I was away for less than 24hours and have a marathon of posts to catch up on - impressive posting ails.

Wendy people watching will be interesting, like to see what colour aura Bobby has, and whether Sue and Jack's match "

Soph

I wonder what Ted is up to? Poor Tara, having to head into work after such a night!!

Poor Tara. So glad to see her trying to get back into the swing of things. And I love Mrs. Magoo.

Great job! Keep it up!

Catching up with this one. This is great, Ails. It was clever to create the little dove character Wendy. Tara surely had a traumatic experience.

No, I am NOT behind on reviewing...I just reviewed to yahoo the other night in a fit of pique. But here I am and this is pretty dang good, once I got over the heart attack and all.... Geez, you sure can scare a body. Begorrah.

Poor Tara. She'll find the right one. I know you. She'll find him.

I'm just loving this story Ails! It's fabulous! I've definitely become a fan of Bobby and Tara and loved the chemistry I saw forming between the two by the end of the show, but I also noticed you had a kind stranger with an Irish accent......wonder who is going to be in our little love story? Please post more and QUICKLY!

post more soon...this story is getting the best of me i am enjoying myself!!!!




can't wait for more!!

It's so touching story, poor Tara... I hope Ted will be good to her...


Restie

Well at least Wendy can aura watch too and illiminate the wrong colours of the rainbow! And I wonder what colour Shaun has? I mean, she did give him her address...

kav

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Okay, back to playing catch-up...

First to enter the room was a tall slim blonde hair man with a regal face. She could instantly tell that here was a man who emitted power and demanded the up most. She could also see a comical aspect to the man’s character that made him likeable. Around his body was a light that shone a strong purple in colour and had streaks of red in it. She watched him shuffle thru the mail on his table while humming a little tune in the back of his throat.

Next thru the door came another man she noted. This time the man was smaller in size but had a leadership presence about him. He had dark thick hair and had eyes that were deeper than the pacific and the most beauty brown in colour. His light was a golden one that shone like a sun. Wendy smiled she liked this man.

After this man came another gentleman. An older one who was squarer in build and who had a friendly yet worn face. Wendy instantly saw a merge line in his light and knew he was already with his soul mate and from the lines of his face she reckoned he was also a father. She smiled she always loved seeing a merge line it really boosted her.

“Good morning” called the cheerful voice that was attached to the slender dark skinned woman, whose eyes twinkled and sparkled. Wendy watched as the orange splashes mingled with yellow ones danced around her. She could see that this woman had a passion about her, an engrained fire that urged her onwards.

Wendy jumped when she felt a loud sniff in her personal zone. Fearfully she turned her small black beads and saw the large face of a golden dog. Swallowing she told herself to be brave, that this was not the end and somehow she managed to cross her feathers on her good wing.

“Levi, what are you doing?” shouted a pleasant voice from the doorway. “Come here boy.”

Feeling brave Wendy turned her small head and saw a woman with long golden hair with a matching halo of brilliant golden light like the sun. Her head swivelled around as she once again looked at the man from earlier.

“A match” she twittered quietly. She peered closer, “and no merge line, not even the start of one.” She smiled before reminding herself that they were not her case, Tara was, and therefore Tara must come first. She gave a louder twit causing Levi to wander back over to investigate.

“Hey what do we have here?” asked Sue crouching down and peering into the box. Wendy felt herself tense up as she backed into a corner.

“It appears to be a dove” said Myles, “but why it is here is beyond me”

“The poor little mite is injured look at its wing?” said Lucy.

“Another one of Tara’s pet projects I guess,” said D.

“Then where is Tara?” asked Sue looking around the office while nudging Levi’s muzzle away from the box.

“What’s up my fellow agents?” was the welcome that echoed around the pen. Wendy could not see the source of the voice but she could tell it was someone who had a love for life and a love for people. The spring in his voice was evident and she instantly took a shine for this man. Also the smooth accent made her feathers twitch, they was just something about that man that gave her a desire to see him but alas from her position with everyone around her the person behind the voice remained a mystery.

Her head shoot up she could distinctly hear Tara on her way back from wherever she had been and she was eager to see her and to make sure she was okay.

YAY! so Jack and Sue will be Wendy's next project

but first she has to work her magic on Bobby and Tara

Jack & Sue match!!!

D has his soulmate.

But the question remains if Bobby and Tara match. And what about Myles and Lucy? Are they going to find their soulmates too, since you gave their auras???

Can't wait for more!

