- And then she told me what she thought about you beating me up. And about our farewell at the house. She said I shouldn't allow myself such tenderness.

— Beat you up? What nonsense... It was a friendly sparring. Tell me it won't happen again.

— Fear me. Maybe her? If anything, she's harmless. A little crazy, like everything in our big cook family. Or are you ashamed that you'll be so quickly broken by such a tiny... Me?

— I'm a normal man, without deviation.

— You're a jerk!

She picks up his laughter, completely oblivious to the next morning's caustic phrases aunt Eddie. Her idea is to wait with sparring until the departure of Mrs. Jones seemed to him perfectly reasonable, and to needlessly stress my partner will be none in the case of another poorly applied technique. But Hiking in the hall as a whole to postpone the young woman was not going to. It's bad enough she gave up her morning jogs.

- She noticed my tattoo, too, by the way. It hasn't been ten years. Of course, in the shower, she breaks, she has other ways.

- Sid, I've apologized a thousand times for that incident. You were not there, and I thought you were going to run. There was never a lock in the bathroom. And then, I have an excuse – I didn't even hear my own voice. What can we say about your singing in the shower...

- Then how do you know I'm…

- We lived under one roof enough time, to I managed to study you, Shorty!

Flashback

Sydney wakes up only in the morning, feeling the breath scorching her neck and the closing ring of her hand around her waist. At one point, she even held her breath from how close to her he was. How is she allowed to convince yourself to lie down with him in the same bed? But to say that she didn't like it, Sidney couldn't either. But tonight flew much faster and calmer.. Usually entire night the young woman sought in vain struggled with tears of. She cried for many reasons. And she had no idea what would happen if his hearing didn't come back. What if he can't get back to work? Yes, she did not reproach herself for such thoughts. And even for that one day, gage caught her doing that. This is something that can easily happen to him. Sydney just didn't think about it all the time. Now she tried to discreetly slip out of the arms of a partner, so as not to Wake him. In any other case, he will not miss the opportunity to laugh about all this. Only that someone is not funny. However, gage felt her vanity. However, to sleep he wanted more than to have conversations early in the morning.

- Someone promised he wouldn't let go of his hands! – muttered Sidney, Panov Francis in the side.

- Yes, you can go running. I don't mind — with these words he turned away from her, rubbing the place of impact. - You snore so much, I didn't get any sleep.

Am I snoring? fool. But you know... I'm ready to learn and do it every night, if only you really heard…

Sad smile, Sidney disappeared behind the door, heading to the bathroom. In General, his apartment was very clean and cozy, and she was ready to close her eyes to some of the inconveniences she had encountered in the last few days. Still, it was forgivable partner just because he's a bachelor. She was very amused that the shower curtain is a tent. That's gage. But you can get used to it.

The contrast shower helped her to relax, and after a couple of minutes the young woman involuntarily sang, referring to the fact that the partner will not hear and will not reprimand for the fact that she interrupted his dream. Within minutes, the tent crashed to the floor with a Bang as Francis yanked the door from the other side. His eyes were wide open from what he saw, and the expression on his partner's face, trying to cover at least with his hands, came to the conclusion that all good for him just ended. But how could she be mad at him? It's not his fault he can't hear anything.

Gage was waiting for Sydney in the kitchen and even set the table, in order to somehow apologize for this awkward situation. He had already set up the device, in which case to read everything that she would tell him about it. But to hear its swearing like more.

- I'm sorry, I didn't know you were staying home... that's what you warned me about, right?

- It's okay, don't worry. I mean, you have the most original use of the tent.

- The shower curtain broke, what else was I supposed to do?

- ... I don't know, splurge and buy a new curtain? – Sidney chuckled, shrugging his shoulders. - Okay, let's have Breakfast and go. You promised you wouldn't mind if Walker gave me time off and I came with you.

