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[secondshift]

Either going to laugh or cry.

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[conflictedloneshark]

Bad break?

[secondshift]

Mm, no. I'm watching this show 'Live PD' and the sheer amount of stupidity is just mind-blowing.

[To the point she's actually eating popcorn during it.]

[conflictedloneshark]

Stupidity makes the world go 'round.

[secondshift]

Sad but true. It reminds me of my days on patrol, only dumber.

[politicly]

Is things that bad? Or is it good?

Hello there stranger.

[secondshift]

It's both hilarious and painful. [Hands him the popcorn.]

:)

[politicly]

[Takes the popcorn and chuckles.]

Not sure if that's a good time usually.

[secondshift]

I really should stop watching cop shows on TV. But it's a guilty pleasure.

How was your day?

[politicly]

It was pretty good, how was yours?

[secondshift]

Good. Spent some time with the son and the boy. The usual. Sometimes I'm not sure which one of them is my kid.

[politicly]

[He laughed gently and shook his head amused.]

The smaller one.

[secondshift]

Yeah, if Scott had come out of me we'd have a problem.

[Snorts. She loves her partner like family, but sometimes.]

You get back early? I thought you were off with...all that political bullshit.

[politicly]

I did get back early and came to bug my favorite detective.

[There is a playful grin.]

[secondshift]

I'd hope I'm your favorite or why have I been putting out for two years.

[Teasing right back at him.]

It's good to have you back, Doug. How was everything?

[politicly]

Because I am irresistible?

[Smirks.]

It was good, but happy to be back.

[secondshift]

Hey, I turned 46 two months ago. Really good sex isn't enough to keep me around anymore. Hasn't been for the last 20 years.

[Laughs.]

[politicly]

[Laughs.]

Well lucky for both of us you are definitely who I will always come home to.

[secondshift]

Good. Because I don't want to go all Beyonce on you, you know.

[politicly]

Serve me lemonade you mean?

[Laughs gently.]

There's no Becky with the good hair don't worry.

[secondshift]

Smartass. I mean tell you to put a ring on it.

[politicly]

No one else's finger would get a ring on it from me.

[secondshift]

I believe you.

[She nodded slightly; they just didn't talk about it and she had accepted that was the way it was going to be.]

Anyway. You must be exhausted. Can I get you anything.

[politicly]

Well while we are on that subject, I have been wanting to ask you if you'd marry me.

[And yes he actually produces a ring, a very nice one at that. Definitely not just store ready bought, but a custom piece.]

[secondshift]

...The hell.

[Karen turns around at that and stares at him. Not even looking at the ring, she's looking at his face because what.]

How long have you had that?

[politicly]

[Well, he's not sure if that's a good reaction or a bad reaction. He looks at her and looks down at the ring, maybe a bit bashfully.]

I ordered it and it took a bit to arrive, but a few weeks now.

[secondshift]

I had myself convinced you'd never ask.

[She can admit that. It has been a while, and she doesn't really think she's a catch. She's still convinced his mother doesn't like her.]

You know I want this with you, Doug. You also know I have to ask if you're sure this won't hurt you or your career.

[politicly]

I'm not the kind of person who would put my career ahead of something as important as you, Karen. Of course I am sure.

[secondshift]

Then if you're sure, then yes. I will marry you.

[Her tone softens with a chagrined smile.]

C'mon, I'm a single mother who spends too much time with her male partner. I do come with my political pitfalls.

[politicly]

[He didn't realize it but he let out a nervous breath. He hadn't been sure by her reaction if she was happy about it or not.]

Because you have a friend and lost a husband? Please there are so much worse things than that in my world.

[secondshift]

I just want to be sure. Because I promised you when we met, I want the best for you. [Smiles and gives him her hand.] And I'm glad that's me.

[politicly]

You are amazing.

[He smiled and slipped the ring on her finger before kissing her softly.]

[secondshift]

Not as amazing as you.

[She kissed him back gently and hugged him.]

Thank you for asking.

[politicly]

I just knew I wanted to spend my life with you.

[secondshift]

I was hoping you'd ask. Just didn't want to start dropping hints and be annoying like that.

[politicly]

You could never be annoying to me.

[secondshift]

Not even when I keep hitting on you?

[politicly]

God no, I like you hitting on me.

[secondshift]

Well you don't need that right now. I'm sure it's been a long day.