Chapter 7.
Waking next morning Brody had to admit she had never wanted to stay in bed more than she did at that moment. She was done with fighting bad guys and crime, especially since she was safely wrapped up in her boyfriend/ bosses arms. She didn't want to leave her bed again if Dwyane was in it and if she asked him he would probably say the same. She turned so she could face him and began to place small kisses on his temple then worked her way down his face before coming to rest on the corner of his lips. Pride stirred a little but didn't open his eyes as he turned his head and with lighting speed had Brody pinned under him while still keeping his eyes shut. Pride slowly opened his eyes and looked down at Brody who was lying with a big smile on her face.
"Well someone woke up happy today" Pride said as he dropped down to his elbows and rained kisses over any piece of Brody's skin he could reach from her head to her neck and down to her breasts.
"Well, why shouldn't I wake up happy? I have the most amazing man in my bed who is not doubt going to make love to me before we even consider getting out of bed. Then when we do get up no doubt he will work magic in my kitchen and make something for breakfast unless I haven't been shopping. Then to finish my morning he will have to follow me into the shower where he will make love to me again then we will get washed and ready for work" Brody answered as she looked up at Pride before he latched on to her breast and started his slow torture of her body.
Brody lay still and let Pride work his way over her body as she knew she would get her turn to return the favour and do the same to his body. When he had brought her to one shuddering climax with just his fingers and lips she made sure she used her hands and fingers to bring him to the brink before she joined their bodies and they both screamed each other's names as they reached the highest peak of ecstasy together. Brody collapsed on top of Pride and they lay still together as they made their way back down from there high.
"I wonder if I phone my boss and tell him I am too sick for work if he would believe you," Brody said giving Pride one of those grins she reserved just for times like this.
"You could give it a try, but I am not sure he would believe you since your boss is the best interrogator in New Orleans and he would be sure to know your lying. On saying that I am sure if you got up your boss would treat you to dinner in town as long as there were no cases" Pride told Brody as he ran his hand up and down her back letting his fingers skim over her skin.
"Maybe I should get up then since my boss has never offered to take me for dinner as he always cook the most amazing meals so we don't need to go out" Brody replied as she lifted a little and rolled to the side so she was actually lying on the bed.
Pride took the opportunity to roll on his side and place kisses down Brody's neck before he nipped the skin on her shoulder. Brody felt his teeth nip her skin and quickly rolled away.
"You are not eating me again Dwayne, these ones are starting to fade so don't give me any more. Well at least not yet" Brody told him as she got up out of bed and walked to find her robe.
Finding her robe she slipped it on but didn't bother to tie it. Walking out the bedroom she made her way down to the kitchen to make coffee knowing Pride would follow her. Sure enough she was getting the cups out to make coffee when she felt a pair of arms snake around her and kisses being placed down her neck. Finding her robe open he slide his hands inside and ran his fingers over her stomach before he ran them down stopping just above her hips.
"If you don't want us both late for work you better stop their mister. I want some food and a shower before I go to work and I would think you do too" as she finished making the coffee and placed the cups on the counter.
"Well, how about you go get a shower and I will make breakfast" Pride suggested as he let her go and started to look around for something to eat.
"I suppose so, at least it will save us being late I guess" Brody pouted at having to take a shower on her own.
Pride saw the face she pulled and laughed.
"Go get washed and ready and I will make it up to you later I promise" as he pulled her to him and kissed her.
Brody kissed him back and then moved away so she could go get washed and ready. When she came downstairs she was greeted with fresh pancakes and syrup sitting waiting for her with a fresh cup of coffee.
"Breakfast is served" as Pride pulled the chair out for her to sit down.
Before she sat down she wrapped her arms around his neck and held him tight to her.
"What's this for?" As he returned the hug.
"Just for being you" as she placed a kiss to his lips before darting her tongue out to seek entry to his mouth.
She was granted entry and soon they were both breathless from kissing and tongue duelling. As she let go of his neck he stepped away and walked towards the bathroom for a shower.
"You not having any?" She shouted after him.
