Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
Ryan and Jenna walked into the home with Doug and Luke in the living room, both whispering in low voices “Hi guys.” She smiled when Ryan supported her to the couch.
“What happened to you?” Luke frowned.
“I thought you were training her?” Doug asked. He snapped his fingers “Was she being bad and you accidentally kicked her knee?”
“No, you sicko! I tripped on step.” Jenna said, her eyes narrowing at Doug.
“Why are you two standing out here?” Ryan asked when Luke glanced at the stairwell for the fifth time.
He motioned for Ryan to sit as he leaned in closer “She’s cleaning again.”
“What? I just cleaned the kitchen last night!” Jenna exclaimed.
“No, she’s cleaning our rooms.” Luke whispered.
Ryan raised his brows “Wow…she’s never done that before.” Knowing it must be serious as he turned to the other three “We should talk to her.”
“No, wait! She’s getting to my room next.” Doug pointed out. They looked at him in disbelief as he rolled his eyes “Fine…black and white?” he asked.
They nodded in unison and put their right hands in a circle and waved their hands “Black and white!” Doug’s hand was faced down and the others had their palms up.
“Darn it! I always lose in this game.” He sighed as he marched up the stairs to talk to Erin. The other three winked at each other secretively. When he reached his room, Erin was starting the dusting “You missed a spot.” He pointed to a framed picture on his wall.
She whipped the feather brush at the frame as it fell from the sudden push “AHH!” Erin cried in frustration as she sat on his bed, hands over her face.
“That’s okay. I hated that picture anyways.” He said nervously while taking a seat next to her “So…what’s up?” he asked in a perky tone.
Ever so slowly, her head turned up to him “Have you ever hated someone and liked them at the same time?” Doug nodded but thought about it and quickly shook his head “That’s how I feel right now. What’s wrong with me, Doug? Why am I like this? He gets to me every single time…for no apparent reason…just for being there.”
“But you like him?” Doug asked. She nodded reluctantly “You know you like him?” again she nodded without much feeling “I know how to solve this problem.” He said matter-of-factly.
“How? I’m desperate.” Erin said eagerly.
“You go over to his house…sit him down.” Doug said in a serious tone “Tell him exactly how you feel, don’t hold back. Then start stripping and then take off his clothes. You guys do it and get it over with already!!!”
She laughed along with a nodding head “That’s good. If we weren’t sitting, I’d kick you where the sun don’t shine.” He instantly stopped laughing, “Doug, I’m not going to sleep with the guy. It’s not going to solve or make this any better.”
“You don’t know that.” He pointed out.
“I know if I give in, then he’s won.” Erin stood up and began cleaning again “Normally, I’d let things slide but I can’t do it when it comes to him.”
“Because you’re in love.” Doug replied calmly.
She pointed the duster in his face “Don’t start with me!” his eyes widened in fear and his head began to nod “Anyways, I don’t want to talk about him. I need a distraction right now…”
“Okay, you can start with this.” He got up and opened his closet to show her. The clothes were thrown in a corner and none of it was hung up in the empty hangers. Shoes were scattered here and there.
Erin groaned disgustedly “Don’t you people know how to pick after yourself? I swear you and Jenna should never get together. You might as well live on a pile of shit! Her closet is identical to yours. At least Ryan’s was decent and Luke’s is clean.”
“I’m just trying to help.” Doug put up his hands in defense “You are obviously upset and I know nothing will help you more than to clean…I mean, what are friends for?”
Jenna suddenly appeared at the door “Emergency meeting in ten minutes.”
“Damn!” Doug cursed as Erin nodded and returned to her room to change.
They arrived on time, Devin and Matt were discussing something when the team came in randomly. Nodding to Matt as Devin took a seat, his eyes moving over the group. Erin didn’t bother to look at him “Guys, we might have a lead on Hung Gor. Erin, Reina, Ryan and Jenna pointed out the last time that Hung Gor possibly sent his men to impersonate as policemen to get information out of Wu Inc. and R.K. Jewelers. Are we keeping tabs on them?”
Erin nodded “I planted a chip on Michael, we can track him down anywhere he goes.”
“Good. How about Riley?” he nodded Ryan.
“He’ll let us know as soon as anyone suspicious comes in again. He’s an ex-agent, we figure he should be well aware of the dangers.” Ryan nodded “Plus he insisted on keeping his life normal. Leah is doing well and I think they are dating.”
“Obviously.” Mia sputtered, “I knew it a long time ago.”
“Would you like a doggy biscuit now?” Doug mocked.
Matt smiled “Focus guys. Doug, why don’t you tell us about your early discovery?” taking a seat as the spotlight was on Doug.
