Force Chapter 7
Author's Notes: Thank you SO much to those who have reviewed! I've decided that ten is a nice round number of chapters, so three to go! Anyway, PLEASE keep reviewing—I might actually be able to make Wendell look out the window soon!
Disclaimer: I made Dick Wolf an offer: he pays my tuition, and I get his characters. Apparently, he thought it was a win-lose deal...*shrug*
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The New York City DA's office is a gossip's paradise. Every time Mike Cutter walked in, he was always reminded of the group of secretaries Ian Fleming mentioned in one of his James Bond books, the powder puff brigade or some such name.
He rubbed his sore neck and sighed. He'd spent two nights on Connie's couch so far, and she'd gotten more and more sleep every time. Soon she wouldn't need him anymore.
The thought that soon he'd have to go home to his empty apartment filled him with an intense sense of sadness that surprised him. He'd still see her every day at work; what was his problem? He still slept on the couch in her apartment, the kinks in his neck could attest to that. They never progressed beyond a comforting hug, and yet—
"Jack?" Mike asked in surprise as he walked into his office. His boss was seated behind his desk, waiting patiently. "Is everything okay?"
"That depends," Jack replied, not getting up. "Are the rumour mills telling the truth? Are you sleeping with Connie?"
"What? No!" Mike cried, tossing his briefcase and jacket onto his sofa. "I've been staying with her—on the couch. She's been having nightmares."
Jack considered him for a moment, as though he was able to tell if Mike was telling the truth just by staring. "Just be a little more discreet when you tell a cabbie to take you to Connie's address. I don't want to find out about any more developments in your relationship from my secretary." With that, he vacated Mike's chair and made his way back to his own office, leaving Mike staring in confusion at nothing.
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Author's Notes: I am SO sorry this took so long, and I'm sorry that it's so short. My muse has been elusive lately, and I've been working on a Criminal Minds fanfic and trying to keep up with University. Anyway, please comment, and if you have any suggestions as to things you think might be good for this story, feel free to send them along too!