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Title: Boundaries
author: Cindy Ryan
Notes and summary: see part one
Six months later on a Wednesday night NOPD Homicide detective Chris LaSalle stepped through the doors of his former place of employment. It'd been a busy, hectic sometimes stressful six months but Chris didn't regret his choice. Still as Chris stood by his old desk waiting for Merri he did miss the NCIS.
It was the week of Merri and Chris's six month anniversary as a couple and they had a dinner date. As life went a lead in a case on Merri's end had made her run late. She'd texted him a half hour before saying they may not make their reservation. Chris wasn't worried they could have pizza and beer for all he cared as long as they spent the night together with no interruptions.
Chris's phone buzzed and he pulled it out and saw a text from Merri. It made him smile.
'Almost ready. Love you.'
'Love you too. No worries.'Chris replied back.
"Christopher, good to see you."Dwayne Pride stated with a smile as he walked down the stairs.
"You too, King."Chris replied as he stepped forward meeting his former mentor in the middle of the office.
"How's homicide? Still enjoying it?"Dwayne asked as he sat on the corner of Merri's desk.
"I am."Chris said with a nod. "Though state budget cuts aren't doin' us any favors."
"Never do."Dwayne agreed. "Where are you two headed?"
"The Grapevine in the Quarter."Chris replied.
"Good choice."Dwayne approved with a nod as he stood. "I'm happy for you two; enjoy yourselves."
"Thanks, King."Chris acknowledged with a wide grin.
"Sorry."Merri apologized as she came down the stairs her high heels clicking as she went. "Traffic was insane coming back from Lake Salvador."
"Lake Salvador?"Chris repeated. "What were you doin' over there?"
"Case took a turn."Merri replied with a tired smile. "I'll explain on the way. You look handsome."
Chris leaned in and kissed Merri before he pulled back and placed an arm around her waist.
"You look gorgeous."Chris complimented as they left the NCIS office.
Merri was wearing a simple sun dress with a dark blue flower print on a white background. Matching dark blue shoes and purse completed the outfit.
"I've been looking forward to tonight."Merri said as they walked.
"Me too."Chris replied as he intertwined the fingers of their right hands.