Absent Comrades
By mardel
Rated nc-17
Disclaimer I just borrowed the characters for the story, they are owned by
Kronish productions, NBC and SC Productions. Feed back to lynneblue33@hotmail.com
The current killer on the loose was suspected of being a member of a
motorcycle gang. George had not been able to gain very much information.
If it wasn't regarding an arrest, there was just no where to find
information about members.
Clues found at the scene of several rapes and one murder all pointed to
a gang that was local to Atlanta. But all normal avenues of investigation
were falling short. Marcus had volunteered to attempt to go undercover.
But the gang was not very open to Blacks or other minorities.
Bailey knew he could probably work his way into the gang, but it has been
a long time since he had been undercover. To be really convincing he
would need a female agent to go along as his biker babe.
He even had a Harley that was used and wouldn't look like some guy
out for a joyride. John didn't approve of the idea.
"Bailey your the head of the unit, we can't have you be out there for days
at a time with out knowing how you are."
" I don't like the idea that much myself, John. But if something doesn't
come out of those tests Grace is performing on the last victim.
I'm going to have to consider going undercover." Bailey told him.
George paged Bailey and John to the meeting room. " I have some
interesting information here." George said as they took their usual
seats. "There is going to be a huge rally of motorcycles in ten days,
it's an event that takes place every year, but this year is special
because it's the 10th anniversary of the first Rolling Thunder.
"Rolling Thunder?" Sam asked.
" It's a tribute motorcycle riders pay to the Veterans, especially the
Viet Nam Vets. A mass ride from the Pentagon to the Wall on
Veterans Day weekend. There are hundreds of riders in a parade
of sorts to honor the men who fought for the country." George
explained.
Bailey nodded, as a Vet and a rider he had heard about Rolling Thunder
before. It would be a good way to break into the gang they wanted to
learn about. A gathering was a little more loose about outsiders.
"George have you found me a lady agent to pose as my girlfriend?"
Bailey asked.
"There are a few to choose from, however two are fresh out of the academy.
I have been unable to find any with motorcycle experience. I think the best
choice would be Cheryl Harris, she has worked undercover once before.
She is a little older than the other choices, but she has more experience
dealing with improvising."
"Then contact her and see if she is available." Bailey ordered.
"You know I could go with you." Sam offered, " I might be able to get a read off
of the guys, if I can talk to a few of them."
" I would rather you not be exposed to this group of people Sam. It would be
hard to guarantee your safety in such a large gathering." Bailey told her.
Sam nodded, she wanted to catch this guy, she saw no sign that the rapes
and murders were going to stop, she expected them to escalate.
Grace reported that her tests had been blanks. They were going to have to find
another way to gain evidence.
Agent Harris on line three Bailey." George reported."
" Agent Harris, Bailey Malone SSA of the Violet Crime Task Force in Atlanta."
He began.
" Yes sir, what can I do for you?" she asked.
" We have a situation here that needs an undercover operation, it should only
take a week or so, it wouldn't be a long undercover op, are you available?"
Bailey couldn't really tell her to many details at first.
"That kind of depends on the undercover requirements, I'm available as far as
my current cases go, but I'm also five months pregnant." she replied.
George's eyebrows went up, that information had not been in her file.
Bailey knew that he couldn't put her in jeopardy if she was with child, he was
surprised she hadn't told him sooner.
" Congratulations, I hope you have a healthy delivery. But under those
circumstances I'm afraid we can't ask you to do this operation. Thank you
for your time." Bailey ended the conversation.
"Sorry, I didn't know about that." George told Bailey.
" Who was the second choice?" Bailey asked.
" There are a few female agents from the current graduating class that might
work."
" Are either of them former Military or police officers?" Bailey would prefer not to
take a totally green agent into the field as his only back up.
"No, but three are Lawyers and one was a firefighter before she joined the Bureau."
George explained.
"What criteria are you using to find these agents?" Sam asked.
" Well as you know there are only about 12 to 20 females in each class and with
a fail rate of at least half for all agents, that leaves us with eight ladies from
the last class. Three are Accountants, Three are Lawyers, the firefighter, and a
former teacher. I was looking for a lady who would fit in the model of a biker chic,
now while all will probably be good agents, the role calls for someone attractive,
and athletic wouldn't you say?" George asked.
"So that kind of narrowed the search down to these three agents. Ms. Temple,
Ms. Brenner, and Ms. Whitehorse."
Bailey looked at the pictures George posted on the screen, it was nice to see
friendly faces on the screen for a change.
" Ms. Whitehorse is Native American that might not be a good choice." Bailey
said, " Most of these gangs are only white members, including their girls."
" I thought she might not make the cut." George took her picture off.
" Tell me about the other two."
" Ms. Temple graduated from Yale Law three years ago, she has stated that
she has always wanted to be an Agent. She runs in marathons for fun, she is
single and she has acted on stage in several productions in college and before.
Ms. Brenner graduated from Chicago State Law four years ago, she is following
in her fathers footsteps, as he was an Agent for twenty six years. She has
studied Judo and placed very highly in her most recent intramural competition.
She is a crack shot scoring 98 in her firearms test and she is also single."
George ended.
"Have either expressed a desire for undercover work?" Bailey asked.
"Yes, Ms. Temple said she would be interested."
"Lets contact them both and do an interview. Sam I want you in on the interview,
because I may just take you up on your offer if neither of these ladies can do
the job." he sounded unhappy about the whole idea.
They interviewed Ms. Temple first she sounded interested in the assignment,
but she had seemed a little to vague to both Sam and Bailey.
Agent Brenner was available for an in person interview as she had just been
assigned to the Atlanta Field Office two months before.
John had made the initial contact with her and arranged for the interview
later in the day.
Bailey had been on his cell phone just before Ms. Brenner's' arrival. He had been
arguing with one of his superiors about the idea of his going undercover and
his voice had been lowered to his usual gruff growl when he was attempting to
make a point with out yelling. Sam was not at all surprised that Ms. Brenner's
first impression of Bailey was less than good. She actually seemed afraid of
him. When she learned that John was not the person with whom she would be
teamed her eyes grew wide and she politely declined.
Sam had found herself swallowing her laughter, so as not to upset Bailey further.
"I'm glad your so amused, because you had better find some suitable clothing
for this op, you will be going with me." Bailey was very unhappy, and angry as well.
The next morning he had ridden his motorcycle to the task force compound so
that Sam could practice riding with him a few times. She also needed to learn
a little about the bike and how to control it herself if the need arouse.
Bailey was not wearing his gear, in the building, but he had changed from it in
the locker room.
" I understand we have just received word of another rape, the victim was
found at six this morning wondering on a country road. " Bailey informed
the team.
Sam interviewed the victim with John, Bailey and Grace went to the crime
scene. There were tracks just like the ones from past attacks. But they
needed to match them to the bike for them to do any good.
That afternoon, Bailey had advised Sam to change into her jeans as she
was going for a little spin.
Bailey was waiting for her in the back parking area. Grace and George just
happened to be having their lunch on the bench where they could watch.
Sam looked apprehensive about her first trip, Bailey just looked grumpy.
To Sam he looked magnificent, he was wearing black leather jacket that just
made his shoulders seem wider, blue jeans that were rather snug, which showed
how well endowed he was. Sam notice this with a shy smile, she'd never thought
much about Bailey that way. His hair was wind blown from his trip across the
parking area.
" Have you ever been on a bike before?" Bailey came to a stop beside her.
Sam looked a little worried," No, not even in high school."
