Disclaimer: Ok. I do not own CSI:NY, big surprise. I will however claim Jessica and Jordan..for now.
Chapter 1
It was eight thirty on the night of her 25th birthday; Jessica was starting to feel sorry for herself. She had moved to New York just over a year ago to escape her family. They weren't really bad, but her father worked in the movie industry and was very well known. It didn't help that she had two sisters and seven brothers. She needed to get away from the spot light that seemed to follow her family. She was the only child who decided to not pursue a career in movies or music. Jessica went off to Baylor University to get her degree in psychology and social work. She graduated with a double major and honors. She had always dreamed of moving to New York and becoming a social worker.
Jessica missed her family most on her birthday. It was the one day of the year that was all about her. Being in the middle of ten kids, she seemed to get lost in the crowd sometime, but not on her birthday. She had just hung up with her mom when there was a knock on the door. She walked over and looked through the peep hole. She grinned as she opened the door.
"Ya ready ta go yet?" Katie asked.
Jessica had met Katie the first day she was in the city. Katie lived across the hall. By the look of the two women no one would have taken them for friends, but they hit it off immediately.
(Flashback)
"What the hell ya thinking" a thick New York accent yelled at the man carrying the box, "Don't ya know there are other people in the building. Think ya outa watch were you are going?"
"Hey watch it with my stuff," Jessica yelled at the man standing in front of her, "You already shattered a box of my dishes."
The tall brunette stood five eleven or so. Her hair was tied neatly on the top of her head. Even though anyone could see she was dressed casual she still had an air about her. She was very well poised and wore a pair of jeans and a modest shirt. Even under the modest outfit it could be seen that she was very much in shape. She just stood behind the over sized man and watched as he walked into the apartment. She glanced up when she noticed the other woman standing in the hall. She had flaming bright red hair pulled up in several different braids and twist. She was quite a bit shorter than Jessica. She wore a black mini dress with bright red fish nets that matched her hair, and combat boots. Even though she was little she was not short on temper or voice.
"Hey, ya the one movin' in here?" she asked
"Yeah, I'm Jessica," Jessica replied a little shyly at first then proceeded with, "but I'll answer to Jess, Jessie, hey you…"
Katie grinned at that, "Well I'm Katie. Nice ta meet ya. See ya around."
(Jessica's birthday)
"So we goin or what," Katie grinned, "Ya ain't gettin any younger."
Jessica managed a grin as she walked to the kitchen to pick up her purse and sweater. She felt a little unsure of herself, "You think I look ok?"
"You're hot. If I were gay I'd ask ya out." Katie said.
Jessica was wearing a short black mini skirt with a red halter top. Katie had convinced her to wear her hair down. It went half way down her back.
"I can't believe I let you talk me into wearing this, I feel naked," Jessica blushed.
"Well if it's any consolation every guy in the bar will be imagining you naked," Katie grinned and grabbed Jessica's arm, "Let's go before ya change your mind."
Katie whistled and yelled at a cab. The girls got in and Katie told the driver where to go.
"So where are you taking me tonight," Jessica asked with an air of concern, considering her friend's taste in clubs.
"I promise this will be more you than Lava was," Katie grinned.
Lava had proven to be a mistake on Katie's part. She thought Jessica could handle the punk bar, sadly realized as Jessica maced the guy with the blue Mohawk just for asking her to dance. They left shortly after that.
As the cab pulled up to the bar, Jessica started to relax. It was a little hole in the wall. It had a small dance floor, with Karaoke and a live band. It wasn't too loud and the classic rock was proving to be quite nice. Katie walked to the bar and ordered two Jose's naked and two beers. "Here's ta 25 years" she shouted.
Both women took the shots and went to find a table. Trying to find one where they could check out the landscaping; a table by the dance floor in the back caught their eyes. They headed over before someone else grabbed it.
Katie got a smirk across her face, "I think I see the first man to start undressing you with his eyes."
Jessica shifted slightly in her chair, half because she was nervous and the other half because she wanted to see what he looked like. She saw a cute sandy blonde guy sitting at a table across the dance floor with another guy. He was wearing glasses, but she couldn't help noticing his blue eyes. He had a grin on his face and with the slight amount of facial hair, she couldn't help but smile. Katie noticed.
