Weeks turned into busy months. Lucy and Tim had fallen into a routine. Dinner, date nights, short get-aways. Lucy had in the end stayed at her prescient . Sgt Grey had found a training officer on a different shift who'd been willing to trade shifts for a few months.
That had been both a blessing and a curse. While most of their co-workers took the change in stride some did not. As Talia had predicted so many months ago with Lucy's relationship with John rumors flew. Some were vicious questioning Lucy's had heard the rumors too. He had hated that she was hurt but he'd also been furious that his integrity as a T.O was being targeted.
Slowly things had quieted. Lucy had been grateful for Tim's support. She'd been afraid their relationship wouldn't survive this test. It had and now Lucy was amazed to find they'd reached the six month mark. As Lucy had left for work that day she'd sent Tim a text.
"I love you. Happy Anniversary."
Tim's reply had come ten minutes later.
"Love you too, babe. Best is yet to come."
Lucy had saved that text.
Tim had wrestled with what to do with the anniversary. Despite the male reputation Tim had remembered. In the end he decided to keep it simple.
They order food in and Tim had sent flowers to the station earlier that day. Now they say on his sofa finishing dinner. Probably not the most romantic but Tim had won points with the flowers. Considering his rustiness in the relationship department Tim took the day as a win.
Once the food was finished Tim pulled Lucy into an embrace and kissed her.
"I've been thinking."Tim began.
"Always dangerous."Lucy teased as she interlaced their right hands.
"Funny."Tim commented dryly then continued."We're spending too much on separate rents. What do you think of buying a place of our own?"
Lucy blinked in surprise and pulled back from Tim. She needed to see his face. To know he was serious. When Lucy saw he was dead serious she was the one flustered.
"A house?"Lucy asked as she scooted back against the arm of the sofa. "You want to buy a house?"
"Could be a condo or townhouse."Tim replied as he reached across and linked their right hands once more."I think we're ready for it."
Lucy looked down at their hands. It was the next logical step. Still their chosen profession was intense enough. Part of Lucy enjoyed retreating to her apartment when she needed a break.
"Lucy?"Tim prompted.
Lucy could hear the worry and concern in his voice. Despite Tim's rough edges he was a good man. Someone that loved and supported her. They'd made it six months who was to say they wouldn't pass this next test with flying colors? Lucy smiled and leaned in; kissing Tim.
"Let's start house hunting."Lucy agreed once they broke apart.
In response Tim smiled and kissed her once more.