the long trek back down the stairs. Once at my apartment, I knock on the door. A few seconds later, the door opens to reveal a tired looking Liv.
"Sorry I woke you baby. I forgot my key." I say.
"It's ok. I'm going back to bed." Liv mumbles.
"Good night baby. I'm going to go to bed in a couple of hours, ok?"
"Ok." Liv mumbles as she shuts the door behind me. She makes her way back to the bedroom. I make my way into the bedroom. I walk into our walk in closet. I grab a shirt, a pair of sweat pants, and exit the closet. I head into the bathroom. I take a leak, wash my hands, brush my teeth, put on a clean T-Shirt and the sweat pants, and exit the bathroom. I exit our bedroom and make my way into the living room. I turn on the TV and sit down on the couch. I turn on the X-Box 360 and after signing into my account, I start playing COD Ghosts.
Two Hours Later...9:50 PM
I turn off the X-Box 360 and make my way into the bedroom. I give Liv a kiss on the cheek and climb into bed next to her.
A.N. I decided to incorporate Amanda's smoking in the fall finale into the story.