After your first post I got behind. Life's busy. But I'm caught up now. Goodness Ails you write such great stuff! And of course, you have to throw in some angst... Grrr, can you send some of us crazy fanfic land ladies after Orlando?! We could teach him a lesson for messing with our Tara! BTW, I love Mrs. Magoo, Tara's got a great neighbor. Loved Wendy's observation of the matching light between Jack and Sue. She seems a clever bird - I'm sure she could work on two projects at once, right?! Of course you had to go leave us still wondering if Bobby is a match for Tara. Go figure. Hmm, but if he's not, the rescuer with the Irish accent (Shaun?) he seems nice!

Me too!!

Now Wendy, I know Jack and Sue aren't your project, but all they would need is a little push in the right direction!

jack and sue perfect match made in haven!!!!!!!

We need to know what colour has Bobby's aura... it has to be the same as Tara's.... I hope...

And Wendy... if you'll manage to pair Jack and Sue too... each of us will be grateful to you


Restie

I really like Wendy's POV. So she likes Bobby (at least I think it is Bobby you were talking about) by his voice? Can't wait till she sees his auro and compares that to Tara's....

OK i want to know the teams reaction to when they see her, unless my minds playing tricks on me Tara has a bruise right, he slapped her and she is sore (Although true my mind could very well be playing tricks on me). ALthough i really want to see Bobby's reaction. IF he has any remote of simular feelings for her he will wont be the same mad Bobby as he would if he was just being Big brother Bobby

Tara tried her hardest to just slink into the room unnoticed but of course that was impossible to do with this team.

“Hey it’s the twitchier,” commented Myles looking at the doorway.

“The what?” asked Sue confused with the use of the word.

“Bird watcher” said and signed Jack.

“ahhhh okay”

Tara smiled as she kept her head down and as she moved slowly. Her body felt like it had gone thru a wringer; every move caused shots of pain to go thru her. Her bruises seemed to have bruises of their own. Slowly and carefully she made her way over to Wendy.

“Explain?” asked Myles waving his hand at the box, “why is there a dove of all God’s birds doing in a box in the bullpen of all places?”

“Because she was injured and I can’t leave her alone at home and my neighbour is out all day so I had no choice? Tara said with her head hung low as she moved Wendy box off to the side, causing Wendy to still not to have a clear view of the man with the funny yet sweet accent.

“Why do you have the bird?” asked D.

“Because she fell into my lap, that’s why”

“Literally?” asked Lucy

“Yeah literally” replied Tara with her face towards the ground.

Bobby stood back watching this exchange. He could see that they were something wrong, her posture and stance made him aware that something was up. He stood on the outer rim of the group watching her ever slow and deliberate movements. Eventually he spoke.

“Tara what’s the matter?”

“What do you mean?” she replied with a slight fake laugh and a shrug of the shoulders.

“Tara I know you. Better than you think and I know that you are avoiding making eye contact with any of us and I would like to know why?”

“You think you know me!”


“I know you,” he said softly just under his breath as he took several steps over to her. The rest of the team watched in fascination. “Please look at me?” he asked gently as he stood in front of her.

Tara chewed her swollen lip gently as she found all her courage to raise her head.

I think I see Bobby now... surprise, anger, fear... Tara who did you this?! and then he drags her to his embrace OK, I am jumping over several chapters...

waiting for more!!!!


Restie

go on Tara, tell Bobby what happened ... he will be there for you. Don't you wanna be in his arms when he comforts you "

ANd . . . hun, i aced my test, hee hee i deserve a reward right. hint hint, a post would be a great reward.

I could swear I have posted more...

The aura thing is way cool. Makes me to want to sing 151st Psalm...All the colors of the rainbow, all the voices on the wind...

I'm caught up and will be keeping up...I like seeing the future, hint hint.

You can do it Tara.. Bobby is here to help you and if Wendy could just get a look at him, I'm sure your auras would match!!

Wendy could enlist Levi's help to get jack & sue together.............

just a thought



cath

“Tara,” said Bobby in strangled voice as he took in her purple/yellow-swollen face, with blackened eyes and a cut lip. “What happened?” he asked as he tentatively reached out and touched her arm.

Tara felt the stares of her friends and more so of Bobby’s pierce her outer armour. Her emotions boiled within her like a steaming kettle about to pop. Seeing the looks of shock and disgust pushed her over the edge and tears sprung from her like an arterial spurt. Her shoulders heaved as she made a dash for freedom out of the room and away from the stares. She pushed herself off the walls as she stumbled out of the bullpen blinded by her own tears. Bobby feet immediately followed her. His hand came to rest on her shoulder.

