Dr. Monore

Mrs. Jay Halstead

Latania Halstead

Professor Monroe

The woman had many different titles in her life

She was born prematurely at 34 weeks which had made her father Luke an increasingly overprotective father. Growing up Luke had always felt the need to protect her from the world she lived in. He wanted his daughter to have a stable life, something he unfortunately was unable to have but this hadn't always been easy. Latania's mom - Amanda Patterson - had turned her back on her daughter the day after her first birthday. Luke and Amanda had tried their best to provide a stable home for their young daughter but that had proven to be too difficult and the lasting result of their drunken one night stand had caused multiple arguments between the two. But Luke knew from the moment Amanda had told him that he had a responsibility to look after his unborn child.

She was a mirror of her father, just much shorter and a lot more talkative. She had the same blue orbs as her father, though hers seemed to brighten every time she spoke. Her hair had been lighter by a few shades and only just touched her shoulders. She had small bangs that Luke would always find cute how she brushed them from her face when she was concentrating. Her smile was beautiful and it never seemed to end. She had a toothy grin that made Luke melt and sometimes he couldn't understand how Amanda could choose her job over their daughter.

Latania was his princess, his angel and nothing could ever change that. But everything changed when her father died by a car accident and her abused as a young child before being adopted at six years old explain the many PhDs and degrees she has. She graduated from Northwestern University with a degrees on mathematics, chemistry, engineering , anthropologist, forensic anthropologist, and kinesiologist. She worked at the Jeffersonian Institute in Washington, D.C for years by the side of Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan and Dr. Camille Saroyan. She has worked very hard all these years to earn that she was deprived of her junior age.

Latania walked into the classroom looking at the students who were sitting in the desks. She was almost 3 days in Chicago and it was not difficult for her to find a job as she have three BAs and three PhDs in Mathematics, Chemistry, Engineering , anthropologist, forensic anthropologist, and kinesiologist,fluent in Japanee ,Spanish ,Latin, German and Russian.

"Now can any of you please tell me how far does light travel penetrates the ocean?" She asked the class. In return she got a few grumbles, groans and I don't know professor. There was one student that did know the answer however.

"Professor Monroe, the deepest that light can penetrate the ocean is 1 kilometer sir." Came the response of a girl all the way in the back.

"Very good, Samantha. Now can anyone tell me why that is important?" questioning the class once more. All she got in response was a bunch of head nods no.

"Does anyone remember from unit two what nearly all life needs to survive?" asking a different question hoping to invoke a different response.

"That would be light, miss" Came a boy from the front row. To which she nodded in confirmation.

"And why is it important in this context?" Putting the pressure back on the class. But still getting silence in return

After a few moments, Latania sighed, "Did any of you read yesterday's reading assignment?" Receiving little head nods yes and many nos.

Continuing "To pass the final, you must first know the content. Not simple route memorization, but context, comprehension…application." Saying the last bit more menacingly steadying her gaze upon the students causing a few to flinch.

Following this statement, she quickly explained "All sea life below a kilometer deep into the ocean would have to deal with other ways of gathering energy instead of getting it from light." As soon as she finished, the bell rung.

Before everyone left Latania yelled out "We will be continuing on tomorrow, make sure to read last night's assignment again to understand our talk tomorrow. Pages 144-168 in your books."

This was followed by the sound of a bunch of backpacks being closed and people rushing out the door. As soon as everyone left, Latania gathered my things and left the building.

At the same time Voight Hank walked to the police station after his trip to New York to help Olivia Benson with a murder case. The wind blew in his derection ,and Voight suddenly caught the scent of one woman of roses . She smelled divine and not in a creepy, no,Voight could inhale the scent forever. He decided he could've drowned in the girl's scent happily. His mind growled inside him ,pleased at the smell.

If her scent was divineb,her looks were simply beautiful. The woman was 5'3 and petite but she still had curves that just made her even more enticing. She also had dark brown curls that fell on her waist ,but was all Voight could see as he couldn't se her face since she was facing away from him.

"Thanks" The voice had a sweet soft tone to it .It also had a sence of innocence ,and it reminded him of bells. He found that he rather liked this unknown voice ,more so than he sould have.

Voight had to fight a growl down when he saw the boy from the shop to flirting with her and he wanted to take him away from her and kill him

God ,what is wrong with me today ? Voight thought. His behavior was confusing greatly, since he barely even knew this woman.

