Declaimer: See previous chapter
A/N: Sorry this took so long to get this out, been busy lately. My niece is doing awesome growing and becoming stronger everyday. I wrote this chapter several times until I finally got to this point, Hope you enjoy now on with the show.
It's Thursday morning around 9 am…
Sam and Riley are sitting in her room while Kayla is asleep
Riley: thank you for everything this week it really means a lot to us
Sam: you are very welcome, what time is your appointment?
Riley: 2:00 but I want to leave early
Sam: are you nervous?
Riley: actually no not really I am very calm
Sam: good
He leans over and kisses her on the lips
Riley: Andy and Traci are coming around 1:30
Sam: ok did you want me to wait with them until you get back?
Riley: no that's ok I am sure you have things that you have to do. I am gonna leave when they get here and no I don't need a ride I am gonna take out my other baby today
Sam: you sure?
Riley: yeah I need some time to think
Sam: do you want breakfast?
Riley: not right now maybe in a little while
She lays back down and Sam wraps his arms around her and he holds her tight. Kayla wakes up and wanders into Riley's room
Kayla: mommy can I come in?
Riley: what's the matter baby?
Kayla: I miss daddy
Riley: come here baby
She climbs into the bed and Riley puts her arms around her daughter who falls asleep instantly
It's not around 11:00 am. Riley is about to get up to start her day
Riley: Kayla baby time to get up, your aunt is coming over later
Kayla buries her head deeper into the pillow, Riley begins tickling her
Kayla: mommy please stop
Riley: I am sorry what did you say?
Sam tickles Riley
Sam: Kayla run
Kayla rolls over and falls out of bed onto the floor with a thud
Riley: my side please stop
Sam: come on baby time to get up
Riley get out of bed and picks Kayla up and they go to the kitchen for breakfast
In the Kitchen…
Riley: honey what do you want to eat?
Kayla: Apple Jacks
Riley: we can do that
She goes to reach for the cereal and ends up dropping it on the floor
Sam: are you alright?
Riley: yeah I am fine could you please help her with breakfast I am gonna go and get dressed
Sam: absolutely
She leans over and kisses Sam then she goes and gets dressed while Kayla eats her breakfast
It's now 1:00 pm Riley is dressed in jeans, boots, leather chaps, and a long sleeve black t-shirt along with her leather jacket. She is getting ready to leave for her appointment
Sam: dam woman you look hot. Oh how I love a woman in leather
Riley: thanks so what are your plans for today?
Sam: just some errands and getting ready for work. One more thing if I am crowding you, you would let me know right?
Riley: of course and your not
Andy and Traci arrive at the house
Andy: wow look at you hot momma
Riley: yeah while this hot momma is leaving. Kayla honey come say goodbye
Kayla comes running into the living room and gives Riley a hug and kiss
Sam: be careful
Riley: I will see you all later
She goes out to the garage and opens the door and starts her motorcycle. She leaves and heads for downtown and her appointment
On Wilkerson St…
Riley is pulled over by none other than Officer Oliver Shaw for reasons unknown
Oliver: license, registration and proof of insurance please
Riley gets her papers out and she hands them to Oliver
Riley: what seems to be the problem Officer?
Oliver: just a random check here you go thank you for your cooperation
He hands her back her papers and watches her drive away
It's 1:30 pm when she arrives downtown at Dr. Dylan Stevens Office…
Riley: you can do this just talk to him what could go wrong?
Dylan: miss are you ok?
Riley: yeah just trying to calm myself down
Dylan: want to talk about it?
Riley: that is actually what I am here to do kind of psyching myself out
Dylan: I am Dr. Dylan Stevens but you can call me Dylan
Riley: Lt. Riley McNally 15 Division Toronto
Dylan: come on let's go for a cup of Coffee
Riley: what no leather couch?
Dylan: not if you don't want to
Riley: that sounds good to me
She grabs her helmet and they walk down to the coffee shop
Dunkin Donuts…
Cashier: what can I get you today?
Riley: large Carmel Coolatta no whipped cream
Dylan: large black coffee milk and 3 sweet and lows
Cashier: first order is 6.39 and second is 4.22
They both pay and the girl hands them their drinks
Dylan: so tell me about yourself
Riley: where do you want me to start?
Dylan: how about at the beginning
Riley: while I grew up here and then moved to Dallas Texas when I was 18 this was shortly after my mom left my dad, my sister and I for parts unknown. My dad is a recovering alcoholic and I moved back to reconnect with my family. I wanted my daughter to get to know them.
Dylan: what made you decide to become a cop?
Riley: it's something that came naturally to me I guess. Got a family full of them. Next question
Dylan: so you ride a motorcycle? How does the family feel about that?
Riley: my sister loves it, my dad's on the fence, my boyfriend doesn't care about what I do. My godfather thinks I am insane.
Dylan: what do you do for fun?
Riley: I love Kickboxing and I bull ride as well. Going to London in July and back to Texas in September for a charity event I do every year
Dylan: sounds dangerous but fun
Riley: it is but so is my job
Dylan: tell me about your best friend?