" There isn't much to remember , just hold on to me, keep your feet up on the
posts, here, " Bailey pointed out the spot where her feet were supposed to rest,
" and lean with me when we take turns. It's easier if you watch the back of my
head at first, then you'll get the hang of it."
Sam threw a leg over the seat and took up her position behind him. She put one
hand on each of his hip bones and put her feet up on the posts.
Bailey started up the cycle and it roared and rumbled beneath them.
He shouted over the engine "Hang on here we go."
Sam thought she had a good hold on him, but once he moved off she found out
she had to really wrap her arms around him to keep her balance. Bailey made
a few trips around the parking lot then stopped near George and Grace.
" You think Sam can pass as a biker chic?"
" That was kind of fun." Sam smiled and released her hold on Bailey.
Grace laughed, " She can, if she stops smiling from ear to ear."
George pointed out. " Once you two are with the others, Sam is going to have
to pay attention to you, like a real biker chic would, to make it believable."
Bailey didn't like that George had pointed that out this soon, he had hopped
to put that off until the last minute.
"I'm sure she doesn't need practice with that." he growled.
" I don't know how much attention are we talking about?"
Sam teased, moving her hand over the breadth of his shoulders.
"Hang on." Bailey pulled off again and this time he took her on a trip
on the roads surrounding the compound. He hated the idea of taking
her with him, but it looked like there was not any other way.
There was a small chance they would find something to go on before
the gathering took place, but he needed to prepare just in case.
Sam was hanging on to him and she was leaning into the turns
just fine. He wasn't sure if he would be able to concentrate on the
job at hand if she took the part about paying attention to him,
to seriously.
Three days past and another rape happened. Sam was unable to
interview the new victim, she was totally hysterical. But all of the
signs at the site of the rape were the same as the past three.
Sam was now worried that is was starting to escalate. The attacks
were beginning to come more often.
" I'm worried about this case, if things keep building there will be at least
one more attack before the gathering." Sam told Bailey.
"I know, we are going to have to try the undercover op, do you feel comfortable
enough about it, or do you want to practice more?"
"I feel comfortable with you, I'm not so sure about the rest of the plan."
She confessed.
" The rest of the plan, you mean the cover story, or pretending to be some
one your not?"
"I have the cover story down all right, I have the stuff about the motorcycle
memorized and it's kind of fun riding with you." she smiled.
Bailey frowned looking over at Sam "Then what's the trouble?"
Sam avoided his gaze and asked "I know George was just teasing you and me, but how much attention am I supposed to give you once we get there?"
Sam was a widow, Bailey was divorced so there was no conflict of marriage vows to worry about, not that a little touchy, kissy would hurt. But for some reason it was making Sam nervous.
Bailey tried not to grin, when he answered her. " Nothing to intimate Sam,
maybe a kiss or two, and some hanging on my shoulder while I have my arm
around you. Just enough to make it look good."
"I can handle that." Sam exhaled and attempted a smile.
Sam's prediction didn't come true, or if he had attacked again they had not
heard about it before they left for the gathering. Bailey drove his truck with
a trailer carrying his bike and gear as far as North Carolina. He wanted to
join up with a group of bikers far enough south to make it look believable.
Sam had found several biker babe outfits for her role, but at the moment
she was wearing a fairly tame get up, of jeans, boots and a tank top.
Bailey had borrowed Frannie's leather jacket for her to use.
"Are you ready?" He asked as they prepared to pull out onto the highway.
George had driven up with them, he was going to follow in a surveillance van.
John and Nathan had gone ahead to set up a base of operations. Grace was back in Atlanta.
Sam took a deep breath, " I'm as ready as I will ever be."
Bailey nodded and pulled out on to the interstate. They were out on the
interstate for about an hour when they met up with another group of
bikers and one of the pairs riding tandem waved at them to fall in to
the formation.
When the group stopped for a break. The man riding with the lady that
had waved them in, came up and shook hands with Bailey, who was
going by the name Bill.
"Hey, there I'm Nick and this is Rachel we're out of Florida."
He was a tall man with a long beard, veteran badge on his jacket and
bandanna tied on around his head.
"Bill and Sam, we came up form Georgia,"
"Nice to meet you all, have you been to Rolling Thunder before?"
Nick asked.
"No, first time, decided it was time his year and just told the boss
I was taking a week off."
Rachel approached Sam and smiled, " I haven't taken a trip this long since
I've known Nick, I'm ready for some hot coffee and some food."
"I hear ya, I hope it's warmer in DC than it is here." Sam was cold herself.
The men talked and the women talked, they all ate some lunch and Nick
introduced them to a few of the others.
Bailey told Sam when they got back together that he had heard one of
them mention that a group from Georgia was meeting them in Virginia
for the night. Sam was glad they had found at least part of the group
they were looking for, she had no trouble holding Bailey close during the
next part of the trip. He was not cold but she was, and she was wearing
a shirt, and fleece pullover and the leather jacket.
Bailey noticed her shivering shortly before they pulled over for another
break.
" We should be stopping soon for the night. Can you hang on for a little
longer?" Bailey touched her cold hands concerned.
"I'm fine, just cold." Sam nodded.
Bailey covered her hands with one of his large hands and she could feel the
warmth seeping into her. Sam moved to lean into him for a second, and
Bailey acted like he was having a little togetherness with his babe.
He opened his jacket so she could soak up some of his body heat, he had
to clinch his teeth when her cold hands came into contact with his body.
"Oh, your nice and warm." Sam murmured.
Bailey rubbed her back and then kissed her beside her ear, from a distance
it was hard to tell what they were doing. Sam was trying to warm up and
the feel of Bailey's body flush against hers was a pleasure in more ways
than one. How she was going to make it through the next few days with
out letting him know her true feelings she didn't know.
Bailey was just worried about her, Sam was a strong lady but she did have
a problem keeping warm.
"Lets get you inside were there is heat and hot coffee." Bailey told her.
" Just a second. Let me hold on to you for a couple of seconds."
Sam asked. Except for her hands, she was actually warming up from
just being pressed close to him.
"Or am I making you cold?"
"No, just your hands were a shock. I hardly ever get cold." Bailey shrugged.
"Sorry, I guess I should have thought about gloves."
Bailey closed his arms around her and let her soak up some of his body heat.
Once they were inside Sam started to feel like one of the gang, all of the
ladies were complaining about the cold. Even a few of the guys looked
uncomfortable, but they weren't saying anything.
Rachel introduced Sam to one of her friends, "This is Candy,"
"Hi, are you guys as cold as I am?" Sam asked.
"Hey, yeah it's not usually this cold this early in the year. I remember one year it was like seventy five degrees. Which one is yours?" Candy asked
Sam didn't realize what she meant then it dawned on her, " Oh, Bill is the tall
one talking to Nick, no beard."
Candy looked Bailey over and nodded, " He's rough looking, but very nice."
Sam nodded and commented. " Yeah, I try to keep on his good side."
Sam was glad the trip to the motel was only fifteen minutes. There were a few
rooms left, the group he was with had actually made plans to stay at this
motel.
Once they were in a room, Sam relaxed for a minute. She sat on the bed and
rubbed her arms. "You might find yourself the target of one of the ladies some
time, Bail she seemed to think you were very nice."
" Thanks for the warning. Was it the red head?"
"Yes, I never did see which guy she was with."
That night several of the men were gathered in the bar of the motel, when the rest of the group showed up. Two the new arrivals looked stressed out, to Sam.
She had seen them arrive, Rachel had gone out and told them where the
rest of the men were. Rachel, Sam and a woman named Jewel were talking
and watching the TV in Rachel's room.
