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Lu was silent. Silent and staring hard and cold at Woody.
" So…. you're going on a road trip with Jordan. "
" Well, I wouldn't exactly call it a road trip. See, Jordan has this friend who works for the coroner's office up there and she asked for help with this really freaky case…"
He let his words trail off. This was hopeless. How could he possibly make her understand that this was just work?
She continued to stare at him, standing like a samurai warrior, feet apart, arms folded across her chest. Then she let loose.
" Why is it I feel like I am the only one taking this relationship seriously, Woody? "
Woody suddenly felt like he was six years old again. He fought an irresistible urge to call Lu "ma'am".
" Lu…its just business. I'm a cop. This is what I do. I catch bad guys. I swear that's all there is to it. Jordan asked me for my help in a professional capacity. End of story. "
" OK. I understand. "
HUH?
Woody stood up and abruptly fled to the other side of the room.
" No, no NO! I know exactly what you're up to, sweetheart. That's just something you women say at times like this. " It's OK, " means I'm in a hell of a lot of trouble when I get back. You'll give me the silent treatment for weeks, I'll end up feeling like crap and moping. And let's not even get into how you won't let me lay a finger on you. Sorry gorgeous, I'm not falling into your trap. Let's just get this over with. If you don't want me to go, just say it. "
Please don't let her tell me she doesn't want me to go. Please please please!
" I don't want you to go. "
Woody's heart sank, but he hid beneath his tough cop exterior.
" But I think you should. What you said was right. You're a good cop. Go catch the bad guy. Then come home to me. "
" So. You trust me, then? "
" Of course I trust you, Woody. You've come to mean more to me in these last few weeks than anyone has in a long time. It's Jordan I don't trust. "
