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Chapter 9-Moving.

A few hours had passed since Nevada had agreed to move in with Jim. Jim had put on a t shirt and shorts to get her moved. They had gotten Esmerelda settled and some of her clothes and personal items over to his place. Jim had made calls to the CSI�s for help getting her moved. Sara, Catherine, Nick and Warrick would be there when they got off work. Grissom was coming later to help with the heavier stuff wou would be in and out. Or so Jim thought. He hadn�t made arrangements to haul off his old stuff. A first for him in not planning. The apartment manager had agreed to let her out of her contract because Jim had found bugs and a few rat droppings outside the back door. Jim informed him that all he had to do was call his friend at the health department and see how many other violations they had. Then the city inspector. The wiring was suspect on to being shoddy as she had brown outs a lot. Jim had not been too pleased at where she lived. She didn�t know anything about the complex when she sent her first and last rent and deposit. He didn�t get that back because he was pushing his authority and he knew it.

They sat on her couch as she packed up her pictures.

�I�m glad you are doing this. I really hate this apartment complex.� Said Jim.

�I really do too but I was stuck with it for a time. Boy Novio, you gave those men an earful.� She said.

�Well, I hadn�t voiced my opinion because, It wasn�t my business�..yet. It is now so�..well Honey you know me well enough. I�m not going to let you stay in something that�s going to harm you and it could here. Either your health or a fire or something.� He said as the lights flickered a little. �There they go again. I advised that hick that if he didn�t do something soon, like call an electrician, that he could have a lawsuit looking up his ass.�

�Oh my big, strong, Teddy bear with claws and fangs.� She said smiling at him and giving him a hug and kiss. �What have I done without you?�

�More like what have we done without each other my dear.� Said Jim hugging her back.

�True Novio.� Said Nevada. �Here I want to show you something.�

Jim sat back as she opened up the photo album. �This is my uncle Patrick Bailey, My aunt Maeve and you know who the other two are me and Dallas.� She said.

Jim looked at the older couple. The man resembled David McCollum from Navy NCIS. He looked tall and thin with blue eyes and salt and pepper hair. The woman he wasn�t sure. She was a lovely woman and very black Irish. Meaning she was dark haired and eyed. Black Irish have a small bit of Spanish in them from a shipwreck long ago off the coast of Ireland. Her aunt�s hair was salt and pepper now but she had probably been a looker in younger days.

�When was this taken?� He asked.

�Christmas last.� She said. �I wasn�t very happy there but you can tell that. I had just moved out of their home in Turtle Creek it�s a subdivision in Dallas. Aunt Maeve believed that I was to stay with them until I married. Dallas had already married and was out on her own but 5 years ago she lost her husband who you know was a cop, in a fire fight in south Dallas. She was expected to move back home and did not. I wanted the same freedom so when I turned 40 I told them it is time I had my own place. Uncle Patrick agreed but Aunt Maeve was adamant that I stay with them. Old world custom. Plus I think she is sinking into something mentally speaking. She is not well, she haad aad aches on a daily basis now. She says what ever it is in her mind without thinking on it. But she has always done that. It was hard growing up with her.� She said.

�I kind of thought that since she said what she did about you never marrying or having kids. So you think it�s a mental problem and not just well��.being a bitch? Sorry for the terminology there Duchess but to me she was being that way.� Said Jim.

�Oh, I have thought that myself over the years. What ever I did was never enough for her. Or the wrong thing. But Uncle Patrick��he thouge hae had hung the moon. He told us that many times and what ever we did was all right with him. He knew from the first after we came to live with them that what ever I dreamed up to do and put it in motion��.it would be done that way. He gave me much credit over the years. He gave us both room to do what we thought best but held the reigns mind you. My own father would have been that way and he knew this.� She said.

