Laws of Love

Alex had a day shift and left before Jay woke up. She was in a great mood, no one could put a dent in it. She met Sally in the locker room and could not stop grinning at her. Alex told her about the weekend and how great it had been! And it was true, they had a really good time. When she told Sally about her cooking? Well Sally just didn't believe her. Nothing Alex said could convince her. When they were both dressed they went to find their partners, and headed out.

'Alex!' Someone called from across the hall. 'Alex! Will you wait a damn second?' Alex turned around and smiled even wider.

'Shane!'

'Yip, hell sis where the hell have you been? I tried to call you at your place?'

'Sorry, I slept over at Jay's. What's up?'

'Nothing really, just wanted to make sure you got back al right.' Shane grinned at her.

'Oh cut the bull! What's up?' Alex knew her brother better than that.

'Ok, I bet Dale that you would sleep at Jay's place, he didn't believe me! So I need you to tell him that you did.' Shane saw her turn that special red that meant he was in for it. 'Please?' He tried pleadingly!'

'You did what?' Alex said quietly. Her family and their their constant betting, and now she was the focus? 'I'm sure I did not hear you right!'

'Uhm.' Shane taking the hint quickly changed the subject. 'So how's mom?'

'That's much better. She is great, she sends her love. Don't quite understand why?' She would deal with the betting thing latter. 'You are just so ugly, but I guess someone has to love you!'

'Ouch! Look who's talking! She always had a thing for lost puppies!' They both laughed.

'I might be a lost puppy, but this lost puppy has the best looking woman in the station on her arm! Now top that brother dear!' Alex cocked an eyebrow at him.

'Ok, you know I can't, and it's killing me!' Shane manoeuvred her towards an empty room. 'So when do I get to meet her, officially?'

'Don't know, I'll ask if she wants to meet you.'

'Seriously Alex.' Shane grinned. 'Why don't you just bring her to the pup and she can meet everyone! I bet she'll enjoy that!'

'You are mad! There is no way in hell I'm doing that to her! Meet everyone? I don't even like meeting everyone! She will definitely not like that.' Alex was amazed that Shane even thought that that would work. 'Tell dad you failed! I'm of I have to find Harris.'

'How did you know it was dad?'

'Shane, I know the two of you! That's how!' Alex left to find her partner Harris.

Some things will never change! Those two will always be two heads in one stupid idea after the other. But I love them anyway. Bring Jay to the pup! That is not likely to happen any time soon! I have to talk to Susan, get a dinner set up with her and dad, and only them! And we could invite Shane for dinner at my place. That could work. Ok Alex now stop dreaming and of to work.

'Harris, are we going?'

'As soon as you move Conly!'

'Hey I'm gone.' Harris and Alex went two their patrol car and headed out.

Is it normal to miss someone this soon? I'm not sure, I mean I seem to be looking for Alex everywhere. I never did that before, but then again this is all new. What else will it do to me? Hmm, I should stop dreaming, but then it's so nice to dream about Alex! Was hoping to see Alex at the station, but she wasn't back yet. Come on Jay you can handle a couple of hours without!

'Jooste are you going to sit there and dream or are we going?' Saints, Jay's partner asked.

'Sorry Saints, my mind is just wandering.' Saints laughed at that.

'Oh I was the same when I met my wife! Could not focus on anything, was just to much in love.'

'It shows?'

'Oh you can tell from miles away! The same with Conly, you two are a lovely couple.' Jay was very surprised.

'You really think so?'

'Jooste, I don't have a problem with you being gay.' He might not be the youngest guy around but he was very sharp. 'Tina always says that you can't choose who you fall for, and that is the truth. She makes you happy?'

'Yes, she does. Thank you Saints, and send my best to your better half!'

'That I will! Tina still wants you to come over for dinner some time.' It was not a question, but a statement.

That was great, we were not to busy leaving me with time to think. Jay, Jay, Jay, you are just always there now aren't you. So beautiful! Ok Alex clean the car!

'Conly! Get down!' Suddenly everything was going in slow motion. Harris shoved Alex to the ground, while falling Alex saw a man with a gun then she heard the shots, all before she hit the ground. There were a few more shots then everything was quite.

