When Luke came to meet Vic so they could go for their usual visit to the diner he climbed the stairs to the lounge and found them all half-watching some comedy special he'd not seen before. He walked up to Vic and wrapped his arms around her.

"You're here early." She smiled up at him.

"I got bored at the house and managed to escape Deb and Sam." He admitted.

"So in other words, you put them onto each other and ran when you had the chance?" She asked hands on her hips, facing him.

"Pretty much. He moved to sit down in the nearest chair, and she helped him over. She could see he was beginning to tire already.

"Maybe we should just go home. Skip the diner today. You're already having a hard time, babe. The twins want me to go home and binge everything in the fridge anyway." He chuckled.

"If that's what you want love." She nodded.

"Come then, let's get you three home."

"I'm driving." She replied and he went to argue but she tilted her head to the side and shot him a look.

"If that's what you want love." She smirked, nodded and got in the car. He got in and she drove home. Her phone rang and she answered.

"Hey Sam. I know he's not there. He escaped and came to the station. I have him and we're on the way back to the house now."

"Good. Is he okay?"

"He's a little worn out, took the steps pretty fast and lost his breath a bit but he's fine."

"Okay. Well I just got a call from my team and they identified who set the fire. As Luke and Deb are returning to desk duty tomorrow and the guy is a firefighter then they need the two of them at a chief's meeting at HQ now."

"I'm glad they caught him. We'll turn around and I will get him there. He will be riding in the elevator this time." She replied and shot him a glance.

When they get to the conference room, they walk in to find two officers-one of which was Ryan- accompanying one David Mayhorn to 'defend' himself to the chiefs.

"Oh you have got to be fucking kidding me!" Vic practically shouted as she rubbed her stomach.

"Hello Victoria." He gave her a shit-eating grin.

"David." She said in a most disgusted attitude. Luke shot her a look.

"You know him?"

"David Mayhorn. Station 23. Remember Friendsgiving?"

"This is going to be one hell of a meeting." Lucas growled and shot Mayhorn a look that could kill.

"I should have made it hotter this slut's "boyfriend" would be dead. Not to mention the dyke Battalion Chief." Vic lost it.

"First off he is my HUSBAND, you fucking idiot. Second, you have no resect for women period which is why we didn't work, David. Third, if you have a fucking problem with my friend you bring it to my face, and I kick your ass to the God damned moon!" She shouted, shaking in her boots, given she was still in uniform. Deb, Sam, and Luke gaped at her and Ryan stepped up to her and stood between them.

"He's not worth it, Vic."

"That still felt good." She huffed and stepped back to Luke. He put a hand on her back.

The meeting started and given he admitted to it, HR recommended they fire him and strip him of every possible benefit and of course Luke and Deb decided to move forward with the criminal charges. It was unanimous agreement and Assistant Chief Ricardo, given he was still acting Chief acted on the spot. Vic sighed in relief after Ryan and his partner dragged a handcuffed Mayhorn out and back to the county jail. Luke grinned at her.

"Did you defend Deb?"

"And Sam. Happily." Vic smiled.

"Vic." Deb started.

"Don't. I would have defended anyone in that situation. My best friend is gay. Another one of my best friends is bisexual. I don't play when this shit goes down. Can we go to the diner, now? I changed my mind. I want the eggy thing."

"Come on. Deb, why don't you guys follow us there?" Deb and Sam agreed and ten minutes later they were in their booth and talking over coffee while they waited on their food.

Cam noted the seemingly dismal mood at the table and made sure they were extra well taken care of. He hated when his customers, especially his two favorite customers, were unhappy.

"I still can't believe that it was a firefighter who set the fire." Sam said as Cam set their food down.

"Thanks Cam." Vic and Luke said in unison. He nodded.

"Neither can I but I am sure as hell glad he's gone." Deb added.

"At least we all made it out alive." Luke said softly and Vic squeezed his hand.

"That I am grateful for." She replied.

By the end of the meal Cam had them smiling and he felt like he at least accomplished something good that day. They waved goodbye as they walked out and promised to come back soon.

Once they got home Vic decided she needed a shower and a nap and Lucas agreed. So they managed to shower together and were out cold as soon as their heads hit the pillows and their bodies entangled themselves around each other.