Chapter 3

As another week passed by I was starting to get into a new routine. My mornings would consist of running till the sun came up then trying to enjoy a family breakfast like my mother wanted and lastly to go to work. Each day was starting to be the same and it was a relief from the nightmares that plagued my mind each night. As I walked into the parade room I saw Casey was talking with her friends and I just stood in the back as everyone was still coming in. As I stood there I saw Andy and her husband laughing away and I closed my eyes for a moment. Remembering the happiness that my team had before all hell broke loose echoed within my mind. The laughs we all shared when we were out in the field, the good memories. When we were given a little leave the first thing I knew I had to do was call home. When I managed to make a phone call to my father, His voice calmed me down as I was ready to cry. It was hard being Away from my family but it had to be done. It was my choice to be over there and I wanted to finish my mission.

"Alright guys lets get this party started, first off we have a new detective, Grant Pierce who is working Homicide. Let's welcome him to our family, Secondly we have a small crime spree going on you will be patrolling these areas, make yourself known. And thirdly assignments are on the board have fun, protect, serve and whatever else"

My gaze fell on Detective Pierce and he just smiled as everyone introduced themselves. The majority of the rookie cops were all over him in a heart beat. As I stood up as soon as everyone left my gaze fell on my name and I saw I was patrolling with McNally. I looked over at Oliver and he slowly walked over to me and smiled.

"I put you with one of my best officers, you'll do fine. Your sister is on desk duty. And call me if anything happens"

"Yes sir"

"Stay safe Alexis I mean it"

I nodded at him and soon McNally and I were in a squad car patrolling the streets. My mind lingered on Detective Pierce as he was still in my mind. The way his silvery jet black hair laid perfectly messy on top of his head almost like he just got out of bed and his greenish blue eyes made him look almost like a super model as he sat on the desk in his fitted purple shirt and dark grey pants. He looked amazing and my breath caught in my throat when I realized what I was thinking about.

"So how are you liking it so far?" Asked McNally as she continued to drive.

"It's alright, I'm starting to get use to it"

Before another word could be said between us my phone rang and I got a call on my cell phone. It was Casey and she was bored on her desk duty job.

"Did you eat yet?" She asked.

"No"

"When was the last time you ate?"

"Two days ago"

During my call my focus was turned to the radio as we got a call. When we arrived at our call I looked at McNally and then over to the park where we had a call of an accident. I looked around the park and I saw a guy sitting on the ground with his bike.

"Sis I gotta go, call you back" I said as I got out of the car.

I then walked in front of McNally as we both approached the guy and that was when I saw the shine of the gun. Immediately he shot in our direction and I placed myself in front of McNally and took all the bullets. When I pulled my gun out of its holster I shot the guy once before he took off. I struggled to breath as I swore under my breath and before I could say anything I felt McNally grip my shirt. As we both laid on the ground.

"Are you alright?" I asked her.

"You, you've been shot" she said I. A state of shock.

When I looked at my arm and then to my vest I closed my eyes and looked at her. This was going to get complicated and it was the last thing I needed.

"We need to separate, you go back to the squad car I'll stay here, I'm fine I promise"

I then pulled off my vest and saw six bullets and I felt my side was sticky. A flesh wound mixed in with the already flesh wound on my arm. I grabbed my gun and pulled out the clip as well and I closed my eyes to try remember the guys description. Soon McNally and I were taken back to the station and we talked about the incident to so many people. When I was finished with my statement I immediately saw my father talking with Oliver and again I cringed. When his eyes landed on me I just stood there as he walked over to me.

"What were you thinking?" He said angrily.

I again closed my eyes and I knew my father was more angry then ever.

What was I thinking?

my father quickly pulled me into a room and began to shout how dangerous my actions were and I closed my eyes and took a deep breath as I stood still and strong.

"God damn it Alexis I can not lose you, I lost you once and it killed all of us"

When I saw the tear in my fathers eye fall I immediately grasped onto him and he held me closely.

"I will never leave you, I promise"

When he pulled me into a hug I held onto him tightly and that was when I saw Casey and detective Pierce standing at the window. The fear that coursed through Casey made me cringe again and I soon let go of my father.

"Casey needs me right now, I'll see you at home"

As I opened the door I saw Andy and her husband in a long embrace. As I reached Casey I quickly pulled her into my arms and I could hear her soft sobs as I held her close to me.

"Don't worry sis I'm fine, I've been through worse"

She quickly wiped the tears from her eyes and I tried to give her the best fake smile I could.

As we began to walk towards the doors I felt a hand on my shoulder and I saw Andy and her husband Sam.

"Parker, thank you so much for saving her. I-if I-"

"It's fine, your welcome"

Soon Casey and I were out the door and for once I didn't feel the anger she always had towards me.