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Under Cover

Blast From the Past

I sat in the bath at home, trying to relax my sore muscles as I finally washed off my body. It had been a few days since I had gotten out of the hospital, but I was still pretty sore thanks to my broken ribs. They would put me off the streets for at least two months and I would be stuck at desk duty until I was fully healed and captain even ordered me to have a psych eval done. I suppose I understood why he needed me to go to therapy before getting back to work, but I felt pretty great considering what happened.

I laid my head back against the edge of the tub, allowing the warm water to soothe my body. After a moment I put shampoo in my hair then tilted my head back to rinse it out, but just as I was starting to sit up two hands grabbed onto my shoulders and forced my head under the water. I struggled to see whoever it was due to the soapy water and flailed my arms around as I tried to get up. It was getting harder and harder to breathe and just as I caught a glimpse of Michael’s face it was replaced by Harry’s as he rushed into the bathroom.

“Charlie!” He said louder to get my attention.

I bolted upright and immediately regretted it as my ribs shot pain through my body. I curled forwards into my knees as they were brought up to my chest, trying to breathe through the pain. Despite the fact that it was an obvious nightmare I was actually in my bathtub at him and had fallen asleep while taking a bath. Though it was definitely awkward that he was in here while I was naked in front of him it still felt nice as he rubbed my back soothingly and gently brushed the hair from my face.

Harry’s POV

I had taken a couple days off as well so I could take care of Charlie while she was finally home. When she was in the hospital I stayed the night with her the first night and she woke up every couple hours to nightmares. The same thing happened when I came back after work the next day. She seemed to be having one again now that I had caught her panicking in the bath tub. She was so exhausted that she must have dozed off while laying in there and when the nightmare hit she nearly went under for real. I happened to rush in just in time to pull her up before her mouth and nose went under. I hated seeing her so afraid and in pain like this. She didn’t deserve it. Not after everything she had been through.

“Are you okay?” I asked her as I brushed her hair behind her ear and looked into her eyes as she looked over at me.

She shook her head slightly and leaned closer so I wrapped my arms around her carefully and held her for a moment as she sat in the tub while I sat on the floor outside of it. She sniffled softly and I stroked her hair, keeping her close until she had calmed down. Without a word I grabbed the washcloth she had been using and gently began to wash her body, staying clear of the more private areas. When I finished helping her bathe I looked away as I held her hand and helped her step out of the tub, grabbing a towel and holding it out to her.
As much as I wanted to see her naked I knew now wasn’t the right time.

I felt her hand touch my cheek and gently turn my face to look at her as she had the towel on. We locked eyes for a moment then she leaned in and kissed the corner of my mouth gently, letting her lips linger for a moment before she took my hand and led me out into her bedroom. As I had many times before I helped her get dressed then watched her carefully lay back on her bed, wincing in pain at every small movement. Without having to be told I grabbed her pain medication and brought it over along with a fresh glass of water.

“Thank you.” She said softly as she took the pills then drank some of the water before allowing herself to relax into the bed.

“So, what movie do you want to watch today? I brought a whole stack of them.” I said as I grabbed my bag and brought the movies over so she could choose from them.

“I don’t care. You pick. I’m probably going to pass out from these pills again anyway.” she said as she pulled the blankets over her body.

I nodded and put in The Notebook since it was the first one I grabbed. Once it was going I went to sit on the chair she had in the corner of her room but she grabbed my hand, gently tugging me towards the bed so I would lay with her. I smiled softly and laid down beside her, propping myself up against the headboard with a couple pillows. She shifted closer and snuggled into my side, a feeling I was starting to love. My arm wrapped around her, giving her forehead a gentle kiss as we started to watch the movie.

Of course she had to comment about my choice of movie and teased me about even owning it in the first place, but I tried to pass it off as the movie being my sister’s that she left at my place. She didn’t believe me, but thankfully she let it go to save me further embarrassment. We had barely gotten to the part where they started dating when she fell asleep against me.
I watched her sleep for a little while, taking in how beautiful she looked despite the bags under her eyes and the bruises on her neck. It killed me to know that she went through so much before I got to her, but I was glad that I at least got there before she was killed. I never would have forgiven myself if I had lost her. Sure, we had only known each other for a few months, but that was all it took to fall for her.