Finally ,the woman turned around and Voight was even more enchantd at the sight on her face. She had a lovely shade of pink filled lips that were spreared into a smile ,which revealed pearly white teeth and the most adorable dimples Voight had ever seen. However he liked her eyes the most. They were light blue and were the colar of wiskey .He believed he could've stared at her forever.

And then hit him like a brick wall because the woman who stood a few meters away from his ,was Latania , the woman he met laat night. Voight could not understand why she could not stop looking at her but he could see the smile spread on her lips.

Latania closed the eye to the man and she headed for her car ,a black camaro. She took a final glance at him and she took off by car

Sure, they run into problems at first, but from the second they meet, Connor feels this sort of pull towards Will. Connor's not shallow but Will is hot. He's also stubborn as an ass, which Connor won't deny gets him pretty interested. He kind of likes the way that they butt heads, but it would be infinitely easier if Will would just flirt back and take him home already. If only Dr. Manning wasn't so damn gorgeous, Connor might stand a chance.

They wind up at Molly's after an achingly long shift. Connor was stuck all day with Dr. Zanetti, who is so overly not Connor's type that he almost smacks her when she brushes past him for the fifth time that day. Needless to say, the drink that Hermann sets down in front of him when he collapses onto the bar stool is well deserved. Will sits down on the stool next to him a few minutes later. He's gone home and changed and the pair of pants he's wearing should be illegal, especially if Connor doesn't get to hit that. He's got a dark button down on, tucked in and a tie. A very specific looking tie.

Connor smirks, "Trying to impress someone?"

Will smiles into his drink and takes his time before answering, "Maybe."

And then the goddamn bastard glances across the bar towards Natalie and Connor tries very hard not to lose it.

"I dunno man, hormones and stuff, it just doesn't seem that appealing." Connor says accidentally, half outing himself and half dissing the girl that his crush is head over heels for. Great Job Connor.

Will shrugs and turns his back on Natalie, putting his gaze on Connor who swallows uncomfortably.

"Uh the tie, the tie is nice." Connor gestures, partially to the tie and partly to just Will's body in general, which is well, nice.

"Mm yes, the person who gave it to me has very good taste." Will laughs.

"I'm aware." Connor winks and promptly does another shot.

They drink in silence and kind of watch each other. Connor talks to Gabby for a minute, and Hermann comes by to refill their drinks.

And then Latania shows up wearing a white, knee length skater dress under a red tank top made out of rose lace with a gold zipper at the back; red sneakers with white laces, white tips and white soles over white, pleaded socks with the tops turned over and white gloves under red, fingerless ones made out of lace.

Her hair was curly and tied into a ponytail with a small red ribbon.

She was wearing white eye shadow, black mascara; red blush and red lipstick.

"Connor, you know my siter-in-law Latania" Will said in lieu of introduction as he dragged Latania to sit down, who had the manner to offer a handshake first.

''Ex sister-in-law''Pointed out the woman.

''Ex?''

Latania sipped her drink and seeing no reason to lie answered, ''He cheated on me with his partner''

All the girls were staring at her in shock. Someone of them looking at her with pity.

''Do not pity me. I didn't want pity anyone's pity''the woman spat before turned to barista ordering. ''I want 12 shots of Patron at the The Purple Shamrock's Happy Hour''

''Adrenalin junkie?. ''the question slipped out.

''Says the party animal, plastic surgeon from New York.''Latania answered dryly, startling a laugh out of Connot while Will pouted Fuck There. Cute.

"So you're the rising star hot shot surgeon" the woman teased, making Connor almost thinking that the hard look just now was his imagination.

"I didn't know Will talked to you about me" Raising an eyebrow accusingly at his now grinning friend. "I'd never live that down, huh?"

"You thought we'd forget about it, Connor? Hardly" Will gave a shit-eating grin and drank up his beer. Will and Latania shared a look where Latania glanced meaningfully at the Purple Shamrock's Happy Hour and her own empty hands, and Will rolled his eyes. "Yeah, yeah Latania I'll get your drinks" He got up and put a hand on Connor's shoulder and squeezed once "You want anything, Connor?"

For you not to leave me alone with your brother was what he wanted to say, but he made do with a "Nah I'm good, thanks". Glancing at the grinning lawman sitting opposite him, Connor dreaded the next few minutes of his future.

It seemed as if he could sense the very second Will was out of earshot, Latania's demeanor changed from smiley to sharp in the blink of an eye. "You know I've seen men looked at him like that before" She said casually.

"Um. Like that?" Connor stuttered, feeling uncomfortable with the scrutiny which was very unusual. He's always prided himself on being able to keep his cool when people antagonized him, a lot of practice growing up with his father and his name, but what Latania was doing was different kind of accusations altogether.