"No, I had mine first" as he disappeared out of sight to go get washed and ready.
Brody sat eating her pancakes as she listened to the showers running and then the sound of feet wandering round as Pride got ready. Finally, he stood in the doorway wearing a clean green shirt and crisply ironed jeans. He looked very handsome standing propping her kitchen doorway open. Finishing the last bite of her pancake she got up and downed her coffee before stepping up to Pride and weaving her arms around his neck and pulling his head down for a kiss.
"We better get to work or my boss will ride my ass for being late" as Brody went and pulled her boots on.
"I am not surprised your boss rides your ass, you have an amazing ass to ride," Pride said as he stood up behind her and grabbed her ass for extra effect.
"You door now or I will not be held responsible for my actions, go" as she held the door open for Pride to leave.
Climbing in Prides car they drove to work and pulled up just behind LaSalle as he parked up.
"Morning your two, I was going to ask if you had a good night but by the smiles on your faces then I won't both as I probably don't actually want an answer" LaSalle said as he walked into the office and over to his desk to dump his jacket, keys and phone before heading for the kitchen.
"Remind me not to look too happy in future" Brody said as she nudged Prides shoulder with her own.
Brody dropped her bag at her desk and followed LaSalle into the kitchen. Seeing he was making coffee, she didn't bother to help. Pride followed through a few minutes later and sat at the table looking across at Brody and then LaSalle.
"Who fancies going out tonight? We haven't been out together as a group for awhile so we need a catch up" Brody said looking between LaSalle as he placed the coffee cups on the table and Pride who was sat next to her.
"Sure, what you got planned or is it a seat of the pants no plans go with the flow night," LaSalle asked as he sat down opposite them both.
"Let's start with a drink then maybe food and a film or we can see how things go when we get there" Brody added as LaSalle nodded in agreement.
"That's settled then, let's say we meet at 19:00 across the street and go from there" Brody said as she text down to Loretta to ask her if she wanted to join them and what the plans were if she did.
As they sat talking they decided it was time to have a good clean up off the office till either they got bored or something came in. They went into the main squad room and looked around. The place was fairly clean other than the fact it could do with a dust and a few things were out of quickly cleaned up and had a shuffle about with a few bits of furniture.
"Where next?" LaSalle asked as he surveyed the room.
"Back office come lounge come bedroom needs sorting out" as they all headed upstairs.
After shuffling the furniture around and a pillow/ cushion fight breaking out between LaSalle and Brody the place looked a lot more organised.
"Cleaning is done, I need more coffee" LaSalle said as he left the room and headed downstairs.
"Since we're up here why don't you grab your stuff and put it in the car. We can drop it all at my place later when we're done" Brody said as she eyed the boxes and cases next door.
"You asking me to move in with you agent Brody?" Pride said as he took Brody in his arms.
"Well you spend more time at mine now than here and I kind of got used to you being around. On saying that do I have to check with my landlady to make sure I can have people move in with me?" Brody added seeing the look of mock horror on Prides face.
"You wouldn't dare," Pride told her as he kissed her forehead.
"Never dare me Dwyane, you will always lose" as she picked her phone out her pocket and hit the speed dial button for Loretta.
"Hey Loretta, I just want to check its okay if I move my boyfriend in with me as he seems to be living out of boxes and suitcases at the minute" she said into the phone as she let Pride nibble her neck and ear.
"Thanks, Loretta, catch you later. Bye" as she hung up the phone and put it back in her pocket.
"I can't believe you just did that Merri, you do realise..." As Pride's phone bussed in his pocket.
"Yes, there it is" as he passed the phone to Brody after reading the message.
"Well, at least she offering to help you move" Brody laughed as she slotted the phone back in Pride's pocket.
"I will have to remember never to play poker with you" As Pride let her go and turned to walk downstairs.
Catching him up she couldn't help the grin that spread across her face.
"Not even strip poker?" Brody added seeing the twinkle in Pride's eye at the thought.
"Only for you" as they entered the kitchen and quickly changed the subject.
