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try, because it is so good but I’m only
half done and I’m full. Jack has me beat, he’s nearly finished and
I’m envious. He catches my look and laughs.
    “I work out, have to maintain, I can’t get
soft on the street.”
    “So what made you become a cop?”
    “Your interactions might have been bad and I
can’t make excuses from what you’ve said. However, my interactions
with cops have always been good. My mom wasn’t around much when I
was growing up and there was a cop in the neighborhood who watched
out for me. He bought me groceries a couple of times. Helped me get
a job and talked me into going to school instead of going out into
the workforce without a degree. He was a good guy, I know I’m not
the only person he had a positive impact on. There are also other
good guys out there, trying to make a positive difference. I wanted
to be just like him, it’s harder though now, times have changed.
The kids, more entitled, more arrogant and demanding. There are
still a few good ones left but not many, everyone’s looking for an
easy way out and for it to be handed to them.”
    Instinct has me reaching out to him. My hand
is on his and he takes it, rubbing his thumb over my fingers. It
surprises me, to hear him sad, tired. Jack looks like the kind of a
guy a smart man wouldn’t dare tangle with, he’s only ever sounded
confident and cocky. Knowing he’s capable of being just as hurt as
me causes a twisting sensation in my chest.
    The waitress comes to leave the check and he
pulls back. I feel deprived of him without his hand, my mind
struggles to comprehend it. Someone at the next table drops their
drink and I jump at the sound. I reach for my purse, intent on
paying my half.
    “Put it away, Abby.” Jack shakes his head as
he pulls out his wallet. He drops money on the table and the
accountant in me calculates he left a nice tip. Even though I don’t
know why it matters so much, I’m glad. “Let’s go.” His arm is
around me as I stand and he guides me from the busy restaurant.
    He opens the car door for me and then walks
around the car. I can’t keep my eyes off of him. Clicking in my
seatbelt. I wonder, what now? Would he try to take me back to my
condo and try to have sex and if he did, what would I do?
    “How about we take a walk on south Congress
and walk off what we just ate?”
    “Sounds good.” I rush to answer, grateful for
a reprieve and more time with him.

Chapter Five
     
     
    It’s a lazy stroll in and out of the unique
shops and the few people who are set up in tents. His arm is around
me, often pulling me up against him. Out on the street or inside a
shop he keeps a firm hold on my hand. A small part of me is
surprised by not just how comfortable I am with his near constant
hold but how much my body responds with heat and welcome. He begins
to yawn and then he checks his watch.
    “Tired?”
    “Yeah, sorry but I’ve been up all night. I
worked midnight until ten this morning. I had a quick shower and
then I went right over to your place.”
    “Jack, that’s crazy. Take me home so you can
go home and get some rest.” I’m tugging him back toward his
car.
    “Abby, it’s not that big of a deal. I’ve been
doing it for almost a month now. I have another two months to go.
It hasn’t been so bad but I usually head home, unwind and go to bed
for a few hours. But this morning I knew I wouldn’t be able to
sleep without seeing you again.”
    With a blush as he pulls me tight, I melt
against him as he opens the car door. “I’m glad you came to see me,
I’m just sorry you threw off your schedule.”
    He gently pushes me down and into the car.
“It was worth every minute, baby. I’ll be able to sleep now.”
    “You can just drop me off.” I try to assure
him as he finds a parking spot and turns off his car.
    He doesn’t say anything, simply follows me
up. Unlocking the door I want to curse out loud as my hands
tremble. His hand is at my back and strokes me as he pushes