“Leave me!” screamed Tara as she pushed Bobby away. “Just leave me,” she wept. Her hands covered her face as she sunk to the floor her back against the wall.

Bobby stared down at her, his own emotions raging within him. Emotions that he had thought he buried long ago were now overwhelming his senses and his heart as he watched Tara heartbreak. Taking slow even breaths he went down onto the floor beside Tara. Cautiously he reached out and touched her knee.

“Tara sweetie you are scaring me. Please tell me what happened? Who did this to you?”

His reply was a loud sniff and a shudder.

“Tara I am here for you.”

She nodded and reached down and took his hand. Bobby squeezed it in return.

The rest of the team stood a fair distance back and watched with sad hearts.

Bobby feeling a tad braver gently nudged Tara further into his arms and eventually into his lap where he held her and allowed her to quiver and cry in his arms. One of his hands gently clasped one of hers while the other softly stroked her hair. He made soft soothing sounds while rocking her. His own heart was tearing inside with every teardrop from her long lashes. She cuddled into him like he was her own security blanket. As her tears subsided Bobby felt brave enough to gather her up into his arms and carry her through into the conference room where he gently sat down on a chair with Tara still in his embrace.

“Please speak to me,” he begged with a broken voice.

“I’m okay” she muttered, “delayed shock that’s all”

“Delayed shock what on earth happened and you are not okay. I can tell”

“I will be,” she said into his shirt.

“That I know to be true but please tell me what happened. Who did this to you?” he said his voice growing deeper with anger.

After several minutes of silence Tara spoke up. “My date last night”

“What!” roared an anger Bobby as he held her close. “I am going to…to…to” he spat.

“He’s in custody,” Tara said softly.

“Did he do anything else?” Bobby asked with great caution.

“No, but he did try”

“That BLEEP”

Tara clung on tighter as her tears dried on her cheeks while Bobby slammed his fist down hard onto the wooden armrest of the chair. Looking down at her his anger went on a roller coaster ride, up and down and all about. He wanted to do physical bodily harm to the evil man while he wanted to hold Tara tightly and to never let her go.

“You should go home,” he whispered into her hair.

“That is what Ted said but I don’t like to be alone. I mean at this time,” she blurted out.

“Well that is good because I am going to come with you”

“Pardon?” Tara said looking up.

“I am going to come home with you. I am due some time off and we don’t have any active cases, so you will have the pleasure of my company today.”

“You don’t have too,” she protested

“I want too so quit arguing.” He replied with a smile while his fingers reached out and traced an anger ugly yellow bruise on her right cheek. “And you can tell me more about this bird that seems to have adopted you.”

“Okay” she said with a slight nod before sliding off his lap.

Bobby instantly felt an empty space in his life while Tara suddenly felt cold as if her warmth had left her.

“Will we go and get our stuff and the chick?” said Bobby holding the door open.

Hanging her head low she nodded while she walked out.

Collecting her stuff the team gathered around her.

“If you need anything just call,” said Sue hugging her friend.

“Anytime of the day or night” added Lucy “and we are not just saying that. We mean it”

“Okay” she said as she closed the lid on the carrying box.

“Are you ready?” asked Bobby walking over to her.

“Yeah I think so”

“Okay then let’s hit the road.” He said picking up the box and Tara bag before leading her out.

I'm glad that Tara has at least let Bobby in. And them together for the rest of the day? Sweet!

Bobby, you're such a good friend to her, tho I'm hoping soon you'll be more than just that maybe the bird can help

I'm glad Bobby isn't going to let her out of his sight..she shouldn't be home alone after what happened to her

Very beautifully written Ickie

Wow. Love it! Now Tara and Bobby will get to know each other better.

Thanks hun one post i did need. )

That was so sad! I knew it would be hard for her to be in the office with all of the "visable scars" left from her attack the previous night!

However....I'm so glad that she was able to turn to Bobby. Turning to Bobby is good.....very good! It's obvious how much he cares and with Wendy on the job, these two might realize their feelings for each other sooner than later!

Poor Tara... but I am glad, Bobby decided to be her guardian angel I am sure he is able to give her comfort, care and love!


Restie

oh, no!! I hope Bobby and Wendy will help Tara, I think she needs some comfort from her friends. Wonderful writing, Ails!

Tara quietly led the way into her personal haven with Bobby in tow with the box. Keeping her arms finally wrapped around her centre she sat down on her bright purple couch. Bobby carefully popped the box on the table and lifted the lid of it and went over and sat beside Tara. With every ounce of control he stopped himself from pulling her into his lap and instead softly held her hand.

