A/N; Here is the eleventh instalment of this story, surrounding the events from episode 1.11.
Wow, the first season is nearing its end and I feel the disappointment building up for Andy choosing Luke over and over again. But hey, we all know how that ends.
This episode comes with it's own challenge as it has two VERY different storylines. The heavy weight drama one with the Kaliciak case and the lighter, humorous one with the Superhero. I struggled to get the right tone of teasing and seriousness. Because, this does call for some teasing and joking right?
And yes, I… A very girly-girl actually had to delve into the world of Superheroes for this chapter.
(Especially after something similar happened to Dov again during last week's ep…)
I want to thank each and every of you for reviewing. I spent a good hour and half replying to all reviews I could. If you have left more than one review, please forgive me for just replying once. It was too much to catch up with. All the alerts and favourites, amazing too! I'm honestly blown away by the response to this story and feel very humbled.
This also is the longest chapter yet, I crammed quite a lot into it. Maybe a little too much. But I write as I watch an ep and write what I feel needs to be written (and yes, I watch an ep about 10 times per chapter lately as I took off the time pressure…)
Once again, it's the thing about writers liberties and, if needed, please read the manual to reading this fic below ;-)
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.)
1.11 To Serve or Protect
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Dov – Chris
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Seriously bro, this NEEDS to stay between us. Especially the Superhero thing. Not such a smart thing to radio in.
Dude, I know! They are going to serve our heads on a plate.
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Andy – Tommy
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Dad, I'm on my way now. Don't have a lot of time though, need to get to the Barn.
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Luke – Andy
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Were did you run off to? Anything I need to know?
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Andy – Tommy
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Left the groceries in your apartment, on my way to work. Let me know when you get this.
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Traci – Andy
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Seriously, make sure you are on time. Rumour has it parade is going to be a hoot.
On my way, freaking bus is running late.
Bus? Luke not giving you a ride? Something happened?
Nope, had to drop by my dad first.
He okay?
Don't know, he wasn't home. Probably was on a bender again last night.
Oh hun… You okay?
Yeah, think so. If only he'd agree to a program or do something to quit.
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Oliver – Sam
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The Rookies have found a new way of entertaining us. You really don't want to miss parade, I promise.
Tell me?
Nope, you'll have to wait till parade. Epstein and Diaz are in for a rough one.
If they're involved, it's gotta be good.
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Oliver – Noelle
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Nice line sister! You delivered it well.
Just a piece of advice for the Rooks. Somebody needs to train them properly.
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Gail - Chris
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I can't believe that of all people YOU, Mr Manual, left the keys in the car.
I did not leave the keys in the car, Dov did.
Well yeah, you're partners. So your to blame too.
Thanks Gail.
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Sam – Oliver
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You were right, that was a great laugh. Did things like that happen to us as Rookies?
No buddy, times change.
Yeah, that's what they say huh…
Why are you texting? You letting McNally drive?
Nope, she's not here yet.
Ah, so it was her I saw sneaking into interrogation 1 with Callaghan.
You don't need to share everything you know or see.
So touchy!
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Sam – Andy
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McNally, you can cuddle up with Callaghan on your own time. Some people actually work for their money.
On my way. Coffee?
Served myself already. Thank you very much.
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Oliver – Dov – Chris
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Rooks, quit hiding from the walk of shame and get your buts down here. Got something to show you. You have a Superhero to chase.
Yes sir.
On our way.
So now you're even completing each other through texts?
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Andy – Traci
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Why is it that being stuck in a squad car with Sam almost always awkward lately.
Dunno. This have something to do with you and Callaghan having sexy time in interrogation 1? Where you off to anyway?
Maybe, don't know. We're on our way to Memorial. Apparently Monica asked for a favour.
Okay, there's 2 things I don't get. Why does he care about you being with Luke? And why do you care about Monica calling him? You're both not interested right?
Oh, come Trace not that again. I have other things on my mind.
Like what?
Luke wanting to have dinner with my dad.
And you want that?
Don't know…
Come on Andy, I can sense there is more.
Luke checking the roster to see who I am partnered with. He sounded like it wasn't a big deal, but I know he just doesn't like me riding with Sam.
Well, he does have a reason for that you know.
Yes Traci. I know. But still… It annoys the crap out off me.
I get that. It'll get better…
Gotta go, we're at Memorial.
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Noelle – Dov – Chris
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Don't forget to lock the cruiser boys and keep an eye out for Robin. You never know, he might be around to help out your Batman.
