Title: Something Worthwhile
author: Cindy Ryan
notes and summary: See part one
Hours later Lucy had nearly forgotten her stressful day. Good food, amazing sex and now wrapped in Tim's arms she was happy and content. Almost about to drift off to sleep when Tim spoke.
"You know you can tell me anything, right?"Tim asked softly.
"Goes both ways."Lucy replied as she interlaced their right hands.
"What's going on with Johnson?"Tim inquired.
Lucy felt herself stiffen. The room was dark and she was spooned against Tim back to front with his arms wrapped around her waist. There was no way he'd miss her reaction. She silently cursed herself. The last thing she needed was Tim going into overprotective mode.
"Babe?"Tim prompted.
Lucy's silence more than anything was worrying Tim. He'd felt her tense when he mentioned her T.O but had expected a quick denial. Now another emotion was surfacing; anger. Not at Lucy but at Johnson. If the bastard had done something...
"Lucy?"Tim pressed.
He felt Lucy turn in his arms.
Lucy knew she'd been quiet too long. She had to tell Tim something. Her silence had been as much of an admission as any spoken word. Part of her wanted to tell him. It was what relationship's were; the good and bad of life.
Lucy didn't regret her choice of pursuing this relationship with Tim. She'd known her training would take a hit, her career would take a setback. The love she heard now in Tim's voice made everything worth it. Still Lucy hesitated. They were just getting past the backlash that had happened at the station after their relationship was revealed. If Tim went all protective boyfriend on her new training officer Lucy would once again be under attack from the gossips. Lucy felt Tim move away and then heard the click of the lamp power switch. Seconds later the light on the right nightstand flooded the room. Tim remained sitting and Lucy saw the worry in his dark eyes. She also saw the anger brewing. With a sigh she sat up.
"He hasn't done anything inappropriate."Lucy soothed as she took Tim's right hand in hers.
"It's been close to that; hasn't it?"Tim demanded.
Lucy shook her head. Then felt Tim tighten his grip on her hand.
"Lucy..."Tim began.
Lucy loved him for wanting to protect her. However, part of training was dealing with situations. Whether they were with the people she arrested or the people she worked with it was all part of growth.
"He's just old school."Lucy said finally. "He's never going to accept a woman in uniform."
"Especially one that sleeps with her first training officer."Tim surmised in a clipped tone. "You need to talk to Grey if Johnson is intentionally..."
Lucy rested her free hand on Tim's left cheek.
"I can handle him."Lucy promised. "I don't want my training to be off track any more than it is."
"Babe."Tim protested.
"It'll be fine."Lucy said as she moved closer and snuggled against Tim.
Tim sighed and turned the light off. He pulled Lucy into an embrace and she rested her head on his bare chest.
"Just promise me you'll talk to Grey if things get bad."Tim commented quietly as he placed a kiss on the top of Lucy's forehead.
"I will."Lucy replied softly.
Lucy knew she'd just made an empty promise. She'd made it this far in training; she'd make it the rest of the way. No matter what she had to overcome.