The sun peeked from behind the clouds to brighten his room. Mikey woke up to get ready for his usual morning run. Later on, he ran down the beach. Our dog is waiting for his usual pet. They enjoyed this alone time in nature together.Our house is now alive and noisy. Jakes brews some coffee for them to drink. The pair of them exchanged greetings. As Nat took out a glass for and mugs.
Breakfast is promptly served at 8:00 am California time. Everyone dished out our food to eat. The team sat in our assigned seats at the tables. We ate together like one big happy family. Soon after eating, we put all the dirty dishes in our sinks. The team grabbed our belongings that morning. Later on, we locked our front doors. All of them went to our cars and trucks. Our apartments and houses are now left vacant. We head to our missions that morning.
A few minutes after that I went to my morning class. My classmate and I sat down at our workstation. I plugged in my headphones. Our classroom was full that morning. Attendance is taken by the teacher. Classwork is explained and handed out. We worked on it together. Hondo drove himself to work. Minutes after that he puts away our food in the kitchen and then changes in the locker room. The guys did the same greeting with each other. Later on, they meet up with them.
"Good morning, Luca," they greeted.
" Morning guys and Chris," Luca replied to them.
They gave her kisses on her cheek.
Everyone went into the briefing room. At least one teammate looks at my empty corner. The team talks it over with each other. Assignments are handed out. My family left for the mission. Black Betty is nice and full. The guys and Peggy are in their places. Jokes are cracked and laughter is loud. Luca pulls into the crime scene.
Meanwhile back over at headquarters that morning. Captain Cortez is working in the situation room. Within minutes Hicks greets her. He took a tablet and com set. They are working very hard together. Headquarters bound for me that afternoon. Soon after I drove from school. The car is parked in our garage at headquarters for work. I walked inside to put my bag into the locker.
Black Betty is full of sweaty and tired cops. It is parked in front of the building. They took their quick showers. A short debrief is made. My family, like usual, rushed me with hugs. Lunch is promptly served at 12:00 pm California time. Everyone took out our food to eat. The team sat in our assigned seats at the tables. We ate together like one big happy family. After eating we threw away trash in the bins.
Juan ✍️ and email to Dr. Wendy. He is checking up on me. Mikey had told him about the last saga. Every so often he talks to her. I am happy that they are now friends. We stay in touch every once in a while. Dinner a few times a month. Text messages and phone calls to check on me. He is still like family to me even though he isn't my CO anymore. Of course, if he can't reach me he will tell my twin.
Everyone grabbed their belongings. We exchanged goodbyes with each other. Luca stayed quiet. Our headquarters and parking lot is now a ghost town. Hondo like always drove us home. We put down our stuff by the door. I went to take a quick bath to change. Meanwhile back with the guys in the kitchen. Daddy is cooking our dinner at the stove. He took out the place settings to put them on the counter.
Dinner is promptly served at 6:00 pm California time. Everyone dished out our food to eat. The team and families sat around the tables. Drinks were the usual beers for the grownups and juicefor the kids. We ate together like one big happy family. After eating we put all the dirty dishes in our sinks. We broke up into our usual boy's vs girls' groups. Chris and Tan cleared the tables. I wiped down every surface with a rag. Annie washes the dishes. All the kitchens are clean now.
Family time continues in front of the tv. We shared our favorite tv show with the group. I walked over to our room to change into my jammies and brush my teeth. Later on, I returned to both our couch and my favorite spot. I am nice and comfy.
"Good night, Dad," I told him.
" Night Baby girl" he replied.
There's quick bathroom break. I jumped into my bed. Pedro is already in my arms. Counting sunglasses time begins right now. I am now fast asleep. Meanwhile with the team still watching tv. As the laughter is dying down slowly now. Our tv sets and family room lights are turned off. The head to their own bedrooms. Everyone else joins us in dreamland that night.