'Argh!'

'Harris! You ok?'

'The bastard hit me!' Alex saw blood coming from Harris's leg, Alex made sure he was ok.

'Shit! I'm getting this son of a bitch!' Alex was up and running in the direction where she had seen the man.

'Conly don't...' Alex didn't hear the rest as she ran of. Harris called for backup, this could not get any worse in his mind. Bloody rookie!

'Officer down. Officer down! On Sprite 34. I repeat Officer down!' The radio said, Jay and Saints looked at each other and were already heading to the station.

'Who is stupid enough to shoot a cop at a police station?' Jay asked.

'Don't know, but we'll know soon enough.' They pulled up to the station, there were not a lot of people yet, they weren't that far away when they heard the call. 'What direction?'

'Up Grant street, Harris's partner is in pursuit!' Everyone heard the shots and Saints was already driving towards them, he didn't like it.

They were driving blind, they didn't exactly know where Alex was. She had not called in her position.

'Stop! There, look there!' Jay saw Alex sitting on the ground against a wall in a side alley.

Saints pulled the car over and they both got out of the car weapons drawn, checking the perimeter. There was no one else there. Jay moved to Alex who seemed to be unconscious. Alex was hit!

'Call an ambulance!' Jay shouted at Saints. 'She's breathing normally but her arm is bleeding!'

Saints called in their position. Jay was checking for further injuries. She opened Alex's shirt, she nearly fainted from relief. There were four hits in her vest. The impact must have been what knocked Alex out. The vests protected them, but it was still very painful to be hit.

'Alex!' Jay was gently shacking her. 'Alex, come on wake up!'

'Mhh.'

'Come on.' Alex was stirring. 'That's it.'

'Jay?'

'Good yes, it's me!'

'Someone shot Harris!'

'I know!'

'He got away. He shot at me.' Alex seemed a bit out of it.

'Yes he hit you.'

'The ambulance arrived. The medics took over from Jay. They checked Alex out. Alex was soon her old self again. The shot in the arm was only a superficial wound. Her ribs were bruised but not broken, all in all she was extremely lucky.

'She'll be fine.' One of the paramedics said. 'We'll take her to hospital just to be on the safe side.'

'I'm going with her.' Jay got into the ambulance. 'Saints get the message to Shane?'

'No problem. Now get going!' Saints told the paramedics just as another police car pulled up.

'You know, I'm fine! You don't have to come along.' Alex started, but she stopped when she saw the look on Jay's face. She was in trouble.

'You irresponsible, pig headed, stupid fool!' Jay shouted at Alex. 'Do you have a death wish? No! I'm not done! You go after an armed suspect with without backup! You don't give your position! You are some sort of stupid!'

Alex was just staring. This side of Jay she had never seen before, plus what Jay said was true, she had been very stupid! Jay looked fierce when she was mad, and she was way beyond mad at this point. The paramedics wisely didn't say a word and just wondered.

'I..'

'You What? You didn't think!' Alex nodded. 'Alex that is as plain as day light! What if you had gotten really hurt or worse?'

'But I wasn't!'

'No you weren't! This time! What the hell Alex, you have a lot of people that love you and you do something as careless as this!' Jay calmed down when she looked into Alex's eyes.

'I'm sorry.' Alex whispered.

'I know you are, but Alex don't do that ever again! You scared me to death!' Jay sighed and bent over Alex kissing her on her forehead. 'It's just that I love you so much.'

Alex didn't know if it was something the paramedics had given her or what Jay had just said, but she suddenly felt very dizzy! She was putting her money on the latter.

'You just...' Jay kissed her tenderly to shut her up, she hadn't meant to say it like this. It was supposed to be romantic and perfect, not in an ambulance.

'Ladies, we're here.' The paramedic said and started to unload Alex.

Alex was taken inside and checked out properly by a doctor. Then taken to a room for observation. Jay never left her side, and no one was going to argue with a woman that was carrying a gun.

Jay was sitting beside a sleeping Alex when a man and woman entered the room. The man had to be Alex's father and the woman then would be his wife. The three people stared at each other for a minute without one making a move.

Oh god, her dad! I forgot, does Reilly know! I should have called her. Her dad!

