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NOT EDITED “I’d like access to his home. I’m hoping you have a key so I don’t have to break the door down or get myself a locksmith,” Russell said. Dani, Vince’s daughter, sniffled. “I don’t. But he always left one out, tucked under his car. In the, umm, the tire well? Tucked up inContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Six”

NOT EDITED Theodore was at work for all of an hour before Russell walked in through the doors. His chest tightened, gaze following the detective as he headed back to the children’s section of the store. He hated that seeing Russell put him on edge, but he couldn’t help it. There had been a timeContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Five”

NOT EDITED Russell opened his eyes as Theodore shifted for the seventh time in the last two minutes. “You okay?” Russell asked, his voice raw. “I’m fine. Don’t worry about me,” Theodore said. “You sound like you’re in pain.” “I’m always in pain.” Russell sniffled, pulling away from Theodore.  “Roll onto your good side, Theo.Continue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Four”

NOT EDITED After work, Gina dropped Theodore off at his parents’ place. She had offered to wait for him so he could do nothing more than go in, get Vera, and come back out, but he had politely declined. It was about time he saw his parents for more than a few minutes, anyway. HeContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Three”

NOT EDITED Freshly showered and changed back into the suit he kept in the car, Russell walked into the kitchen. Theodore stood at the stove, making something Russell couldn’t see. He was pretty sure he could smell peppers, though. “It’s me,” Russell said before laying a hand on Theodore’s upper back, between his shoulders. “Where’sContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Two”

NOT EDITED Theodore grabbed his cane, using it to help himself off the couch. He headed over to the front door, unlocked the chain lock and the one in the knob itself, and pulled open the door. Russell, though he hadn’t knocked, stood outside, his head bowed. “Are you okay?” Theodore asked. “I’m good,” RussellContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-One”

NOT EDITED For the fifth time in the last week, Russell sat on the couch in Theodore’s house, a plate on his lap and Theodore at his side. That night, the dessert they’d made had been macadamia nut cookies. To say Russell loved them was still an understatement. “Hey, umm… question,” Theodore said, his voiceContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty”

NOT EDITED After about an hour of watching Nurse Jackie, Russell helped Theodore to his feet. An arm threaded through Russell’s, Theodore allowed the detective to walk him around the house. It was nice being without his cane to walk around, even if it was only possible because Russell was supporting his weight anytime heContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Nineteen”