Chapter 16
10:35 pm
Tru sat in the office of the Morgue, watching the clock anxiously. She heard the doors to the crypt open and she leaped up from her chair, fear overtaking her for a moment.
She watched Gardez wheel in a stretcher with a sheet covering a body. She felt a chill run over her body.
"What do we got?" Tru asked, trying to keep her voice steady.
"Male, probably in the late 40's." Gardez said, looking at the clipboard. Tru tried not to show emotion as she pulled back the sheet, fearing the worst.
She felt relief wash over her when she saw the body was of someone else; not her father, not Jack. Some other poor man who had been fated to die that night.
The doors to the crypt opened again and Tru glanced over. She saw Jack walk in and she grinned at him. She looked at Gardez.
"Can I…"
"Go ahead. I got it." Gardez said, taking the wallet out of the pants pocket for identity. Tru walked over to Jack, and wrapped her arms around him.
"What happened?" She whispered.
"No hello?" Jack said, sounding disappointed. Tru glared at him.
"Not until you tell me about my father."
"You drive a hard bargain." Jack said, and looked thoughtful. Tru continued to glare at him. "I…gave your father an offer he couldn't refuse." Tru raised an eyebrow, waiting for him to elaborate. "I'll tell ya more later." Jack said, and paused. "Do I get that kiss now?"
Tru looked thoughtful and gave Jack a quick peck on the cheek before turning back to Gardez.
"Hey!" Jack said, sounding offended.
"See ya later Jack." Tru said, her voice playful. Gardez turned and watched the two, looking confused. Jack sighed and waved to Gardez. "See ya later Tru." Jack said, in a similar tone of voice and left the morgue. Tru watched him leave, feeling relieved everything worked out alright.
"Tru?" Tru turned to look at Gardez.
"Get out of here." He said, tilting his head towards the door Jack just walked out of.
"But"
"Nope. Go home, have fun with Jack." Tru glared at him.
"I'm not"
"Sure…" Gardez said, winking at her.
"Are you sure?"
"Go." Gardez insisted. Tru grinned at Gardez and kissed him on the cheek.
"You're the best." Tru said.
"I know." Gardez stated, grinning at Tru. Tru slapped him lightly on the arm and left the crypt and raced down the hall to catch up with Jack.
"HEY!" She called, once she saw Jack down the sidewalk. He turned and faced her. She caught up, and Jack stared at her questioningly.
"Gardez gave me the night off." Tru said, staring into Jack's eyes.
"Remind me to thank him." Jack said, smiling and give her a long kiss. The pulled apart when they both needed to breathe.
"Come on." Tru said, taking his hand and they walked to her apartment, not really knowing what was to come, but knowing they could face fate together.
The End.