�What do you think he is going to do when he finds out that you and I are living together?� Asked Jim. �Listen I don�t want to make you loose��.�

�What would I loose Novio? I have so much to gain here. You are talking of monitory loss. I know but nothing in this world could take the place of you. If I had to choose between my legacy and you, it would be you that I chose. No contest there. There is not enough gold in the world that would give me what you have. Nor would I want to be rich and alone. The money is nothing Novio. Without someone to share life with it means nothing does it not? If Dallas wants it��.fine let her have it. You and I were meant to be or this all would not be happening. Besides I do make a descent living being a cop.� She said. He was floored that she would give up her inheritance for him. He was touched by her words.

�Well, I don�t want you to have to give up anything.� Said Jim smiling at her.

�I know but it really does not mean that much to me. If there is anything left of it. I spent years believing it was all gone. It does not matter if it is or is not any more. Mi Novio, you mean more to me than anything.� She said.

�As you do to me Duchess.� He said as she turned the page in the album.

Then he saw some younger pictures of Nevada and Dallas. Little girls. One with strawberry curls and the other chestnut.

�You were very cute. But man, God laid on the beauty when you got to be older.� Said Jim.

Looking at the little girl picture of Nevada he let his mind travel somewhere he never thought of before. About fathering a child with her. About being a real father to a child that he made with Nevada. It had been a close call a couple of weeks ago but the idea wasn�t repugnant to him and it actually made him happy to think on it. He never thought he would have another chance. An only chance. But then there was the fact she might not be able and he might not be able. It saddened him a little thinking those beautiful topaz eyes would die with her. That he wouldn�t be able to mix his DNA with hers. That something that cute would never run around their house��.THEIR house. Well he had made it their house. He had gone and asked her to move in with him and she had accepted on conditions he knew she would ask for.

He was taking a big step with this. He had never allowed another woman to live with him and not be married to her. Ok so he let them sleep with him, go to their own places after. That was the old Jim Brass the one that was a considerable, miserable ass hole. The one that let Holly Gibbs die. The one that thrashed Warrick verbally until he was in Jim�s face and telling him off. The one that thought too much of himself and getting a promotion to Assistant Chief. But that had failed with Holly dying. What happened to that Jim Brass? He didn�t know and he didn�t want to see him again. Oh, he kept the fellow around for interrogation purposes but after he pushed that Jim Brass back. He hated him actually because he had cost him his family��..or was Nora and Ellie his family�.ever. They belonged to someone else even at the same time they had belonged to him. He had just taken care of them for a time. He stopped thaoughought and put himself in a happier place with the woman beside him. She was the here and now. She was his future and he knew it. Jim hadn�t believed in a future for himself just more of the past. He wanted so much to tell her how deeply he loved her. Because he knew she loved him just as much.

She had been talking while he was wide awake in dreamland. She knew he was somewhere else at the moment.

�Novio am I interrupting something?� She asked teasing him.

�Oh, well Honey I�m sorry I was just thinking on things.� he said. �I didn�t mean to be rude but seeing your picture and how damned cute you were��..it just got me thinking that�s all.�

�Thinking of filling the house with something?� She asked smiling at him. A giggle escaping from her mouth.

�Yeah, well��.yes I was.� He said. The bashfulness in him to clear his throat was gone now. No reason to be bashful around his Duchess. She had him. Not only in body but in mind and soul now. How it happened so fast was anyone�s guess but when you get to a certain age, time is fleeting and chances are few. Fewer if you were Jim Brass but that was changing.

�Oh, so you want to get a cat or something?� She asked playfully.

�I�m sure Esmerelda wouldn�t appreciate that. No, I was thinking on the two legged kind that drives you nuts later on.�

�What Novio? You want to get another parrot?� She said really giggling now.

�Nevada��.if you don�t watch it you are going to get a spanking. No, I was thinking on something along the lines of a child or two.� He said calmly and with some real happiness not seen much in him.

�Oh that well��we would have to be married for us to have children Novio. But practicing for one is fine with me.� She said. Jim had his lip out a little. �Oh don�t look at me like I shot your best friend.�

Jim let out a full laugh. He was flashed on a mental picture of Grissom when she said that. A little mean thinking but�� He was laughing so hard he was turning red. He finally stopped because she had one of those �What did I say?� looks on her face. �Honey, it�s don�t look like I shot your dog. But you were close.�

�Oh Dios Mio Novio what am I going to do with you.� She said shaking her head.