'I'm... I'm...' Jay stammered.

'You would be Jay.' The woman smiled and gave her hand to Jay, 'I'm Susan Conly and this is Angus my husband.'

'Nice to meet you ma'am.'

'Likewise, now how is our Alex doing, they were a bit sketchy over the phone?' Susan asked, she seemed to be in control. Jay only noticed that Angus was checking her out, so to speak. She turned even more nervous. 'Oh calm down, he won't bite!'

'Sorry! Uhm... Alex is doing fine! She has a flesh wound on her arm and pretty badly bruised ribs. He hit her four times.' Jay lamely finished, and still Susan smiled and Jay then noticed that she was still holding her hand. She blushed profusely. 'Sorry.'

'Angus are you going to say hello or stare like a baboon?' Susan turned to her husband, he only gave her a grin, one Jay knew all to well.

'You were doing so well Sue!' But he held out his to Jay anyway. 'It is nice to finally meet you. Now tell me what happened.'

Jay then told Angus exactly what had happened! He seemed to be mad as hell. He was very big even in the wheelchair! And for the first time Jay noticed that Susan was very pregnant. She looked like she could give birth then and there. Susan noticed and just chuckled silently. Jay was suddenly brought back by some grunts from Alex.

'Alex? You awake?' Another grunt from Alex, then she opened her eyes. She immediately searched for Jay.

'You're still here!' She sighed and grabbed Jay's hand.

'Your dad and Susan are here, I think it's safe for me to go now.' Jay didn't want to be in the way.

'No Jay! Please stay?' Alex begged and would not let go of Jay's hand. 'You are not in the way!'

How Alex had known what Jay was thinking was beyond her but she did. Jay hesitated, but when she looked at Alex's eyes her resolve buckled.

'You win. I'll stay, but I'm going to go find a chair for Susan! She has to get of her feet!' Susan chuckled at the remark. Jay would fit in really well.

'Now don't you dare! I'll get it myself!'

'But!'

'I would listen to her if I was you. She doesn't like it when we try to help her.' Angus told Jay.

'And I keep telling you all I'm pregnant not sick. So there.' Susan kissed Angus and was of to search for a chair.

Angus now focused on Alex, and Jay noticed the cringe from Alex's side. She was sure that this was not the first time that Alex was getting that stare. Angus was in control that was for sure.

'Dad before you start, Jay already told me how stupid and irresponsible I was! I'm really sorry.'

'You are sorry!' Jay was right Angus was mad. 'Gosh Alexandra that makes me feel so much better! I really thought you were a better cop than that! You could have been killed because you made one of the most stupid mistakes any cop could make!'

'I'm really sorry.' Jay's heart was breaking, Alex looked so broken up. Then Angus surprised her.

'I know sweetie, but please don't do that to me again! I nearly had a heart attack. Alex you are still my little girl, and I just want you to be safe.' Angus took Alex's hand and kissed it lightly.

'Dad I was just trying to get the guy. He shot my partner.' Alex's hand was still in Angus's hand. He squeezed it.

'I know, and I do understand. Believe me I do.' He looked at her with so much love that Jay could feel it. 'You know I do.'

There was a knock at the door, then it opened.

'I hope I'm not disturbing?'

'No Sir.' Jay sprang to attention.

'Jooste could you please wait outside?'

'Yes Sir.' Jay squeezed Alex's hand and left.

Outside she found Susan sitting on a chair. She looked up and again smiled at Jay. Jay went over to her.

'I guess this was not just any one?'

'No that was our Captain. I don't like that he is here, it can't mean anything good.'

'You are worried?' Susan asked, trying to get a feel for Jay.

'Yes, I am. I just have a really bad feeling about this.' Jay looked at Susan. 'This was not a coincident. I think it's serious.'

'Jay let's wait and see. It's no use to worry without knowing if we should. Why don't you take a walk with me! I can't stand to sit around for to long.' Susan decided to let Jay help her to keep her occupied. 'Could you help me up? I'm not quite so steady at the moment.'

Jay immediately helped Susan up. She was in utter awe of Susan. More to the point she was terrified that she would do something wrong. Jay was fussing and nervous.

