Chapter 6
We all got back into Ranger's truck and made our way back to Haywood.
"OK follow me and we'll start with the gun range."
We toured the gun range and the gym. We were currently back in the control room on the 5th floor. Ranger introduced us to everyone there and showed us all of the things that go in in there.
"Babe?"
"Yes Ranger?"
"How about I take you down to 4 and show you the apartments?"
"OK So how many of the guys live here?"
"Right now there are six. Hal, Binkie, Cal, Junior, Tank and Bobby. Lester and I both live on the 7th floor. There are two apartments that make up the entire floor."
"Wow, must be some big places."
"OK here we go, take a look around."
"This is a hell of a lot nicer than the apartment I live in now, I really like it."
I took a look around and really did like the place, it wasn't huge but it was a lot nicer than my current apartment. I could see myself living here, and maybe if I moved here I could see if my grandma wanted my old place. Maybe then my dad wouldn't kill her.
"Well Babe what do you think?"
"I could certainly see myself living here and it would got the rest of my new beginning." He raised and eyebrow in question at my statement.
"I kind of see today as a new beginning for me. I have a new job and I finally got rid of Morelli for good."
"How long did the two of you date?"
"It has been off and on for a while. We have known each other all of our lives. I like Joe, but I just don't see myself settling down with him and he is ready to settle down and have a nice burg family."
"Well good for you, so does that mean you want the apartment?"
"Yeah, I think I do."
"You can move in this weekend if you like, I will get the keys for you and I have all of your access cards for the building."
"Great. Thanks Ranger. I have a feeling that this is really going to work out well."
I heard a movement from behind me and turned. I saw standing there another gorgeous man...hmm I wonder if that is a prerequisite to working here. He looked a lot like Ranger but he had the most incredible green eyes. He walked over to where we were standing.
"I take it you are Stephanie Plum?"
"The one and only. And you are?"
"Lester Santos. I take that you are going to come aboard with us?"
"Yeah, now I don't have to work for the duck loving pervert."
"That is always a plus."
"Hey is there a party in here and no one told me?"
Yet another gorgeous man, I may have to rethink living here. My Hungarian hormones will be working overtime.
"Steph, I would like you to meet Bobby Brown. Bobby this is Stephanie Plum. She is going to be working with us now, and moving into this apartment."
"Nice to meet you Steph."
"Same here.
"I hate to be the one to break up the party, but I really do need to get going. I promised Connie I would come by and see if she had any skips for me. Is it OK if I start moving my stuff in here tomorrow?"
"Yes. Will you be needing any help?"
"No. I don't think so, I am going to make Jack help me. It is the least he can do with all of the trouble he is going to cause me."
"Jack?" Bobby and Lester both said at the same time.
"It turns out that Steph and Ram already know each other and have most of their lives." Ranger told them with a chuckle.
"Jack is my brother in law."
"Small world." Lester commented.
I said my goodbyes and Ranger gave me my keys and access cards for the building. As I made my way down to the garage my cell phone rang...My mom. I debated on answering it. Looking back I wished I had left it ring.
"Hey mom"
"Your grandmother is back from her trip and I expect you here for dinner by six." Without waiting for a reply she hung up on me. Guess I am going to dinner.
I got over to the office and Lula and Connie were there looking over the latest issue of Cosmo.
"Girl I hear we are gonna be training together."
"Yeah, Ranger offered me the job and it was to good to pass up."
Vinnie came out of his office. "You are quitting already?"
"Not exactly. Ranger..."
"I hired her Vinnie she is going to do bonds through Rangeman." Everyone turned to see Ranger standing in the doorway. No one ever heard him come in.
"Fine. Whatever. She is your problem now. Connie lock up I am leaving for the day." Vinnie shut his office door and then left the office.
Lula's phone rang and she went into the back room to answer it.
"Thanks Ranger, I didn't feel like listening to Vinnie."
"No problem Babe."
"Who is ready for a night out?" Lula asked as she came back in.
"What are you talking about?"
"That was Tank on the phone. Lester and Bobby are back from Miami and they want to do a night on the town. Tomorrow night if it's OK with everyone."
"Sounds good to me. I'm going to head out, I have been summoned to my parents house for dinner."
"Hope you don't take to much shit Steph."
"Thanks Ranger. I will be over sometime in the morning with the first load of my stuff. Lula, I will stop by here tomorrow and get all the details from you."
"Sounds good girl. Maybe we should hit the mall for some new outfits to wear tomorrow night."
"Sure, we can figure it out in the morning."