�Well, I will say one thing you sure do keep me laughing. I don�t mean it to be a bad thing but sometime the way the translation comes out I just want to loose it. I�m not making fun of you but I think you did miss your calling.� He said.

�Oh and what would that be Novio?� She asked a sly look smirking her face.

�Stand up Comedienne. Lucille Ball with a Glock.� He said chuckling.

�Humm, I wonder if that comment should get you a spanking?� She asked.

�Ok, if you think your big enough.� He cocked his eye at her and smiled.

They had left the door open because Sara and Catherine were coming soon to haul clothes. She looked at the door and heard a car door slam and then another.

�Well?� He taunted. Before Jim could protest or do anything she got a hold of him forcefully and in a second flat she had him pulled him over her knee. She was that strong.

�Bad boy.� She said hitting his butt once.

�Ouch! Nevada I was kidding��..� He said. She let him go just as Catherine and Sara appeared at the door.

�Knock, Knock.� Said Sara.

�Come in please mi Amigas.� Said Nevada. �You saved James Brass here from a spanking.� She used his name like that for sarcasm purposes.

�What�s he done now?� Asked Catherine as the two women came into the apartment.

�He was teasing me. Calling me Lucille Ball with a Glock.� Giggled Nevada.

�What did she say?� Asked Sara. �The yanking your goat or the holding the cat?�

�Neither it was don�t look like I shot your best friend and I got a mental image of Gil about that time.� He chuckled.

�Oh that�s mean Jim but��.that�s the image I�m getting.� Said Catherine starting to giggle.

�Please enough with the jokes.� Said Nevada jovially. �Catherine why did you not bring Lindsey?�

�Oh, well I didn�t think she would be much help and into everything.� Said Catherine.

�I really like her Catherine. Do not be shy about bringing her around. She reminds me of myself at that age.� Said Nevada.

�Ok next time I will remember that. Where do you want us to start?� Asked Catherine.

�We can get the clothes taken over first. I already have my personal things there.� Said Nevada.

�Well I�m glad Jim finally asked you to move in with him. You two just belong together.� Said Sara.

Jim smiled at Sara and put his arm around Nevada. �I�m glad too Sara. Thank you. I couldn�t let her live here. Hell, I couldn�t bare to be away from her.� Said Jim as Nevada gave him a small kiss. Jim hugged her and let her go quickly.

There was another knock at the door about that time.

�Hey everyone.� Said Warrick.

�Hi Rick.� Said Jim.

�Warrick, please come in.� Said Nevada sweetly. Greg was at the door too. Then Nick showed up.

�Someone moving out of here?� Asked Nick smiling. �I brought my truck and trailer.�

�Great Nick thanks.� Said Jim �Come on in guys. I�m a little surprised to see Greg here but not really since he and Nevada are compadres.�

�Good to see all of you Amigo�s.� Said Nevada as she hugged the men coming in. Greg she held on too a little more. She and Greg had an affinity. Jim understood that too. �Greg, thank you so much for doing the DNA testing on the Cordoba�s. At least I know now that they are related. It is not hurtful to me nor a real surprise. I just had a lot to process yesterday.� She said hugging him a little tighter. In a way Nevada loved Greg as a little brother. She treated him as such. But once Nevada thought of you as family there was nothing she wouldn�t do for you and Greg knew that. He also enjoyed the affection she gave him. It wasn�t sexual of course but Greg understood Nevada belonged to Jim and vise versa.

�Let�s get the dining room suit out first and on the trailer.� Said Nick to Greg who was still hanging on Nevada a little.

Jim looked over and saw his arm still around her. He decided to yank his chain a little. �Greg ah, that�s my job.� He said with a little authority in his voice.

�What Captain?� Asked Greg, his mouth open.

�Keeping her in neutral.� He said chuckling.

Greg�s eyes got wide and he let Nevada go. �Sorry Captain.�

�That�s ok she likes you Greg. I was pulling your leg.� Said Jim who chuckled a little.