Bailey noticed the new arrivals, he thought that two of them seemed keyed
up, as if they had just been in some kind of altercation. He stayed with
the group until a few of the others went to their rooms. Other than telling
war stories, or past Rolling Thunder stories most of the group seemed like
your average good old boy bunch. No one had said anything about breaking
laws, pulling hold ups and anything like that.
Sam was in the room waiting for him.
Bailey closed the door to the room and locked it. He turned to Sam
"Did you learn anything?"
" Just that two of the men that arrived tonight seemed hyped up about
something. George called and they are set up." she added.
"I Noticed the same two, do you think they might have attacked someone
on the way here?"
"It's possible."
Bailey showered and put on a pair of sweat pants and a tee shirt that clung
to his build, making Sam's mouth water. She was finding it hard to keep from
looking at him. She'd never had so much of him to admire before. Suites tended
to hide his build. She had never known his arms were so powerful, his upper arms
were huge. It was no wonder his hugs felt so nice.
"Do you want the right or left side?"
Sam was still dressed, all except her shoes.
"I don't have a preference."
"I'll take the side near the door." Bailey checked the clip on his gun
and put it under the pillow on his side of the bed.
" Good night Sam." he said next and lay down with his hands behind his head
and his breathing deep and even only a few minutes after he eyes closed.
Sam waited until she was sure he was a sleep, then lay down too, she had
pulled on a pair of stretch pants but was still wearing her shirt from the
day. She planned on taking a quick shower in the morning.
At some point during the night, Sam had come to rest against him.
Bailey had been only half a sleep the entire night, a talent he had learned
in the service. He had expected her to be nervous about their having to
share a bed. But he had not expected her to end up cuddled against him
in her sleep. It was nice, it was also a test of his love for her that he
put up with it. A man's control only went so far.
Sam woke up, feeling very rested and nice and warm. Then she realized she
was not only sleeping with Bailey she was practically sleeping on him. She waited to see if he was still sleeping. As far as she could tell he was. She could hear his heart beat strong and steady. She eased away from him and rushed into the bathroom. Bailey sighed and got up, he did a few bends and stretches to
help him wake up. He wished he could go for a run, but that would leave Sam
alone for to long.
George called early, and reported that there had in fact been a rape about
two hours down the state from their current location. Grace was dispatched
to look over the site and John went to meet her.
Bailey explained everything he had learned from George to Sam.
"It seems your predicted it right again,"
"I wish I had been wrong," she nodded. " At least we know which two
to take a look at now."
" Do you think it has been a pair all along, or he just decided to
share last night?" Bailey asked angry.
" I think that might be part of them both being upset, something didn't
go as planned. I won't know what until I hear from Grace and John."
The group pulled out of the parking lot at 9:40 they had to make it to
the District by night fall if they hoped to find any place to bed down.
"You didn't tell me we were camping out." Sam complained.
" I didn't think you would mind, you said you use to go camping with Angel
all the time when you were kids." Bailey answered.
"It should only be for tonight, I hope to get enough information from one of
our suspects tonight."
Sam was listening to the men talk, she was trying to be careful to not
let them notice she was listening. Bailey was on the other side of the
area talking with a small group of men, one of which was her main
pick for the rapist. He was slightly built, young, and antsy.
The one she was listening to was saying something about his having
to pull Tom off of some bitch the night before. He sounded angry.
The other men were asking questions like, didn't you get your fare
share, and why did you stop him, she was just an outsider.
Bailey had heard a similar story from him, he had been showing a
chic a good time and here came Bobby pulling him off the bitch.
"But it's not enough for a warrant, we need some link other than
a guy bragging." Bailey said.
They arrived at the Mall in DC that afternoon, Sam had not visited since
she was a girl. Bailey said he had never seen the Wall, but he knew a few
men who were on it and a few more that should have been.
Sam walked with him down to the monument. It was a very moving experience.
Big men in all types of uniforms, leather jackets and business suites cried openly and no one gave them a hard time about it. Men hugged each other, women who had lost their lovers, husbands, brothers and fathers placed flowers at tablets with their loved ones names engraved on them. There were 57,612 names at last count. The men Bailey knew were on 56west.
Bailey had wanted to come but he hadn't wanted to come to. He didn't want
to dredge up all the memories both good and bad from back then. He had lost
an entire squad to a sniper on one mission. He had saved more men than he
had lost over the three years he was there.
But you never dwelled on the ones that were still around. He swallowed hard as he walked arm and arm down past the east arm of the wall. The monument was carved down into the earth, so that as you walked past the names, you when down, at the apex the wall was fourteen feet tall. You were below ground level looking up at the names. Then as you walked along the west wall you came back up out of the memorial. Bailey held it together until he was face to face with the names of the men he had lost. Sam held to his side tightly, not knowing what to say.
" I couldn't save them, Sam and I couldn't even get the sniper that killed them."
Bailey wept.
" I know Bail, but you saved a lot of other guys while you were there." she told
him. She didn't know if she should let him stay or try to move him along.
She didn't know if he needed time to heal or if it was even possible to heal
from such a terrible experience.
Sam could feel the wave of sorrow rack his frame and he tried to come to grips
with the fact that they were gone and he was still alive.
Bailey wasn't even aware of his surroundings now, he was back in Cambodia
with his squad, hearing the gunfire and seeing one after another of them get
picked off.
Sam was holding onto Bailey, supporting him the best she could. He was reliving
something from his time in the war. After a minute he seemed to come out of
it and looked dazed. Sam led him up the walkway to a bench a little
way up the path. Bailey walking on his own but Sam was guiding him.
He seemed to have gone inside his mind there for a minute or so.
Just as they reached the bench Bailey kind of stood up straight and looked
at Sam, he grabbed her by each arm with a death grip of steel. Sam had
a bruise on each biceps from Bailey strong grip by the next morning.
" I couldn't save them."
" I know Bailey, but you saved me, and John and George and others. We are still
here because of you."
Bailey seemed to think about that for a second then hugged Sam hard.
Sam held on to him tightly her chin resting on his shoulder.
She guided Bailey to the bench and sat next to him. Bailey exhaled deeply
and looked at Sam his dark eyes still full of pain. "Thanks"
Then he looked back towards the Wall just partially visible from where he sat.
His eyes stayed fixed on it until he pulled himself back together and he put the
demons back in the place in his head he had been keeping them locked in all
of these years. Then he nodded and stood.
Sam saw that Bailey had been shaken but he was back to his usual controlled demeanor.
When Sam and Bailey rejoined the biker group, they found several of them had
been drinking and telling stories. Bailey was about to slip off and checked over the bikes both men owned. But he was surprised when the red head named Candy followed.
He waited for her, he couldn't have her know who he was or what he was about
to do.
" Hey, Bill I was wondering, if you could use some company." she asked coming
to stand very close to Bailey. She lifted a hand to his open jacket and caressed
his chest.
Bailey was about to tell her to shove off, he had a lady and he wasn't looking.
Then Sam arrived, " Take your hands off him, Bitch, he's mine."
Candy whirled to face her, " You haven't been taking care of him very well from
what I can see."
Bailey waited to see what Sam would say about that, he was having a hard
time keeping a straight face.
"My man likes to keep his private life, private." Sam moved to Bailey's side
and slide one hand up his hard chest. Then she kissed him briefly.
Bailey wrapped one arm around her and grinned at Candy.
" I'm not looking for a new woman, Sam takes care of me just fine." he spoke
low and deep his voice a rumble. Then he lowered his mouth over Sam's and
kissed her. Candy was so disappointed she stomped off.
Sam lost mind went blank when Bailey kissed her. It was a kiss like none she had ever received before in her life, it was both tender and disturbing. His one arm was supporting her, as her knees had gone weak. Bailey's other hand was at the back of her head.
