She Thinks She Needs Me She Thinks She Needs Me Chapter 2, a 7th heaven fanfic

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She thinks I walk on water

She thinks I hung the moon

She tells me every morning

They just don't make men like you

She thinks I've got it together

She swears I'm as tough as nails

But I don't have the heart to tell her

That she don't know me that well

Lucy sat at the table smiling as Kevin walked out of their room in his police uniform. "You look really good in that uniform," Lucy said with a grin.

Kevin laughed. "Thanks hun." He crossed to the table and poured himself a bowl of cereal. "Could you pass the milk please?" he asked as he took it from her. "Thanks. Do you have a busy day today?" he asked looking up. "I was thinking we could go out when I get off from work," he said as he poured milk over his cereal.

"I'll be in class until four and then I need to run to the grocery store to pick a few things up that I forgot to get earlier this week. But I would clear my schedule anytime so I could go out with you," she replied with a smile.

Kevin laughed. "Well that's not necessary Luce. I won't be getting off work until about seven, so you'll have plenty of time to run your errands."

They sat in silence for a moment then Lucy reached over the table and took his hand. "Have I told you lately how much respect I have for you? You work hard as a police officer and are a wonderful husband. You always have your life in order, while I'm a mess." She smiled as she motioned to all her books spread out over the table. "You're one of a kind and I love you."

That caught Kevin's attention. He was suddenly curious what brought on the respect speech. She only said these things when she wanted him to do something or when something was wrong and she was preparing him for bad news. He didn't think anything was wrong, and couldn't think of what she could possibly want. "Luce? Are you alright?"

"Of course Kevin. I'm fine," she replied. Kevin raised his eyebrows. "I promise I'm fine," she laughed.

"Then what brought on the speech about respect?" he asked.

"I don't think I tell you enough how much I respect you, that's all," she replied softly.

"That's it?" For some reason, Kevin didn't believe her.

"Well the other day…" her voice started to trail off and tears formed in her eyes.

Kevin got up and pulled his wife into a hug. Something was wrong. "Is there something bothering you?"

Lucy wiped her eyes. "It's nothing really, it's just that…" She stopped and new tears began rolling down her cheeks.

"Lucy, honey, if something is wrong you can always trust me. I'll always be here for you. I love you," Kevin said as he gave her hand a gentle squeeze.

"That's just it Kevin, you may not always be here," Lucy explained through her tears. She paused for a moment and wiped away the remaining tears. "I'm sorry, I don't know what's wrong with me."

"It's alright sweetie. Do you want to talk about it?"

"It's really not that big of a deal I guess," she sighed. "Yesterday I was talking to Meghan and she told me about her brother. He's a police officer in Denver and he was on a drug bust. They had just completed the sale when the seller figured out he was a cop. He shot him right there in the middle of the street," she said emphasizing the last few words. Kevin pulled Lucy into a hug. "And his wife found out she's pregnant earlier that morning," she continued as she looked up at him.

"Is that why you started talking about respect and clearing your schedule?" Kevin asked

"Yes. I'm just worried that the same thing could happen to you. You put your life on the line everyday you're at work. I don't know what I would do if you were killed."

Kevin smiled. "Nothing bad is going to happen to me. Roxanne and I take care of each other and you shouldn't worry." He pulled her into his chest. "I'm sorry I have to run off, but I need to get going for work. Are you going to be okay?"

Lucy smiled, "I'll be fine. I love you."

He leaned down and kissed her softly. "I love you too." As he crossed the room to grab his car keys and wallet he turned around to face her, "You aren't pregnant are you?" he asked anxiously.

Lucy smiled. "No, I'm not."

Kevin exhaled slowly. "Just making sure. I'll be home by seven and then we can go out," he said as he ran out the door.

"Be careful!" She said as the door closed.

--- Later that Afternoon ---

"Kevin!" Lucy exclaimed as she ran into the hospital room Kevin was in. Right after she had gotten back from the grocery store, the hospital called to tell her Kevin was being kept overnight for observation. Apparently, he had suffered from a gun shot womb to the shoulder. Lucy knew something bad would happen to him today, she could feel it in the bottom of her stomach.

"Are you alright?" Lucy questioned as she began to cry.

"Don't cry honey, I'm fine." Kevin replied with a small smile. He didn't want to upset her. He didn't even want her to know he was here. He asked the doctor not to call Lucy, but they did anyway. He didn't want her to worry, and after her breakdown this morning he knew the instant she found out he was here she would be worried sick.

"What happened?" Lucy asked, taking his hand.

"Roxanne and I pulled a young man over for speeding and when I started to approach the car, he pulled out his gun and shot me." He noticed Lucy's worried face and continued, "But the doctor said I'll be fine so don't worry."

"I just knew something bad would happen to you," Lucy said softly. "Does it hurt really bad?"

"Not that bad," Kevin replied, trying to sound honest.

She kissed him, "Well Officer Kinkirk, you are one tough man," she said with a smile.

The truth was it hurt like hell, but he would never tell her that.