A/N; As I said… I'm under pressure! Preparing for an 19 hour drive (without breaks) home. Which, seeing as I am also responsible for my two kids, will cost me 2 days and numerous breaks. Anyway, enjoy the eighth instalment, surrounding 1x08.
I know I skipped quite a lot during this ep, but I was more 'curious' to what happened while Andy was away from 15 after the shooting than what happened during 1.08. Oh, and I completely blocked as I still have the images from 1x07 in my head. But yeah… This is it…
I am working on 1x09 and 1.10, but have no idea when I will have the possibility to publish as I will be travelling. So you'll have to do with just one chapter today. And seeing as I have to get up in 5 hours time, I should have been in bed AGES ago…
Again the thing about 'writers liberties', so keep your guns in your pocket.
Thanks for all your great reviews! It's what keeps my muse going. I promise to send each of you a reply as soon as I have time and proper internet!
Thanks to Frank Zappa for keeping my muse on track. And have you guys heard? BEN BASS HAS AN OFFICIAL TWITTER ACCOUNT!
Please read this explanation before reading the 'story'. Otherwise it might be hard to keep track of things.
With the start of every conversation I have mentioned who are involved. I have been struggling with the formatting for this story, so please forgive if things (still) aren't clear enough. I haven't read anything like this before, so I didn't really have something to go by.
Basically the first character mentioned is the first character to send a text, the second character is mentioned in bold and texts from that character will also be displayed in bold.
Disclaimer; I own nothing Rookie Blue but the Blu Ray set of the first season. (And hopefully the one of the second season VERY soon.)
Honor Roll
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Sam – Oliver
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Hey Buddy, how you doing? Out of hospital yet?
Nope, not yet. Have been placed under the watchful eye of the nursing staff and doctors. They are worse than my darling wife.
Keeping track of the food intake huh? Want me to drop by later?
Yes, bring me a burger. How's your Rook?
She's fine.
Why so short? You hiding something buddy?
Nope.
Wanna tell me? Did you do something stupid I really don't want to know about?
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Traci – Andy
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Hey girl, how you holding up? Feeling any better? Those days off are probably not helping either huh? Not enough distractions and more than enough time to think.
Yeah, something like that. Can't wait to get back to work. Could do with the distraction.
Figured that much. Mr. Safe Choice there for you?
In his way, he is. He trying his best.
Right… Want me to drop by tomorrow. Go and do something fun? Perhaps go hiking along that trail you've been talking about. Dex has Leo, so I'm free to go.
I'd like that. That would be great, could do with some fresh air.
I'll be at your place to pick you up around 9, after I drop Leo off.
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Oliver – Andy
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McNally, how are you doing? You did a great job in there. I should have told you sooner. Want to come by later today?
Sure, I'd like that.
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Sam – Andy
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How are you today McNally? Ready to return to work in 3 days? Never thought I'd say this, but it's kind of quiet in the cruiser without you.
So ready! Can't wait. Sitting at home doint nothing is not for me.
Are you alone? Noticed Callaghan running around the barn. Want me to swing by for lunch?
Nope.
'Kay, whatever you want.
Don't… We'll talk when I get back to work, I need more time to think.
Well, I don't. See ya at work.
Sam…
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Chris – Andy
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Hey Andy, just wanted to check in on you. Feeling better? If you want to hang out and have some fun let me know. We both know that beating me at darts makes you feel good.
Feeling better. Thanks Chris, for making me LOL.
Good, now go and enjoy you time off. Things at 15 are crazy!
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Dov – Chris
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So when are you going to tell me about your mystery woman? All those disappearing acts you are pulling on me.
Seriously dude, there is nothing to tell about.
Is it Peck? 'Cause if it's not Peck, I'm pretty sure she's got a man. She's way more relaxed lately.
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Gail – Chris
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I think Dov is on to us. He keeps grilling me bout me new man. Asking if it's you.
You too huh? Keep it up, he'll live. Want to go out for dinner after shift?
Depends, what's for dessert?
Subtle Gail, real subtle.
What? Want me to start sexting you again?
I think I see Williams returning to the cruiser. Gotta go.
So predictable!
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Traci – Andy
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Ready to go? I'll be there in 5.
Yup, just pouring the coffee and then I'm done.
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Luke – Andy
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I show up at your place and you're not there. Coulda told me.