Bailey knew Candy had gone, but he took just a little longer before he ended
their kiss. He had tried to keep it friendly, but some of his deep love for
her had slipped past.
"She's gone."
Sam nodded, swallowed and exhaled.
" Are you OK?" Bailey asked stepping back from her.
"Yeah, sure fine." Sam was still dazed from his kiss. Bailey still had one hand on her waist to make sure she was steady on her feet. She was looking dizzy.
"I'm going to go check the bikes now." he told her.
Sam nodded again.
Bailey found blood, on the wheel housing of one bike and contacted
Grace about her investigation of the last crime scene.
"Was the women in question hit on the head at any time during her attack?"
"Yes, we should be able to get a warrant for the arrest of which ever of them
owns the bike. It almost has to be her blood. Also this time there was blood
from someone at the scene other than the women. I have enough to match
it to who ever it came from." Grace told him.
Bailey contacted John to get a warrant for both men, one might have to be kicked loose later but he wanted to make sure he got which ever of them owned the bike.
"I'll get to work on it right away Bailey, but it probably won't be until tomorrow before we can have a judge sign off on it."
"Fine John, Sam and I will keep the suspects under surveillance until you call me back."
Sam frowned she had hoped they wouldn't have to spend the night together.
She was feeling very attracted to Bailey since the kiss. She didn't know
how, she would keep from letting him see that attraction.
The kiss had been passionate, disturbing and wonderful, all at the same time.
She was remembering the feel of his body pressed against hers, his chest was
hard, but his manner was gentle. He was a strong man, but he had a caring
heart.
Bailey turned to her after putting his cell phone back in his pack.
"Sam it looks like we are spending the night in the campground with the rest
of the group." he didn't look to upset about it.
"I know I heard, is there just the one sleeping bag?"
"Yeah, two would have been out of character." he grinned at her and bounced
his eye brows, teasing her a little.
Sam looked worried.
"I'm going to check on our suspects, I'll be back shortly." he walked off towards the area set aside for eating, and drinking. He found his suspects
still drinking and if it kept up the way it was, they would be passing out
soon and he wouldn't have to worry about them. Bailey joined the men, and
pretended to be Bill, he had a beer, joked and laughed. It wasn't long
until he noticed first one and then the other of his suspects collapse
on to a bedroll. He waited a while longer to be sure but they stayed out.
"Sam I think it's safe to set up our stuff. The guys are out for the night."
He picked up his bedroll and pack and carried them towards the clump of trees
not far from where his bike was parked.
"This looks like a good spot, we aren't to close to anyone else here." Bailey
put down the pack and unrolled the sleeping bag. It was a extra large bag, but
it still looked awfully small for two people.
Sam knew Bailey would never force the issue, if she didn't want him to kiss her
again he wouldn't. But she did want him too. She wanted to feel his mouth on
hers, she wanted to explore the feeling of his tongue. To taste him again.
Sam shook her head to keep those thoughts from continuing.
"Can I help?"
Bailey looked up from the ground, he was unzipping the bag and positioning
it on top of the foam pad. It was well past midnight and he was tired.
"You can get ready to go to sleep, take off your jacket and shoes."
Sam knew she was being nervous for no reason. So she steeled herself to
behave like a professional. She took her jacket off and lay it near
the top of the bag, where Bailey had placed his pack.
"It will probably be easier if you get in first." Bailey offered her
a hand. Sam took his hand, toeing off her shoes and kneeling on the
soft material that was about to become her bed. She was wearing black
stretch pants and her long sleeved tee shirt. She shivered as a gust of
wind swept through the camp. Bailey noticed she was cold, and wished she
wasn't already shaking from nerves. Sam lay down and didn't watch as Bailey
removed his boots and jacket.
He put both jackets under the head of the sleeping bag to protect them from dew and thieves. Then he eased his large frame in beside Sam. He knew the bag couldn't be zipped closed more than half way, with both of them inside, so his back was going to have to take the brunt of the cold air that slipped past the edges.
"Sam this will work better if you lay on your side, with your back
towards me."
Sam rolled onto her side and felt Bailey ease closer. He adjusted his shoulder
into the not so cushioned foam and sighed. Then Sam felt him snuggled her into
him so that he was warming her. She was glad for his body heat, but the feel of
him so solid pressed against her was setting off warning signals.
Bailey felt her tense when he settled her body into his. But Sam had slept
resting against him before so he was sure she would relax soon.
" Are you warming up now" his deep voice asked, behind her.
"Yes" Sam was afraid to say anything more.
Bailey drifted off to sleep before Sam. She could hear his deep, steady
breathing. But in his sleep his body was responding to her soft presence.
Sam could feel the hard arch of his arousal moving against her. She liked
that feeling, it had been a long time for her. She had strong feelings for
Bailey, they always said the best lovers were your friends first. Or
something like that, her mind was working too well at that moment.
Sam struggled to turn over, in the confined space it took some effort.
But once she was on her other side only Bailey's upper body was pressed close.
Bailey was dreaming. He was dreaming about Sam and him together. He was making
love to her and he was losing all control. He groaned in his sleep.
Sam tensed, when he groaned. Now she wasn't sure facing him had been the best
choice. Bailey reached for her in his sleep and she was now being held against
him by his strong arm and a long well muscled leg, wrapped around her thighs.
His arousal was moving against her again, he was very full there, she could
feel the entire long arch of him rocking into her. Sam found her body responded,
she was rubbing against him in return. His hardness felt good, it felt right.
It was making her hungry for all of him. She decided, if she kissed him and
he woke up he would know she wanted him. If she just woke him up after letting
it go this far, he would be as embarrassed as she was.
And she did want him, she'd loved him for a long time.
Sam stretched up to kiss him, her lips warm and insist ant. Bailey woke up, found Sam warm and willing in his arms and responded accordingly. He kissed her back, gentle at first then more passionately. His body and hers thrusting together, in that age old rhythm. He deepened the kiss pushing his tongue into her sweet mouth. Tasting her, stroking his tongue over her tongue. Sam moaned into his mouth she was so ready for more contact. She pushed his shirt open, seeking to feel some of his hot skin under her fingers. His chest was magnificent, but she longed to see him. She could only feel him.
"Bailey can we do it here?" Sam whispered, as his mouth moved to that place
behind her ear, then down her throat.
" Do you want to?" He didn't want their first time to be on the ground surrounded by people. But his body was more than ready to proceed.
"I want you so much."
That was all Bailey needed to hear from her. He kissed her deeply again,
and his hands moved to lift her shirt off over her head.
"Sam you are so beautiful." He covered her breasts with his mouth and
hands. Teasing one nipple to arousal with his tongue and the other with the pad
of his thumb. Sam arched into him, she was already close to reaching pleasure.
She moaned as he nuzzled her. Her hands seeking to feel him even more.
She slipped a hand between them and slid the zipper down on his tight jeans.
They were made more tight by the throbbing erection they were constraining.
Bailey lowered a hand to aid her attempt at freeing his cock from its confinement. Sam was rewarded by the hot, hard silky feel of his fully aroused
shaft filling her hand.
Bailey pushed her pants down past her thighs, and moved a knee between her legs.
He had no room to raise above her, so she guided him to her warm wetness.
Sam moaned when he pushed forward, it felt wonderful. He felt wonderful.
"I'm not hurting you?" Bailey stilled when she moaned, unsure if he was mounting
her to soon.
"Oh, Bailey that's so good."