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Andy – Luke
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You're gonna love this one! Swarek and I found a body in Cedarvale Park. Lots of bullet holes. Just your cup-a-tea.
Just heard it being called in. Sounds like a great find. On my way, see you there.
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Andy – Traci
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And suddenly the awkwardness is gone and he's saving my ass again. Or actually I would say, my father's ass. It's like he knows.
Hon, he does know. You are an open book, very easy to read. Especially for people who know you really well.
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Oliver – Dov
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Word has it you guys caught your Superhero. What did you use? Kryptonite?
Haha…
Wait, wait... Was he crawling up walls when you caught him? Green Goblin help you out?
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Andy – Traci
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Trace, you're on desk right? I NEED you to let me know the minute my dad comes in, calls or talks to Luke. Okay?
Yah, sure. What's up?
On the other hand. DON'T let him talk to Luke.
Andy?
Nothing Trace, trust me.
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Sam – Jerry
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If Tommy McNally comes in, DON'T let Callaghan talk to him.
Okay. What's going on Sammy? Traci just got a similar message from McNally.
Nothing.
Right.
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Noelle – Oliver
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Is it true? Wonder Twins are bringing in their Superhero?
It's true, keep your phones and cameras at hand to take photos.
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Noelle – Dov – Chris
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Boys, just make sure he can't use his superpowers to escape.
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Luke - Andy
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You spoken to your dad yet? Can he help out with the case?
No Luke, he can't help.
And you and Swarek are doing what?
Following a lead.
What lead? Is there something I need to know.
We'll let you know if it's anything. Okay?
Okay. Good luck, help me solve my case!
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Noelle – Traci
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Nash, I've got photos you really need to see. The Wonder Twins caught their Superhero.
I'm still at desk, going nowhere.
Stop pouting, I'll come by.
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Luke – Andy
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What are you and Swarek up to?
Following a lead Luke. Just like I told you.
So why does it take so long for you to check in with me?
Because we are busy. Are you checking up on me?
No, I am not. Just want to know what Swarek is up to.
Well, Swarek is my partner. So I'm up to what he's up to. You don't trust me with him do you?
It's not about trust Andy. I'd just prefer to see you partnered with another TO.
Keep preferring, not gonna happen.
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Traci – Andy
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Guess what I just found out? Frosty is scared of public speaking! She's actually scared of something. And seriously, if you get back to the barn you should see the photos of the boys bringing in their Superhero.
They got their Superhero?
Yup! Didn't hear it yet? The TO's are having a field day. Especially Shaw, he's having a lot of fun.
Trace, this murder in Cedarvale Park? Dad might be involved, as I asked before; Please keep him away from Luke.
Ooooookay. Consider it done.
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Shaw – Dov
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So tell me Harry, did you have to use your invisibility cloak to stealthily sneak up on the Guardian?
Harry?
Yes, Harry Potter. You know, teen-idol? Saves the world from black, mean magic. Floppy brown hair, faux angry stare. See the similarities?
Sir, how long are you going to keep this up?
Uh, I don't know Epstein. As long as I want. There is quite a list of Superheroes I could use. Let's see. Batman, Superman, Ninja Turtles, Wonder woman, want me to go on?
WONDER WOMAN, seriously?
The Hulk…
That's better sir.
Forget it Epstein. That would apply to Diaz.
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Andy – Sam
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Hurry back! Dad is drunk and to be honest not doing a very good job at not saying things he shouldn't say.
Alright, gotta drop off the wife first.
Good, he's still way too involved. Personally that is.
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Traci – Andy
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Andy, I just saw your dad walk in. He marched past the front desk before I could stop.
Yeah, I know. I'm with him. He's drunk Trace, this is bad.
Where's Swarek?
Taking Kaliciak's wife home. Why?
Well, he might be able to stop anything stupid from being said.
I think it's too late. I think he's in trouble already.
What? Why? Luke suspecting him?
Yup…
Why? Did he confess?
Nope…
You lost me…
He did show that he's still a little too affected by all this. And yes he did say some stupid things. And you know Luke. He doesn't care how he does, but he'll do anything to solve a case.
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Andy – Sam
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Hurry, Luke knows we knew about dad. Told me to get us (dad and I) a lawyer and not say anything. Guess we're both suspects now.
Come again? Almost there, got something to tell you.
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Sam – Oliver
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So, what's all this I hear about you cracking Superhero jokes?