"Go talk to him," she urged.
"No way in hell. Where I come from the guy always makes the first move." Jessica stated firmly as she ordered two more shots.
The waitress came back a few minutes later with the shots, "No charge. The two guys over there paid for them." She pointed to the guy Jessica had recently been looking at.
"Tell them thanks and they can come introduce themselves if they want," Katie replied before Jessica could protest. The waitress walked away grinning.
(Few minutes earlier)
"Don, check it out." Danny said as he pointed at the two women about to sit down. "She's hot."
"Yeah, she's alright, but I have a girlfriend remember." Don answered.
"That don't mean you can't look," Danny grabbed his beer, "Besides Montana knows were here and knows your goin home to her."
Danny grabbed the waitress, "That girl over there order a drink?" he pointed to the woman in the red halter top.
"Yeah?" she answered as if to ask why he wanted to know. She knew the two detectives pretty well since they came in a lot after work.
"I'll pay" he just grinned at Don.
He watched as the waitress delivered the drinks and walked toward him.
"Girl with the red hair said to come introduce yourself" the waitress said as she walked by.
Danny looked a little shocked. He meant for the message to be given to the other girl. Oh well guess I have to fix this one on my own. He got up and pulled on Don's arm.
"Don't look now, but he's makin a move," Katie elbowed Jessica.
A look of fear ran across Jessica's face. She wasn't very good at this meeting guys thing. Her friends and brothers had always set her up before. She had never met someone in a bar. After a very long lecture from Katie after they left Lava, Jessica knew she would have to remain calm.
"Hi, I'm Danny and this is Don," Danny greeted the women.
"Hi, I'm Katie," she shot a grin at Jessica, "and her name is Jessica. She is the one you want to talk to. I have a boyfriend."
Jessica just glared at Katie before saying hi.
"Wanna dance?" Danny grabbed her hand before she could answer, and took her to the dance floor.
Don sat down beside Katie, "Ok not to be rude, but you two do not look like you should be hanging out."
"Yeah, were pretty different, but we just hit it off. So you a cop?" Katie asked.
Don looked a little puzzled at the question, "How'd ya know that?"
"I knew that a lot of cops hung out here, just a guess. So is he a cop too?" she grinned knowing she was right.
"Nah. He is a forensic scientist."
"Cool. A geek that's hot. Kinda like Jess."
Don just laughed at her words. He looked up and spotted Lindsay coming in the bar. He excused himself and walked over to her. Katie watched as he kissed her hello and they walked back over towards her.
"Katie? This is Lindsay my girlfriend and Danny's partner"
"Wow. When did the science geeks get so hot? They didn't look like that when I was in school."
Lindsay laughed. "You have no idea how many people are surprised when I tell them what I do."
The conversation went on for a while. Jessica and Danny joined them. After everyone found out it was Jessica's birthday the party really started. Several hours later, Danny invited Jessica for a night cap at his place. Being that Jessica was drunk and had none of her usual inhibitions she said yes. Danny promised Katie he would get her home safely. Everyone left the bar around two and headed in their different directions.
By the time they reached Danny's apartment the cab driver had a pretty interesting show. They couldn't keep their hands off of each other, and moments later she was pinned to the back of the door as he shut and locked it. Jessica wrapped her legs around him as he carried her to the bedroom and fell on the bed.
(Next morning)
Jessica woke up a little confused by her surroundings. She heard the shower running so she took a moment to remember the night before. Oh shit. I just had a one night stand. I've never done that before in my life... wow that was amazing. About that time she heard the shower shut off. She quickly got dressed and was putting her shoes on when Danny walked in the room, wearing nothing but a towel.
"Mornin, hope I didn't wake you."
Jessica just shock her head no. Danny walked over and kissed her. She definitely remembered that kiss.
"I really should be getting home. I have to go to work in a couple of hours. And I really need a shower." Jessica said quietly.
"Just give me a second to get dressed and I will walk you out, but you have to give me your number."
