loved it

cath

I TOLD YOU SO KAREN!!!!! (God I love to say that! lol)

Helene

I don't even know where to begining oh yes i do

IN YOUR FACE KAREN.


Bobby go make sure you convince Tara.


Don't worry i'll guard the door. NO Karen on my watch

I am so glad Bobby showed Karen her place but at the same time I know he got the sworn enemy....


Restie

I didn't just love that Bobby put Karen in her place, I loved how he did it in front of everyone. But, now, I'm worried about Karen's demon side. I hope Karen isn't vindictive.

Fantastic! Karen finally got her due. hehe BUT I have one question for you Okie: How long must I sit here on the edge of my seat all worried and anxious for Bobby?

I won't miss Karen, but I'm worried about the guy with the detection wand.

Okie!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really like how this turned... BUT, I am afraid Karen is a vengeful sort of person.

Treenie, you are funny!!! That was fantastic Okiefoster!!! I loved how you wrote tara's reaction to Karen and I'm glad she's out of the picture!! She is, right??

Jen

Wow! I love it when guys are all manly and romantic like Bobby was in that last "scene". Now - on to getting them out of this mess right?

Em

After Bobby had kicked the door shut with his foot, blocking out Karen's voice, he broke the kiss from Tara and smiled down at her. She returned the smile, gazing at him with loving adoration. "Welcome home," she whispered, leaning forward for another kiss.

He accepted it gratefully. When they broke again, he said, "If that's the way I'm greeted every time I come home, I think I'll have to leave more often." At her frown, he added, "But only for five minutes or less at a time. I don't think I can be away from you any longer than that."

Her face melted into a smile and she lay her head on his chest and sighed happily. He crossed the room and placed her carefully on the bed, then straightened, looking at her intently. "You know something, love? We're in big trouble."

Concern crossed her face. "Trouble? Are we in danger?"

At his nod, she sat up quickly. "Did someone recognize you?"

He shook his head. "No, not yet. Or at least I don't think so. I don't know."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, there was this guy at the warehouse just now, but that's not the kind of trouble I was talking about."

She furrowed her brow. "What were you talking about then?"

"I mean, our sleeping arrangements. How am I supposed to behave with you sleeping in the same room as me?"

She blushed, then looked up at him shyly. "I guess the same way I'm supposed to behave with you sleeping in the same room as me."

His dimples appeared suddenly, and she didn't remember them being so deep before. Her heart skipped a beat as he sat next to her on the bed, enveloping her in his arms once more. She snuggled into his chest and sighed contentedly. When his lips found her earlobe, she huskily whispered, "But I'm sure we can control ourselves, Bobby. After all, we are adults here and can behave respectfully towards each other. Oh...." She gasped as he tickled her ear with his tongue. She melted into him further and closed her eyes, thoroughly enjoying the sensations his touch was bringing to her body. She could feel herself flying and she never wanted to come back down.

Reality crashed around her with the ringing of her cell phone. Her eyes shot open as she scrambled from his grasp, searching for the offending noisemaker. When she found it, she glanced at the screen then handed it to Bobby. "It's Jack. He probably wants to talk to you."

He cleared his throat and nodded, accepting the phone with a wink and a smile. He pushed the button and held it up to his ear. "Hey, Sparky. You sure have lousy timing, you know that?"

He listened for the response and smiled. "What? I've only been home a few minutes and I'm still telling Tara hello.... We just got up here to the room...." He looked down at his watch and gawked. "Well, Sparky, I'm sorry you've waited for my call for twenty minutes, but like I said, we just got up here to the room.... No, no problems. We just had a short delay downstairs." He smiled and winked up at Tara.

She blushed, then poked him in the ribs. "Tell us about the guy at the warehouse."

He frowned at something Jack said, then rolled his eyes. "Yes, you heard her correctly. There was a guy at the warehouse that I think may have recognized me.... I don't know for sure, just a hunch - something in his eyes.... I think I recognize him from somewhere, too, but I don't know from where." Bobby shook his head. "I don't remember where. No, it's not the amnesia this time, I really don't remember.... He searched me for a tracking device, but said he didn't find one. I don't know if he was for real or not.... Yeah, I'll come in and give a description first thing in the morning. Maybe we'll get lucky.... Okay. Here she is. Bye."

Bobby handed the phone back to Tara. "He wants to talk to you."

