The officers spent a few hours atmthe bar, not really drinking. They were just talking and having a good time. It was nearing 9pm. Jon checked his watch. "Hey, I gotta split. Catch you all later."
"Be careful." Ponch said.
Jon waved him off and left the bar. He got in his car and took off. He had only been driving a few minutes when he spotted a car following him. He picked up his radio to call for assistance.
"This is Officer Jon Baker. Badge number 8712. There is an 11-55 at the intersection of Roscoe and Reseda. Units responding, identify."
"LA 7 Charles responding. Be there in 2."
All Jon had to do was to keep this driver occupied. He turned left at the intersection and looked in his rearview mirror to see the car turning as well.
"7 Charles what's your location?"
"Pulling up behind the car. Pulling him over now."
Jon pulled over to the side of the road ad wellvand got out. He approached the car.
"Why were you following me?" Jon asked.
"I dont know what your talking about." The driver said.
"I'm sure you dont. He's all yours Bonnie." Jon said and walked back to his truck.
After a few days, Jon was still looking over his shoulder. He hadnt been sleeping at night. He was beyond exhausted so he figured he would just stay at the station. He was working on backed up paperwork when Ponch came in.
"Hey Partner. Ready to ride?"
"Not today Ponch. I got all this paperwork I need to fill out."
"That can be done when we get back."
"To tell you the truth, it'll be a hazard if I went out there as tired as I am. I havent slept in 3 days."
"Then go home and get some rest. Im sure Gatraer wont mind."
"We have a day off tomorrow. I'll rest then."
"Okay but if working gets to be too much for you..."
"It wont. Im right where I need to be. Now get outta here before I have you do the paperwork."
"Okay. See ya." Ponch said and left.
Gatraer poked his hsad in to the filing room where Jon was. "Baker, my office."
Jon stopped what he was doing and went to the Sergeants office.
"Yeah Sarge?"
"What are you doing here instead of on your beat?"
"Just catching up on reports sir."
"How much sleep have you been getting?"
"It shows huh?"
"You have dark circles under your eyes, you nearly fell asleep at briefing. Dont think I didnt notice. Its literally written all over your face."
"I'll be fine. Just have to get through today."
"Listen, you have a few days sick leave. I suggest you take it."
"But Sarge, I'm fine. I dont need to use my sick days."
"You can barely function right now. Dont make me order you to take it."
Jon sighed. "Alright. I guess I'll take the sick leave."
"I dont want to see your face for three days. You hear?"
"Yeah, I hear ya."
Jon left and went to his apartment. After shutting the front door, he got out of his uniform and into some comfortable clothes, something he can lounge around the house in. He took a look at his ankle, something he hasnt done in a while. It was a little swollen. And it hurt bad. Riding his motor didnt help the situation either. He propped his leg up and put ice on it, hoping the swelling would go down. He leaned back and fell asleep on his couch.
Ponch had the oppertunity to ride alone. He didnt have a clue that Jon was sent home for a few days. He heard a vehicle behind him speed up and pass him. He turned on his siren and radioed in.
"LA 7 Mary 4 I'm in pursuit of a 499 near E. California blvd. Suspect is driving a red camero. License plate number 343 X-ray Ida Charles."
"10-4 Mary 4. All units, be on the lookout for a red camero followed by Mary 4."
The driver of the camero took a turn into an alley and went right under an 18 wheeler to get away. Ponch made the turn and realized he couldnt stop jn time. He fell off his bike, which skid under the 18 wheeler. He slowly got up.
"Getraer's going to kill me." He said under his breath. Ponch took his radio and radioed in his location.
After Ponch's shift was over, he made his way to his partner's apartment. He knocoednon the door and it opened a minute later.
"Hey Ponch. What brings you by?"
"Are you okay? You're taking a sick leave for a few days."
"Getraer's orders. What happened to you?" Jon asked as he pointed to Ponch's elbow, which was bandaged up.
"Just a little mishap at work. You know how it goes."
"With you? Always. Come on in." He said and moved aside so Ponch could walk in.
"You look better. Get rest?"
"A little. I'm not rested but..."
"Who does Getraer think he is sending you home?"
"Dont worry about it. It was a good call."
"But for three days?? Come on. That's too long to work without my best friend."
"I understand why he did it. He's not doing it to punish me you know."
"You sure about that?"
"Positive." Jon walked back to his couch and sat down. "Will you be able go ride tomorrow?"
"With my elbow? Of course! Its not my hands that are messed up. So, what are you going to do?"
"What do you mean?"
"I mean while you're on sick leave."
"I dont know. Eat, sleep, watch television. The basics."
"The basics? Come on! You cant take a few days off!"
"I dont like it either."
"Then come in with me tomorrow."
"I cant Ponch! Getraer's orders!"
"Dont do this to me partner."
"Its not permanent. Just three days."
"Fine. Be that way."
Jon laughed. "You'll get over it."
"But--"
"Ponch...old buddy...partner...you've done it without me before."
"But you were in hospital at the time." Ponch complained. "Thats different!"
""Okay. I'll go in tomorrow...in my civilian clothes, to see what happens."
"Yesss!" Ponch said excitedly. "I knew you wouldnt let me down."