He longed to show he the dept of his feelings for her. But it was not the place
for long draw out encounters. He thrust forward and used long swift strokes to
bring them both to completion. His cock was spasming deep inside her as he
kissed her deeply. Sam had been about to cry out, his mouth covering her mouth
had taken most of the noise.
Bailey kissed the corner of her mouth, then her temple. He was breathing
heavily but he hadn't collapsed on top of her his arms were still supporting
his weight. Sam liked the feel of him above her. She stroked a hand up his
broad back and sighed.
Bailey took that as a sign of contentment. He eased himself free of her, and
moved to the side the best he could in the confinement of the bag.
Bailey held Sam close as he moved "Do you want to lay on top of me for awhile?"
" Um, that would be nice."
He eased her into position, her head on his chest, half of her body resting
on top of him. Bailey started stroking her back and she was the one to fall
asleep first this time.
Sam was so deeply asleep, that by morning Bailey had put her shirt back on
her, without waking her up. His jeans were closed and his shirt only needed
to be buttoned. He climbed out of the sleeping bag at first light. Leaving
Sam to sleep longer.
John called early that morning he had the warrants for the suspects and he
was about to land at National Airport.
" Sam this is going to be and difficult arrest, we have to pick him up while he is surrounded by a hundred other bikers." Bailey explained.
Sam looked worried " I know, are you going to be part of the arresting party?"
"Yes, but I want you to stay here with George." he had changed into his usual
suit and his gun was back in it's holster.
Bailey, John, Marcus, and several men from the local field office and a few
Marshals had been called in for the arrest. They wanted enough back up in
case things got ugly.
Bailey located the men in question. He waited until one of them was near the
edge of the crowd then stepped in to make the arrest.
"Bobby Wilkins you are under arrest for the rape of Katherine Williams."
He had surprised the younger, smaller man and had his arm in a vice like
grip he was not likely to be able to pull free.
Bobby wilted at the sight of Bailey, and Marcus cuffed him and walked him
out towards the waiting truck.
The other man was slightly tougher to arrest, he had seen John coming for
him and had run up off towards the reflection pool. But he didn't get far
before he tripped and fell head first into the water. John had to wade in
and pull him out. The crowd had not noticed other than some drunk had
fallen into the water.
Back at VCTF headquarters Bailey was working in his office.
Sam stopped to checked on him, he was still dwelling on the events of the
day before.
"Bailey, do you want to talk about it?" Sam asked sitting on his couch.
" No, I have things locked back away, and I hope they stay there for awhile.
But we need to talk," he moved to sit next to her on his couch.
Sam tried to smile, they hadn't talked about making love the next day.
She was worried he would want to pretend it had never happened.
Bailey reached for her hand and took it into his large hand, his thumb
stroking the back as he spoke.
"Sam I care for you very much, I want to try and be together, if that is
what you also want?"
"It want to try too. But I've lost so many people I love Bail, I couldn't
bare to lose you too." she choked out, a tear slipping down her cheek.
Bailey lifted a hand to wipe away her tears, " I'm not going anywhere
Sam." then he embraced her gently.
end
By mardel
Rated nc-17
Disclaimer I just borrowed the characters for the story, they are owned by
Kronish productions, NBC and SC Productions. Feed back to lynneblue33@hotmail.com
The current killer on the loose was suspected of being a member of a
motorcycle gang. George had not been able to gain very much information.
If it wasn't regarding an arrest, there was just no where to find
information about members.
Clues found at the scene of several rapes and one murder all pointed to
a gang that was local to Atlanta. But all normal avenues of investigation
were falling short. Marcus had volunteered to attempt to go undercover.
But the gang was not very open to Blacks or other minorities.
Bailey knew he could probably work his way into the gang, but it has been
a long time since he had been undercover. To be really convincing he
would need a female agent to go along as his biker babe.
He even had a Harley that was used and wouldn't look like some guy
out for a joyride. John didn't approve of the idea.
"Bailey your the head of the unit, we can't have you be out there for days
at a time with out knowing how you are."
" I don't like the idea that much myself, John. But if something doesn't
come out of those tests Grace is performing on the last victim.
I'm going to have to consider going undercover." Bailey told him.
George paged Bailey and John to the meeting room. " I have some
interesting information here." George said as they took their usual
seats. "There is going to be a huge rally of motorcycles in ten days,
it's an event that takes place every year, but this year is special
because it's the 10th anniversary of the first Rolling Thunder.
"Rolling Thunder?" Sam asked.
" It's a tribute motorcycle riders pay to the Veterans, especially the
Viet Nam Vets. A mass ride from the Pentagon to the Wall on
Veterans Day weekend. There are hundreds of riders in a parade
of sorts to honor the men who fought for the country." George
explained.
Bailey nodded, as a Vet and a rider he had heard about Rolling Thunder
before. It would be a good way to break into the gang they wanted to
learn about. A gathering was a little more loose about outsiders.
"George have you found me a lady agent to pose as my girlfriend?"
Bailey asked.
"There are a few to choose from, however two are fresh out of the academy.
I have been unable to find any with motorcycle experience. I think the best
choice would be Cheryl Harris, she has worked undercover once before.
She is a little older than the other choices, but she has more experience
dealing with improvising."
"Then contact her and see if she is available." Bailey ordered.
"You know I could go with you." Sam offered, " I might be able to get a read off
of the guys, if I can talk to a few of them."
" I would rather you not be exposed to this group of people Sam. It would be
hard to guarantee your safety in such a large gathering." Bailey told her.
Sam nodded, she wanted to catch this guy, she saw no sign that the rapes
and murders were going to stop, she expected them to escalate.
Grace reported that her tests had been blanks. They were going to have to find
another way to gain evidence.
Agent Harris on line three Bailey." George reported."
" Agent Harris, Bailey Malone SSA of the Violet Crime Task Force in Atlanta."
He began.
" Yes sir, what can I do for you?" she asked.
" We have a situation here that needs an undercover operation, it should only
take a week or so, it wouldn't be a long undercover op, are you available?"
Bailey couldn't really tell her to many details at first.
"That kind of depends on the undercover requirements, I'm available as far as
my current cases go, but I'm also five months pregnant." she replied.
George's eyebrows went up, that information had not been in her file.
Bailey knew that he couldn't put her in jeopardy if she was with child, he was
surprised she hadn't told him sooner.
" Congratulations, I hope you have a healthy delivery. But under those
circumstances I'm afraid we can't ask you to do this operation. Thank you
for your time." Bailey ended the conversation.
"Sorry, I didn't know about that." George told Bailey.
" Who was the second choice?" Bailey asked.
" There are a few female agents from the current graduating class that might
work."
" Are either of them former Military or police officers?" Bailey would prefer not to
take a totally green agent into the field as his only back up.
"No, but three are Lawyers and one was a firefighter before she joined the Bureau."
George explained.
"What criteria are you using to find these agents?" Sam asked.
" Well as you know there are only about 12 to 20 females in each class and with
a fail rate of at least half for all agents, that leaves us with eight ladies from
the last class. Three are Accountants, Three are Lawyers, the firefighter, and a
former teacher. I was looking for a lady who would fit in the model of a biker chic,
now while all will probably be good agents, the role calls for someone attractive,
and athletic wouldn't you say?" George asked.
"So that kind of narrowed the search down to these three agents. Ms. Temple,
Ms. Brenner, and Ms. Whitehorse."
Bailey looked at the pictures George posted on the screen, it was nice to see
friendly faces on the screen for a change.
" Ms. Whitehorse is Native American that might not be a good choice." Bailey
said, " Most of these gangs are only white members, including their girls."
" I thought she might not make the cut." George took her picture off.
" Tell me about the other two."
