The weight of a loss

Chapter 14

In the same time, Rick was still with Esposito telling him what happened. At the end of the speech he was in tears all shaking. He didn't know what to do anymore. He had done a lot to make Kate feel better but nothing worked.

- "Bro, you need to talk to her. She's broken she didn't meant what she told you. I know her, she loves you more than anything, she's just scared to lose you." Said Espo trying to calm down Rick

- "But I'm not going to leave her. She's the love of my life for God sakes! How can I leave her?"

- "I know, but maybe she needs to hear that. You two are going through a lot of pain and you need to take time for you, together. Why don't you go to the Hamptons?"

- "I can't even take her out of the loft; how can I take her to the Hamptons?!" Rick said burying his face in his hands

- "I don't know. You two need to talk, without yelling at each other."

- "You're probably right... Can I just stay here tonight? I need some fresh air..."

- "Of course you can. You're welcome here you know that?"

- "Thank you."

- "I have an idea. Why don't Ryan, you and I go to the old haunt tonight? When was the last time you had a night between men?"

- "I can't even remember. That sounds good."

- "Cool, let me call Ryan I'm sure he will be glad to see you! It's been a while." Espo said dialing Ryan's number.

Rick looked for his phone to see if Kate had called but he remembered that he forgot it in the loft. And he was sure Kate was fine without him. He needed some time to think, some time to have a little fun with his friends. He will go back to her the next morning and explained her everything. Espo was right, they needed to take some time together and he will ask her to come with him to the Hampton for a few days or weeks.

- "Ok! Ryan will be here around 8 pm." Said Espo

Rick was in his thoughts and didn't hear him.

- "Hello, are you there?" asked Espo laughing

- "Hm yes what?"

- "I said Ryan will be here around 8 pm!"

- "Ok, good."

- "Bro, what's on your mind? I know something's wrong right now."

- "Nothing. I forgot my phone at the loft. Can I call Kate with yours? I just want to see if she's alright and let her know that I'll be back tomorrow."

- "Sure" Espo said giving him his phone

- "Thanks"

Rick took the phone and went to the kitchen to have some privacy. He dialed Kate's number.

- "This is Detective Kate Beckett, leave me a message."

- "Kate, it's me. I just wanted to tell you that I'll be back tomorrow." He said.

He went back to the living room.

- "That was fast" said Espo

- "It was her voicemail..." said Rick a little worried.

- "Haa, she probably didn't hear her phone."

- "I don't know. She always has it on her."

- "Bro maybe she needs air too. Just give her some time."

- "Yes you're probably right. Oh crap, I have to go get my jacket. Is it okay? It's not far from here actually"

- "Sure, I could need a walk" said Espo