Jessica just nodded and walked to the living room. It was what she had expected for a bachelor pad. However it was a little cleaner than she might have thought. Danny came out wearing a pair of black pants and a dark sweater. He grabbed his cell phone and looked at Jessica, willing her to tell him her number. She complied and then he grabbed her hand and walked out the door. Jessica had to admit this one night stand was turning out a little different than she had expected. She was even getting butterflies in her stomach thinking about it. Danny yelled for a cab. Kissed Jessica and paid the driver to get her home. "I'll call ya later. K." Jessica just grinned and said ok.
She hadn't stopped grinning when she reached her front door. And as soon as her key hit the lock the door behind her opened.
"Where the hell ya been?" Katie said as Jessica turned around, "Oh, so how was he?"
Jessica just blushed and started to walk into her apartment. "Oh no, your not getting away that easily." Katie chased after her. Jessica was saved by the ringing of her phone.
"Hello" Jessica's grin quickly left her face. "I'll be right there. Don't let anyone speak to the child till I arrive." She hung up and gave Katie a look of we will talk later and ran to the bathroom. Katie nodded and left the room, shutting the front door behind her. Twenty minutes later Jessica was in a cab. She was wearing a black pin stripe pants suit and her hair was tied up in a neat bun on top of her head. She was wearing glasses and Katie always said she looked like a mean teacher when she dressed like that.
The cab stopped in front of the hospital and Jessica quickly paid the cab driver. She walked into the front of the hospital.
"I'm Jessica Johnston from CPS" she showed her badge as she spoke to the woman at the front desk "I am here about a child who was recently brought in by the name of …" she checked her note pad. "Jordan Nicols"
The lady quickly looked at the computer and then pointed Jessica to the elevators "Room 706"
Jessica headed up to the room. As she reached the door a police officer stopped her, "No one is allowed in the room ma'am."
"I am" she flashed her badge and walked right past the officer who followed quickly behind stuttering something about stopping.
"Hey Jordan," she whispered. Jordan just stared blankly at her. "My name is Jessica. Nice to meet you. Are you from New York?"
The small ten year old girl just nodded her head. "Well, I am from Texas. I am still trying to get use to the idea of it not being in the nineties in September." Jessica continued to try and get the girl to speak to her through small talk. "Jordan will you excuse me for a moment. I need to go talk to the doctor and see if you can go with me to get ice cream." The little girl smiled slightly and nodded ok.
The officer had left the room earlier and posted himself outside of the door again. When Jessica walked out she saw a familiar man yelling at the officer.
"What do you mean a woman went in there? You were told no one was to go in that room. The little girl has not been processed yet. That women could be messing with our evidence" Don was yelling at the officer. He did not even recognize Jessica when she walked up.
"Excuse me"
Don glanced at the woman "Can I help you?"
"My name is Jessica Johnston with CPS." Jessica stated trying to see if the man recognized her. "I was told to be present when the child was processed. She will be taken into my custody as soon as you are finished with her."
"Well," Don thought for a moment, "The CSI team will be here in a moment."
He stared at her for a moment, then figured she was someone else and went back to the officer. Jessica went back into the room with Jordan.
"Hey, I'm back" Jordan grinned. She already liked Jessica, but most kids did. "I have some good and bad news. Good news first though…You get to come with me in a little while and we will go get some ice cream." The young girl smiled again. "Now the bad part… a doctor is going to come in and take a look at you. Make sure you are ok. First they will take some pictures of your scratches, then they will clean under your nails and than they are going to look at your hinny. They want to make sure no one hurt you." Jordan started to whimper and grabbed Jessica's hand as the door opened.
Lindsay walked into the room. She looked at the woman standing by the bed. She thought she looked familiar but could not place her.
"I'm Lindsay Monroe" she looked at the terror on the little girl's face. "Jordan, I just want to catch the bad guys and I think you can help me. I want to take a few pictures first ok."
Jordan looked up at Jessica. Jessica smiled and nodded so Lindsay proceeded. After she was done, Lindsay walked out of the room. "Mrs. Johnston is taking the girl into custody. She gave me her card and cell number. Said we could contact her with any questions or concerns with the child."
(In the room)
"Jordan I have some clothes here for you to put on." Jessica handed them to Jordan "I'll step out so you can have your privacy"
As Jessica walked out of the room her phone rang "Hello." The answer from the other end sound like it was in stereo, "Jessica?" Jessica turned around to see Danny standing there.
