Promises

bonding

*Song: Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) by Looking Glass*

This morning it was just you and Ron. Flip went into work earlier because he left to go to your trial. You were determined to make this a bonding experience since he was Flip's best friend.

You knew Ron and had for a bit but you were never that close considering the first time you actually started being around either was when he started staying over due to the case.

You woke up before Ron and decided to make him breakfast. You put your headphones in and started dancing to the music while you grab out the ingredients for breakfast. You looked in the fridge and saw bacon and eggs. In the pantry, I had all the ingredients for home fries.

You started to cook when your phone started ringing. You rolled your eyes as soon as you saw who it was.

In the best fake customer service voice, you could do, "Hey Connie. It's so good to hear from you. How have you been?"

"Oh, you know same old same old. Ron told me about your mother. That is so heartbreaking that she is sick. You are so lucky you have a big strong man like Ron in your life to take care of you."

With that, you immediately wanted to gag at the misogyny Connie was displaying. "Yeah, I'm just so lucky. I would not be able to take care of myself in a time like this. He really is the definition of my knight and shining armor." You said sarcastically.

Yes, you loved Flip and you were thankful for all the support he has given you but you were a badass independent woman. Who sure as hell could take care of herself.

"Well dear, I am happy to hear that. I am actually calling because Felix and I wanted to invited both of you to have dinner with us tomorrow night. Oh and I can tell you how Felix is letting me in on an organization plan. I finally get to take part in the action."

"Oh, that sounds swell. I will call Ron and let him know." You said, internally screaming. But also slightly confused on what she meant when she said to take part in the action. That does not sound good. Felix was crazy but one thing you have learned from spending time with them is that Connie is even crazier. She will stop at nothing.

"Great we will see you then sweetie."

With that, you hung up the phone and let out a sigh. You started cooking breakfast again when you heard the shower turn on. It was perfect because you could finish while he was in the shower and have it ready by the time he was ready.

After about thirty minutes the food and coffee were all done and Ron was entering the kitchen.

"well what do we have here," Ron said with a huge smile across his face.

"I made breakfast for us and I figured we could you know talk" With that the smile instantly disappeared and he looked like he was panic. Maybe saying we need to talk wasn't the greatest idea in hindsight.

"Oh gosh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean it in a bad way. It's just you are Flip's best friend and I wanted to get to know you more because you are very important to him."

"Alright then what do you want to know." With that, you guys got into a deep conversation. You talked about anything and everything. His relationship with Flip, his home life, Patrice, and his experience growing up as a Black man.

You were in complete awe of this man. He had been through so much but he was still so optimistic. Also with all the work, he has done with the police department there was no other choice but to be proud. He was truly a remarkable person. You hoped even after this case and he doesn't stay here anymore, you both would still be friends and hang out.