"So where are we going for lunch? It's nearly time and I need to know what the options are" Brody said as she took the offered cup from LaSalle.
"I want potato salad, never had one for awhile and my last one was stolen remember" as LaSalle passed Pride his coffee and sat down.
"You still haven't given that up have you, Christopher. Let's go somewhere then that you can get you potato salad from, then maybe you can move on from someone eating yours" Pride said as he looked at LaSalle.
As they sat drinking their coffee Pride's phone rang and they all put their cups down. When they realised it wasn't work Brody and LaSalle sat having a thumb war to pass the time since LaSalle still need to get Brody back for the last round where she nearly broke his thumb but won outright. When Pride finished on the phone he looked at Brody and LaSalle sitting having their thumb war and had to laugh. There was a moment like now when he felt more like a father than a boss. Speaking of fathers.
"Merri, Laurel wants to meet up tomorrow so is it okay if she comes back to yours when we're done?" Pride asked as he looked at Brody trying to see how she felt about Laurel coming over.
"Of course she can come over, you don't have to even ask that question" as she gave his hand a squeeze under the table.
"Thanks, come on let's go for an early lunch. It might save you breaking his thumb" as he looked at the joined hands sitting on the table.
As they left the office they walked down the street towards the little coffee shop which LaSalle knew did the best potato salad around. Pride out of instinct reached across and took Brody's hand in his as they walked down the street. LaSalle tagged along on the other side of Brody as they walked. It was time's like this he missed having someone special in his life. Seeing his boss and partner happy together did make him wonder when he would find someone who could handle him and the job he loved. Brody sensed the shift in her partner as they walked along and reached over pulling him towards her as she slotted her arm in his and they linked together.
When they got to the coffee shop they found a seat outside as it was a little warm to be sat inside when you didn't have to be. After ordering their meals, they talked about their plans for the night. LaSalle wanted to spend the night drinking and dancing which didn't sound too bad, but they would wait and see when they went out how things went.
As they were finishing lunch Pride,s phone rang. Seeing the caller id he looked at it before putting it on the table unanswered. Brody looked at it then at Pride.
"She just won't give up will she," Brody said seeing the name Linda on the caller's id.
The phone went silent but rang almost instantly. Looking over at it, he picked it up this time and answered it.
"Pride here".
"Okay on our way" as he hung up.
"Let's go, got a body in the wetlands" as they stood up and made their way to the office.
After grabbing their gear, they headed out in Prides car. Setting about doing their job when they got there they were soon bagged, tagged and Brody in transit back to autopsy. As usual when they got back in they got into the routine of who checked what and who processed different things. For a group of people brought together due to NIS agent taking a bribe they fitted together so well. They had a bond now that was unbreakable.
"Okay what we got, we have been sat here long enough" as Pride stood up from his desk.
The plasma came alive with names, address and bank records. After sifting through the stuff on screen, they took the list of names and address to start making house calls. LaSalle and Pride took one address while Brody took another for a local gym.
They split in different cars and headed out to make the calls. Brody went to the gym and asked when they're dead sailor was last seen and if he was with anyone. After checking the gym records, she got a name and address fro a friend who was always at the gym with their dead sailor. She decided to head back to the office and tell the others before going out on her own.
Pride and LaSalle pulled up at the address they had for a fellow sailor who had been discharged months before for dishonourable conduct. He had several reports in his file for fighting and one which was the reason for his dismal, attacking a superior office. The man they were looking for was found out back welding a nice weapon which he looked like he was using for target practice on his back fence. As the man saw the 2 agent approach he turned and instead of lowering the weapon he raised it bring it level with LaSalle who was just in front of Pride.
Pride and LaSalle had their weapons drawn in an instant, but they were not quick enough. Gunshots rang out from 3 different weapons. 2 men hit the ground, one was the man the other was an NCIS agent. A call was put out for an ambulance and a call was made for local police to secure the scene. As the ambulance pulled away the NCIS agent was sent to the hospital while the man was carted away in the NCIS van to the morgue.