Chicago RX

30. drinks

Everyone was on edge after Al had been murdered it was the one thing that broke us..

Adam was going off on Antonio for not backing up Hank and lying on his behalf.

Hey Adam thats enough.

I pulled Antonio away. Trying my best to comfort him. This wasn't his fault.

Hey look at me. You've done nothing wrong. This will work itself out ok and Hank he can take care of himself. This isn't on you. Adam is upset but he'll get over it. Al death is on Hank and him alone ok. I love Hank but sometimes he can make wrong choices that usually falls on everyone else. I held his cheek in my hands.

He pulled away as if trying to put distance between us.

This whatever this is its a bad idea.

This is just me caring for a friend Antonio please don't loose yourself in this.

She finds Antonio with pills. This isn't you.

I was just as angry at myself for not preventing this from happening. It wasnt on me but maybe I could have done more. At first I hated myself for secretly liking his advances even though I hated him but now I detest him for what he's done. Denny is a coward. I cringe at the thought of his hands on me. I was ashamed.

.......

Hank was upset.

Did you go see Antonio?

Yes. I care about Antonio. I love you. I wanted to support him when no one else would.

So explain to me why you keep going behind my back then.

Your upset I understand.

Why didn't you tell me about Denny?

I was going to but then you made it perfectly clear that we try to work with him. I just thought I could handle it. I wanted him to give me something that could help you. I hate myself hank isn't that good enough. Now Al is gone. I feel like that's partly my fault.

I can still help you. Let me make this right.

.......

Let go what are we waiting for?

Not you. Hank said

Hell no why are you trying to bench me Sergent.

Because when it comes to woman you don't think with your head Antonio.

You got something to say? Antonio puffs out his chest all offended.

I just said it. Your out.

This is bullshit. She needs us right now.

And I said we will handle it now go!.

Nervous she swirled her straw in her drink looking back towards the door. He would be walking in any second. There was no way she could prepare herself for that.

She looks down at her wrist watch. Rubbing at the skin on her arm as if it would make the time stand still.

When she looked up there he was at the desk. She took in a deep breath as his eyes searched the room until he spotted her.

Holding her breath as he got closer. Until he stood hovering above her. She tilted her head looking upwards until their eyes locked.

I See you started without me. He commented. Thats alright I don't mind..

Doey eyed and pouty lips she looked up almost asking for permission to speak.

You keep looking up at me like that and we might not make it through drinks.