Riley: not something I want to talk about. But I do need to be some where soon. So let me know when I can go please
Dylan: ok I think you and I should again
Riley: sure just let me know
He hands her his business card
Dylan: call to set up another appointment preferably in the next two weeks
Riley: sure I think I can do that
Dylan: take care and I'll see you next time
Riley: see you later Doc
She leaves him on the sidewalk and goes back to her motorcycle and heads to the tattoo parlor
3rd and Appleton St…
Black Dragon Tattoo Parlor…
It's 4pm…
Ace: how may I help you?
Riley: I would like to get a couple of tattoos
Ace: do you know what you want?
Riley: yes I do
Ace: sure where?
Riley: Celtic braids across my lower back and this over my heart
She points to two roses in full bloom
Riley: with 1523 on a banner with Dominique in front of it
Ace: what colors?
Riley: light blue and light green on the flowers and black and green on the Celtic braids
Ace: on the flowers how big?
Riley: about 3 inches
Ace: ok get comfortable this is going to be a while
She lays down on her stomach on the padded table and lifts her shirt up
Ace: I am Ace what's your name?
Riley: Riley
Ace: are you ready Riley?
Riley: yeah I am ready
He begins work on her tattoo and she falls asleep on the table
Meanwhile back at the house…
301 Lilac Lane…
Traci: are you excited about having your sister home?
Andy: absolutely I just want to know why she waited so long to come home
Sam: did she tell you when she would be home?
Andy: no but she's alright
Sam: ok see you both at work tomorrow
Traci: night
He grabs his jacket and leaves to go home
It's now 9 pm…
Black Dragon Tattoo Parlor…
Ace: Riley my dear your back is done now the one above your heart
He hands her a mirror and she checks out the tattoo on her lower back
Riley: that is awesome thank you
Ace: your welcome now shall we
She takes off her shirt and faces Ace so he can work on the tattoo
It's around 11 pm…
Ace: that looks really good what do you think?
Riley: I love it thank you how much do I owe you?
Ace: $300.00 for both also here is some cream put it on both tattoos 2x a day and try to keep them dry and covered for at least for a week
Riley takes out cash and gives it Ace
Riley: thank you Ace I'll see you around
Ace: take care and have a good night
She stands up and grabs her helmet and she heads for home
It's midnight when she finally walks into the house
310 Lilac Lane…
Andy: Riley is that you? Where have you been?
Riley: sorry had to take care of some things is Kayla asleep?
Andy: yeah
Riley: so when did Sam leave?
Traci: just before 9 and I should be going too
Andy: wait for me see you tomorrow
Riley: yeah thank you for staying
She gives Andy a hug and the ladies leave. Riley goes up to her room for the night
It's 8:00 am… On Friday Morning…
Riley is getting ready for work when there is a knock at the door. She opens it to find Emily Lancaster her babysitter from Dallas standing there
Riley: oh my god, Emily what are you doing here?
Emily: I start University in the fall and I thought I would look you up
Riley: how would you like your old job back?
Emily: absolutely that would be awesome
She give Riley a huge hug
Riley: please come in
Emily walks into the house and Riley closes the door behind them. Kayla is awake and comes running from her room
Kayla: Emily what are you doing here?
Emily: I came to see you
Kayla give Emily a big hug
Riley: pay is $200.00 a week. You get free room and board and weekends off. If I am late I will call all of the numbers are on the fridge call if you need anything
Emily: ok
Riley: I need to get to work see you later
Emily: ok we'll be good won't we Kayla?
Kayla: yep bye mommy
She gives her mom a hug and kiss and Riley leaves for work
It's 9:20 am when Riley arrives at 15 Division and walks right into Frank in the lobby…
Frank: morning I want you to run parade this morning
Riley: is something wrong?
Frank: no but it's in 15 minutes
Sam, Andy and Traci come walking in
Sam: morning baby how was your night?
Riley: it was awesome
He gives her a hug and she flinches
Sam: are you alright?
Riley: yeah sore is all, shouldn't you three be getting ready parade is in 10 minutes and where is Officer Shaw this morning?
Traci: yeah
Sam: I am sure he'll be here soon
The three of them head to the locker rooms to change
It's now 9:55 am everyone is on the parade room except for Oliver who is no where to be found
Frank: take it away McNally
Riley: for those who don't know me I am Lieutenant Riley McNally and I will be working with the detectives. Now that's over with I would like to welcome the new rookies of 15 Division. Traci Nash, Andrea McNally, Chris Diaz and Gail Peck. Pairing are Williams/Peck, McNally/Swarek and Diaz/Shaw. Assignments are on the board in the back serve, protect and come home safe. Dismissed
Everyone breaks up and goes about their business
Sam: just patrolling nice and easy
Noel: speed traps crap come on Peck
Gail: coming can I drive?
Noel: not today
Riley: has anyone seen Officer Shaw?
Sam: he'll be here catch you later
They all leave except for Traci, Chris and Riley
Chris: what do you want me to do?
Riley: head to booking and when Shaw gets here I will send him your way
Traci: what do we have today?
Riley: nothing as of yet so it's paperwork until something comes in
Traci: yeah
Riley: I know it sucks but it has to be done sorry
Traci: I know
They both pull up a desk and get started one the massive stack of papers
Meanwhile…
Sam and Andy are patrolling in 1519 when dispatch comes over the radio
Dispatch: 1519 please respond to shots fired at 126 Elm St. Apartment 6. Caution children are present at that location
Andy: 1519 responding
She flips on the lights and sirens and Sam speeds off in the direction of the call