Note: Takes place during No more, Forever

February 20th, 2004

Faith slid her arm around Levine's waist. The woman was hysterical.

"Let's get you some coffee." Faith said, pulling Levine into the roll call room.

"No! I don' drink coffee!" She cried. Levine ran to the window. She stared at the officers running around outside.

"Levine?" Faith said, "Why don't you come sit down and tell me what happened."

"We just went back to see if Doc had arrived." She said staring at the house, "Carlos went upstairs ahead of me...There was a gunshot and I hit the floor. Oh god...What if Doc shot Carlos."

"I'm sure that Carlos is fine." Faith said. She watched Levine's body shiver.

"I can't loose him." She whispered.

"If you hadn't some gotten us, who knows how long this would have gone undiscovered for." Faith said. Levine glanced at her and sat down, "So, what's your first name? Levine is what I've always called you. You can call me Faith."

"Holly. I was a Christmas baby." She mumbled.

"Day or Eve?" Faith asked.

"Day." Levine said, "I know what you're doing Faith."

"What am I doing?" She asked.

"You're trying to divert my attention by asking me these questions." Levine said.

"Maybe I am.' Faith said, "back there you said Doc had been acting differently lately. How do you mean?" Levine sighed.

"Well, before I came to work for the 55, I always heard how amazing he was. Then Taylor died and...I don't know...I guess you could say I know the angry doc better in this life." Levine said shaking her head, "But the past week his temper...was wonderful. He was sweet and he threw a party...It was great."

"I've always loved Doc." Faith said.

"Why...Why do normally sane people shoot?" She asked.
"I ask myself that everyday." Faith said. She watched the tears in Levine's eyes. She had to change the subject, "Are you married?" Levine shook her head.

"Widowed. Four years." She said, "Never marry your high school sweet heart." Faith chuckled.

"I did." She said.

"Oh." Levine said.

"Boyfriend then?" Faith asked. Levine sighed.
"I...Um...Carlos and I...We have...We have a thing going on, but...I don't know where it's going." Levine said.

"You and Carlos...I can't picture the two of you together." Faith said. Levine chuckled.

"I know. Opposites attract." She said glancing back at the window, "I don't know what I'm going to do if..." She stopped herself. She couldn't think like that.

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She was at her wits end. Her mind was working over time. She thought of the what ifs. She had to stay calm. She took a few deep-cleansing breaths. They didn't work.

"Holly?" Faith walked back into the room, "They're out."

"What?" She stood up.

"They were released and on their way to the hospital." Faith said. Levine's eyes widened, "Carlos is fine. Your captain was shot."

"Oh God." Levine whispered, "I don't know...God...I need to get to the hospital."

"Are you going to be okay?" Faith asked.

"When I see Carlos, I will be." She said running out of the room. Carlos was okay. She didn't believe it. She had to see him. Levine ran to her VW bug and jumped in.

Why was her emotions so invested in Carlos all ready? It would only wind up being a bad break up. She felt like she was going to burst into tears She came to a screeching halt in front of the hospital. Levine jumped out and ran into the ER.

"Proctor, where's Carlos?" She panted.

"he's in the lounge taking all our coffee probably." She said.

"Thanks." Levine walked to the lounge. She walked in a saw Carlos leaning over the sink. Levine let out a thankful sigh, "Carlos..." he turned around, "You're okay!!" She ran into his arms. Carlos clung to her tightly. "God." He whispered.
"I w-was so scared." Levine cried softly. Carlos kissed the tears off of her cheeks.

"He put the gun against my head. He...that..." Carlos chocked back his tears.

"I thought he shot you." She whispered.

"I'm fine. I'm fine.' Carlos kissed her lips. Levine slid her arms around his neck tightly. God, both of them just needed to be held. Fear drained a lot out of their energy but with each other's help, they could survive.

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