'Jay you don't have to be nervous. Come give me your hand.' Jay looked at Susan a bit perplexed but gave her her hand. 'Do you feel?'

'Oh my god! Is that the baby?' Jay was grinning from excitement.

'Yes, that is the baby! She is doing her gymnastics routine again.' Jay could really feel the baby move, it was something so amazing.

'It's a girl?'

'Yes do you want to know her name?' Jay could only nod. 'You just met Christina Conly, but Angus and the rest are already calling her Chris.'

'Chris? That sounds right.' Before Jay could go on they saw the Captain come towards them. Susan's distraction faded in an instant.

'Jooste.' The Captain nodded then nodded at Susan. 'Mrs. Conly.'

Susan saw the grin fade and the worry return, it touched her that Jay was this worried. They both headed for Alex's room. When they entered there was utter silence, Jay immediately knew something was wrong.

'Susan why don't you and Jay sit down.' Angus said, he sounded worried.

'Alex what's going on?' Jay managed to ask even though her mouth was suddenly as dry as a dessert.

'I... I.' Alex Couldn't say it, she turned to her father and just looked at him. He understood.

'Someone tried to kill Alex.' Jay looked perplexed, they already knew that. 'Uhm at the station, the suspect was aiming at Alex. Harris saw it just in time. He saved her life.' Jay was now ash white in the face. 'There is more. A man claiming to be the man at the station called the station and told them that the next time he wouldn't miss.'

'Donn...'

'No it's not him. They checked him out first, he isn't involved in this. They have no idea who it is or why.' Angus went on, he saw the worry and fear on Jay's face and also saw his daughter. Scarred and vulnerable.

There was a a silence that was finally broken by Susan.

'Angus I think these two need to talk.' When he didn't move she poked him. 'Alone!'

'Ok but I'll be outside if you need me.' Angus and Susan left

Jay was speechless, she didn't know what to say.

No not Alex! It has to be a mistake. Who would want to hurt Alex! Why now? What did she ever do? I can't lose her! I would never recover!

'Jay?' Alex asked nervously. 'What am I going to do?'

'Alex not you! What are we going to do?'Jay moved closer to Alex, she needed her nearness. 'I don't know, but you aren't going home alone! That just won't happen. You will stay with me, and until you are back at work you will stay with your dad when I'm working! I want to know you are with someone, otherwise I will not be able do anything!'

Alex just nodded, she was still to shocked to argue. They were silent again. Each in her own head trying to make sense of what was happening. They couldn't! It seemed to make no sense.

'Alex who would want to hurt you?' Jay finally broke the silence.

'I really have no idea! I'm trying to think of someone, but I'm totally blank!' Jay could hear the frustration in Alex's voice.

'Ok, what did the Captain say?'

'He said they think it might be someone I arrested. They are looking into that.'

'They are probably right! This was just some vindictive ass!' Jay said this with enthusiasm, but she didn't believe it. This was something else! She just didn't know what. 'Now do you know that you look cute like this?'

'What?'

'Well I think this is the calmest I have ever seen you in a bed. So this is what it takes to get you to lie still!' Jay was trying to get Alex to think of something else.

'Hey! I'm hurt!' Alex smiled, which was exactly what Jay had wanted.

'Well that's what I meant!'

'I'm going to get you for that! Is this how you treat your girlfriends? Then I don't want to know how you treat your enemies! Ouch!' Alex pulled Jay to her and they kissed and laughed.

'You are something else! I think I'm going to like having you around.'

Alex smiled, she liked the idea of staying with Jay. She then suddenly remembered what Jay had said in the ambulance! How could she have forgotten!

'Jay did you mean what you said before?'

'Huh?' Jay looked perplexed.

'I mean in the ambulance.' The door burst open and in walked Shane. He had always had terrible timing according to Alex.

'Alex! You had me worried! What the hell was that?'

'Hello Shane, yes I'm feeling better.' Alex sarcastically said.

'You know you are really something!' Shane sat down next to her on the bed, only then did he notice Jay. 'Huh, I guess I get to meet her after all!'

'Shane this is Jay.' Alex said and gave Shane a dirty look. 'Jay this is apparently my brother Shane.'