From the memories it brought women's voices in the locker room where she dressed and was preparing to carry out new missions. In any case, externally. Only here the form leaves much to be desired. It looks like a decent place. The thought that today all day it is necessary to run with a tray and to listen to dirty jokes of visitors of the opposite sex morally destroyed the young woman. Pleased only that this time they were introduced both. And then gage took care of it himself. For example, I arranged them here yesterday, before going to their scheduled meeting. Only who knows what he said about their relationship. Still, she wasn't ready to play the role of his wife after what they had. While on the other hand they constantly have to portray a couple, and this time clearly will not be the last. In some ways it was even nice. It is believed Francis is insanely attractive man, and not hide it. Except from himself. The only, can, not so often, but easily told him in face, so this the, that deeply valued his caring and understanding of. And to thank for what remains support and support all the time. That he's someone she trusts completely and unconditionally. She involuntarily smiles, seeing his infectious smile and sits him at the bar, crossing her legs. She still has a few minutes to spare. Did she regret joining the Rangers? No! Sidney found a lot more pros than cons. One of them is to try yourself in completely different roles, and most importantly, it was not necessary to receive additional education. It was enough long serious preparation. Gage was a lot luckier this time. He already had to work as a bartender when he was studying. This interesting fact of his biography, he shared on the last job. Well, that's good for him.

— I feel themselves a prostitute in this form. - nervously utters Sydney, trying to pull off skirt. — Look, it's not even a skirt can not be called. Have you ever seen a skirt? That's not a skirt!

- You're only saying that because you never wear skirts, says gage, to which she only rolled her eyes. Think lovely thoughts. For example, the fact that we're again going to hang around for days together. Admit it, you couldn't wait to hang out with me again?

- Ok... I'm gonna go put a bug at the VIPs table. Not pokladaya nothing special — a wink Led, click language, and disappeared into the hall.

In this tiresome mode with a forced smile to all who will be in their field of view, both the Ranger spent a few more hours. And now looking for the opportunity to get into the office of the chief, in order to leave the bug, and if you're lucky, then in his phone. Another ambiguous a compliment. Taking a deep breath, Sidney tried to suppress the desire to punch the man who took the place at the table, which she had to serve. In any other case, she would have long ago forced him to close his mouth in a favorite way, but today she could not take such a risk. Look, the young woman meets the gaze of the partner. He nods in the direction of their outgoing friend, making it clear that she has a chance.

- Cover me... — throws it to him quickly and quietly dissolving in the hallway leading to the office. It was not difficult to get inside, because she had to open the door with a hairpin. She had no more than five minutes, so I had to act quickly. One bug she fixed under the table in the great hope that they will take it faster than he can find a listening device.

— Oh, the keys... says Mr. Baker, staying at the Desk. Understanding that Sydney hardly finished in an office, gage softly exhales and overturns on the man a tray with drinks. Its contents are immediately printed on the jacket and white shirt and he immediately expressed his dissatisfaction. I think he even threatened to fire him. He should be more careful if he still wants to keep his job. Well, Yes, because part-time bartender – the ultimate dream Ranger gage.

This incident allowed Sidney to finish with a listening device, and she again got into the hall.

— Sorry! Sorry! - for the hundredth time the Ranger apologized for his negligence. He gasped when the partner was in his line of sight.

— You have no one to leave... That you've broken, handsome?

- A Cup of your patience, marmalade!

— Hey, how you got there, I looked everywhere for you... — he called a young woman. This caused her discontent. Is it so hard to remember her name?

- My name is Roni, and if you don't mind, you can use my name.

You're pretty. Tomorrow we're hosting important people here. I want you to do all of this. Then maybe we'll go somewhere. So put on something nice.

— Uh... Yes, of course! I got it!

After seeing his eyes, Sidney glanced at his partner. They exchange grimaces of disgust.

- I don't want to upset you, miss ... Roni, but what he offered you..Do you still feel like a prostitute?

Sidney sarcastically mimicked his laughter, moving around, with the force shoved gage into the side.

