The Rookie (OC x Lucy) (Fan Fiction)

Chapter 10: Flesh and Blood

At the airport

As John pulled into the parking lot, Wesley and John were in John's truck.

John said, "Alright, I'm just parking now. I'll meet you at baggage claim. No, don't worry about it. Get ready for a big, embarrassing hug from me and Uncle Wes. See you soon."

Wesley shook his head with a smirk. "I'm not hugging that kid."

As John stepped out, he accidentally dropped his phone. Wesley noticed that John had left the keys in the truck, so he watched as John closed the door and said, "Yes!" when he saw the phone hadn't broken.

John realized he had locked himself out, looked at Wesley, and said, "Can you grab my keys, Wes?"

Wesley chuckled, retrieved the keys and John's wallet from the truck, and handed them to him as he got out and closed the door.

John sighed in relief. "Thanks, man. I owe you one."

Wesley grinned. "Let's just go meet the kid, alright?"

John and Wesley arrived at the baggage claim area, weaving through the crowd of travelers. John's excitement was palpable as he scanned the crowd of people. His gaze landed on a tall, young man standing by the carousel, checking his phone.

"Henry!" John called out, waving with enthusiasm.

Henry looked up, his face breaking into a grin as he spotted his father. He walked over, and John pulled him into a bear hug. "Look at you! It's so good to see you!"

Henry laughed, clapping his father on the back. "Good to see you too, Dad."

Wesley stood back, letting John and Henry have their moment. After a moment, Henry turned to Wesley, giving him a nod. "Hey, you must be Uncle Wes. Nice to meet you."

Wesley extended his hand. "That's me. Nice to meet you, Henry. I've heard a lot about you."

Henry shook Wesley's hand, his grip firm. "I've heard a bit about you too. Dad says you're quite the character."

Wesley grinned. "All good things, I hope."

Henry chuckled. "Definitely. So, you two ready for the drive?"

John grabbed Henry's bag from the carousel and threw an arm around his shoulders. "Yeah, we're all set. Let's get out of here. I'm sure you've got stories to tell, and Wesley's some of his own."

As they walked toward the exit, Henry and Wesley struck up a conversation. Henry shared stories from college and his recent experiences, while Wesley talked about some of his more memorable moments on the job. John, content to be a spectator, listened with a smile.

They reached the car, and Wesley opened the trunk to stow the bag. "You've got to tell me more about what you're studying. Anything particularly interesting?"

Henry laughed. "Yeah, actually, I'm diving into some pretty cool stuff in my engineering program. Lots of practical applications."

John, holding the keys, looked at both of them with a grin. "Looks like we've got a lot to talk about. Let's get going and catch up properly."

As they drove off, the car was filled with laughter and lively conversation, a promising start to their time together.

At the station

Henry, John, and Wesley walked into the station, with Henry glancing around in curiosity. "So this is where you guys work?"

Wesley grinned and said, "Yeah, pretty cool, huh?"

Henry nodded, but his excitement was clear. "It's all right. I'm more interested in hearing about your time as an assassin, though."

Wesley chuckled nervously and said, "Ah, buddy, maybe another time. I'm not really up for talking about that."