It was an interesting week at school for the officers. Judy sat in every class contemplating how to break it off with Tom and Doug. She was having a hard time getting the image of Tom making love to her and Doug kissing her out of her mind while trying to make a decision. She knew that the shit was about to hit the fan, especially since they would soon leave Roosevelt and everybody would have free time on their hands.

Friday's dealing

Tom and Rob walked into the locker room to meet Damien. Tom was anxious to get this over with. Damien showed Tom the little baggie that the pot was in and tossed it over to him. Tom in return tossed him the money. Tom opened the bag.

"Smells good." Tom said with approval.

"Thanks man. I put in a lot of time trying to get quality stuff." Damien replied.

"Speaking of time, you will be doing some!" Tom said pulling out his badge.

"Oh shit, you're a cop!" Rob said completely surprised.

Damien knocked Tom down and exited the locker room. As Damien ran across the gym, Jenko and Ioki were waiting there for him and tackled him down.

"You're under arrest!" Ioki yelled pulling Damien to his feet.

"Man, it was just a little pot. I won't serve any time." Damien said with a smirk on his face.

"Not if we have anything to do with it." Jessica's mother said standing with other parents of the kids Damien had been dealing to.

"My son is in rehab clinic and he will come home soon, but you will go away for a long time Mr. Ross." George's dad stated.

Damien's face changed as he realized that if those kids testified, he would be going away for awhile.

"Take him away." Jenko was happy to say.

Friday at the Chapel

"Everybody did a nice job! When things like this happen, it confirms that we are all doing the right thing. I talked to the principal and he will set up counseling for those who need it and some anti-drug seminars for the entire school." Jenko concluded.

"I'm so glad to get out of Roosevelt!" Judy sighed. "Those girls were having a negative effect on my shopping beliefs and I was going broke trying to keep up."

"Hey it wasn't too bad. I'm a better chess player now." Ioki added.

"I know how to pierce ears now!" Penhall added as well.

"Well I'm glad everybody learned a trade skill, but to more important things… it's the weekend! Get outta here and enjoy it." Jenko said being the good boss that he was.

The officers walked out of the Chapel. Judy went up to Tom.

"Meet me at my place at 9pm. I need to talk to you" she said.

"Is everything ok?" Tom asked. "I can skip bowling if you like."

"No, go bowling. Just meet me at 9."

Tom jumped in his car and drove out of the parking lot. Judy turned around and saw Doug standing by her car.

"Hey you. How are you doing?" Doug asked.

"Ok, I guess. Will you do me a favor?" she asked.

"Anything you want."

"Meet me at my place at 9pm. We need to talk."

"We can talk right now if you want." Doug said reaching out for her hand.

"No, meet me at 9. I'll see you then."

Judy hopped in her car and drove away.

Judy's apartment

Doug was the first to arrive. Judy was more than happy to let him in because she figured Tom would be there any second and she could correct this mess.

"Want something to drink?" Judy asked playing hostess.

"Sure. Do you have beer?"

"I have some, but its light beer."

"That's fine."

A knock on the door made Judy jump.

"I'll get the beer. You can get the door." Doug offered.

Judy opened the door and Tom kissed her immediately. He was happy to be off the case and excited to spend the weekend with his girl.

"What's he doing here?" Tom said looking at Penhall.

"I was invited. What about you?" Doug said with an attitude.

"Me too!" Tom replied.

"I invited you both here." Judy said interrupting their little argument. "I wanted to talk to both of you, together, so please sit."

The two men sat on opposite ends of the couch while Judy sat on her coffee table in front of them.

"This was a difficult decision, but bear with me. I have been very confused lately because I have been torn between two men. I haven't been able to make a choice because I didn't want to hurt anyone. Because of this, I decided to choose neither of you.

"What? But why?" asked Tom.

"I knew if I picked one of you, it would be difficult for you guys to be friends and partners. I really wanted to keep the peace." Judy answered.

Judy turned to Tom. "Tom, I felt a connection the first day we met and I knew that I could easily fall for you and I did."

Judy then turned to Doug. "The first time I met you, I thought that we would not be close friends because we were so different, but I realized that is the reason I fell for you. You are special in every way, so don't let anyone ever tell you any different."

A tear rolled down Doug's face as he tried to act tough.

"I've had fun with both of you these past few weeks and I'm grateful that two wonderful men like you were even interested in me. We have to end this to keep the peace, but more importantly, keep our friendships."

"I understand what you mean, Jude." Tom said with a broken heart.

"It makes sense." Doug agreed.

Doug got up and hugged Judy. "I'm proud of you for making this hard decision, but it was the right decision." Doug kissed her on the cheek. "I'll see you Monday."

Doug walked out of the door and an image of Doug and Judy laughing on their infamous margarita night flashed before her eyes.

"Jude, you are an amazing woman." Tom said with a smile.

Tom hugged Judy. "You were the one." Tom whispered in her ear.

"Don't say that. You will find dozens of women better than me in your lifetime" she replied.

"I don't think so Jude. You are one in a billion and I can't believe I have to let you go."

Judy kissed Hanson one last time. "I love you" Judy said.

Tom's looked into her eyes and had to keep himself from tearing up. He walked out of her apartment too.

Outside

"Well man, we blew it" said Penhall.

"We didn't blow it; the timing was just off for us. It was meant to be." Hanson replied.

"I'm gonna miss kissing and holding her."

"Me too, Doug. Me too." Hanson said patting Doug's back.

"Wanna grab something to eat?" Penhall mentioned.

"Ok, but no pizza." Hanson snapped.

The two partners smiled at each other as they got into Hanson's car and headed off to the restaurant. They realized that Judy had made the best decision for the three of them, but it would take time to get over Judy Hoffs, if it was even possible. Hanson realized she helped them mend their friendship and partnership by hurting herself. Hanson knew deep down that they were meant to be together eventually. He wasn't letting go Judith Hoffs just yet.

THE END