The Specialist and I

22

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Rhyan is going to come over today to make sure Ron is doing alright. Honestly, I hope he is. It's only 8 am and he won't be here until 5 or so. I smiled and got out of bed. I went in the closet and pulled out an outfit. I walked into the bathroom and changed.

I brushed out my long untamed hair and put my hair up into a nice bun. Today is going to be a lazy day. I will sit and do nothing. Aside from breathing, of course. Dad has to go to base today and Mom was taking Anna to grandma's again.

I walked into the kitchen after deciding to make something new for breakfast.

"Not much here.", I mumble, "Guess it's chopped breakfast." (If anyone knows what I'm talking about I LOVE YOU!!!)

I grabbed a bunch of random stuff and started making breakfast. I heard a door close and Dad came walking down the hallway.

"What are you doing?", Dad asked, watching me.

"Making chopped breakfast.", I said, "I thought you were at base already."

"Nah. I don't leave for another hour.", Dad said.

"You're car broke down again?", I asked.

"Yep.", Dad nodded.

"When I'm done making breakfast, I'll give you a ride. We can take Ron's truck.", I said.

Dad looked at me like I grew another head. I finished making breakfast and sat down at the table.

"We can't take his truck.", Dad said, "He'd flip out if he seen it was gone."

"Don't worry. As long as I'm driving, he's okay with it. I've driven his truck before, remember?", I reminded him, "And Ron didn't flip out."

Dad sighed and nodded. He sat down at the table and we ate the breakfast I threw together.

"This actually isn't that bad.", Dad said, I laughed.

When Dad and I finished eating, I went upstairs to grab the keys. I smiled at Ron and walked back down the steps.

"Ready?", I asked.

"Yeah.", Dad said, "Are you sure about this? I kind of feel like we're kidnapping him."

"Him?", I asked.

"Nevermind. Forget I said anything.", Dad said.

"Okay.", I said, "Dad, there's something I've been wanting to ask you."

"What's that?", Dad asked.

"Can I come to base with you sometime? I don't like being home alone. I get bored. I'm scared to leave the house and go for a walk because last time I did that, I got kidnapped. So... please?", I asked.

"We'll see.", Dad said as we walked out to the truck.

He threw his bag in the back and got in the backseat.

"Why are you in the back seat?", I asked.

"Well, we have to pick up Epps.", Dad said.

"Let me guess, his car went kaput too.", I said and backed out of the driveway.

"Actually, no. His wife is using it since someone ran into her car while it was parked in their driveway.", Dad stated, I winced.

I drove down to Epps' house and stopped in front of his driveway. I honked the horn and seen movement in the house. The front door opened and Epps came out of the house.

"Ironhide!", He grinned, "Nice to see you up and moving."

He threw his bag in the back as well and got in the passenger seat. When he seen me, he jumped.

"Hey Epps.", I grinned.

"Lori! Jesus, you scared me!", Epps said while I snickered, "Where's Ron?"

"Back at the house. Apparently Lori here is the only one other than him who can drive his truck.", Dad said, "I still remember getting ejected from the front seat."

I started laughing. Once I calmed down, I continued driving toward Base.

"Quick question. Why'd you call Ron's truck 'Ironhide'?", I asked Epps.

"No reason. Inside joke.", Epps said causing me to feel a little left out.

When we arrived, I stopped just before the gate.

"Bye. Stay safe!", I called out.

I spotted Orion talking to someone. I couldn't tell if it was male or female. Orion was facing away from me while they were facing toward me. The other person came just short of Optimus' rather broad chest. Our eyes met, at least that's what I thought, and a small smile formed on her face.

I backed up and went back to the house. I parked Ron's truck and walked into the garage where Dad's old car is. I pull myself underneath and try to find the problem. I didn't hear the garage door open and close. I reached up and tightened a few things.

"What are you doing?", a voice asked.

I jumped and hit my head on the metal above me. I groaned and pushed myself out from under the car.

"Ron! I swear to god if you do that again!", I growled.

"Sorry.", Ron smirked.

"No you're not.", I said and smiled, "Need something?"

Ron held out a hand for me and pulled me up.

"Yeah. Phone call.", Ron said and held up my cell phone.

I took my phone and sat down at a nearby chair.

"Hello?", I answered.

"Oh my god, you're talking!", a male voice yells.

"Stace!", I grin, "What's up girl?"

"What's up? Everything!", she groaned, "My brother keeps making fun of me and my little sister thinks I'm a guy."

"Well, you are in a way.", I said and grabbed a wrench, "Or did you forget you were born a guy?"

"Ha, ha.", Stacy growls, "What's going on with you?"

"Oh, nothing much. My dad is still being a dick sometimes.", I said making her laugh as I heard moaning sounds coming from her side, "What is that noise in the background?"

"My parents are at it.", Stacy answered, "Who's that guy that answered the phone? A boyfriend perhaps?"

"Stace! He is not my boyfriend. He's my dad's comrade. He just got partnered up with this other team. Two Majors working together.", I stated.

"You want him to be your boyfriend, don't you?", I could practically see the smirk.

"Wipe that smirk off your face!", I said and Ron walked back inside, "Although, you are right."

She started laughing really hard. I heard her calm down a few minutes later.

"Are you d-", I was cut off as she burst out laughing again, "Okay, this isn't that funny."

"How old is he?", Stacy asked between giggles.

"I don't know. That is one thing you don't ask people. Unless you are married or something.", I said and she started laughing again.

"You like him but you don't know how old he is? Oh, that's rich!", Stacy laughed.

"Okay, I'm hanging up now. Bye.", I said and hung up.

I set my phone down on the work bench and went back underneath the car.

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"Well, it looks like everything is good.", Rhyan said as he checked Ron over, "You can return to base tomorrow."

Ron nodded and Rhyan left.