Wendy groaned, her head was buzzing like a swarm of bees from the bumpy ride. “I think I am going to throw up,” she said quietly to herself as she steadied herself against the side of the box with her good wing. “I am just so not a traveller. Give me an open sky but not a car any day.”

Tara body involuntarily leaned into Bobby’s as her head sought refuge on his shoulder. Sighing she let a few tears slide down her cheeks before closing her weary eyes. Her body sagged as the weight of the previous nights events lifted themselves from her. Never before well not since she had been a small child in her father’s arms had she ever felt this safe and secure. Snuggling down she refused to fight the sleep that was trying to claim her.

Bobby watched her intently, his eyes scanning her whole face and head. He was realising more and more that he could physically drown in her beauty and grace. Tentatively he reached out and stroked her face. Her soft skin felt like heaven to him, it was as soft as a peach. His lips brushed lightly against her hair and even that brief connection made his toes tingle. He breathed in her intoxicating scent as he pulled her closer and eventually into his lap. He smiled slightly as he heard the soft snores that she was emitting. Leaning his head into hers he joined her in the land of sleep.

I was going to say after what happened last night, i am sure she didn't feel safe enough to sleep last night. BUt i am glad Bobby made her feel safe

That is so sweet part!!! I am very curious what Wendy will say in moment she will see this love-birds


Restie

bobby and tara, almost as good as J/s



cath

Wendy eventually managed to crane her neck up and over the top of the box.

“I do not believe this,” she groaned when she realised that still she was unable to see the man with the caring attitude and sexy voice. He had slid down the couch and the top of his head was hidden behind the sofa.

“Will I ever get to see his light?” she squawked at herself. Using her good wing she levelled herself up and over the rim of the box and toppled down onto the tabletop. Rubbing her rear with a feathered wing she muttered to herself. Sliding to the edge of the table she swung her legs over it and sat watching the sofa eagerly hoping that nature would call soon and she would get to see his light.

Bobby head whipped from side to side, his breathing was as erratic as his pulse. Sweat gleamed on his forehead as the dim streetlight illuminated the dingy alleyway. A pungent smell that reminded him of death wafted thru the thick fog of the night.

“Tara” he screamed into the dense darkness. A coughing fit ensured as his breath was whipped away from him. “Tara where are you?” his voice was rich in unadulterated fear. He stumbled down the barely light path. His fingers running against the coarse wall, he tasted bile at the back of his throat.

“TARA” he screamed. His words carried away on a gush of wind.

A few feet more his eyes fell on a pair of legs sticking out form behind a dustbin. His heart hammered itself within its nest. He approached with terror as his guide. He stretched into the darkness to find out an answer….

Bobby sat bolt upright causing Tara head to slide down his chest and onto his abdomen. His own breathing was similar to that of his dream persona. Sweat lined his creases as he stared down at the silently sleeping form of Tara. She snorted in her sleep that caused his heart to skip with joy. With shaking hands he reached down and played with a strand of hair.

Wendy head snapped up as his head came into view…..

You TEASE us...you angsty but not quite fuzzy woman you....ARG!!!! The light, we want to see the light....

Oi ... I'm about 2 hours without internet and what do I see when I come back online ... Ickie posted twice

The first post was such a sweet scene

UGH...the second post was .... AHHH ... when will Wendy find out if Bobby IS the man for Tara and WHEN will Tara and Bobby make some room for action

Is Bobby's dream some what predicting the future? IS he worried about not being able to protect her?

Ails, I think your computer forgot to finish the last part of that post again. You need to have that thing checked....

We just need to know one little, bitty, itsy, bitsy, teeny, weeny detail. ARE THEY A MATCH OR NOT???

I am so curious what she is seeing ... I hope his light is full of love for her


Restie

AILS!!! Ugh, we've got to wait AGAIN to see Bobby's light! I love how Bobby is realizing his feelings for her and I'm so glad that Tara was willing to accept his comfort. Now can we pretty please find out what Wendy sees!

AND???????

what did she see? what did she see???? *jumping up and down*

Ickleails, where are you???

Doh!

I catch up on 3 days of posting and arrive back just as you don't give us the piece of information we crave!!!

Great posting, I like that Bobby wouldn't let Tara wallow and that he has insisted on taking her home.

Soph

Of course they match!! Why wouldn't they, they're meant to be!

yeah, totally agree!
Where are you, Ails?