She frowned in confusion, but took the phone. "Yeah, Jack?" She listened to the voice on the phone, but found herself watching Bobby as he stood and prepared for bed. He took off his shirt and she inhaled suddenly. "Uh-huh," she gasped at the sight in front of her then shook her head to get herself to concentrate. "I mean, no. No. We had just arrived when Bobby got called out on the job, and he just now got back. Maybe we'll get the chance tomorrow when everybody is still asleep.... Okay. We'll keep you posted. Good night, Jack."

She clicked the button on the phone and replaced it in her bag. She tried not to look at his bare chest as she got up and searched her bag for her Pooh night shirt and quietly explained, "Jack was just wondering if we had the chance to look around, yet. DEA is getting anxious to re-schedule their raid. I told him we'd do it tomorrow." She turned around to risk a glance at him and instantly regretted it. He was standing in the middle of the room smiling down at her with his hands on his hips. He was still shirtless and his pecks and abs begged her to touch them. Her heart leapt to her throat at the heavenly sight in front of her.

He took a step forward and reached for her. "That's fine. I'll get on it first thing after the sun comes up. They usually don't start moving around down there until noon." He pulled her closer to him and she went willingly. His smile broadened as her curves molded into his firm body perfectly. His eyes gazed deeply into hers as he hoarsely whispered, "Now, where were we?"

"Uh," she stuttered. "I believe I was saying something about us being adults and able to control ourselves."

"Mm-hmm," he said, snuggling into her neck. She found her eyes closing and she melted into him, again. But then he suddenly took a deep breath and released her. He cleared his throat and said, "You're right. We can't do this. We need to focus on the job at hand here."

He glanced over at her startled expression, then turned away, shaking his head. "Man, this is going to be tough."

She smiled and let a small laugh escape. "I know what you mean, Bobby." She looked over at the bed. "Um, perhaps I should find my own bed to sleep in?" She looked back up at him, hopefully. "Like in another room?"

He shook his head. "No. That would blow our cover. We need to stay together." He looked around the room. "I'll just sleep on the floor down here."

"Oh, Bobby, no. You can't do that," she protested.

"Yes, I can," he insisted. "It's either that or risk sleeping with you. No offense, but I really don't think I'm strong enough for that at the moment. I don't want to do anything that we might regret later."

She nodded, dumbly. "Me, too."

"So, if you'd just hand me a blanket and a pillow, we should get to sleep," he requested, holding out his hand.

She turned to the bed and picked up the items, then handed them to him slowly. He spread them out on the floor, then watched as she made herself comfortable in the bed. When he was sure she was tucked in properly, he flipped off the light and laid on top of the blanket, folding it up and around him like a zipperless sleeping bag. "Good night, love," he whispered.

She smiled to herself as she whispered back, "Good night, Bobby."

She heard his exhale of breath as he settled in for the night and she closed her eyes, thinking of all that had happened that day. They had found Bobby at Myles' house. She helped get his memory back by kissing him. Then she was assigned to go undercover with him when he declared his love for her. And now.... Now she knew she was definitely crazy in love with him. She rolled over on her side and pulled her blankets up to her ears, holding them tightly and imagining they were his arms wrapped around her. She sighed and breathed, "I love you, Bobby," to the air.

She was startled to hear his response, "I love you, too, Tara." Her smile turned into a grin and she drifted off into a sleep filled with warm embraces and passionate kisses.

B/T fuzzies...

I'm still worried about the guy at the entrance of the Animal House... Good or bad? :hide: I'll be waiting here til your next post... Better safe than sorry right?

Helene

That was just perfect!!!!

It almost made me forget all the scary guys who are out to kill them. Great writing!!

Jen

Things have certainly picked up for Tara and Bobby.

Hmm his sleeping on the floor may not be a good idea, what if someone comes in. In a houe full of criminals Bobby can't be the only lock picker and there may be a key somewhere. What happens if Karen has it if she sees him on the floor the amo she would have.

I agree wwith Treenie, Bobby sleeping on the floor may not be such a great idea.

Love the B/T fuzzies.

Worried about this guy, Bobby seems to recognize. Please keep Bobby and Tara safe.

aida

Me too! but I liked that B/T scene...

I don't like Bobby sleeping on the floor, but I'm sure they would come up with an excuse if someone breaks in. I'm much more worried about something else... about that guy who "scanned" Bobby. He could easily mess with FBI's plan a lot.

cath

Love those two together -- and Bobby is so gallant!I'll join everybody else in a puddle on the floor
kav

Bobby is going to ache in the morning

Bobby lay on his back listening to her breathing from the bed above him. Just the thought of being in the same room as her was enough to put a smile on his face. He couldn't believe that after all of these years working with her, she actually felt the same way about him as he did her. It was incredible.

