June 17th, 2004
Sasha was taking the whole shooting incident hard. She could not believe Cruz was dead. The funeral was hard. Maurice watched the guilt over take her as the casket was lowered into the ground. It tore his heart out.
"Boscorelli, come into my office." Swerski waved him over. Maurice stared at him. What did he do? He was only called into his office when he broke a rule or pissed someone off.
"Okay…" he said hesitantly. Maurice walked into the office.
"Sit down." Swerski said sitting behind his desk.
"I didn't do it, Boss." Maurice said, "Whatever they said was completely wrong." Swerski laughed.
"You're not in trouble….For once." He said, "How is Monroe doing?"
"Oh." Maurice rubbed the back of his neck, "She's okay. She's taking Cruz's death somewhat hard though. I've never seen her like this."
"It's hard loosing a colleuge especially one you could have saved." Swerski said, "I have set of a meeting for her to talk with someone. She needs to."
"I know. I've told her that." Maurice said.
"The reason why I've called you in here is because I have something that might cheer her up." Swerski said. Maurice 's ears perked up.
"I'll do anything to cheer her up." he said.
"Well, she's being promoted." He said. A smile came across Maurice 's face.
"Promoted? Why?" He asked his boss.
"Because she saved yours and Yokas' lives. She took one of the most deadly men off of the streets." Swerski said, "That deserves a promotion."
"Wow." Maurice whispered. God, she would be thrilled.
Sasha stood at the window staring at the children playing hopscotch on the sidewalk. They were so innocent. A drive by shooter could come by and shoot them in the heads. Their innocence would splatter all over the pavement. Sasha shook her head. She had to stop thinking like that.
She saw Maurice pull into a parking space. He got out of the car and talked to the kids. They jumped up and down. She saw Maurice laugh as he walked into the apartment. Why did he always have to come over when he got off? She knew the first question out of his mouth would be How are you? She heard the front door open.
"Hey." Sasha turned around.
"Hey." Maurice said with a smile upon his face, "How are you?"
"Fine." Sasha plopped down on the couch, "How was work?"
"Ooh fantastic." He smirked, "Swerski told me something about you." She groaned loudly. What now? He was going to fire her for getting Cruz killed wasn't he?
"Is it good or bad?" She asked tucking her legs beneath her.
"Oh it's excellent. Something you've probably been waiting for you entire career." Maurice said. He saw how that sparked her interest. "Because you saved my life and because you saved faith's life you're being promoted to Detective."
"What?" She stared at his in disbelief.
"Detective Monroe." Maurice said, "Aren't you stoked?"
"I got Cruz killed. Why are they giving me that?" Sasha asked him. Bosco sighed deeply.
"You didn't kill Cruz Sasha." Maurice said, "it was an accident. It is something that could happen every day we walk out onto those streets. We're cops. We know the risk. Cruz died doing what she loved. Frankly. If I'm going to die, I'd want to do it there." Sasha growled.
"Don't talk about dying, Maurice." She said.
"Fine, but be a little more happy about this." Bosco said, "This is a huge honour and you earned it."
"I know…" Sasha sighed, "Detective Monroe does sound kind of cool."
"That's my girl." Maurice wrapped his arms around Sasha. She snuggled into him and closed her eyes. She knew she did earn this promotion, but it still felt sort of wrong.
July 1st, 2004
Okay, so maybe Sasha had been wrong. Being promoted to detective was amazing. She felt so great being Det. Monroe rather than Officer Monroe. Moreover, she would tell anyone that she found it more interesting too."Officer Boscorelli, come upstairs." Sasha smiled looking at her boyfriend, "We have some matters to discuss."
"Yes, Det. Monroe." He looked at Faith, "I'll be right back."
"I know." Faith chuckled going outside. Maurice rushed upstairs.
"How may I help you, Det. Monroe?" Maurice asked. Sasha grabbed his hand and pulled him into the interrogation room.
"I need to speak with you." She said pushing him down into the chair, "I know what you did."
"What did I do now?" He asked.
"You had sex in your cruiser." She said crossing her arms, "Granted, you were off duty, but you're always a cop."
"I'm sorry, Det. Monroe." Maurice smirked putting his hands on her hips. He pulled her closer. "I'm such a bad cop."
"Very bad." Sasha leaned over and kissed him gently. She quickly pulled away, "get to work. There'll be more of that when you get back to my place." Maurice growled.
"You're such a tease." He muttered as he stood up. Bosco had to adjust his pants. They were feeling very small now.
"Once a tease always a tease." Sasha winked, "Get going."
"Aye aye." Maurice chuckled leaving the room. Faith was waiting outside for him, "Okay, let's go." Faith looked at him and began to laugh.
"I think you need a cold shower." She said getting into the car. Maurice blushed as he climbed in.
"I don't want to hear it." He said. Faith grinned brightly. She loved teasing him, especially when he was at attention.
"How is Sasha enjoying her new position?" She asked.
"She loves it." Maurice said, "I think It'd be nice if we got promoted too." Faith shrugged.
"Yeah it would be, but in due time." She said.
"We'll need to take the Sergeant's test when it comes around again." Maurice said buckling up as he got into the car.
"We will." Faith said, "I think you need to start studying though. It's tough work. I've already done shitty on it."
"We'll do it. We'll have a study group and make like those stupid flash cards things." He told his partner. Faith stared at him.
"You're serious about this aren't you?" She asked.
"Of course." Maurice chuckled, "I'd like to get promoted and be honored or some crap like that. You can't be a street cop you entire life now can you?"
"Sully seems to like it." Faith chuckled, "But I know what you're saying. Detective would be cool too though."
"Investigations and stuff. Detective Boscorelli…" Maurice grinned.
"We'll do it. I promise." Faith smiled. It was really nice seeing Maurice wanting to further his career. It was a change of pace for him, but Faith loved seeing him plan for his future. He needed to do it.
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