" Ms. Temple graduated from Yale Law three years ago, she has stated that
she has always wanted to be an Agent. She runs in marathons for fun, she is
single and she has acted on stage in several productions in college and before.
Ms. Brenner graduated from Chicago State Law four years ago, she is following
in her fathers footsteps, as he was an Agent for twenty six years. She has
studied Judo and placed very highly in her most recent intramural competition.
She is a crack shot scoring 98 in her firearms test and she is also single."
George ended.
"Have either expressed a desire for undercover work?" Bailey asked.
"Yes, Ms. Temple said she would be interested."
"Lets contact them both and do an interview. Sam I want you in on the interview,
because I may just take you up on your offer if neither of these ladies can do
the job." he sounded unhappy about the whole idea.
They interviewed Ms. Temple first she sounded interested in the assignment,
but she had seemed a little to vague to both Sam and Bailey.
Agent Brenner was available for an in person interview as she had just been
assigned to the Atlanta Field Office two months before.
John had made the initial contact with her and arranged for the interview
later in the day.
Bailey had been on his cell phone just before Ms. Brenner's' arrival. He had been
arguing with one of his superiors about the idea of his going undercover and
his voice had been lowered to his usual gruff growl when he was attempting to
make a point with out yelling. Sam was not at all surprised that Ms. Brenner's
first impression of Bailey was less than good. She actually seemed afraid of
him. When she learned that John was not the person with whom she would be
teamed her eyes grew wide and she politely declined.
Sam had found herself swallowing her laughter, so as not to upset Bailey further.
"I'm glad your so amused, because you had better find some suitable clothing
for this op, you will be going with me." Bailey was very unhappy, and angry as well.
The next morning he had ridden his motorcycle to the task force compound so
that Sam could practice riding with him a few times. She also needed to learn
a little about the bike and how to control it herself if the need arouse.
Bailey was not wearing his gear, in the building, but he had changed from it in
the locker room.
" I understand we have just received word of another rape, the victim was
found at six this morning wondering on a country road. " Bailey informed
the team.
Sam interviewed the victim with John, Bailey and Grace went to the crime
scene. There were tracks just like the ones from past attacks. But they
needed to match them to the bike for them to do any good.
That afternoon, Bailey had advised Sam to change into her jeans as she
was going for a little spin.
Bailey was waiting for her in the back parking area. Grace and George just
happened to be having their lunch on the bench where they could watch.
Sam looked apprehensive about her first trip, Bailey just looked grumpy.
To Sam he looked magnificent, he was wearing black leather jacket that just
made his shoulders seem wider, blue jeans that were rather snug, which showed
how well endowed he was. Sam notice this with a shy smile, she'd never thought
much about Bailey that way. His hair was wind blown from his trip across the
parking area.
" Have you ever been on a bike before?" Bailey came to a stop beside her.
Sam looked a little worried," No, not even in high school."
" There isn't much to remember , just hold on to me, keep your feet up on the
posts, here, " Bailey pointed out the spot where her feet were supposed to rest,
" and lean with me when we take turns. It's easier if you watch the back of my
head at first, then you'll get the hang of it."
Sam threw a leg over the seat and took up her position behind him. She put one
hand on each of his hip bones and put her feet up on the posts.
Bailey started up the cycle and it roared and rumbled beneath them.
He shouted over the engine "Hang on here we go."
Sam thought she had a good hold on him, but once he moved off she found out
she had to really wrap her arms around him to keep her balance. Bailey made
a few trips around the parking lot then stopped near George and Grace.
" You think Sam can pass as a biker chic?"
" That was kind of fun." Sam smiled and released her hold on Bailey.
Grace laughed, " She can, if she stops smiling from ear to ear."
George pointed out. " Once you two are with the others, Sam is going to have
to pay attention to you, like a real biker chic would, to make it believable."
Bailey didn't like that George had pointed that out this soon, he had hopped
to put that off until the last minute.
"I'm sure she doesn't need practice with that." he growled.
" I don't know how much attention are we talking about?"
Sam teased, moving her hand over the breadth of his shoulders.
"Hang on." Bailey pulled off again and this time he took her on a trip
on the roads surrounding the compound. He hated the idea of taking
her with him, but it looked like there was not any other way.
There was a small chance they would find something to go on before
the gathering took place, but he needed to prepare just in case.
Sam was hanging on to him and she was leaning into the turns
just fine. He wasn't sure if he would be able to concentrate on the
job at hand if she took the part about paying attention to him,
to seriously.
Three days past and another rape happened. Sam was unable to
interview the new victim, she was totally hysterical. But all of the
signs at the site of the rape were the same as the past three.
Sam was now worried that is was starting to escalate. The attacks
were beginning to come more often.
" I'm worried about this case, if things keep building there will be at least
one more attack before the gathering." Sam told Bailey.
"I know, we are going to have to try the undercover op, do you feel comfortable
enough about it, or do you want to practice more?"
"I feel comfortable with you, I'm not so sure about the rest of the plan."
She confessed.
" The rest of the plan, you mean the cover story, or pretending to be some
one your not?"
"I have the cover story down all right, I have the stuff about the motorcycle
memorized and it's kind of fun riding with you." she smiled.
Bailey frowned looking over at Sam "Then what's the trouble?"
Sam avoided his gaze and asked "I know George was just teasing you and me, but how much attention am I supposed to give you once we get there?"
Sam was a widow, Bailey was divorced so there was no conflict of marriage vows to worry about, not that a little touchy, kissy would hurt. But for some reason it was making Sam nervous.
Bailey tried not to grin, when he answered her. " Nothing to intimate Sam,
maybe a kiss or two, and some hanging on my shoulder while I have my arm
around you. Just enough to make it look good."
"I can handle that." Sam exhaled and attempted a smile.
Sam's prediction didn't come true, or if he had attacked again they had not
heard about it before they left for the gathering. Bailey drove his truck with
a trailer carrying his bike and gear as far as North Carolina. He wanted to
join up with a group of bikers far enough south to make it look believable.
Sam had found several biker babe outfits for her role, but at the moment
she was wearing a fairly tame get up, of jeans, boots and a tank top.
Bailey had borrowed Frannie's leather jacket for her to use.
"Are you ready?" He asked as they prepared to pull out onto the highway.
George had driven up with them, he was going to follow in a surveillance van.
John and Nathan had gone ahead to set up a base of operations. Grace was back in Atlanta.
Sam took a deep breath, " I'm as ready as I will ever be."
Bailey nodded and pulled out on to the interstate. They were out on the
interstate for about an hour when they met up with another group of
bikers and one of the pairs riding tandem waved at them to fall in to
the formation.
When the group stopped for a break. The man riding with the lady that
had waved them in, came up and shook hands with Bailey, who was
going by the name Bill.
"Hey, there I'm Nick and this is Rachel we're out of Florida."
He was a tall man with a long beard, veteran badge on his jacket and
bandanna tied on around his head.
"Bill and Sam, we came up form Georgia,"
"Nice to meet you all, have you been to Rolling Thunder before?"
Nick asked.
"No, first time, decided it was time his year and just told the boss
I was taking a week off."
Rachel approached Sam and smiled, " I haven't taken a trip this long since
I've known Nick, I'm ready for some hot coffee and some food."
"I hear ya, I hope it's warmer in DC than it is here." Sam was cold herself.
The men talked and the women talked, they all ate some lunch and Nick
introduced them to a few of the others.
Bailey told Sam when they got back together that he had heard one of
them mention that a group from Georgia was meeting them in Virginia
for the night. Sam was glad they had found at least part of the group
they were looking for, she had no trouble holding Bailey close during the
next part of the trip. He was not cold but she was, and she was wearing
a shirt, and fleece pullover and the leather jacket.
