Welcome back to Our Road to Forever sorry this has taken so long I was focused on finishing Reagan Family Reconstruction but now that it's been taken of I can devote more time to this story as well as Finding My Way Home which if you haven't checked out you're welcomed to.
Chapter6 Earning your Stripes
Nicky hated working split tours but she'd deal with it simply because today she and Eddie could finally get their hands dirty with the drug case all they needed was the proper warrant to make their move.
As Nicky walked into the locker-room she noticed Eddie walk in a few seconds after her.
"Hey Eddie I thought you'd be pining after your crush before tour what are you doing here?"
"Well hello to you too Reagan for your information I just came from the Sergeants office and now I wasn't flirting with him he just told me to let you know we need to make a trip down to the DA's office and apply for that warrant to question Potter he also made it clear that we are to stay away from asking a certain DA for that warrant at all cost and only use that DA as a last resort."
Nicky quickly finished getting dressed to head to roll call as she rolled her eyes.
"I don't say this often but screw the orders with the proof we have we can drag Potter in here no questions asked hook or not we're going to that DA."
"Nicky, are you stupid last thing we need is for you to screw up this case by reading from the Danny Reagan book of policing we do as directed".
"Give me a break Eddie since when did you turn into such a girl scout?"
"Nicky I'm serious one wrong move and our whole case goes to hell."
"Fine we'll do it your way but you owe me."
"Hey I'm setting you up with a date we're even."
"Fine whatever let's go before we get ripped".
Both officers headed out of the locker-room and into role call where Jamie was waiting.
"Hello ladies the early late show real feel is 70 with vests about 90 we've had a rash of slashings and gang activity I want sweeps done full enforcement pick up a picture of our two prime suspects no announcements just grab and go dismissed."
With that quick announcement, Eddie and Nicky quickly picked up a flyer and headed to the DA's office.
Once Eddie and Nicky were outside Nicky decided to see if Eddie knew anything about her uncles less than energetic attitude.
"Hey Eddie what was my uncles deal back there?"
"Hell, if I know the man came in pissed as all hell from what I heard I didn't test him."
"Well whatever it is hopefully he gets over it quick his act is getting old fast."
"I hear that he was such a boy scout when we were together I wonder what the hell happen."
"Who knows after we deal with this we can play psychologist with him besides I'm also hoping we make headway here I want to be free and clear when you take me to meet AJ."
"You know I could video call her for lunch she shouldn't be too busy."
That's okay Eddie don't bug her I can wait to meet her honest." Nicky stated trying to keep cool.
"Fine I won't call but word to the wise you can't act like that in the gym."
"I won't Eddie I guess I'm just nervous is I mean what if I don't live up to her expectations."
"Nicky trust me you'll be fine just be yourself."
"If you say so Eddie."
About half hour later Eddie and Nicky found themselves heading towards Erin's office hoping they'd be able to get the warrant and move on Potter.
Eddie knocked on the door turning the knob and walking in to find Erin going through paper work.
"Hey Eddie what brings you down here?"
"Hey Erin I know we shouldn't make a habit of this but Nicky and I are working a really sensitive case and need a warrant to start asking questions any chance you could help us with that?"
"Well what proof do you have on the person you want to question that makes them a person of interest?"
Eddie signaled over to Nicky who played the digital version of the surveillance footage leaving Erin stunned.
"So, you two caught Potter walking out of a suspected drug den in broad daylight?"
"Yeah and Jamie said with Potter's presence and the history of the house we have enough to question him."
"Well Jamie was right about that the investigators here have had their eyes on that house unofficially for months but couldn't link it to anything illegal I'll get the warrant but it's only good for questioning you'll need a separate warrant to hit the house pick Potter up but do this by the book please."
"We will Erin thanks."
The duo left the office and headed for Potter's office hoping he would give them a reason to drag him out in cuffs.
"That was easier than I thought it would be."
"Don't get too happy Nicky we haven't nailed him yet remember this is by the book."
When Nicky and pulled up to Reverend Potter's office they notice two men dressed in suits standing in front of the door as they walked up.
"Excuse me no visitors the office is closed." a heavy-set tan male stated.
Eddie looked the man in the eye not blinking just flashing her shield attempting to push past the man.
Just as Eddie laid her shoulder into the man to brush him off the second man made his way towards Eddie from her left.