But now they had to worry about the team. Which one of them was going to transfer? Maybe he could get on one of the special teams that worked with them periodically so he could still see his friends. He didn't want ask her to move because she was too valuable to them with her intelligence and computer skills. So it had to be him.

He rolled over on his side and glanced up at the mattress. He could see her hand hanging over the side of the bed through the dimly lit room. He had noticed she didn't wear much jewelry, maybe the periodic necklace or bracelet, but the only rings he had noticed were the Ring Pops with the sucker candy as the jewel. He smiled to himself as he thought of her typing away on her computer licking her "ring" every few seconds or so. That is until someone walked in the room or she thought somebody was watching her. Then she would take it off and hide it in her top desk drawer.

"Someday," he thought "I'm going to put a real ring on that finger with a real diamond that she would be proud to show off."

He wanted to reach out and touch her hand. It looked so soft and smooth in this light and he wanted to study it, to memorize it until he knew it better than his own.

What was that line he heard Myles quote that time? It was from Romeo and Juliet and it had something to do with a hand. Oh, yeah. "See how she lays her cheek upon that hand? Oh, that I were a glove upon that hand that I might touch that cheek...." Or something like that. At the time, he thought it was nothing but pompous drivel, considering the source, but now, he understood it completely. He wanted to touch her, to hold her, to watch her in the pale moonlight. He couldn't get enough of her.

She moved her hand from the edge of the bed and rolled over in her sleep. Disappointed, he tried to close his eyes and block the image of her out of his mind, but he failed miserably. Every time he closed his eyes, her smiling face was the only thing he could see.

He sat up on his makeshift bed and looked at her. She appeared to have a contented smile on her face as she slept. A little stray piece of hair draped across her eye, and he dared to brush it back carefully, studying her every feature. He couldn't resist cupping her cheek with his hand, and to his delight, she snuggled into it. He lightly carressed her cheek with his thumb and her smile spread further across her face, and he smiled in return. He never realized how empty his life had been until now. True, before this morning he had had amnesia, but now that he remembered everything, it seemed he had been so alone for so long, not wanting to risk more than friendship with her because he was afraid of getting hurt. And now here she was, expressing the same feelings he had worked so hard to hide for so long.

He knew he should just lay back down and attempt to go to sleep himself, but he couldn't. She was too much of a distraction for him. It was almost as if he was addicted to the sight of her, her scent, her touch. He needed her. He needed to hold her.

He carefully stood and crawled over her to the empty side of the bed, carrying his pillow and blanket with him. He decided he could trust himself if she were below her blankets and he was on top of them. That way, he could still hold her in his arms, but not actually have physical contact. He lay down and got himself comfortable once more, then wrapped his arm around her. He was surprised when she wiggled into his embrace further, burying her face into his chest, but he wasn't about to argue with a sleeping woman, particularly this sleeping woman.

He kissed her hair lightly and sighed. Then he lay his head on the pillow and closed his eyes, surrendering to the peaceful void of slumber.

Yah ... much more comfy !!!!!!!!!!

I am sure you can hear my sigh all the way to where you are hun SIGH

cath

Happy sigh here too!

Helene

Me too!!! Very happy sigh!! I love how Bobby is so careful around Tara!!!

Great writing okiefoster!!

Jen

But what is Tara going to say (or do ) when she wakes up in the morning?

kav

Well, I'm glad we are rid of Karen, although I have to agree that she could become a real problem if she decides she wants revenge!!

I'm glad Bobby decided to sleep in bed with Tara - that floor had to have been awfully uncomfortable!!!

Joy

I'm loving it.

Good Morning Tara!

Em

Tara dreamed of him all night. She dreamed he was holding her tightly to his chest. She dreamed he would kiss her periodically and rub her back. She dreamed he would whisper her name in his sleep. She dreamed his musky scent was so close it sent her head spinning. But her analytical brain kept telling her it was just a dream. He was on the floor, not on the bed with her. It was just the power of suggestion that made her think he was there with her.

As the early morning hours passed by and the sun peeked in through the thin curtains, Tara's internal alarm clock slowly woke her. She knew it was almost time to get up and go into the office, but she really didn't want to move. Her dreams were so real and she didn't want to open her eyes yet. She wanted to enjoy this for just a little while longer.