After working side by side with her I had seen first hand how kind she was and how she took the time to comfort the victims of crimes we responded to. How she comforted crying children who didn’t know what was going on. She was sweet and funny. Quite adorable with dogs and babies, too. Plus she could easily full on tackle a grown man and kick his ass which I oddly found sexy.

As she slept I decided to head down to make her dinner, setting up her table before going in search of candles. I somehow wandered into her father’s office and was shocked to find photos and newspaper clippings scattered around the wall along with notes and strings to tie crimes together. All of them seeming to revolve around her father’s disappearance. My eyebrows furrow as I looked through the case files she had, seeing that she was obviously struggling to come to terms with his death which worried me.

“I’m not crazy…”

I turned around to see Charlie standing in the doorway watching me. I could tell she was scared of what I would think of her after seeing this, but I honestly didn’t know what to think.

“Charlie… Your father-”

“Is alive. I know he is, Harry.” She argued.

“How do you know?” I asked. “He stopped checking in and his last update he said he was getting close to finding the evidence we needed to take down the Irish Mob in London. They’re known for covering their tracks-”

“I know what they’re known for, Harry. I know everything there is to know about the O’Connor family. I’m telling you he is alive. He tried contacting me a week after he disappeared and then I saw him a few weeks ago.” she said.

“Wait. You saw him?” I asked, furrowing my eyebrows.

“He was at the care home my mother is at. I just caught a glimpse of him as I walked out the door and then he was gone. He was dressed as the janitor.” she explained.

“Charls… maybe you just think you saw him…” I started, but she shook her head.

“No! I know it was him, Harry! God, this is exactly why I didn’t want to tell anyone. They would think I’m fucking crazy.”

I could see how frustrated and upset she was as her eyes watered. When I tried to walk over to comfort her she shook her head and moved away from me.

“Just get out.” She said quietly.

“Charlie, I-”

“Go!” she said louder.

I sighed deeply and reluctantly grabbed my jacket and shoes then left the house. Instead of going home like I was supposed to I went to the station to do some paperwork to get my mind off things, but as I took a coffee break I passed by Mahoney’s office to find him looking at some surveillance footage of the O’Connors. They had been trying to get back into the mob to take them down for months, but they couldn’t really get anyone close enough without blowing their cover. I was about to head back to my office to continue working, but I stopped when I saw that the man who was driving the infamous mob boss, Murphy O’Connor.

“Hey, rewind that.” I said as I walked over to the tech guy who was controlling the computer for the detectives.

Mahoney looked at me oddly, but nodded to let the guy do what he was told. I told him to freeze it when I caught him closing the door with his back to the camera.

“Clear up that part of the picture..” I said as I pointed it out.

I watched as the tech zoomed in on the car window, clearing up the photo of the man who they had yet to identify as the driver. My breath caught in my throat when I recognized the same hat I had seen my mentor wearing in a photo Charlie had in his office.

"Holy shit... Print that off for me." I said to the tech.

"Harry, what is it? Nothing. He just has the same hat as a friend of mine. I have to go." I said as I ran off with the photo and rushed back to Charlie's.

"What do you want?" She muttered as she opened the door.I ignored her and walked past her to get to the office, grabbing the photo before showing it to her with the one I had just printed side by side.

"You were right."

Notes

Comments

@xXFluffy_GruXx
Glad you enjoyed it. I'm happy I finally finished it so I can start working on a new one.

GuitarAngel GuitarAngel
3/15/18

:') I love this story... sad it's over.

xXFluffy_GruXx xXFluffy_GruXx
3/15/18

@xXFluffy_GruXx
Sorry I just had a lot going on and lost inspiration for it but I finally have some ideas for it. Another chapter is coming. :)

GuitarAngel GuitarAngel
3/13/18

I was so worried that you had let this story go!! I was so upset, but I'm so excited that you didn't! I missed this story!!

xXFluffy_GruXx xXFluffy_GruXx
3/13/18

Yay!!! :)

xXFluffy_GruXx xXFluffy_GruXx
10/10/17