Jay was looking at the both of them, they could not be anything but siblings. The way they acted and moved around the other, it was obvious. Jay also noticed the look Alex gave Shane. She was worried about her. Again Jay was just about to melt.

'Hi Shane.' Jay offered her hand, Shane bear hugged her! Laughing like a lunatic.

'Shane! Stop that!' Alex shouted

'So you are the one that stole my sisters heart? Well that deserves a proper hug, don't you think?'

Jay stood there in total shock! He sure didn't hide his emotions. She stared at Alex for a second before the door opened and in came Susan and Angus.

'Shane! What the hell is going on in here?' Angus asked.

'I'm just saying hello.'

Angus stared at him and he backed of, leaving Jay standing alone. This was really becoming to much for her. She needed to get out of there.

'I...I need some air! Alex I'm going outside to call your mom!' Jay almost stumbled on her way out. Shane wanted to say something but the looks he was getting from both Alex and Susan stopped him.

Come on Jay pull yourself together! Alex needs you, besides they are only her family! They won't bite! They might! No they won't. Shane was just happy Alex was ok, and that's why he acted the way he did! She told me they were like this, so why am I this surprised! Look they like me! Shane nearly crushed me, that means I like you, doesn't it. According to Sam it does!

Jay was outside Walking aimlessly. She was just a bit overwhelmed, and Alex's whole family! She was more than scared of them. She was terrified! She finally decided she would call Reilly, that was what she had said she would do, so she would!

'This is Reilly Conly speaking?' She sounded very crisp over the phone.

'Uhm... Reilly it's Jay...' She couldn't finish the sentence as Reilly cut her of.

'Oh Jay! Are you ok?' Reilly sounded worried. Jay guessed she knew. 'Shane said Alex was ok, but how are you? You found her?'

Jay finally sank to the ground and cried. She now knew why she had called Reilly. It had nothing to do with telling her about Alex! She needed a shoulder to cry on. She needed her mother, but that was not going to happen, so she called the person that had treated her like one.

'I'm...I'm' Jay tried between sobs.' I'm scared!' She finally managed

'I know Jay, I know! I can't imagine what is going on with you! But I'm listening if you need to talk!' Reilly was extremely touched that Jay had called her, she also knew that Jay as well as Alex needed her.

'I don't know what to do! I can't loose Alex! I just can't loose her!

'You won't! And you have me and Angus, Shane and Susan! We will be there all the way.' Jay grunted at that. 'I guess that means you have met my lovely son and Angus?' Jay managed a tear soaked laugh.

'Shane nearly crushed me! Angus interrogated me! Susan was the only one that seemed normal.'

'That sounds about right! I guess they were just a bit to much?'

'I just had to leave, but I hate leaving Alex alone...'

'Jay she isn't alone! I know she understands, because she understands you! Now you are going back in there then take Alex home! She will be better of with you than anyone else! I'll come to your place once my plane gets there! Are you going to be ok Jay?' Jay swallowed, the thought that Reilly was on her way calmed her some.

'Yes, yes I will.' Jay managed to sound convincing.

'Then I'm going to get on my plane. I will see you soon! And Jay just give as much as they give! That will get them of your back!'

'Thank you Reilly, I don't know what I would have done without you!'

'Any time! And I mean that Jay! Bye for now!' The phone clicked of.

Jay sat there a while longer just gathering herself. She would be ok! Then she got up and went back inside to get Alex.

When she got to the room she heard laughter coming from it. She took a deep breath and went inside. Everyone was sitting comfortably, and chatting away. Jay walked over to Alex and sat down on the bed next to her. Reilly had told her to give as good as she got!

'You feel better beautiful?' Alex whispered in Jay's ear, giving Jay even more courage. She nodded.

'What my mom say?' Shane tried.

'She apologized for you manners, told me you learned them from you father!' It was silent for a second or so, Jay was starting to feel like an idiot, then Angus started to laugh like a bull. Soon everyone was laughing, Alex squeezed Jay's hand, she was so proud of her.

'I guess she has that one right! Now I think it's time we take Alex home!'

Alex wanted to speak up, but Jay shook her head.

