Partners (Rosa Diaz)

Chapter 10: Pontiac Bandit

Chloe has been staying with the couple for about a month now, every weekend she goes to visit their mother as it's a few hours away. Turns out Hayley never left the state, Evelyn wasn't sure whether to feel angry about that or not. Her mother being so close but never coming back into her life.

The older one of the two redheads has been doing what she can in preparation for her mother's passing. She's filled out the necessary forms to become Chloe's guardian and has sent it off to the courts, she was told it could take a month or two which is lucky, as usually something like this could take months to finish. But with the circumstances of their mother, no living relatives, and the fact that Evelyn and her girlfriend are in law enforcement holds some good sway on those making the decision. Plus it's almost a guarantee that Hayley has written Evelyn to be Chloe's guardian in her will.

Evie has also talked to her sister's school, asking if it was possible for Chloe to continue her schoolwork from home, which they agreed. They still haven't gotten around to redecorating her bedroom but so far Chloe has no complaints.

The couple have continued their talk about getting a dog, believing now or some time soon would be best if they were to get a pet as Chloe would be home while they're at work and she could use the company.

And that is where the pair of detectives are now, waiting in the precinct's Bullpen waiting for Charles to arrive for his first day back at work after the shooting at Christmas.

Jake runs into the Bullpen, "He's here. Boyle is here."

"This is so fun! I wish you guys got shot more often." Gina says excited.

"Excuse me?" Evelyn says in disbelief before Charles rolls in in a scooter.

"Buh-buh-buh-back in the nine nine."

"Welcome back, Detective." Holt greets as everyone cheers and claps.

"Wow, is this all for me?" Charles asks looking at the decorations.

"Of course it is. What're you wearing, there, buddy?" Jake asks noticing the yellow things around the man's legs.

"Oh, none of my pants fit over my butt cast. Lucky for me my mom lent me her leg warmers." He informs.

"Wouldn't pregnancy pants work? Evelyn asks herself.

"That is lucky." Jake agrees with Charles.

"Pretty sweet scooter." Amy compliments.

"Yeah, I know. Check out these doughnuts. Whoo-hoo!" Charles' attempt ends in paperwork getting knocked onto the floor.

"Oh, that went terribly. Can I help you with something?" Jake asks.

"Nope, nope. Everything's under control. I picked up a couple reacher grabbers. Yeah. So I'm able to do everything that I used to do. So now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go make myself a morning cup of coffee like I do every day." He says before wheeling over to the kitchen area.

"Okay, okay. Just gotta... No problem. Oh..." He drops a cup which smashes on the floor. He tries again but it ends the same way before Rosa speaks up, "Let me get that for you, Boyle."

"No need. No need at all. That's sweet, Rosa. Here we go." Charles tries again but smashes a third cup.

"Ah... Hey, Charles, just take my coffee. It's fresh." Terry offers, handing him his cup.

"Okay, I guess. I mean, if you don't mind." Charles agrees, using his grabber to take it.

"All right, you got it?" Terry asks before letting go.

Charles goes to drink from the cup while still holding it with the grabber.

"Why wouldn't you just use your other hand?" Gina asks in confusion.