NOT EDITED As soon as Russell got into the station, he headed down to the basement. He knocked on the open door to the lab. “Ellie? You good to answer a couple questions for me?” “Of course.” Ellie lifted her head, a smile coming to her face. “How’re you doing this morning, Russ?” “I’m fine.”Continue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Thirty”
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Teaser – Crushed by Time and Academy
A/N: Hey, guys! Today, July 18th, is Jake’s birthday! So for the first time ever, I’m going to let you see part of one of the chapters I wrote when book one of their series was in-progress. It’s currently on hold while I figure out some stuff, but they’ll get it eventually! Anyway, here youContinue reading “Teaser – Crushed by Time and Academy”
Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Nine
NOT EDITED Theodore wasn’t sure when he and Russell had successfully fallen asleep, but he awoke on his good hip, his back pressed to Russell’s front. The detective’s arm was draped over his side, the face of his watch peeking out from under the sleeve of his sweatshirt. Theodore threaded his fingers through Russell’s andContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Nine”
Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Eight
NOT EDITED Not for the first time that morning, Russell found himself awake. They had gone to bed a couple hours after Vera had finished watching her ghost show and been tucked in. In the last five hours, Russell had managed a whopping half hour of sleep. He rolled onto his back, scrubbing both handsContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Eight”
Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Seven
NOT EDITED Theodore, in the ballsiest decision he had ever made, had Gina drop him off at the police station after work. With a little help from a very kind detective, he found his way upstairs and to Russell’s desk. Tentatively, he cleared his throat. Russell lifted his head, tired expression quickly shifting to worry.Continue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Seven”
Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Six
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”
Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Five
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”
Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Four
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”
Teaser – Symbolically Carved
NOT EDITED Chapter One Friday: February 8, 2008 Freshly promoted from the LAPD’S Central Bureau’s Narcotics Unit, Dallas Silver found himself more than ready to join the homicide department. After spending the last week on leave to nurse an injured shoulder, he wanted to get back to the job. He needed to get back toContinue reading “Teaser – Symbolically Carved”
Books & Badges – Chapter Twenty-Three
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”