Then she felt something against her back. It felt like a hand gently rubbing her spine. Still not opening her eyes, she frowned, trying to determine what it was. Maybe there was a cat in the house that wanted to sleep with her. Or maybe there was a....

Bobby moaned lightly in his sleep, then whispered, "Oh, Tara."

Her eyes shot open. "Bobby!" she shrieked as she scrambled to sit up. "What are you doing?"

"What? What is it, love?" he asked instantly awake.

"You! You're up here.... With me...."

He looked around at the bed groggily. "Uh, yeah. Yeah, I am."

"But...." She couldn't think of anything else to say.

He smiled sleepily and reached for her. "It's okay, Tar. I couldn't sleep on the floor. I just wanted to hold you. You stayed under the covers and I stayed on top all night long. Perfectly legitimate. I swear."

She sat there gawking at him, not sure how to react. She was thrilled he wanted to hold her all night, but appalled at the thought he had slept in the same bed with her. She was terrified to think she might have snored, or kicked or hit him. Or what if she talked in her sleep? But then he flashed his dimples at her and stretched his arms over his head, which sent her tired brain into overload. She looked away and mumbled, "It's too early for this."

Tara reached for the covers and tossed them off of her, placing her feet on the cold floor, but Bobby grabbed her arm, preventing her from leaving the bed. "Wait," he said.

She glanced back at him. "What is it?" she asked, nervously. "Do I have bed head or something?"

He smiled and shook his head. "I just want to tell you good morning, love."

She smiled quickly back. "Good morning, Bobby." She turned to get out of bed, again, but he refused to relinquish her arm. "Bobby, I'm going to need that today."

He pulled the limb towards him, causing her to fall clumsily back against him. "Bobby!"

He moved over and sat up, allowing her to lay back on the pillows. "That's not exactly what I meant, love," he scolded, his eyes turning dark and filled with desire.

"Oh really?" she said, softly. "And what exactly did you have in mind, then? Hmmm?"

"This...." He lowered his face closer to hers, the electricity intensifying between them. Soon, their lips met and the world melted away. The early morning sun blessed them with soft rays of light dancing lightly on the floor. It was all Bobby could do to stop himself from furthering their physical relationship at that moment. He pulled back, knowing if the kiss had continued any longer, they would've both regretted it, but he still did not release her. He smiled down at her and whispered, "Good morning."

She sighed and whispered back. "Good morning to you, too."

Finally, he rolled over to the side, allowing her an escape. Grudgingly, she got up and crossed the room. He watched her as she dug through her bag, looking for clothes to wear that day. He cleared his throat as he climbed out of bed. Pulling on a T-shirt, he said, "Um, I'll go check out the back door while you're getting ready so we'll have something to report to Jack."

"No, wait for me. I want to go, too."

He shook his head. "No, love. It's too dangerous. I don't want you accidentally finding a trip wire or another trap intended for intruders. I go alone."

She rolled her eyes at him. "Bobby, I'm not some girl you picked up off the street, remember? I am fully trained...."

He shook his head more adamantly, but wrapped her in his arms. "I said, 'No,' Tara. This is as much for my protection as it is yours. The more people down there, the more likely something is going to get set off. This way, I'm the only one who gets hurt if something goes awry, and you'll be safe and sound up here ready to call Jack if needed."

She bit her lip, comprehending the wisdom in his words. He continued. "Besides, I'm going in without a vest or shield or anything. I can't be distracted by a gorgeous sheila like you when I need to be paying attention to where I'm stepping."

She blushed and nodded, looking away. "I suppose. We really don't want you to be Vinnie's roommate in the hospital right now, do we? Anton might really get suspicious then."

He smiled. "That's my girl." He leaned over and caught her lips with his for another quick kiss, then patted her shoulder. "I'll be back in a few minutes. If you hear any loud noises or explosions, get out and call Jack. If you hear any yelling or arguments, get out and call Jack. And if I'm not back in five minutes...."

"I know, I know. Get out and call Jack."

"No," he grinned at her. "Wait five more minutes."

She rolled her eyes and slapped his chest playfully. "Ugh, Bobby!"

"Love you, Tara," he laughed jovially as he walked to the bedroom door.

"I love you, too."

a lovely post to go to bed on


cath

Like I said - Good Morning Tara!

Em

Now that was droolable reading!
kav

Don't you just love it when your dreams come true???

Joy

Tara you lucky sheila!

Uh-oh, be very careful Bobby!

Bobby left Tara getting dressed in their room as he snuck down the stairs. Some of the other room doors were open while others were shut tight. He saw people - some he recognized, some he didn't - in various states of undress, but no one else seemed to be awake. He shook his head and continued on his journey.