"That you like what you see" while their coloring were not very similar, the brothers did share many features that reminded Connor firmly that they really were brothers. The determined gazes was one such feature, and it was targeting him at full force.

"I…, maybe"

"No maybe about it, Dr. Rhodes. I've seen it. Now you've to choose if you'll act on it"

"Why exactly are you taking part in this again?" I don't even know what I want to do about this

"He likes you enough to introduce me. He's just oblivious to male attention, you gotta either say it to his face or be very obvious about it. Just don't jump him, or I'll shoot your nuts off"

"Shoot my…what are you talking about?"

"Dr. Rhodes, you were staring at my ex brother-in-law 's ass when he walked away from you, and at his lips when he pouted. You either want to fuck him or date him, I'm just making my parameters clear."

"You mean this is a shovel talk"

"Hey, I'm the big sis, it's my duty"

"You realize that Will and I are just friends"

"Not for long"

"You—"

It seemed Will had arrived back in in hearing proximity before he could finished his response, as Latania leaned forward to clap him, heard, on the shoulder. "Thanks, doc. I appreciate you looking out for him"

And with that Latania left from them with a smile over her face. She was very good to causes troubles when she was younger but this not stopped her to do it again.

''Latania''

The low voice of Hank Voight caused a shiver to run down her spine.

She sat at the chair to his left.

''Or I have tp say Mrs. Halstead?''

Latania waved it off though

"I'm not married. Anymore at least''

She shot back, biting her lip.

Hank smirked, pleased to hear that she was single. "Now that is a surprise." He admitted, "You continue to shock me."

''What about a drink?''She mused with a wry grin.

"Are you trying to to seduce me?"

Latania blushed, and someone cleared their throat, reminding me that Hank was in the middle of his squad room, flirting with a woman who had to be half his age. Jay was glaring daggers into the back of Hank's head, but there hadn't been any action yet.

"It's important to have goals." Latania smirked, an expression that fully captured just how much Latania loved to push men' buttons.

"You going to arrest me officer?" She chuckled darkly, extending his wrists mockingly to Hank as if offering them for cuffs.

"I should." He scowled challengingly.

Jay was pissed.

God dammit if you weren't the most stubborn, strong-willed, unruly wildcat of a woman he'd ever met. Normally Jay considered that a good was glaring at Latania and Voight who were talking and laughing. He had no idea what was so amusing ,but it fed the fire that was burning in his heart. Jealousy was about to eat her up alive, and he could feel veins popping in his forehead.

''What is this about a wife Halstead? ''Platt ordered sitting next to him.

Jay has never been one to care much about others around him. But after seeing Latania just the previous day, he felt like his whole world was crashing down.

'Ummm…. Well, about 4 years ago, I was married to this woman named Latania Monroe. She was great, everything was great. But because of her job she had to travel a lot and I was alone and we left off on a bad note." Jay explains.

Alvin looks at his mate. "Bad how?"

He shakes his head, still looking around. "I was cheating."

Trudy Platt snorts, crossing her arms and pinning him with a glare. "Who knew Jay Halstead could stoop so low?"

Jay growls in warning, but doesn't bother to comment.

"Why didn't you tell us you had a wife?''

"I'm not ashamed of her," Jay replied quietly. ''Latania is my world and I will protector form everyone even you guys. I know, I know, and I'm sorry. It's just, I don't know, I wanted my personal life to stay...personal. It's not like that either, I just...It was my way of sort of..protecting him.''

Just as his head was clearing, Latania's piercing giggle struck him back into reality. The older man had been flirting with his ex-wife non-stop for the past hour.

Latania was flirting back?

But Jay finally lost it when Voight brushed a lock of her hair out of Latania's eyes.

''You identify bodies?''asked Voight as he listened to the work of the woman and was curious about it.

''And I do more than identify''

''She also writes books''said Jay grapped the woman out of the bar.

''What the hell Jay?''Latania demands sharply.

"What was that?!" Jay roars at Latania, meant the sence between Voight and her. Latania smirks, crossing her arms and looking Jay in the eyes.

''It's not of you shit about that the hell I'm doing. You have your barbie now with your bed. Why you care about me?''Latania yelled at him.

Yes, Latania would be mad, but he could calm her down. He could explain, he had always managed to before.

He mustered up his courage, trying to ignore the tension. Quietly, he murmured, "Latania."

"Don't," she said softly, not turning around. "Don't speak."

