Title; Buried
author: Cindy Ryan
notes and summary: See part one
Tim didn't have a chance to contemplate his inner revelation because he and Grey walked into controlled chaos as soon as they stepped back into the station. Grey was met by an excited trio of rookies and he ushered all of them into his office. Tim's head began to hurt as the boots started talking at once.
"We have an idea!"
"A good one!"
"One that will work!"
"Maybe work."
"It has possibilities, Sir."
"One person."Grey ordered as he sat behind his desk. "Explain this grand plan."
The rookies looked at each other and then Chen spoke. Tim's headache got stronger along with the bad feeling that was knotting in his gut.
"We divide and conquer, Sir."Lucy began quietly.
"Or divide and expose."West added with a grimace at the word choice.
"I'm listening."Grey prompted.
For the next half hour Lucy explained the plan and Tim knew he'd have an uphill battle on his hands.
When she finished proposing their plan Lucy glanced at Tim for the first time. She'd been afraid to look at him while she talked. She could feel the tension coming off of him. Lucy knew he wouldn't be happy with this concept she just hoped he'd be there to make it work. They needed everyone.
"I think we can tweek it and make it work."Grey said thoughtfully.
"Sir!"Tim protested.
"It'd kill three birds at once."Lucy interjected. "Expose the leak, the kidnappers, and whoever's in charge."
"There's way too many things that can go wrong with this."Tim muttered as he ran a hand over his face.
"True, but we can fine tune it and plug holes."Grey contemplated with a nod. "Good work, boots."
Lucy smiled but that smile faded as Tim left the office and closed the door non-too-gently behind him.
"He'll come around."Grey said quietly. "Tim wants this over and everyone safe as much as you do."
"So how do we get started?"Nolan asked eagerly.
Grey picked up a legal pad and pen.
"Start by planning out every detail."Grey responded grimly.
Lucy glanced back through the closed glass door at Tim's retreating back. She swallowed hard hoping he wasn't too angry with her. She just knew they couldn't keep going like this and their plan seemed the best option.
Tim paused at his now cluttered desk. With being on body guard duty he hadn't been at the station to catch up on the backlog of filing and reports. Tim began to sift through the mess and gave up tossing two file folders down angrily. They hit the keyboard with such force that they bounced off and onto the floor. Tim sighed and bent down gathering the strewn paperwork.
"I hate paperwork too."Angela Lopez said as she bent to help pick up the folders. "I've found throwing them doesn't make them go away."
"Yeah, I know."Tim muttered as he rose to his feet and tossed the folders on his desk.
Angela looked at him with concern as she put her folder on the desk.
"What's eating you?"Angela asked.
Tim looked back towards Grey's office where the rookie's were bent forward their heads together their hands animated. The knot in his stomach tightened. He gestured towards their C.O's office.
"Ask your boot."Tim snapped as he started past his friend.
Angela snagged Tim's left arm as he passed stopping him.
"I'm asking you."Angela insisted.
Tim shook off her grasp and stalked out of the bullpen. He knew he'd have to follow Grey's orders, but that didn't mean he'd have to like it. It'd be hard enough watching Lucy put her life in danger.