Nicky saw this and tackled a similarly tanned shorter man to the ground and hitting him in the face with her elbow since he was squirming he got caught just below the ear going out.
Nicky then headed over to assist Eddie.
"Now listen here dummy try anything stupid and we're hauling your ass in now move".
Feeling trapped the man quickly flicked his wrist slashing Eddie in the face with a mini blade and knocking her off her feet.
So, thinking quickly Nicky engaged the man in a fist fight having remembered the Thai training she received at the academy Nicky tripped the bigger man rolled with him until she was able to spray him after which she blinded him cuffed called a squad car and had both men booked.
Luckily Eddie's gash wasn't too open she let it drip and finally headed inside with Nicky.
"You sure you don't need to get checked out Eddie I can do this solo."
"I'm good I've fought with worse cuts than this let's go talk to Potter."
As both cops made their way inside they noticed no one was at any of the computers meanwhile they noticed a closed door in the back and headed for it with Eddie knocking on it to see if she would get Potter.
"Reverend Potter NYPD open up."
Not ten seconds later reverend Potter came to the door cracking it just enough to see Eddie.
"Is there a problem officer?"
"Well Reverend we have some questions for you would you mind telling us what you were doing at a house way on the other side of town?"
"I don't like your tone officer what are you implying?"
"Just answer the question Reverend."
"I don't have to officer now good day."
Potter proceeded to slam the door and all of a sudden Eddie heard yells coming from behind the door so Eddie and Nicky double shouldered the door knocking it down finding the Reverend with two men holding down a third.
"Everybody on the ground now." Nicky hollered.
All the occupants of the room found themselves face down and cuffed luckily both Eddie and Nicky carried zip cuffs the duo cuffed everyone and called for a bus.
After securing the scene Eddie and Nicky found an open safe with money and drugs.
"Jesus Eddie there's at ten grand in here and just in cash alone."
"Don't touch it till we get a warrant."
With that Nicky pulled out her phone and sent a text to Erin and not ten minutes later Nicky had the warrant on her phone and with that Nicky and Eddie gloved up and took the safe along with a few other small cases of drugs and brought it back to the station where they briefed Jamie.
"Janko Reagan nice job on the bust you two take the rest of the rest of the day on patrol, this bust already has a media firestorm around it with Potter he'll be in court and back here for questioning which I have under control now go ahead beat it."
"Jamie come on let us crack this case we did the leg work we might as well finish this off."
"Janko I said hit the street now go before I rip you and Reagan."
"Eddie lets go just move just leave it." Nicky said as she led Eddie out to the squad car.
Meanwhile over at the five-four Maria was reading old reports and finishing up her transfer request when Danny came out of Carver's office wearing a confused look on his which Maria noticed as she finished up her request and saving it.
"Hey partner what's with the look?"
"I just made a house mouse until further notice apparently we're short so I was drafted."
"Ouch but who knows maybe you'll run into something fun here I'm headed out for sec to make a call I'll be back."
"Fine but don't do anything I wouldn't I've seen you on your phone."
"Screw you Reagan I'll be back."
Maria exited the squad hoping she could make the call she needed to make in peace without being found out.
"Hello Mariano its Maria is my table set for tonight?"
"Si Maria you and your date have the skyline view in the silver room I made sure everything was perfect all you need to do is get here."
"Thanks Mario I'll see you tonight I have to call Leo about my dress."
"Go ahead Maria good luck."
With that Maria hung up and dialed Leo who was dress shop owner she'd known for years through her mother.
"Hey Leo its Maria is my dress ready for tonight?"
"Maria of course it's ready you just need to come pick it up hopefully whatever you have planned for this dress works out."
"Thanks Leo I hope it works out too."
Once Maria confirmed the dress she ended the call and went back inside.
Maria went back inside and noticed Danny doing paper work.
"What took you so long Baez?"
"Nothing my calls took longer than I thought they would take."
"I'd kill for a case right now I'm sick of paperwork."
"Don't jinx it we don't need a case today." Maria said trying not to tip Danny off to her plan.
"Alright fine I take it back I just wish we had something to more exciting to do."
Just as Danny said that his phone buzzed he looked at the caller ID and saw Erin's number pop up.
"Hey sis what's up?"