Jay faltered for a second before he pressed on. "Please Latania, please, just let me explain—"

"Don't," she snapped, turning just slightly. He flinched back from her voice.

He had to wait in tense silence for a few minutes before she spoke again.

"I treasured every moment we spent together," Latania said quietly. "Because, from the moment you gave me your umbrella, I knew I was in love with you. And then, when you kissed me, I knew you were mine, and mine alone."

He remembered when they were teenagers, the rain ,her book ,his umbrella.

But Latania's voice was almost emotionless, and it made Jay.. anxious. This felt different from their other fights. Tentatively he tried to speak, "Tania—"

"You said you were mine," she said, cutting him off. Her words were sharp. He saw her fragile shoulders slump slightly. "You said that you were mine, Jay."

Please, he wanted to say to her, let's just forget it. Let us move on. But she would not listen yet. He knew she would not.

Latania turned to look at him with a cold expression. ''You think ,I'm that easy. You really fucking think, that after all this time you can just show up and this will make everything right!?''She asked.

"Latania I-" he tried to speak but was interrupted by her

"You WHAT?! Jay?" Latania was yelling so loud her voice echoed off of the walls . Jay knitted his brows together and stepped back. He'd never seen her so upset before, so angry. Not that he didn't have a right to be.

"I'm so sorry." Jay's voice broke, the back of his throat hurting from the effort of holding back the urge to just cry wantonly.

"You should have been sorry when you had your dick in her!" Latania barked. "Why, Jay?" she asked desperately. "Why? Being drunk is how it happened, not why. You told me you loved me the morning before the -"

"I do!" Peter said desperately.

"BUT YOU FUCKED SOMEONE ELSE!" Latania yelled. Her breath suddenly hitched with the effort of trying to hold back an angry sob, and Jay felt it like a fist in his chest. Latania didn't cry, and there she was so close because of him.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, Latania-" a little sob broke through him.

"God, I told you everything! I trusted you! I thought you wanted me!"

"I do."

"Or anyone else who'll have you!" Latania spat. "Do you want to be with her? Do you love her?"

"No!" Jay insisted. "I love you. I'm so sorry for what I've done."

"'Sorry' doesn't unfuck him! Sorry doesn't -" she paused suddenly, voice dropping in volume as something occurred to her. "Did you use a condom?"

Jay gave a tiny shake of his head, dropping his gaze, too ashamed to look at Latania, arms crossed tightly over her chest.

"Holy shit, Jay!" Latania took two long strides and punched the nearest wall with the side of her fist.

"I'm sorry," Jay sobbed, because there were no other words, nothing that could remotely make it better.

"We're done here," Latania snapped.

Jay interrupts, "Latania if you would just fucking listen!''

"Shut up," she hissed.

The woman was removed from the man with tears in her eyes. Latania cried.

A lot.

For Jay Halstead.

She hated him

Oh, who is she kidding? There's a million other things to it! Ltania CAN'T hate Jay, no matter how hard she tries. So instead of facing the truth, she bottles up her emotions and throws them into the never-ending sea of pain, because that's easier than admitting she has a problem. And no matter how hard she tries, hatred for Jay never exists. Latania knows she needs to face the man in order to ever truly get over him, so she inhales sharply and decides her fate with a single sentence.

"How could you cheat on me?" she yelled to no one but a voice answered.

The woman turned in the direction of the voice to see the boss of her ex-husband to stood a few feet away.

''He's an idiot''said Voight while her beautiful face was tearstained, and in her hands, she fiddled with her wedding ring. Voight's heart clenched painfully at the sight.

He knew that she needed time so he simply gathered her in a hug of reassurance.''"Shh. I'm right here. It's going to be okay. Change is hard. I wonder if he knew about the relationship between these two I would have stopped them. No one knew that Jay is married and I must say that he is true to hurt a woman like you

He pulled her back into the hug. He could hear her start to cry softly.

Voight had been investigating the woman he met a couple of days before at the bar and turned out she was the wife of Jay Halstead or ex-wife.

If I had a woman like her on my side.. He thought

Once she had settled down, she asked to have some time to make herself presentable. "You look beautiful."

She laughed. "I can only imagine what you find beautiful then because I know I have eye make-up running down my face."

''I have to go. I have class to tomorrow" She sighs. Voight offer her small smile of sympathy.

Latania doesn't want his sympathy. No, she wants more than anything to shatter Hay Halstead. She wants to do to Jay what Jay did to her. Latania wants revenge.

And boy will Latania get her revenge.

Will Latania forgive Jay?