What? Why? I've spent the last few days waiting for you to be there for me and now you expect me to announce my every move and drop whatever I'm doing at your request? While you can't even tell me if and when you'll be dropping by. Or just don't bother to show up?
Andy, we discussed this. I was working a case. What time will you be home?
Yeah, I know. It's all about your job. I'm hiking with Traci, so don't expect me to be home soon.
Fine, just don't expect to see me soon. You can't just have me on call incase you need me.
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Sarah – Sam
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I was thinking about what you just told me on the phone. Apologise to your Rook and bring a peace offering to work.
Yeah, I thought about that too. Thanks sis, I can always count on you.
You sure she's just your Rook? You've never been like this about any Rook before.
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Sam – Andy
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Andy, I'm sorry 'bout the other day. I was out of line. Glad to have you back on shift tomorrow. Work's been very boring lately.
Ran out of Rookies to save? Apology accepted. Talk tomorrow before your retraining?
Sure, I'll bring coffee.
And muffins?
Don't push your luck McNally!
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Chris – Andy
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Glad to have you back, we're partnered for the community outreach tomorrow. Fun!
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Luke – Andy
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Don't forget to pack an overnight bag and take it to work tomorrow. Looking forward to spending some quality time together. Haven't been seeing much of you lately.
Like I told you this morning, I am not sure I want to go.
But it was your own idea.
No it wasn't. That's what you believe.
Oh come on Andy… Don't be a nuisance.
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Dov - Chris
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Bro was that you and Peck I saw fooling around in the parking lot? You can run, but you can't hide!
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Andy – Sam
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Almost there, confiscate an observation room so we can talk without being disturbed. Did you bring me my coffee?
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Traci – Andy
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Don't know what happened, but watch yourself around Swarek. His mood is horrible.
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Luke – Andy
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Put your bag in my car, we're all set. Don't worry about not being able to leave on time.
Thanks. Although 1) I'm still not sure I want to go and 2) It's not not being able to leave on time I'm worried about.
Of course you want to go. You hardly ever get to spend time with me, this is a great opportunity. Just what you need.
Yeah, exactly.
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Gail – Chris
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TO's bashing D's. This is fun!
Enjoy! We are out on patrol, the dates got mixed up.
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Traci – Jerry
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What's this I hear about you D's joining retraining? Take care of your pretty face.
Gosh, I love it when you go all 'caring' on me.
Yeah, I get like this when I have to do community outreach at a school for spoiled brats.
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Andy – Sam
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I need your advice, I'll be at the barn in 10.
Fine, neglect me, beat up Luke as much as you want. You were the one who told me it was what it was.
You really need to help us out on this one, sir. You are still my TO.
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Steve – Gail
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Reign in you boyfriend Sis, he's about to ruin my partner's career.
What?
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Andy – Chris
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Just remind me once in a while not to piss you off. You throw good punches!
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Dov – Chris
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Heard you had a tough day Bro, drinks at the Penny on me?
Yeah, I could use a couple.
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Andy – Traci
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Wow, you were right about Swarek's mood. He's an ass. That guy's bipolar or something. 2 very opposite sides.
Bipolar? Whoa… This turns be figuring what kind of drugs these snob-kids use into nothing. Spill.
Girl's night tomorrow?
Fine with me.
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Chris – Gail
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Oh come on Gail, what was I supposed to do?
Let Steve handle it like he said he would? Keep your mouth shut?
Gail, can we at least talk about this? I'll get you your favourite dessert.
Don't bother Chris. There is nothing to talk about.
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Traci – Andy
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So how's the fishing cabin?
Quiet and lonely. Very lonely.
Don't tell me Mr Safe Choice is working.
Nah, catching up on sleep I guess.
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Sarah – Sam
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Reconciled with your Rook?
Nope, screwed up badly.
Let your temper get in the way and behaved like an ass?
Yeah, something like that.
Still trying to convince me she's just your Rook.
She's just my Rook.
Sorry little brother. Still not buying it.
She has boyfriend, he has a fishing cabin. Never liked fishing, hate it now.
Go to bed, you're drunk.
Night Sarah
Night little brother.
A/N; Love it, hate it? I took quite a few liberties in this one, I just refuse the idea of Luke and Andy having sexy time at the cabin. Share your thoughts, make me happy! I'm off to Bedfordshire now, so I can embark on my road-trip nice and fresh tomorrow morning! Night, night!