�Ok.� Said Greg sheepishly. �Let me grab a chair.�

�Good idea.� Said Jim still messing with him. He was still chuckling. Nevada crossed her arms and tapped her foot at Jim. She smiled slyly at him. He went a little closer.

�Ok, Duchess I�m sorry.� He shrugged.

�You should not be picking on him like that.� Said Nevada almost scolding him.

�I know I just couldn�t resist. He has it bad for you. Might I add I do too but�..you know who your Daddy is.� Said Jim whispering in her ear.

�I am certain on that��..Daddy.� She said. �Or should it be Papa?�

�Neither my dear. Actually it�s making me feel a little old at the moment. The connotation means who is your man you remember?� He asked.

�Oh, Si Novio. I know who my man is.� Said Nevada getting a rather raucous look on her face and her eyes were turning a little blue. Which Jim knew meant she felt a little amorous. �If everyone wasn�t here I would show you who your Mamma is. But for now��.� She reached up a little and got a hold on his earlobe and nibbled a little. A low soft groan emitted from Jim. It wasn�t something he could control since she hadn�t really done that before. She let go. �Just wait��.when this is over I�ll be waiting.� She teased. Jim closed his eyes and opened them. He smirked a little cocking his eyebrow at her.

�Your dangerous Duchess. I had better not keep you in neutral long.� He said giving her a small kiss. If the gang were not here��..�

�I know it would be a toss up as to whom would be getting what, eh Novio?� She asked.

�You can bet your sweet ass on that, Baby.� He said into her ear. �Now be a good girl and go help the girls with the rest of your clothes and we will get the dining room suit on the trailer.� He said popping her behind with his hand.

Nevada looked at him again. This time he wasn�t ready for the look she gave him. The �Jim when this is over, you had better buckle your safety belt and hold on for the ride.�

�Like I said your dangerous.� He said as Warrick passed him. Warrick just chuckled and shook his head and went on.

�Only dangerous Novio?� She asked and giggled a little swishing into the bedroom.

�Oh Boy!� Jim said between his teeth and rolling his eyes.

They got the dining room suite loaded on the truck and trailer.

�She doesn�t have much heavy stuff.� said Warrick. �It wont take long to get this over to your place.�

�No it wont. What�s next?� Jim asked. Then he heard Madonna singing her heart out in the bedroom. �Gimme a minute fellows. Madonna is not doing what was intended.�

�Oh Jim, give them a break you know get two or more women in one room and that�s going to start.� Said Nick.

�Yeah, but I haven�t seen Greg in a while. I think it�s three girls and a wanna be in there.� Said Jim. I�m not too hep on him being in there if you understand.�

Nick shrugged and Jim walked off into the hall and peeked in the bedroom. It was all he could do not to bust out laughing. Greg had one of her scarves tied around his waist like a sarong as did all of them. But what really was getting him is he had a ribbon tied in a bow on his head. What completed the gag was he was lip sinking Holiday and doing too good a job at it as the girls danced. He was standing on her bed too. Jim just stood there looking at the display then, he quickly ran down the hall and got the other guys.

�Hey guys come with me you have to see this.� Said Jim his eyes wet from laughing. They all followed him down the hall and took a look at what was going on in the bedroom. Nick, Warrick and Jim just stood there a minute and started laughing. The song ended the jumping and dancing came to an abrupt end like a needle scraped against a record. Greg quickly got down off the bed and untied the scarf but had forgot the bow.

Nothing was said as Nevada turned off the music and grabbed clothes and looked sheepishly at Jim. Then Catherine, Sara and Greg did the same. Jim moved so the girls could leave. But he stood in Greg�s way. He got a strait face about him. Or as strait as he could.

�Listen I understand you wanting to walk on the wild side but Greg. Nevada brings out all sorts of things in people ��But Madonna your not. Although that was ah��.a pretty good lip sink. Just don�t make me worry about you and right now I�m a little worried.� Said Jim. Warrick and Nick were just standing there trying not to laugh.