“I ran into Becca a week ago at the hospital.” He began.
Jenna gasped “And you didn’t tell us? Did she hurt you?”
“No.” Doug replied without sarcasm “She was in Jessie’s office and she said a threat about Hung Gor wanting something from Jessie.”
“What does he need? Her brain?” Carmen guessed.
Doug shook his head “Her fiancé.”
“She has a fiancé?!!” Jenna exclaimed, “She’s cheating on you?” her question caused Mia to explode into giggles.
“Serves you right.” Mia pointed.
“No, dorks! We’re not even dating. She’s been engaged for a couple of months. But get this, her fiancé is the Commissioner of Sa Tin Police Department.”
Erin frowned “So you think Hung Gor wants to use the Commissioner for something? Wiping out dirty files maybe? Or manipulate the police somehow?”
“Possibly.” Doug nodded. Carmen raised her hand as Doug acknowledged her “Yes, you with the pretty smile.”
“How old is this guy? Don’t you have to be with the force for at least 30 years to be a Commissioner? Jessie is so young, it’s like dating your father.” Carmen winced from the mental thought.
“Ew!!” Jenna groaned as she looked at Devin “It’s the same as you and me!!”
“Minus the blood relation.” Reina said with a laugh “Has anyone even met this guy?” The group shook their heads “Well, you’re wrong. He’s not 50 years old, he’s actually very young. Early thirties. I came in to see him the last time Ted asked me to come down and listen to questioning. I asked Ted and he said that Kwong Sir inherited this position from his father, who was the old Commissioner. He went through extensive training and took numerous tests to get the position. Because of his blood background, the Department was willing to bend the rules for him.”
“Wow…how cool is that.” Mia sighed “Is he cute?”
Darren cleared his throat “Honey, didn’t we talk about you making comments like that when I’m OUT of the room?”
“Right…sorry.” She grinned.
Doug was disgusted “Who cares if he’s cute. He’s a jerk!” sitting back down while the group looked at him strangely.
“Just because he’s dating your girl gives you no right to bash him like that. You’ve never even met the guy.” Jenna teased.
Doug sighed, “You guys don’t know.” They continued to stare at him, waiting for him to explain. He looked up at the pairs of eyes staring “What?”
“This is the part where you explain.” Erin emphasized.
“Oh…I can’t say. It’s none of my business.” He said sympathetically.
“But it’s your business to know?” Carmen quipped.
Devin stood up catching their attention “Let’s not force him. We got an anonymous call earlier and said a terrorist attack is going to happen at Time Square in a week from Sunday.”
“Wow, they’re giving us a head start.” Reina raised her brows.
“My thought exactly, even if the call is fake, we’re taking no chances. I don’t want anymore innocent victims being killed. There are too many fatalities during the subway incident. Not to mention Ted’s wedding, but we had no control over that one.” Devin was solemn “I don’t want our reputation to lower.”
“Yes sir!” the group replied in unison.
“Take your earpieces with you, we’ll be in contact for the next week. On call 24/7.” Devin said as he closed out the meeting.
Erin pushed back her chair at the same time Devin was walking pass as he stopped. She paused and nodded with an arm out “After you, boss.” Smiling internally as he slid around the chair and walked out.
Doug let out a long breath “Oh my God, I thought you were going to punch him or something.” he laughed nervously.
“I thought you two worked out your problem?” Reina asked in confusion.
Erin shrugged “There is no problem.”
“Yeah right and Doug’s not afraid of women.” Mia said sarcastically.
Jenna pointed at Mia “That’s a good one.”
“I’m glad you guys find my fear amusing. It’s a very serious case.” Doug insisted.
Mia rolled her eyes “Did your girlfriend tell you that? Oh no, wait…she’s engaged to a handsome, powerful man and that’s definitely not you.”
“He doesn’t deserve her!!” Doug exploded but quickly caught himself “I mean…it’s none of your business.”
“Doug, what do you know?” Mia asked nosily.
“Hey, let’s leave him alone. It’s enough Doug teasing for one day, wouldn’t you say?” Darren turned to his teammates. Doug threw him a grateful smile.
“I guess.” Mia answered half heartedly “Oh hey Doug, how about dinner tonight? On me. I’ll even get you cheesecake.” She tempted.
His eyes narrowed “I’m not falling for that again. What kind of idiot do you take me for? I never fall for the same trick twice.”
“I knew I used it too much!” Mia grumbled.
They walked out together to retrieve their earpieces from the weapons and device room. Erin approached Carmen “Can I talk to you alone?”
Darren overheard as he turned to the girls and saw them walking out together. He turned to Mia “I’ll meet you at the car in ten minutes.” She nodded as he followed Erin and Carmen silently.