Title: Turmoil
author: Cindy Ryan
notes and summary:see part one
When Tim and Lucy arrived at the station Lucy recognized a familiar figure leaning against the right wall by the main door. He was in civilian clothes but she'd know Eddie Diaz anywhere. She wasn't sure why that was considering their brief meeting and the bulky firefighter uniform.
"Eddie?"Lucy asked when she came within earshot. "What are you doing here?"
"Looking for you."Diaz replied with a smile.
Reading people was a valuable tool of the job. It'd saved Tim's life more times than he could count. He was getting a vibe from this guy that he didn't like. Tim knew who he was and he understood gratitude towards the person who saved your life. There was more than gratitude in the way he was looking at Lucy.
"Eddie Diaz this is my boyfriend, Tim Bradford."Lucy introduced.
Tim draped an arm around Lucy's shoulders.
"Diaz."Tim greeted with a nod.
"Nice to meet you."Eddie said extending a hand towards Tim.
Reluctantly Tim shook it then looked over at Lucy.
"Babe, we should get ready for roll call."Tim suggested.
"I know."Lucy responded. "Give me a few minutes."
"Okay, but you know how Grey handles people who are late."Tim reminded as he leaned in to kiss her.
Lucy broke the kiss making it quicker than Tim wanted. He pulled away and headed to the door.
"See you inside."Tim said as he left.
"Have a good shift."Diaz called.
Tim ignored him.
"So, how are you feeling?"Lucy asked once Tim left. "I remember you said you had the wind knocked out of you
"Couple bruises, nothing bad thanks to you."Eddie replied with a smile.
"Good."Lucy said returning his smile.
"Anyway, wanted to invite you to dinner."Eddie began. "As a thank you...purely platonic. Would just like to get to know the brave woman who saved my life."
Lucy felt herself blush which was silly. She wasn't a freshman in highschool being asked to the senior prom. Her phone chirped and Lucy flashed an apologetic look at Eddie as she pulled the device out of her purse. Was a reminder text from Tim.
'Less than ten minutes to roll call.'
"Sorry, Eddie I really have to go."Lucy stated as she moved towards the door. "Would love to have dinner though."
Eddie's smile could have powered a neighborhood. Lucy felt her mood and heart lighten.
"Need your number."Eddie replied as he walked towards her.
"Oh, of course."Lucy said.
Eddie handed her his phone with the contacts already pulled up. She quickly added her name and number and then ran for the door. Lucy turned back as she opened the door.
"Have a good day."Lucy commented with a grin.
"You too; stay safe."Eddie replied.
Lucy entered the station and nearly ran for the locker room. She made it to her seat in roll call with seconds to spare.