Maria watched intently trying to gage Danny's reaction to the call from Erin she had already been scheming with Erin to set Danny up for dinner.
Once Danny hung up the phone Maria thought she could make her move.
"So, what was that about you in trouble again?"
"No just Erin asking what I was doing tonight and since I told her I was going to sit at home and just relax she wants me to go to dinner at some new upscale restaurant, when I told her I didn't want to go she told me the reservations weren't easy to come by so it'd be bad to let good reservations go to waste."
"So, are you going?"
"Well after Erin twisted my arm about it I figured what the hell I never turned down food let's face it if I refused I'd never hear the end of it from Erin the way she talked the place up this place isn't cheap."
"Good for you Danny hope you enjoy it".
"Yeah thanks."
Danny and Maria spent the rest of the tour doing paperwork as Maria mentally prepared herself to take a shot she was less than half sure would be successful but knew it was the right one.
Out on the street Nicky and Eddie were wrapping up their tour having dealt with two DV calls that were handled without incident but Eddie was pissed she couldn't go at Potter.
"Eddie, you haven't said a word for four blocks what's up?"
"Nothing I'm trying to figure out why Jamie wouldn't let us break Potter this is our case after all."
"Trust me I'm right there with you but if he did what he did I'm sure there's a reason for it."
"I know I know I just wish he wasn't such a dick."
"Hey that's my uncle."
"Sorry but it's true sometimes I just want to knock his brains in."
"Is that before or after you make out with him?" Nicky teased.
"Shut up Nicky you'll understand when I set you up with AJ."
"Whatever by the way am I supposed to meet her tonight?"
"You were but something came up she's in Jersey trying to deal with some sponsor stuff for her next fight she'll see you most likely tomorrow when I bring you by the gym."
"Damn okay."
"Well don't get too down its only one more day someone must be excited."
"The way you talk about her how could I not be."
"And that's how it starts I give it two dates three tops before AJ has you wrapped around her finger and you're walking around with that I just got laid smile."
"Eddie, I have standards I don't just screw around with anyone."
"I know I'm just kidding besides if I was honest I would be wrapped around Jamie's finger if he wasn't such a tight wad now."
"Don't I know it speaking of which I'm seeing Jamie later tonight I'll put in a good word for you."
"Just don't make me sound desperate."
"I won't don't worry."
Once Eddie pulled into the twelfth to end of tour Eddie and Nicky changed and headed out.
"Eddie I'll see you tomorrow."
"Later Eddie."
Over at the five-four Maria was finishing the last of the mileage reports for Carver and as she signed the last one and headed out running.
"Where you off to so fast partner?" Danny asked looking up from his desk.
"I have to go pick up something I ordered I'll see you tomorrow Reagan."
"Alright later partner don't do anything I wouldn't do."
"Whatever Danny."
After Maria left Danny stayed another half hour before he was approached by Erin.
"Hey Danny what are you still doing here the reservation is in two and hours and traffic is crazy let's go."
"Fine sis keep your shirt on let's go."
Danny and Erin left the squad with Danny thinking of why Erin is being so eager about dinner.
Once Danny made it home he saw Sean sitting on the computer but didn't pay attention to him while Erin sat in the living room.
Half an hour later Danny was dressed in a black suit.
"You clean up nice Danny."
"Thanks Erin are you not changing?"
"I'm fine we'll take my car."
While heading over to the restaurant Danny tried to figure out what game Erin was playing but he couldn't.
When the duo made it to the restaurant Danny noticed where he was.
"What are we doing at Mario's this place is impossible to get into?"
"Don't worry about that lets just get inside."
Once inside Erin walked up to the hostess and got seated.
"For Reagan party of two."
The man led them upstairs to the second story behind a dark glass door.
Danny saw Erin didn't walk in with him.
"Erin come in."
"Danny just go inside I promise you won't regret this".
Danny gave into Erin and followed a server to a table over by a view of the skyline.
As the server walked off Danny was stunned to see nonother than his partner sitting across from him.
"Baez what the hell are you doing here?"
"Danny sit down its kind of a funny story".
Danny sat down waiting to hear this story because he was officially confused but hoped he would some clarity to this unexpected twist.
That does it for this chapter next chapter will deal with the aftermath of the meeting between Danny and Maria more case build and Jamko will take a step towards being together.
For those missing Jack I have something good planned coming up.