Troy was cutting up some tomatoes and mushrooms for their breakfast, getting their day ready. She walked down the hallway, seeing him cut up vegetables. She walked up behind him giving him a hug as he continued his work.
"You know it's dangerous to be hugging someone from behind when they're using a sharp knife." He said as she giggled, him feeling her laugh through his back.
"You'll be fine." She said resting her cheek on his back sighing. "I was thinking." She said.
"Hmm?" He replied dicing the tomatoes.
"Well, my lease ends at the end of the month and maybe thought we could move into a new place together?" She asked as he raised an eyebrow, starting the mushrooms.
"Well I'm here until July, so if you want to, you can move in here and then we can figure something out in June." She squealed letting him go, jumping around excited as he turned around and faced her. "You're really excited." He said chuckling as she looked at him.
"Well I can't help it, I love you." She said in a duh tone placing her hands on her hips as she just realized their first milestone. Previously in April Troy alluded to it, but it was the first time 'I love you' was said. He looked at her seriously, as she was coming to terms with what she said as Troy closed the gap between them, kissing her passionately. She kissed him back, grabbing onto his shoulders as he lifted her up and placed her on the counter, kissing her passionately. Her mind went completely blank, as they moved together in sync.
"I love you too." He said pulling back and smirking, pressing his forehead to hers as she had a twinkle in her eye. She looked over seeing the smoke as he turned around seeing the eggs on fire. He pulled away and ran to the stove turning it off as she giggled.
"I guess I should have picked the firefighter. He wouldn't have let that happen." She teased jumping off the counter and walking down the hallway as he fake laughed at her.
Taylor stared at herself in the mirror, excited to be back in action. She was given furlough for a month after her captivity from the undercover stint. She didn't want to be given so much time off, but she needed to mentally recover. She walked over, shut her locker and walked to the workout room.
Some people gave her high fives, hugs and positive words as she walked over to the mat so she can stretch. She did some yoga in her time off, but she needed to be in good shape, to avoid injury.
"Bet you can't flip me McKessie." Chad said as he threw his towel over his shoulder, stretching next to her. She immediately got butterflies in her stomach.
"Bet you I can." She said nudging him and he rolled his eyes.
"Alright let's go then." He said as he walked to the wrestling mat, her following him. Taylor loved this. It was like her fantasy was coming true in real life. They squared up, locking immediately.
Gabriella was running on the treadmill as Troy was working out next to her doing planks when the two squared up on the mat. Gabriella looked at the two as they circled each other Taylor making the first lunge, getting Chad in the leg. Troy did a left arm side plank looking at Gabriella and winking at her when she nodded her head in their direction. He looked over and made an 'O' with his mouth. Gabriella got down from the treadmill, as a crowd grew to watch the scene. Taylor was winning.
"C'mon Danforth don't take it easy on me." She announced. As he went to pin her and she made a move where she pinned him. The room erupted in applauds and screams as she pinned him to the floor.
"She does realize that he has a fiancé?" Gabriella said turning to Troy as he faced her.
"And he does realize that he can't flirt with everyone?" He said kissing her on her forehead. He made a face as she giggled.
"I'm all sweaty babe." She said wiping her face with a towel.
"Guess it's more romantic after sex." He said as she hit him. "Oh come on, everyone has to know if we live together." He said when chief walked past and nudged him.
"I don't need to know that information Bolton." He scowled walking past as Gabriella went red, as he broke up the challenge. "Everyone get ready for the day, I've had enough of this high school bullshit."
"Bolton!" Chief called out as Troy looked up from his paperwork, seeing Chief motion to have him in his office. Troy nodded, getting up and walking over.
"What's up?" He asked him as he sat as his seat. Chief smiled at him.
"Precinct 21 called." He said as Troy raised an eyebrow. "They're interested in you completing a stint in their program. After successful completion on the case, you will be promoted here as the head of the drugs and gang unit." Troy's stomach dropped when he heard those words. A smile grew on his face. "Do you accept?" He asked him as Troy nodded.
"Willingly." He said as Chief stood up giving him a handshake. Troy shook back firmly, smiling.
"Congratulations Bolton. You will have one more shift here, and then you will go to their precinct until you finish the case." Troy nodded not believing this was real. "You've been a pain in the ass, but I'm glad you're getting the recognition you deserve." He smiled.