�Well, Captain she does make you think on things but��.� Jim took the ribbon off his head. �I have no idea why I did this.� Greg�s face was red with embarrassment.

�One name Greg, Nevada. I�m not sure if I wouldn�t do that myself.� He said. �But I think it might be Mick Jagger she would drive me too imitate. I mean I used to play a mean air guitar and all in my younger days. Plus he is gender friendly.�

�Well Sir�..ah, aren�t you and him the same age?� Asked Greg.

�Hardly.� Said Jim a little pissed. �But I used to do a mean imitation of him doing �Paint It Black� after a few drinks. Let�s not do this again. I know playing with the girls was fun but we have to get Nevada moved. You can see that.�

�Yes sir. I�m sorry. It�s just I haven�t��

�Had this much fun in a while right? You were having fun.� Said Jim.

�Yes sir.� Said Greg. Jim slapped him on the back and let him walk past him.

�Well, ok but don�t��..Oh hell Greg��..It�s the atmosphere I guess. I should feel better about all this.� Said Jim. Greg�s eyes narrowed. Jim took some of the clothes from him.

�Your worried about repercussions from Estrada aren�t you Captain?� Said Greg. �I am too kinda.�

�I think we all are.� Said Jim. �It�s ok Greg. I shouldn�t be so harsh on you but I have to say I have never seen anything like that sober. Thanks so much for the surprise.�

�I was just having some fun with the girls. I glonglong better with women.� Said Greg.

�I do too but don�t tell anyone that and I wont say anything about the Madonna impression ok?� Jim chuckled.

�Ok.� Said Greg. �Deal.�

�Let�s get this stuff done. I don�t want to take up too much of my friend�s time and I guess since you and Nevada are Compadres��.you�re my friend too.� Said Jim.

�I�d like that sir.� Said Greg smiling still a little sheepish.

�Just call me Jim from now on. It�s ok.� Said Jim smiling at him.

�Ok. Listen, if you ever need help with something. Including the Estrada case don�t hesitate to ask. I care about Nevada. She�s a good lady and a really wonderful friend. I owe her for all the wonderful meals she let me in on. You�re a lucky guy Jim. Nevada is the best.� Said Greg as they went into the living room.

�Ok, I appreciate that. I know how lucky I am believe me. She is the best.� Said Jim as Nevada came back up to get more clothes.

�Novio you still picking on Greg?� She asked smirking.

�No, we just talked. Nothing bad Duchess.� Said Jim smiling at her.

�There had better not be.� Said Nevada smirking at him with a smile attached.

�There isn�t Nevada.� Said Greg as he went out the door.

�We almost have a load ready to take.� Said Nevada.

�That�s good. I don�t want to keep our friends out too much longer. You need more boxes don�t you?� Asked Jim.

�Yes I do. Want me to take Greg with me and see if Marty�s Market has any?� She asked.

�Ok take him with you. We will go and take a load. Do you need me to move Esmerelda to the other bedroom and close the door?� He asked.

�You might want too. You are not afraid to try that?� She asked.

�No, she�s in love with me and I know it. She wont hurt me. She knows I wont hurt her. After I will put her cover on. I didn�t think about all the noise bothering her and scaring her. I�ll go in first and move her.� Said Jim.

�You are thoughtful Novio. You take care of my baby like you would your own.� She said. She hugged him and kissed him for that.

�Honey, you welcome and I appreciate the hug and kiss for doing something I should have done this afternoon.� Said Jim.

�I did not think on it either Novio.� Said Nevada. Greg walked in about that time for another load of clothes. �I am just as excited about all this as you are. That is why we celebrated a little. We must thank our friends for their help in some way.� She said.

�We can offer pizza and beer after. Get some beer will you when you go to Marty�s.� Said Jim fishing his wallet out.

�No Novio I have it. We can call Dominick�s later on.� She said.

�You mean Domino�s?� He chuckled.

�Si Novio.� She said.

�Hey Greg, can you come and help me a sec?� Nick called.