As he entered the kitchen, he was tempted to start some coffee, but he knew to do that would only draw unwanted attention to himself. There was nothing like fresh coffee brewing to wake up half a house, even if most of them did just make it to bed and had severe hang-overs. No. He would wait until he got to the office to get his caffeine. Or maybe they could stop by Java Daves on the way. He wondered if she would be interested in stopping for a quick cup of joe. And maybe a danish or donut, too. He envisioned her drinking a cappucino, getting a small dollop of whipped cream on her nose. He, of course, being the gentleman that he was, would have to help her remove it with his fingertip and....

No. He didn't have time for that right now. He was on a serious mission here.

He shook his head and continued his way to the back of the house. He found a door in the back of the house that appeared to lead to a porch of some sort. Bingo. He scanned over it quickly looking for some kind of hair trigger or a trip wire. Not seeing any, he tried the knob. It didn't budge. Locked.

"Hmmm, lucky for me I came prepared this time," he thought to himself. Looking over his shoulder, he pulled his tool kit out of his pocket and got to work. He made easy work of the kitchen lock and carefully opened the door. He quickly glanced around and saw what he needed to see. "Uh-oh," he said quietly.

Uh-oh what??????

Em

I was without Internet for 10 whole days! Major withdrawl...
But I'm back now and just caught up! Loved Myles annoying the cops away!
What did Bobby find?

DITTO!!!!! I'm all scared!!!! *runs and looks for cushion*

Please come back soon!!!

Jen

Okie! Come back!!! :hide:

Helene

What does Bobby see?????? Is it only bad or is it too bad???? We have to know!!!!

I love Tara and Bobby's fuzzies they are sooooo sweet... but I would be more careful in their place to talk so openly... someone could hear them or there could be a bug....


Restie

Okie! What did he see???

That's not fair. Bobby just woke up and he has to deal with trouble. Not fair at all!!

:hide:

Okay, I just have to vent real quick. I had this post almost completely done and my stupid computer decided to update my MSN on me. I lost all of the post. So, now, here it is, again. Let's see if I can make it through this time.... Sometimes I really hate computers.

Jack hurried into the Bullpen and glanced over at Lucy. "Any word from Bobby and Tara this morning?"

She nodded and picked up a slip of paper as she read, "Bobby says he's found something you're going to be interested in, he has news for everyone, and they'll be in later."

Jack frowned. "That's it?"

Lucy held her hand up in a shrug. "Yeah, that's all he said. He wouldn't expand on anything."

He nodded. "Thanks, Luce." He hung his jacket on its hook then looked over at D. "Any guess what his news might be?"

D shrugged. "No idea."

"Myles?"

Myles shook his head. "I haven't a clue, but I hope its pertaining to this case. I'm ready to finish it and get them both back here."

Jack nodded as he sat down at his desk. "Yeah, I'm not crazy about those two being there undercover any longer either. It's far too dangerous there."

"Danger, shmanger," Myles scoffed. "I'm tired of checking his voice mails and Tara's the only one who can get that infernal coffee maker to work right."

The team exchanged a chuckle as they returned to their work.


Sue noticed Jack kept looking up at the clock as time ticked by. She could tell he was anxiously waiting for Bobby and Tara to arrive. Finally, an hour later, Tara's perky voice carried across the Bullpen. "Hey, guys! Did you miss us?"

"Hey!" Jack responded cheerfully as the two missing agents entered the room. "It's about time you two decided to show up for work this morning."

Bobby smiled as he assisted Tara with her coat and hung it up for her. "Sorry, mate. Traffic was a little thicker than we're used to coming from that side of town. We'll try to leave a little earlier tomorrow. Won't we, love?" He winked at her and she blushed.

"Sure," she answered nervously, but when she seated herself and turned on her computer, she couldn't hide the glow on her face.

Sue looked over at Lucy, just to make sure she wasn't seeing things. Confirmation came when Lucy's jaw almost hit the floor. Sue smiled with the knowledge that she was not the only one who noticed the subtle exchange between their co-workers. Lunchtime was going to be very interesting today.

Myles stood up and leaned against his desk. "So, Koala Boy, what's your big news that you've been saving for us today?"

"Yeah," D interjected, tossing his nerf football in the air and catching it. "Give us an update."

Bobby took a deep breath and looked around the room. "Lucas Malvolti, AKA Luke, is a bigger threat than we imagined. In fact, I don't know how he's managed to stay off our watch list for so long."

