My Brettonio stories

Through the bad times

Antonio had a long day at work, they were working on a case that dealt with kids, and he hated those types of cases. He hated it mainly because since he was a father, it hit him harder.

It also stressed him out because he felt like Chicago wasn't getting any better, only worst. But thankfully when it comes to kids, a lot of people were willing to help, and if not, Antonio didn't rest until he had some facts and they shut the case pretty fast.

Although Sylvie was off tonight, he didn't call her yet, he was planning on calling her when he got home, but right now he just wanted to know why this was still happening. He felt like as more people got locked up, the crime rate should have went down, however, that wasn't the case. But sadly, Antonio was only a detective, he wasn't god, he couldn't change things that were out of his control.

He unlocked the door to his apartment and he walked inside. As soon as he walked inside, he could smell something good. He smiled to himself as he closed the door and locked it.

He took off his coat and he hung in the closet. He walked in the kitchen and he smiled seeing Sylvie cooking. He shook his head. "You know, I had a rough day, but seeing you, is making it better." He said as he walked over to him and he wrapped his arms around her waist.

"That's why I'm here." She said with a smile.

"Wait—who told you?" He asked confused. He didn't talk to her all day and he knew Gabby couldn't tell her because he also didn't talk to his sister at all today.

"I was visiting a patient at Med when I bumped into Maggie, said that you were dealing with a bad case." She explained and he nodded his head. One of the guys that were guilty of the young girl's death tried to run from them, and ended up getting hit by a car. Antonio would have rather him died but of course that didn't happen, so he went by the hospital to ask questions.

"So, you decided to come here and cook me dinner?" He asked with a hint of a smile. Why he doubted this relationship in the beginning was beyond him.

"Of course. And I have a surprise for you later."

He leaned forward and he kissed her neck lovingly. He pulled away after a few seconds and he smiled at her. "Oh yeah? What is it?" He questioned as he walked over to the refrigerator and he opened the door. He took out a bottle of water as he walked over to the table and sat down.

"You'll find out soon enough." She promised her boyfriend. She turned her head to looked at him. "Are you okay, though? Talk to me." She urged him as she turned her attention back to their dinner.

Antonio shrugged his shoulders as he opened the cap and he took a sip from the water. "I'm okay." He promised. "Sometimes I question why I chose this. I mean, I love being a detective. I do. But it does get to me."

Sylvie heard the tone in his voice and knew right now he needed her to focus her attention fully on him, so she turned off the stove and she walked over to him. "Hey, you're the best detective I know and I'm not just saying that because you're my boyfriend. If my life was on the line, I would only feel safe if you were on the case. It's normal to feel this way, especially with the day you had. But you caught the killers, isn't that what matters?" She said in a soft tone.

Antonio looked at her and he nodded his head. He reached out and he grabbed her hand, pulling her in his lap. "Yes, I suppose. I guess everyone that deals with helping people always questions how is it fair that little kids get hurt. I guess being a father makes all this harder." He confessed.

"I know baby." She raised her hand and she stroked his cheek. "Life isn't unfair and I think we all know that from the beginning of our job. I think all you can do is deal with the cases with a clear mind and be the best detective you can be." She leaned forward and she gave him a kiss.

An hour later they were finished with dinner and the dishes were clean and put away.

"So—that surprise." Antonio said with a smile.

"Oh yeah, I almost forgot." She said teasingly. "Come on." She told him as she walked in the bedroom and he followed her.

"This should be good." He smiled as he watched her pick up a bag from the door.

"I'll be back. And I promise I will make you forget all about today." She smiled at him before she walked out of the bedroom and walked into the bathroom.

Antonio smiled as he took off his shoes and he took his phone out of his pocket. He called his kids earlier to check on them so he knew they were okay. He turned off his phone and he placed it on the end table.

A few minutes later, Sylvie walked back in the bedroom and she cleared her throat gaining his attention.

Antonio turned his head and his breath caught in his throat. She was wearing a white baby doll lingerie, and he was happy this time he didn't have a beer in his hand.

"Whoa." He finally managed to choke out. "You look amazing baby."

"Then come here." She said seductively.

Like he needed to be told twice. He immediately walked over to her, crashing his lips against hers in a passionate kiss.

He walked her backwards towards the bed and he pulled away from the kiss, needing air. "This is actually what I needed—-thank you baby."

Sylvie smiled and she nodded her head. "Anything to make you feel better."

He nodded his head as he leaned forward and he started kissing her neck. Tonight she was proving to him that she would always be there for him, through all the bad times—–the bad cases, the bad days—-and the good times.