hospital for Nick to be fully evaluated by the doctor, Susan called Mike, who wasn’t on shift today, to let him know all that had happened with Nick. All the guys from the fire station were also in the waiting room. Mike wanted to come but Susan told him Nick wasn’t going to be admitted so it wouldn’t make any sense for him to come over. Thirty minutes later, Nick was released.
***
When everyone got back to the station house, it was business as usual until they received further news on Captain Miller. Reports were filled out and dinner was starting to be prepared. Shortly afterwards a Chicago patrol car had personally chauffeured Captain Miller back to his fire station. Everyone clapped as the captain came up the stairs and entered the dining room area. “Seems like the Fire Chief had a conversation with the Police Chief regarding this little altercation and all of a sudden they started treating me like the Mayor.” The captain said.
“I’m so sorry that happened to you Captain.” Susan said thoughtfully. “Just so you’re aware James did capture everything on video. We’re actually heading back to the news station to edit it and prepare if for the 10 o’clock news.”
“Not really looking forward to seeing myself being led away in handcuffs in the evening news, but Officers like DeLuca need to be sent a message and I know what you captured today will show that. How’s Nick doing?”
Walking in the room, Nick said, “Got a nasty bump in the back of my head but I can still see straight.”
Captain put his hand on Nicks shoulder and said “Thanks for standing up for me out there today.”
“Any day Captain.”
“Now go home and rest your head. Troy, go ahead and take Truck #3 and give Nick a ride home.” The captain said.
“I’m actually heading in that direction so I can drop him off.” Susan offered.
“Forget it Troy.” The captain said. “Chicago’s prettiest reporter has this covered.”
“Before I leave, I just want to let you all know that both James and I truly appreciate everything you all have shared with us. It’s amazing everything you guys do to keep the community safe and you are all heroes in my heart. It’s been an honor to have shared this 3 day’s with you. Thank you so much.” Susan went around the room to personally shake the hand of every firefighter.
“You’re always welcome here Miss Taylor. Don’t be a stranger.” The captain said.
“I won’t and if you decide to take legal action on what happened today and need me to testify, please let me know. I’ll be there.”
“I may just take you up on that.”
Leaving the fire station, Susan told James she would meet him in the editing room of the news station. Opening her card doors, Susan was looking forward to having some private time to speak with Nick before dropping him off at his house.
“I think you and the captain should sue this cop once today’s incident is made public.” Susan said.
“The thought did cross my mind. Was pretty humiliating.” Nick said
“Guess I’ll have to take a rain check on that fabulous dinner you were going to make tonight.”
“You’ll have to claim that rain check soon. You’ll be married in a couple of weeks and I don’t think your husband would take too kindly the idea of another man cooking you dinner.”
Ouch I really didn’t need to hear that. Susan thought as guilt tried to creep into her heart but not allowing it to damper her spirit.
Feeling an awkward silence, Nick said, “Well at least you have all my secret recipes.”
“Yes but I’m sure it won’t taste the same as the master chef makes it.”
“I’m sure you’ll do fine. On the next light, make a right and it’ll be house number 273 on the right side. Nick said. As Susan pulled into the driveway, both hearts began feeling a sense of loss. This is it…I’ll probably never see her again unless
***
When everyone got back to the station house, it was business as usual until they received further news on Captain Miller. Reports were filled out and dinner was starting to be prepared. Shortly afterwards a Chicago patrol car had personally chauffeured Captain Miller back to his fire station. Everyone clapped as the captain came up the stairs and entered the dining room area. “Seems like the Fire Chief had a conversation with the Police Chief regarding this little altercation and all of a sudden they started treating me like the Mayor.” The captain said.
“I’m so sorry that happened to you Captain.” Susan said thoughtfully. “Just so you’re aware James did capture everything on video. We’re actually heading back to the news station to edit it and prepare if for the 10 o’clock news.”
“Not really looking forward to seeing myself being led away in handcuffs in the evening news, but Officers like DeLuca need to be sent a message and I know what you captured today will show that. How’s Nick doing?”
Walking in the room, Nick said, “Got a nasty bump in the back of my head but I can still see straight.”
Captain put his hand on Nicks shoulder and said “Thanks for standing up for me out there today.”
“Any day Captain.”
“Now go home and rest your head. Troy, go ahead and take Truck #3 and give Nick a ride home.” The captain said.
“I’m actually heading in that direction so I can drop him off.” Susan offered.
“Forget it Troy.” The captain said. “Chicago’s prettiest reporter has this covered.”
“Before I leave, I just want to let you all know that both James and I truly appreciate everything you all have shared with us. It’s amazing everything you guys do to keep the community safe and you are all heroes in my heart. It’s been an honor to have shared this 3 day’s with you. Thank you so much.” Susan went around the room to personally shake the hand of every firefighter.
“You’re always welcome here Miss Taylor. Don’t be a stranger.” The captain said.
“I won’t and if you decide to take legal action on what happened today and need me to testify, please let me know. I’ll be there.”
“I may just take you up on that.”
Leaving the fire station, Susan told James she would meet him in the editing room of the news station. Opening her card doors, Susan was looking forward to having some private time to speak with Nick before dropping him off at his house.
“I think you and the captain should sue this cop once today’s incident is made public.” Susan said.
“The thought did cross my mind. Was pretty humiliating.” Nick said
“Guess I’ll have to take a rain check on that fabulous dinner you were going to make tonight.”
“You’ll have to claim that rain check soon. You’ll be married in a couple of weeks and I don’t think your husband would take too kindly the idea of another man cooking you dinner.”
Ouch I really didn’t need to hear that. Susan thought as guilt tried to creep into her heart but not allowing it to damper her spirit.
Feeling an awkward silence, Nick said, “Well at least you have all my secret recipes.”
“Yes but I’m sure it won’t taste the same as the master chef makes it.”
“I’m sure you’ll do fine. On the next light, make a right and it’ll be house number 273 on the right side. Nick said. As Susan pulled into the driveway, both hearts began feeling a sense of loss. This is it…I’ll probably never see her again unless
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