Bailey noticed her shivering shortly before they pulled over for another
break.
" We should be stopping soon for the night. Can you hang on for a little
longer?" Bailey touched her cold hands concerned.
"I'm fine, just cold." Sam nodded.
Bailey covered her hands with one of his large hands and she could feel the
warmth seeping into her. Sam moved to lean into him for a second, and
Bailey acted like he was having a little togetherness with his babe.
He opened his jacket so she could soak up some of his body heat, he had
to clinch his teeth when her cold hands came into contact with his body.
"Oh, your nice and warm." Sam murmured.
Bailey rubbed her back and then kissed her beside her ear, from a distance
it was hard to tell what they were doing. Sam was trying to warm up and
the feel of Bailey's body flush against hers was a pleasure in more ways
than one. How she was going to make it through the next few days with
out letting him know her true feelings she didn't know.
Bailey was just worried about her, Sam was a strong lady but she did have
a problem keeping warm.
"Lets get you inside were there is heat and hot coffee." Bailey told her.
" Just a second. Let me hold on to you for a couple of seconds."
Sam asked. Except for her hands, she was actually warming up from
just being pressed close to him.
"Or am I making you cold?"
"No, just your hands were a shock. I hardly ever get cold." Bailey shrugged.
"Sorry, I guess I should have thought about gloves."
Bailey closed his arms around her and let her soak up some of his body heat.
Once they were inside Sam started to feel like one of the gang, all of the
ladies were complaining about the cold. Even a few of the guys looked
uncomfortable, but they weren't saying anything.
Rachel introduced Sam to one of her friends, "This is Candy,"
"Hi, are you guys as cold as I am?" Sam asked.
"Hey, yeah it's not usually this cold this early in the year. I remember one year it was like seventy five degrees. Which one is yours?" Candy asked
Sam didn't realize what she meant then it dawned on her, " Oh, Bill is the tall
one talking to Nick, no beard."
Candy looked Bailey over and nodded, " He's rough looking, but very nice."
Sam nodded and commented. " Yeah, I try to keep on his good side."
Sam was glad the trip to the motel was only fifteen minutes. There were a few
rooms left, the group he was with had actually made plans to stay at this
motel.
Once they were in a room, Sam relaxed for a minute. She sat on the bed and
rubbed her arms. "You might find yourself the target of one of the ladies some
time, Bail she seemed to think you were very nice."
" Thanks for the warning. Was it the red head?"
"Yes, I never did see which guy she was with."
That night several of the men were gathered in the bar of the motel, when the rest of the group showed up. Two the new arrivals looked stressed out, to Sam.
She had seen them arrive, Rachel had gone out and told them where the
rest of the men were. Rachel, Sam and a woman named Jewel were talking
and watching the TV in Rachel's room.
Bailey noticed the new arrivals, he thought that two of them seemed keyed
up, as if they had just been in some kind of altercation. He stayed with
the group until a few of the others went to their rooms. Other than telling
war stories, or past Rolling Thunder stories most of the group seemed like
your average good old boy bunch. No one had said anything about breaking
laws, pulling hold ups and anything like that.
Sam was in the room waiting for him.
Bailey closed the door to the room and locked it. He turned to Sam
"Did you learn anything?"
" Just that two of the men that arrived tonight seemed hyped up about
something. George called and they are set up." she added.
"I Noticed the same two, do you think they might have attacked someone
on the way here?"
"It's possible."
Bailey showered and put on a pair of sweat pants and a tee shirt that clung
to his build, making Sam's mouth water. She was finding it hard to keep from
looking at him. She'd never had so much of him to admire before. Suites tended
to hide his build. She had never known his arms were so powerful, his upper arms
were huge. It was no wonder his hugs felt so nice.
"Do you want the right or left side?"
Sam was still dressed, all except her shoes.
"I don't have a preference."
"I'll take the side near the door." Bailey checked the clip on his gun
and put it under the pillow on his side of the bed.
" Good night Sam." he said next and lay down with his hands behind his head
and his breathing deep and even only a few minutes after he eyes closed.
Sam waited until she was sure he was a sleep, then lay down too, she had
pulled on a pair of stretch pants but was still wearing her shirt from the
day. She planned on taking a quick shower in the morning.
At some point during the night, Sam had come to rest against him.
Bailey had been only half a sleep the entire night, a talent he had learned
in the service. He had expected her to be nervous about their having to
share a bed. But he had not expected her to end up cuddled against him
in her sleep. It was nice, it was also a test of his love for her that he
put up with it. A man's control only went so far.
Sam woke up, feeling very rested and nice and warm. Then she realized she
was not only sleeping with Bailey she was practically sleeping on him. She waited to see if he was still sleeping. As far as she could tell he was. She could hear his heart beat strong and steady. She eased away from him and rushed into the bathroom. Bailey sighed and got up, he did a few bends and stretches to
help him wake up. He wished he could go for a run, but that would leave Sam
alone for to long.
George called early, and reported that there had in fact been a rape about
two hours down the state from their current location. Grace was dispatched
to look over the site and John went to meet her.
Bailey explained everything he had learned from George to Sam.
"It seems your predicted it right again,"
"I wish I had been wrong," she nodded. " At least we know which two
to take a look at now."
" Do you think it has been a pair all along, or he just decided to
share last night?" Bailey asked angry.
" I think that might be part of them both being upset, something didn't
go as planned. I won't know what until I hear from Grace and John."
The group pulled out of the parking lot at 9:40 they had to make it to
the District by night fall if they hoped to find any place to bed down.
"You didn't tell me we were camping out." Sam complained.
" I didn't think you would mind, you said you use to go camping with Angel
all the time when you were kids." Bailey answered.
"It should only be for tonight, I hope to get enough information from one of
our suspects tonight."
Sam was listening to the men talk, she was trying to be careful to not
let them notice she was listening. Bailey was on the other side of the
area talking with a small group of men, one of which was her main
pick for the rapist. He was slightly built, young, and antsy.
The one she was listening to was saying something about his having
to pull Tom off of some bitch the night before. He sounded angry.
The other men were asking questions like, didn't you get your fare
share, and why did you stop him, she was just an outsider.
Bailey had heard a similar story from him, he had been showing a
chic a good time and here came Bobby pulling him off the bitch.
"But it's not enough for a warrant, we need some link other than
a guy bragging." Bailey said.
They arrived at the Mall in DC that afternoon, Sam had not visited since
she was a girl. Bailey said he had never seen the Wall, but he knew a few
men who were on it and a few more that should have been.
Sam walked with him down to the monument. It was a very moving experience.
Big men in all types of uniforms, leather jackets and business suites cried openly and no one gave them a hard time about it. Men hugged each other, women who had lost their lovers, husbands, brothers and fathers placed flowers at tablets with their loved ones names engraved on them. There were 57,612 names at last count. The men Bailey knew were on 56west.
Bailey had wanted to come but he hadn't wanted to come to. He didn't want
to dredge up all the memories both good and bad from back then. He had lost
an entire squad to a sniper on one mission. He had saved more men than he
had lost over the three years he was there.
But you never dwelled on the ones that were still around. He swallowed hard as he walked arm and arm down past the east arm of the wall. The monument was carved down into the earth, so that as you walked past the names, you when down, at the apex the wall was fourteen feet tall. You were below ground level looking up at the names. Then as you walked along the west wall you came back up out of the memorial. Bailey held it together until he was face to face with the names of the men he had lost. Sam held to his side tightly, not knowing what to say.
" I couldn't save them, Sam and I couldn't even get the sniper that killed them."