Wait, you haven't heard yet? Where have you been all day?
Saving McNally's ass.
What did she do this time round?
Not Andy's, Tommy's.
Whoa, okay. Kaliciak case? Way more going on than they are telling us I guess.
You can say that. But it's all done now.
Asses saved?
Yup…
You are the true Superhero here buddy.
You really have been enjoying yourself with this Superhero-business haven't you?
What do you think Bro ;-)
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Luke - Andy
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Where are you?
Just dropped my dad off at his house. Have to take the cruiser back to the barn and just want to go home after that.
Want a ride? I'm done here.
Thanks, but I think I'll walk. Got a lot of things to process.
Okay
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Andy – Sam
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Thanks, for caring, for being my saviour yet again, for believing in me. Or us actually.
No problem McNally. You think he's going to get help?
I don't know. I did tell him I'm done. Can't handle this anymore.
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Traci – Gail
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Good luck Gail, I'm pretty sur you can nail. Just pretend you are speaking to a room full of fellow Rookies.
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Tommy – Sam
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Thank you for today Swarek.
No problem sir.
Take care of my girl for me, okay?
I think you are partly responsible for that Tommy. You need to do something. Rehab, meetings, therapy, anything. You are breaking her heart.
I know. I'm just too scared, I have nothing left.
You have Andy. You will have nothing left if you keep this up. You can still fix things.
I know, I will.
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Sam - Sarah
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So, today I had to save my former TO's ass and prevent him from breaking his daughters heart and trying convince him to go to therapy for is alcoholism.
Former TO as in Tommy McNally?
Yep…
Wait, is he related to your Rookie? She's the daughter!
Yep…
So? Did you succeed?
I hope so.
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Traci – Andy
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How are you feeling after today?
Confused. The man who supposedly loves me treated my dad and me as suspects today. He didn't even doubt his suspicions.
Yah, that was weird. Are you guys still going for dinner with your dad this week?
Don't know. I mean, only a couple of hours ago Luke thought he killed a man. If it weren't for Sam, he'd probably be in lock up by now. I still don't understand how Luke never picked up even a little vibe or anything from Kaliciak's wife and Sam got it out off her within a drive from the barn to her house.
Well, I don't think Luke was that up to date on the case yet. Sam was, he was better informed from the start, knowing the Kaliciak case from all those years ago.
True…
So, dinner with Luke and your dad? Still doing that?
Maybe… Maybe not. Before today he didn't even know how serious my dad's drinking problem is. Maybe things have changed for him.
Seriously, if he'd dump you for that he wasn't the safe choice or worthy of you. Remember that.
Wait, there is somebody at the door.
Okay, sure… I'm not going anywhere.
It's my dad, lets see what he has to say. Talk to you later.
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Andy – Sam
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All of a sudden my dad shows up and tells me he wants to start sobering up and go to meetings. His first one is in a couple of hours, he asked me to take him.
Are you taking him?
Yes, more for my own peace of mind though. I want to be sure, no need to be sure, he really goes to that meeting.
Want me to come with you?
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Sam – Sarah
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Just got a text from her, telling me Tommy is going to start going to meetings. She's taking him to one tonight.
Good! Did you offer to go with her.
I did, she hasn't answered yet.
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Andy – Traci
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Sooo, all of a sudden the story changed. My dad showed up telling me he want's to start sobering up and then, like he has a sense for it, Luke shows up just after Sam offers me to take dad and me to his first meeting.
Oh, drama?
Nope. We talked, the three of us. And then Luke went with me to take dad to the meeting.
That's good. Right?
Yep…
So what did you tell Sam?
Nothing, I haven't replied. Luke has been with me all the time.
You at least have to let him know that you took your dad.
I know… Just don't want to piss Luke off again by texting Sam. He's so touchy about this whole friends thing we have going on.
Tell him you're texting me. He won't check right?
You're right. I'll do it. Later.
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Andy – Sam
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Thanks Sam, for offering. But Luke joined me. He really went Sam, he really did. Maybe he is really is ready to change.
Good! Go to sleep McNally, it's been a long day.
I do believe I owe you a thanks though, from what dad told me.
's Okay McNally. Somebody had to tell him.
I tried, but I guess you gave him the extra push. He kinda had to do the walk of shame.
I am repeating myself, go to sleep! We can talk tomorrow.
A/N; So, another one done… What do you think? Too much, too little? Let me know! Working on 1.12 as we speak!
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