"Thanks Chief." He said standing up and turning to the door. He paused for a moment. "But, um… Can I still date Gabriella?" He asked as Chief sighed.
"Is that all you're concerned about?" He asked crossing his arms. Troy nodded.
"I'm going to propose to her…I um…I bought the ring and-" Chief raised his arms.
"Bolton, how long has it been? You can't be serious." Troy walked over and sat down fiddling with his hands.
"We um… have been sneaking around since Christmas. Official to everyone in April. I know its only been a few months but I've never felt this way about anyone ever." He said as Chief looked at him.
"As long as you know if it feels right." He said. "And yes, you can continue dating Gabriella." He smiled.
"Great, I wouldn't know how to explain returning the ring." He chuckled nervously standing up to leave.
"When do you plan on doing it?" He asked him as Troy sighed.
"Not now, but whenever the moments right. Could be tonight, could be in three months. Who knows? I just know I have it and I'm going to marry that woman." He smiled as Chief smiled.
"Go away you love sap. Have fun on your last shift." He said as Troy fist bumped him walking out the door. He needed to find her, to tell her his news. He rounded the corner when he overheard a conversation.
"And Montez." The voice said as Troy quickly stopped, peering over at his girlfriend who was talking to Detective Anderson. "Do I really have to remind you that just because your Daddy and boyfriend are high ranking officers, doesn't mean you can waltz into my program like this." He said shoving the paper into her chest. Gabriella remained there frozen, in shock what she just experienced. She watched him walk down the hallway looking at her application to complete a rotation in homicide investigation.
"Hey…" Troy said approaching with caution.
"You didn't hear that did you?" She asked and he nodded.
"Unfortunately." He winced. She shook her head.
"What an ass." She said annoyed walking as Troy joined her side. He chuckled.
"Bold of you to say that rookie." He said as she smirked.
"I'm not a rookie anymore in a week when we get the new losers." She smiled and he chuckled.
"Uh, I didn't know you were applying to be in the homicide rotation." He said as she shrugged.
"I kind of did it on impulse. I want to see everything that's offered." She smiled and he nodded.
"That's my girl." He said proudly as she raised a brow.
"Why are you so supportive? You're usually trying to make me do less dangerous work." She said as he looked around and pulled her into an interrogation room.
"Chief told me I got called up. Upon successful completion of my stint in the undercover unit, I will get my promotion." He said proudly and she screamed, jumping on him. She gave him a huge kiss, as he returned it. Bringing her to the wall. She pulled back.
"Wait-Can we still do this?" She asked as he nodded.
"Chief said it was fine." He smirked and she gave him a big kiss.
"Oh baby, I'm so proud of you." She said with a huge smile and he let her down.
"Wouldn't have done it without you pushing me every day." He smiled and she kissed him. Her radio going off.
"Guess I have to go…" She said smirking leaving the room. "But we can celebrate later if you know what I mean." She winked hurrying out. Troy was on cloud nine.
"How do you feel about losing your partner?" Gabriella asked Chad as he sighed, looking at the road as they were driving.
"I'm happy for him, I just wasn't ready for this break up." Chad replied sad as Gabriella laughed, looking out the window too.
"Well you have me now!" She cheered, excited since she was a week away from not being a rookie.
"That's true. We're the new dynamic duo." He chuckled as Gabriella laughed, extremely content in her life. She was finally glad things were falling into place. Her boyfriend was one step away from his promotion, she didn't have to live a lie anymore and was officially going to be an officer next week. She sighed in content when she noticed an infant running around barefoot in a diaper on the sidewalk, no adults nearby.
"STOP!" She screamed as Chad halted the car hurried, seeing Gabriella open the door and running out to the child who was now crying. "Hey sweetie it's okay." She said as the child reached out for Gabriella to pick him up. Gabriella cradled him close to her chest as he cried.
"Dispatch, we just found a child wandering in the street alone. Is there an amber alert or missing child currently out?" Chad radio'd in as Gabriella calmed him down, her looking around for a parent.
"We don't have anything out currently." They responded. "What's the description?" Gabriella grabbed her radio.