'We would appreciate it if you could give us a ride to my apartment. Alex just won't fit on my bike.' Angus was about to protest when Jay went on. 'Alex will be staying with me, that is not up for discussion! When I'm working she will stay with one of you or you can stay with her at my place! We discussed and decided it was what we wanted.'

'Then that is what we will do. Isn't it Angus?' Susan said, she hadn't missed Jay's hands shaking. Angus grunted his consent. Shane wisely said nothing.

The doctor signed Alex out and Shane drove Alex and Jay. He dropped them of and was of before the door had closed properly! He knew when he wasn't wanted, and this was definitely one of those times.

They were half way up the steps when Alex heard music coming from Jay's place. She frowned at that, it wasn't like Jay to forget something like that.

'Beautiful did you forget to switch of your music?' Jay tensed up like a coil! She shoved Alex behind her and drew her gun.

'Stay here!'

Alex saw Jay move to her door and open the door carefully. Then it was silent for a while. Nothing, not a sound, just the music. Then Alex heard a woman shriek. She moved then.

'HOLY SHIT!' Alex heard that as she entered the apartment. Then she heard Jay laugh. It was like nothing she had heard before! It was so alive and full of fun! When she entered Jay's study she saw Jay had her arms wrapped around another woman, they were both laughing like lunatics! Alex was shocked! Then Jay turned and saw Alex. Her eyes became even brighter than they already were.

'Alex I would like you to meet someone!' Jay calmed down so she could speak. 'This is Jane! My baby sister!'

'Jane?' Alex was stunned.

'Ok Jay, you have some explaining to do!' Jane told her.

'I agree!' Alex said. Jay could only grin.

Jay then told Jane about her and Alex, with Alex interrupting here and there. Then she looked at Jane. It was her turn, Jay didn't have a clue that she was coming, or what her plans were.

'Ok, spill!'

'Come on can't a girl just visit her sister?' Jane tried.

'Not you!What are you doing here?'

'Ok, I've had it! I just moved here! I was hoping you had some room for me?' Jay stared at her sister for a long time.

'You moved here? What does that mean?'

'Well you see you pack all your belongings and then leave your home and...'

'Hey Jane, don't be a smart ass! Mom let you go?' Jay was now a bit angry because she feared she already knew the answer to this question.

'No, she didn't! She doesn't even know! I told her I was going away for a couple of days.' Jane said, confirming Jay's suspicions. Jay shook her head.

'Great now I'm going to have her on my neck.' Alex saw the hurt she had seen before when Jay talked about her parents return. She moved closer to Jay and Jay melted into her.

'I'm sorry Jay maybe I should not have come here. I'll go!' Jane moved to get up. Jay grabbed her hand, even if it did mean trouble she was glad to see Jane. She had really missed her.

'Don't be stupid, I'm just tired! You know I'm cranky when I'm tired! Now sit down and tell us everything you have been up to. That should make both me and Alex feel better.'

Jane then told them everything leading up to her sudden departure from home. Jay was right they felt a lot better. Jane could always tell what was going on in her life and have people around her laughing. It didn't escape Jane the way Jay and Alex acted around each other. So her sister had finally found someone that was good for her. She deserved nothing less than happiness.

'I think I'm going to bed, I'm a bit woozy.' Alex said after a while, she would have loved to talk more but was really just to tired.

'Alex is right, she should have gotten into bed when we got here! Jane I guess you already know where everything is?' Jay asked also getting up.

'Ugm, I'll find what I need.'

'Just as I thought. Sleep tight.'

'Night guys.'

'Night Jane.' Alex and Jay headed for the bedroom.

'This was a long day, wasn't it?'

'You could say that! Things ok with you beautiful?'

'I'm fine. Now lets go to bed.' Alex was not convinced, it was there again! The feeling that Jay was hiding something. 'You getting in?'

'Of course!' Alex smiled, and got in.

She wanted to probe some more, but didn't get the chance. Jay kissed her, and what a kiss! Soft and tender. Before Alex could recover she was asleep. Jay stared at her for the longest time. Her past was coming to haunt her. She knew it! Her mother never missed an opportunity to rub it in her face. She pushed those thoughts away and concentrated on Alex! Alex was the only thing that mattered.