D caught the ball in both hands and held it, frowning. "Why do you say that, Bobby?"

"Because of what I found this morning in the House."

Bobby went on to describe the intricate network of explosives he had found that morning in his exploration. Some had been connected to the outside door, some the windows, and a couple to the electrical lights and a barrel of fertilizer containing ammonium nitrate. There were even several "dummy" bombs set up to draw attention away from the hair triggers attached to some very real bombs. The team's faces grew grave as they realized how serious a player this guy could potentially be.

"A little hard core to be in it just for drugs," D commented.

Jack spoke up, "If he's working for Anton, we can probably assume he's trying to make a name for himself inside the mafia, too."

Bobby turned to Myles, "Which, by the way, brings us to you."

Myles straightened and his eyes widened. "Me? What did I do?"

"Anton has a special plan just for you as soon as Luke gets back into town. It seems you just happen to work for the branch of law enforcement that has been causing him the most irritation lately and you just happen to live in the same neighborhood he's working in at the moment."

At Myles' puzzled expression, the Aussie continued. "All the robberies on your street have been planned, but he's saving your house for last."

"Well, that's comforting to know," Myles commented.

Bobby shook his head. "It's not going to be robbed. He's going to deliver a special package to you... courtesy of our friend Luke."

Realization crept on Myles' face and he straightened.

Jack stepped forward. "Do you know when and how?"

Bobby shook his head. "Anton said Luke is supposed to be back early next week, but no one knows for sure."

"Today's Thursday," Tara mumbled, tapping her cheek with her fluffy pen.

D nodded, "That gives us a few days to get this figured out."

"Unless he decides to come back early," Bobby countered, "Which he is known to do more times than not."

Lucy asked, "Can we put Myles up in a hotel or something for his own safety?"

D shook his head. "We can't tip our hand."

Myles nodded. "I agree. If I disappear, Anton will know that we know. Then he'll probably be able to track the leak to Bobby and his life will be at risk, and possibly Tippy Toes as well."

Tara glanced up at him and smiled gratefully. "Thanks, Myles."

"Don't mention it," Myles replied. "By the way, Tara, can you tell if there's any coffee made from where you are? I need a refill."

Jack, Sue, D, and Lucy all shot dirty looks over at Myles while Tara stood to look inside the coffee pot. "Nope. All empty. It'll be just a sec while I start a fresh pot. But then I need to head to Transportation."

The rest of the team except Bobby frowned in confusion at Tara's back. Lucy was the first to speak. "Why do you need to go to Transportation?"

"Oh, I need a new car," Tara replied.

"Why do you need a new car?" Jack asked. "You just got that one a month ago."

"Uh, yeah, well, you see...."

Bobby interrupted, "It seems our little Miss Tara met the troublemaker I cautioned her about yesterday evening, and stirred up some mischief. When Karen realized I was not interested in her, but I was there with Tara instead, she stormed outside and left."

Tara smiled sheepishly. "We thought she just left and went somewhere else for the night, but...."

"Apparently, Karen is a little more vindictive than that and couldn't leave well enough alone," Bobby finished.

D put his hands over his face. "Oh, no."

"Uh-huh," Tara confirmed. "The whole car, keyed. It's going to need a whole new paint job."

Jack shook his head and looked down at his desk. "Randy's going to have a fit about this one."

"Especially when he sees what she wrote on the hood," Tara added.

Sue asked, "What did she write on the hood?"

Tara blushed and looked away. "Let's just say I haven't been called that since my college roommate thought I stole her boyfriend. No wait, that was a witch." She looked up at Sue with wide eyes. "I've never been called that before today."

Sue pressed her lips together, feeling pity for her friend. She crossed the room and put a hand on her shoulder. "I'm sure it's nothing personal, Tara. She was probably just angry....."

Tara shook her head. "Oh, I'm sure it's personal."

Sue furrowed her brow. "Why do you say that?"

Tara glanced over at Bobby. "Do you want to tell them or should I?"

Jack's head shot up. "Tell us what?"

Bobby glanced nervously around the room, then down at the floor. "That's my other news."

"There's more?" Myles asked in disbelief.

Bobby nodded once.

"Well? What is it, Crash?" Jack asked.

Bobby sighed, then looked up at Tara for strength. She smiled encouragingly and he smiled back. After taking another deep breath, he blurted, "After this case is through, I'm going to be requesting a transfer."

And why on earth would Bobby request a transfer??? " " " "