'I'd say a two year old latino boy." Gabriella looked into his eyes. "Maybe younger." She said as they walked to the car. Chad took out the emergency blanket and Gabriella wrapped him in it as he snuggled into her chest, finally comforted.
"1919 wait for back-up. Where's your location?" They asked as Gabriella was puzzled.
"54th and Hawk." Chad replied as they turned the heat up and sat back in the car.
Troy walked around the new precinct with his head detective Lee Filmore. He was being briefed on his new role and the current case they were working on. He was excited to be in a new role, and more importantly excited to not have to wear his blues anymore. He was dressed up with a vest, signifying a higher rank.
"Filmore, there's activity going on on 54th and Hawk. A child was wandering the streets in your hot spot." His radio broke. The older man nodded, looking at Troy.
"I'll fill you in on the car ride. We're going over to 54th and Hawk." He said grabbing his keys. They walked over to the garage and left. Troy was excited about getting out and going and not having to fill out paper work for the day. To be his own man and have his own squad car was a huge perk. They got in the car and Filmore sighed.
"So we've been having activity over there for a few weeks now. Gang members apparently kidnap the children of members that want to leave the gang or if they fucked up." Troy nodded, wondering if Juice knew something. He hung out around those parts and maybe had an idea. "We had a close lead but he was killed in the streets." He shook his head.
"I have a lead…his name is Juice. He's helped me with a few busts." Filmore smiled.
"I know, I read your documentation over the case. I'm not going to lie Bolton, I'm super excited to see where you grow." He said as Troy's heart raced, the feeling of nervousness wash over his body. They pulled up to the scene and exited the car. Filmore walked up to a detective as Troy walked up seeing a familiar pony tail and a bushy afro.
"Hey buddy!" Chad said excited as Gabriella turned around, holding onto an infant. He sighed, chuckling. "Gabriella had a baby in case you were wondering." Gabriella rolled her eyes looking at him.
"He's an idiot." Gabriella said as Troy laughed.
"Chad shut up." Troy said running his hands quickly through his bushy afro. She smiled watching the two interact together like they once did as partners. Filmore walked up to the group.
"Afternoon officers, what's the situation?" He asked as Gabriella looked at the tall man.
"We were doing a ride when we stumbled across this kid running around without any clothes on." Gabriella said. "He's extremely quiet so we believe he is about a year and a half." She said as Filmore looked at him from her arms. He nodded, seeing a few officers walk up.
"Okay we're ready to take him off." The female officers said. Gabriella instantly became defensive and held him closer.
"Where are you taking him?" She asked.
"To DCFS. If they find his parents they're going to court, otherwise foster care." He said as the female officer walked up extending her hands. She tried reaching out to grab the child and Gabriella took a step back.
"This poor kid can't be by himself." She said as Troy stood there next to Filmore.
"Montez you have no say in this. Hand the child over." Gabriella frowned as the child was taken out of her arms and he began scream crying. They walked off trying to calm him, but Gabriella stood there watching, feeling the pain of him leaving. Troy stood there, understanding the compassion she had, but the uncomfortable feeling that Lee Filmore had no idea the dynamic at their precinct. "I don't know what goes on with your chief, but talking back as a rookie is just disrespectful." He said as Gabriella nodded. "Bolton, with me." He said as Gabriella stared at him, as he gave a sympathetic smile walking away.
"Dick." Gabriella said as they walked away. Chad looked over his shoulder seeing Troy look over his concerned. They walked back to Filmore's car,
"What do you know about Montez?" Filmore asked Troy as they rode back from the crime scene. Troy tensed wondering where this would leave him to.
"She's a very passionate rookie at my precinct." He said politically as the older gentleman nodded, scratching his pepper colored beard. He nodded continuing to press.
"Is she always this intrusive?" He wondered as Troy chuckled, sighing.
"She is…but she gets the job done and has done great with busting major cases." He said as Filmore nodded impressed.
"And you're not just saying that because she's your girlfriend?" He asked as Troy froze.
"I'm saying that as an objective officer who happens to be dating a rookie." He said as Filmore smiled.
"I think we're going to be great partners." He said as they continued the ride in comfortable silence. Troy cracked a smile, worried about the situation now that he brought it up.
Hey everyone! I'm going to double post to make up for lost time. Happy holidays!