~2 Months Later~
"Working late again tonight Reed?" Lassiter asked while putting away his belongings in his briefcase.
I took a quick glance at Lassiter before turning back to the screen. Lately, Chief Vick has assigned us more cases this month than the usual one or two. So, I’ve been buried neck deep in paper work, while the guys get to go home and enjoy their holidays. Not that I didn’t mind, it wasn’t like I had anyone waiting for me when I got home.
“Yeah, I’m almost done though. I just need to finish this report before I head home.” I said stifling a yawn. “I haven’t been able to get anything done, thanks to Shawn.”
Lassiter smirked. “See, didn’t I tell you he was a nuisance?” He asked.
I frowned. “Shawn isn’t a nuisance Lassiter,” I said. “He just has a way of doing things differently than we do.”
After a few more stokes on my keyboard I was finally finished. I grabbed my reports and walked over to Chief Vick’s office and softly placed them down on her desk before heading home for the dreaded holidays. “Have a good Christmas Carlton, see you in a couple of days.” I said
He mumbled something under his breath and I smiled to myself as I made my way out of the precinct. As I turned the corner, I collided with someone turning the corner at the exact same time I was. “I’m so sorry, are you alrig-“
All the air in my lungs felt as though it left my body. I was so shocked to see this man, all my belongings dropped to the floor. “M-Miller?” I stammered and took a step back.
“Hey Cassidy, long time no see.” He grinned and knelt down to gather my belongings. “Still as klutzy as ever I see. He laughed and handed me back my things.
"W-What are you doing here Miller,” I asked. “Not that I’m not happy to see you or anything?”
“Well, I was actually in the area and got word you transferred down here to Santa Barbara.” He said. So, I thought I should come by and see how my ex-partner was holding up. You’re doing alright aren’t you? They’re treating you good?”
The concern didn’t go unnoticed in Miller’s voice. I smiled and waved off his concern. “I’m doing Fine.” I reassured. “As far as their treating me, we all get along pretty well. You don’t need to worry about me. I can handle myself, I promise.”
He took a step forward and placed his hands on my shoulder, causing me to look up at him. “What’re you doing Cass, this is crazy.” He said. “Come home, I miss you.”
I sighed and turned my head away from him. “I can’t do that, I won’t.” I whispered. “There’s nothing left for me there anymore, just a bunch of bad memories.”
“I’m there Cass.”
I looked up at him and gave him a warm smile. “I really like my job Miller, and the friends I’ve made.” I said. “Besides, I’m happy. That’s all that matters, right?”
“Well, it was worth a shot.” He said with disappointment. He took out a notepad and pen from his jacket pocket and scribbled something down before ripping the piece of paper out and handing it to me. “Here, it’s my new number. If you ever need anything, please don’t hesitate to ask, alright?”
I smiled weakly and embraced him in a hug. “Thanks Miller.”
He pulled away slightly and gave me a small kiss on the cheek. “Don’t be a stranger Cass,” He said. “Come visit us once in a while, we miss having you around.”
I nodded and watched as my long time partner, my best friend turn to leave out the door.
~PSYCH~
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Coping (A Psych Fan-Fic)
FanfictionEX DEA Special Agent Cassidy Reed had gone through many hardships in her life. Dealing with the loss of her daughter, she ran away from her problems. Now in Santa Barbara Cassidy runs into a familiar face, a face she knew all too well...Shawn Spence...
