The Peake Sisters

Chapter 14: The Tag

A Few Weeks Later

The partners sat comfortably in the booth sharing a beer and conversation with Huggy. Meredith and Miles had just left the bar after updating them on Mercedes' condition, which seemed to rapidly decline after being booked on murder charges. Her trial was being delayed once again due to lawyers arguing over her mental health and ability to grasp the seriousness of her actions.

Starsky and Hutch were not looking forward to testifying at the trial even though Mercedes gave a full signed confession. Hutch in particular knew the lawyers would bring up their relationship and time spent together.

Hutch raised his finger toward his partner and gave him a stern look, "Don't ever fix me up with a girl again. Got it?"

Starsky met his eyes and replied, "Got it. And right back at you."

It may have been the beer talking, but the two raised their glasses and uttered, "No more women."

Huggy just chuckled and shook his head, "Getting another drink, you two need refills?" While Huggy was behind the bar he watched two ladies approach his friends and start a conversation.

Starsky noticed the two women walking their way and nodded at his friend. When Hutch turned he was staring into the soft blue eyes of Jane Baxter. "Jane? It's good to see you again. How's the new job going?"

"Hi Hutch. I thought I'd show Sylvia some of our more colorful highlights from the inner city. Sergeant Sylvia Meyer this is Detectives Sergeant David Starsky and Sergeant Ken Hutchinson from Metro."

Both stood and exchanged introductions with Sylvia. "So is Sylvia your new partner up in the North Precinct?"

"No, but we've become fast friends. She's shown me around and is helping me learn the area."

Starsky caught Huggy's attention and smiled when he saw Huggy already on his way to their table with fresh beers, "Can we offer you ladies a seat and a drink?" Starsky stepped to the side gesturing Sylvia to his side of the booth then slid in beside her. He watched Hutch assist Jane into the booth on the opposite side. He knew his friend had a thing for Jane but would never act on it as long as they worked together. Jane's recent transfer to the North Precinct settled that little problem nicely.

Huggy returned to the bar and chuckled as he watched the four cops fall into light conversation and laughter. They had sworn off women a full fifteen minutes, a record for his two friends.

End