Her Protector

Her Bodyguard

New York City. March 24, 2030. 2:16 PM

Riley was walking around her fifth avenue apartment, pacing back and forth waiting for the bodyguard to show up. After witnessing the death of Wyatt and getting a glimpse of the killer who murdered him, Riley has been a bit on edge lately. Charlie was sitting on the white couch while Riley's publicist Karma entered the living room holding a glass of Long Island iced tea in her hand and a green apple martini in the other.

"Riley, come on now just relax the bodyguard will be here." Karma said handing Riley her glass of Long Island iced tea.

"He's running late. Where the hell is he? Why do I need a bodyguard? The security in this building is the best in the city." Riley said as she took a sip of her iced tea, then made a face as she spit it out. "Karma, what did you just give me? That's not iced tea."

"It's a Long Island iced tea. I think you need it so you can calm yourself down." Karma said as Riley sat down next to her husband. Riley sits her drink down on the coaster while Charlie wraps his arms around her waist, feeling her leaning against his chest.

"Honey, I don't think you need a bodyguard. You have me to protect you." Charlie said.

"You? Charlie, you're a doctor. You don't even know how to use a gun." Riley said.

"Hey, I've been going to the shooting range with Josh. I know how to use a gun. I keep one in my office in a safe, just in case anybody tries to break in and try to assault us or rob some of our belongings. Or instead of a gun, I can use a scalpel. You know I'm good with a knife." Charlie said as Riley chuckled for a bit.

"Charlie, you know how I feel about violence. I don't like violence." Riley said.

"I know. I just want to keep you safe, babe. That's all." Charlie said as Riley smiled at him and kissed him on his lips while Karma took a sip of her martini and smiled at them, noticing how cute they look together while she walks over to where they were sitting.

"So, Riley. About this detective who questioned you last night? Who was he and why did he take you to the Nighthawk Diner to talk to you?" Karma asked as she sits down on the white chaise sofa.

"Lucas, I mean, Detective Friar and I. Well... I was engaged to him back in college before we broke up." Riley said.

"And how long were you two together?" Karma asked.

"Since freshman year of high school while we were going to Abigail Adams High School." Riley said taking a sip of her Long Island iced tea.

"I guess you two had some history together. You two were the power couple of high school." Karma said.

"Yeah. I guess you could call us the next Cory and Topanga." Riley said and turned to Charlie, noticing him feeling uncomfortable about her talking about Lucas. "Charlie, are you okay?"

"I'm fine. I think you should stop talking about Lucas. You two are over. He's married and we're married." Charlie said as the doorbell rang. Riley got up from off of the couch and walked over to the door to check to see if it's the bodyguard that the police department sent to protect her. Riley opened the door and froze from seeing a familiar detective from last night wearing a dark grey suit with the jacket open, showing off his badge and radio on the belt and his Smith & Wesson Model 5906 pistol in the gun holster. The handsome detective also wore a white button down shirt and a blue and grey tie.