�What you got Nick?� Asked Greg who hadn�t made it back to get another load quite yet.

�I will just go alone Novio. It will be fine.� Said Nevada. Jim looked a little pensive on that.

�No, I really don�t want you running around with Estrada loose and that Felix guy around.� Said Jim.

�I can take care of myself.� Said Nevada. She pulled her jeans leg up a little and in her boot was a dagger. Plus she had strapped on her Glock 30.

�Ok, so your packing��.you have your creditals?� He asked.

�Si Novio. I have them. Want to check me for them?� She smiled.

�Later Honey, patting you down could get pretty intense. Maybe even a little��.ah risqué.� He said smiling at her.

�Oh no doubt if you do the frisking. Gives new meaning to the word.� Said Nevada.

�Naughty girl, go and get the boxes and the beer. Hurry now because if you don�t come back in 20 minutes I�m calling in backup. I mean that too.� He said.

�I know.� Said Nevada.

�You be careful Nevada.� Said Jim. He got a hold on her hand and looked her in the eyes.

�Oh Dios Mio, Jim I am almost 41 years old! My own padre would not watch me like a goose.� Said Nevada.

�That�s Hawk my dear. Watch you like a hawk.� He said. �This is very dangerous business Duchess. If I had sense I would go with you. Wait.� He said and got everyone�s attention.

�No. I will not be treated like a child James Brass.� She said. Jim looked at her and waved everyone off. Jim had his interrogation face on at the moment.

�Ok but, if you are not back in 20 minutes��you call me when you get there and when you are leaving��..Please.� He said as he started to soften up some. He took her hand.

�What is it Jim?� She asked.

�Honey I don�t know but all this just��

�Is this why I am moving into your place?� She asked.

�No, not really I want you there. I told you that.� He said. �Time is wasting come on and get this done.�

�Ok Novio. I know you are just trying to take care of me.� Said Nevada.

�So, you know now go on.� He said half smiling. �Hurry. But be careful.�

She reached up and kissed him and smiled. �I will be back before you know it.�

Jim watched her leave. Catherine came up to him.

�Where is Nevada going?� She asked.

�To the store to get boxes. I hope I haven�t done the wrong thing.� Said Jim. �She just gets so damned self sufficient sometimes.�

�She�ll be fine. You know she is back up and a half. She�s packing I�m sure don�t worry.� Said Catherine.

�I just don�t like the fact there are men running around this city that would��.�

�I know Jim but if you try and smother her she�s not going to like that.� Said Catherine. �Just chill.�

�I hope your right Catherine. I love her too much to loose her now.� He said. �I just have a bad feeling something is coming. I know I never go on hunches but this time I feel it.�

�Jim Brass! Well it does look good on both of you. She�s just as much in love with you. Have you told her?� Asked Catherine.

�Not in so many words Catherine. She wants to wait for a happier time. I don�t blame her so�.I�m going to make a happier time on Sunday night at the Empire.� He said.

�So you going to say that then?� She asked.

�Yes. Even if I have to gag her and tie her down this time. But she insists that I be sure��..I think I was sure the first time I saw her get out of Selma, her car. Yeah she has a name for everything. Including me. She calls me Novio.�

�I know it�s Spanish for Sweetheart.� Said Catherine. �You going to get her anything special to tell her?�

�I had planned to get something but she wont tell me what she wants. I told her something tangible. She said was I not tangible. I meant��

�Yes and I know what she means. Jim she loves you. Everyone knows it. You better say it. Who knows what tomorrow is going to bring. I know what to get her. She doesn�t have a really nice pair of earrings.� Said Catherine.

�What kind?� He asked.

�Diamond studs. I�d say at least a carat total weight for her.� Said Catherine.

�Good idea.� Said Jim. �I�ll go by the jewelers tomorrow if I can get away long enough.�

�I can keep her occupied long enough for you to do that. Me, Sara and Nevada will just come back here and get a load of stuff. I don�t think we are going to be done today.� Said Catherine.