- I think it'll be over sooner this time. Tomorrow we are warm here and grab them. And just try not to make a joke about my uniform. And to spare you the need to still make jokes ... Skirts and dresses will not. You can't put your foot in them. Those scumbags will probably start grabbing me from behind.

- I'll work with you on that. Just ask! - playfully winking at the young woman, Francis hastily switched his attention to the client who wants to order a drink, until Sid again expressed his dissatisfaction with his meaningful humor.

- Maybe in the next life! Not a fact! she whispers, knowing full well that he would read his lips. He only grins in response, folding his hands in the shape of a heart.

They both finish work in the evening and together go to their favorite bar, where they have long been waiting for the rest. However, Sydney's plans did not include long gatherings, because she thought that it was terribly ugly to leave her aunt at home all alone. Although she fell like snow on his head... But not so she was in a hurry to report to the boss about the work done and not drink a beer. She doesn't have to drive anyway. Although she had a couple of times this experience. Trivette once again reminded of the championship in kickboxing and recommended everyone to postpone their plans, because they have been waiting for this.

— You would have about the wedding remember, dear friend! You're dragging it out somehow..

The young woman grins, sipping a drink from her mug.

- We decided not to rush it, that's all! No kidding!

Rangers look at each other, exchanging smiles. In the eyes of both read the desire to comment on this. But they both could not joke either. Sidney holds out his hand to Gage.

— Mister... Ranger, I figured you'd ask me to marry you somehow. Do you agree?

- Not in any way, the fairest! He kisses her hand gallantly. — I, of course, respect your Latin American roots, I bow before your beauty, but my heart of forever belongs bad uncles, shootings, beer and driving can on a motorcycle, therefore, from our wedding nothing good not will…

They burst into laughter and clap each other's hands. The rest of the time friends spent sincerely talking and laughing, remembering past stories.

Well, I must go home... it Was fun!

— I'll drive! All the while!

Gage's car stops in a few houses at his partner's request. And it's not because she was afraid of what the neighbors would think. Rather, she didn't want another jokes in his address. They agree to meet in a conditional place tomorrow morning, because everyone will get their own way and transport. The idea for gage to walk the bikes seemed to Sydney is not so insane, so she easily accepted his invitation. They say goodbye and the young woman hurries home. The smell of baking at home makes her smile and involuntarily reminds of her childhood when she was visiting her aunt with her parents, and she constantly spoiled her with something delicious. Only now since she is watching her figure and does not allow himself to eat. Leaving the hanger with the form on the hook in the corridor, she takes off her outer clothing.

- Baby, you're back! Finally! I was worried! - She hugs her niece. - Ugh,you smell like your dad when he came in from baseball.

- Just a pint of beer in good company.…

- I know your company. I hope he gave you a ride home. What is this? Niece dear, how little you need your Ranger to turn you into a love game.

It's work! And you must be really bored here because you're making up stories. But you're so precious to me that I'm ready to forgive you of your sins!

She smiles, hugging her again.

- And sorry, I shouldn't have been so rude this morning. Why don't you feed me your buns and we'll talk about it. And yet... Was it just me, or did I really see Mike's car outside the house? How do I know his car? Well, I will not hide, I helped my Ranger, she grins, emphasizing the last words with a special intonation. - What you're really right about is that he and I have a close relationship.

- And how close are you to him?

- So much so that we learned sign language together. And us with him mutual assistance. I helped him with the report, and he helped me find out something about your boyfriend. You too. What are you looking at? I had to make sure you didn't come here because you did something, but because you really missed me.

- A, you suspected in my arrival something bad! Great! That's fine! I'll get my things and leave now. Did you people hear that? Neighbors!

— Don't start! Just if you did something there... For example, the chase was arranged in the city center because without the rights of the wheel. I don't want it to affect my career. I'm still new to Walker's team, and I'd like to live up to his expectations in every way. So is he in Dallas or not?