�I don�t think so either but she is paid up until the end of the month.� Said Jim. �So we have that long I guess. I pretty much pissed off the super and I think we better get her out of here before that though.�

�Yeah, the electrical is shoddy.� She said as the lights dimmed again.

Jim cell started ringing. It was Nevada calling.

�Ok Novio I�m here. I will call you in a few minutes.� Said Nevada.

�Ok Honey. Just be careful.� Said Jim.

�I will.� She said and they hung up.

It was almost sundown as she had entered the store. Night fell quickly this time of year. It was just before 8pm.

She went looking around for someone to help her. No one was in sight as always she thought as she crossed her arms. A lovely dark haired woman was shopping getting dinner and some diabetic supplies. She looked at the pretty auburn haired woman that was looking confused.

�Miss, could I be of assistance?� She asked.

�Oh, I am not sure. I am looking for boxes to move with and I have not seen anyone available to go back in the stock room.� Nevada said.

�Humm, yes they do hide when they are needed��.by the way I�m Heather.� She said putting out her hand.

�I am Nevada. Please to meet you.� She said taking it and shaking hands with Lady Heather as she was known.

�You are a police officer?� She asked.

�Si. I am with LVPD.� Said Nevada.

�Then you must know Gil Grissom and Captain Brass.� Said Heather.

�Si, I do know them. One better than the other. Captain Brass and I are��.dating.� Said Nevada smiling .

Heather smiled. �I�m glad to hear that actually. I kind of felt for the poor man. I mean he was really stuffy and all business when I met him. He seemed nice enough though. But I felt, he felt he was inadequate. No man should feel like that. I�m sure now he feels less so.�

�I assure you the inadequacies he felt are no longer in play.� Nevada said wondering if Heather had dated Jim. �You know him pretty well. Did you date him yourself?�

�No. I never have. My loss I suppose but you have to understand he and I met under professional circumstances.� Heather said.

�Oh, I see and not good ones like Jim and I did.� She said.

�No but that was cleared up and solved a long time ago.� Said Heather.

�I really should get going Jim gave me 20 minutes to get her and back.� Said Nevada.

�Humm he sure has changed. I didn�t see him as the dominant.� Said Heather.

�Dominate?� asked Nevada.

�Oh forgive me. I didn�t tell you what I do for a living. I own the Dominion.� Said Heather.

�Oh, ok. The places out near the highway?� She asked. �The big mansion.�

�Yes, so you have been out to my establishment?� Heather asked.

�No. I have never been there.� Said Nevada.

�Me telling what I do tends to not give me many friends or influence people.� Said Heather.

�Oh, well it does not bother me Heather. What you do and who you are sometimes are very different things.� Said Nevada.

Heather smiled at her. In the few words that they had spoken to each other Heather had watched her and listened. She liked her already. Heather dug in her purse and handed her a business card.

�Since you feel that way, here. Give me a call sometime and we will have afternoon tea. Bring the Captain along if you wish.� Said Heather.

Nevada smiled. �I shall Heather. It was a pleasure meeting you.�

�Likewise.� said Heather.

�I had better hurry before Jim calls for back up.� Said Nevada.

�Oh and by the way did you know there is a man watching us?� Asked Heather.

Nevada stood stone cold for a moment. Heather knew that something was up by her reaction. She came to stand beside Heather and looked over in the direction of the man but he had left.

�Is everything ok?� Asked Heather.

�Si, you need not be worried Amiga. I shall see you later.� Said Nevada.

�You let me know if I can help.� Said Heather.

�I shall.� Said Nevada who started looking for someone to help her. She knew she was late already but just wanted to hurry with the boxes.

She finally snagged a boy cleaning up a Ragu bottle on Isle 4 he reluctantly took her back to where the boxes were.

�There are more outside by the dumpster. Help yourself.� He said as they walked to the stock room.

Heather hadn�t taken her eyes off Nevada really. She was worried. Then she saw Grissom. She hesitated for only a moment because she saw the man following Nevada again. She pushed back her own feelings and walked up to Grissom.

�Gil.� She said pensively.

�Heather, ah��

�I don�t have time for pleasantries right now. You have a female officer that is being followed by man. Her name is Nevada.� Said Heather.

�What?� Asked Grissom. �Is she tall auburn hair, and has a Spanish accent?� Asked Grissom.

�Yes.� Said Heather. �She just went back to get boxes in the stockroom. The man went outside but I have a really bad feeling on this.�

Grissom had sort of worried look on him but he immediately took Heather at her word. Something he hadn�t done and lost her for. �Stay here.� He said.

�Not on your life.� Said Heather. She followed him back into the stock room the boy was still there.

�Did a tall redhead just ask for boxes?� He asked the boy.

�Yeah, I told her there were some by the dumpster. Why?� The boy asked.

�And you did bother to help her with them. Great Kid.� Said Grissom shaking his head. He went by him showing his CSI badge. Grissom had been packing that day, gun wise. Since he hadn�t had one and got a chewing out from Jim he carried it now. They got to the back of the stock room and he looked at Heather.

�You stay here. That�s non negotiable.� Said Grissom his best �Just do it� face planted on him.

Heather crossed her arms and looked at him with those blue eyes as if to say. �Who�s going to stop me.� Grissom became adamant. Heather stood her ground.

Meanwhile out behind the store and by the garbage dumpster Nevada was gathering up a few good boxes. The man came out from the shadows. It was almost sunset now.

�G�evein� Luv.� he said as she turned around and started to go for her gun. She knew the cockney, Irish brogue laced voice well.

�No no Luv. Don�t be tryin� that shayt.� He said he had his gun drawn.

�Felix.� She said as her hand continued inside for her weapon. She was still standing with her back to him.

�Sure is Luv. After all these years. How is my Spanish flower? Or shall I say deflowered.� He asked chuckling at her.

�Why are you here and what do you want or shall I even ask.� Said Nevada. It wasn�t like what she thought it would be. She was more angry than afraid at the moment. Something you didn�t want to see in Nevada Cintrone. That made her volatile.

�First let me see that weapon. Bring it out slowly.� She was but too fast for him. �Ut uh. Slower dearie. I don�t want a bullet in me. I know you planned on that but I�m sorry you aint gonna get the chance.� said Felix sarcastically.

Felix was a small man but a strong one. He was from Irish parents but grew up in England. He was stocky with beady brown eyes and almost bald. He was about 50 years old but still sly and very fast and agile.

Nevada knew she was cornered but she also knew if she didn�t call Jim would have backup fast. She didn�t know if she would be alive to see him again but she prayed as she turned with her gun in her left hand.

�Our Father who art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come they will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation��.�

�Cut the Shayt!� He said. �Next you�ll be startin� with the friggin� Rosary. Now drop the bloody gun!� He yelled.

That just made her madder. She started to bring the gun down and he fired missing her by inches. He had a home made silencer on it at that point.

�I�m serious Darlin� drop the gun now!� He said. She dropped her gun and he quickly came up to her and kicked it away. Her face was defiant at that point. She spit in his face.

�Dog.� She said angrily.

�Woof woof.� He said getting a hold on her smiling.

Back at her place Jim was worried. He hit her cell number. It rang and he got her voice mail.

�Shit something is going on.� Said Jim as Catherine dropped the suitcases she found.

�What Jim?� Asked Catherine.

�No answer.� He said worried.

�Give her a few.� Said Catherine.

�I can�t afford too. Something�s up.� He said. He took out his keys and gave the ring with the house keys to Catherine. He had turned on his police radio before she left just in case.

�I�ll lock up.� Said Catherine. �Go on and do what you have too.�

Greg looked at Jim as if to say I want to go with you.

�Well, come on Greg. We have to hurry.� Said Jim. �Thanks Catherine.� Was all he said as the two men ran out the door and got into his car. Jim started it up and hit his police lights.

Jim hoped that he wasn�t too late. He knew she was in trouble. How he knew he was having trouble with. For a man that didn�t believe in �Feelings� he was feeling them and they were not warm fuzzy ones. They sped off lights and siren going.
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