Bailey wept.
" I know Bail, but you saved a lot of other guys while you were there." she told
him. She didn't know if she should let him stay or try to move him along.
She didn't know if he needed time to heal or if it was even possible to heal
from such a terrible experience.
Sam could feel the wave of sorrow rack his frame and he tried to come to grips
with the fact that they were gone and he was still alive.
Bailey wasn't even aware of his surroundings now, he was back in Cambodia
with his squad, hearing the gunfire and seeing one after another of them get
picked off.
Sam was holding onto Bailey, supporting him the best she could. He was reliving
something from his time in the war. After a minute he seemed to come out of
it and looked dazed. Sam led him up the walkway to a bench a little
way up the path. Bailey walking on his own but Sam was guiding him.
He seemed to have gone inside his mind there for a minute or so.
Just as they reached the bench Bailey kind of stood up straight and looked
at Sam, he grabbed her by each arm with a death grip of steel. Sam had
a bruise on each biceps from Bailey strong grip by the next morning.
" I couldn't save them."
" I know Bailey, but you saved me, and John and George and others. We are still
here because of you."
Bailey seemed to think about that for a second then hugged Sam hard.
Sam held on to him tightly her chin resting on his shoulder.
She guided Bailey to the bench and sat next to him. Bailey exhaled deeply
and looked at Sam his dark eyes still full of pain. "Thanks"
Then he looked back towards the Wall just partially visible from where he sat.
His eyes stayed fixed on it until he pulled himself back together and he put the
demons back in the place in his head he had been keeping them locked in all
of these years. Then he nodded and stood.
Sam saw that Bailey had been shaken but he was back to his usual controlled demeanor.
When Sam and Bailey rejoined the biker group, they found several of them had
been drinking and telling stories. Bailey was about to slip off and checked over the bikes both men owned. But he was surprised when the red head named Candy followed.
He waited for her, he couldn't have her know who he was or what he was about
to do.
" Hey, Bill I was wondering, if you could use some company." she asked coming
to stand very close to Bailey. She lifted a hand to his open jacket and caressed
his chest.
Bailey was about to tell her to shove off, he had a lady and he wasn't looking.
Then Sam arrived, " Take your hands off him, Bitch, he's mine."
Candy whirled to face her, " You haven't been taking care of him very well from
what I can see."
Bailey waited to see what Sam would say about that, he was having a hard
time keeping a straight face.
"My man likes to keep his private life, private." Sam moved to Bailey's side
and slide one hand up his hard chest. Then she kissed him briefly.
Bailey wrapped one arm around her and grinned at Candy.
" I'm not looking for a new woman, Sam takes care of me just fine." he spoke
low and deep his voice a rumble. Then he lowered his mouth over Sam's and
kissed her. Candy was so disappointed she stomped off.
Sam lost mind went blank when Bailey kissed her. It was a kiss like none she had ever received before in her life, it was both tender and disturbing. His one arm was supporting her, as her knees had gone weak. Bailey's other hand was at the back of her head.
Bailey knew Candy had gone, but he took just a little longer before he ended
their kiss. He had tried to keep it friendly, but some of his deep love for
her had slipped past.
"She's gone."
Sam nodded, swallowed and exhaled.
" Are you OK?" Bailey asked stepping back from her.
"Yeah, sure fine." Sam was still dazed from his kiss. Bailey still had one hand on her waist to make sure she was steady on her feet. She was looking dizzy.
"I'm going to go check the bikes now." he told her.
Sam nodded again.
Bailey found blood, on the wheel housing of one bike and contacted
Grace about her investigation of the last crime scene.
"Was the women in question hit on the head at any time during her attack?"
"Yes, we should be able to get a warrant for the arrest of which ever of them
owns the bike. It almost has to be her blood. Also this time there was blood
from someone at the scene other than the women. I have enough to match
it to who ever it came from." Grace told him.
Bailey contacted John to get a warrant for both men, one might have to be kicked loose later but he wanted to make sure he got which ever of them owned the bike.
"I'll get to work on it right away Bailey, but it probably won't be until tomorrow before we can have a judge sign off on it."
"Fine John, Sam and I will keep the suspects under surveillance until you call me back."
Sam frowned she had hoped they wouldn't have to spend the night together.
She was feeling very attracted to Bailey since the kiss. She didn't know
how, she would keep from letting him see that attraction.
The kiss had been passionate, disturbing and wonderful, all at the same time.
She was remembering the feel of his body pressed against hers, his chest was
hard, but his manner was gentle. He was a strong man, but he had a caring
heart.
Bailey turned to her after putting his cell phone back in his pack.
"Sam it looks like we are spending the night in the campground with the rest
of the group." he didn't look to upset about it.
"I know I heard, is there just the one sleeping bag?"
"Yeah, two would have been out of character." he grinned at her and bounced
his eye brows, teasing her a little.
Sam looked worried.
"I'm going to check on our suspects, I'll be back shortly." he walked off towards the area set aside for eating, and drinking. He found his suspects
still drinking and if it kept up the way it was, they would be passing out
soon and he wouldn't have to worry about them. Bailey joined the men, and
pretended to be Bill, he had a beer, joked and laughed. It wasn't long
until he noticed first one and then the other of his suspects collapse
on to a bedroll. He waited a while longer to be sure but they stayed out.
"Sam I think it's safe to set up our stuff. The guys are out for the night."
He picked up his bedroll and pack and carried them towards the clump of trees
not far from where his bike was parked.
"This looks like a good spot, we aren't to close to anyone else here." Bailey
put down the pack and unrolled the sleeping bag. It was a extra large bag, but
it still looked awfully small for two people.
Sam knew Bailey would never force the issue, if she didn't want him to kiss her
again he wouldn't. But she did want him too. She wanted to feel his mouth on
hers, she wanted to explore the feeling of his tongue. To taste him again.
Sam shook her head to keep those thoughts from continuing.
"Can I help?"
Bailey looked up from the ground, he was unzipping the bag and positioning
it on top of the foam pad. It was well past midnight and he was tired.
"You can get ready to go to sleep, take off your jacket and shoes."
Sam knew she was being nervous for no reason. So she steeled herself to
behave like a professional. She took her jacket off and lay it near
the top of the bag, where Bailey had placed his pack.
"It will probably be easier if you get in first." Bailey offered her
a hand. Sam took his hand, toeing off her shoes and kneeling on the
soft material that was about to become her bed. She was wearing black
stretch pants and her long sleeved tee shirt. She shivered as a gust of
wind swept through the camp. Bailey noticed she was cold, and wished she
wasn't already shaking from nerves. Sam lay down and didn't watch as Bailey
removed his boots and jacket.
He put both jackets under the head of the sleeping bag to protect them from dew and thieves. Then he eased his large frame in beside Sam. He knew the bag couldn't be zipped closed more than half way, with both of them inside, so his back was going to have to take the brunt of the cold air that slipped past the edges.
"Sam this will work better if you lay on your side, with your back
towards me."
Sam rolled onto her side and felt Bailey ease closer. He adjusted his shoulder
into the not so cushioned foam and sighed. Then Sam felt him snuggled her into
him so that he was warming her. She was glad for his body heat, but the feel of
him so solid pressed against her was setting off warning signals.
Bailey felt her tense when he settled her body into his. But Sam had slept
resting against him before so he was sure she would relax soon.
" Are you warming up now" his deep voice asked, behind her.
"Yes" Sam was afraid to say anything more.
Bailey drifted off to sleep before Sam. She could hear his deep, steady
breathing. But in his sleep his body was responding to her soft presence.
Sam could feel the hard arch of his arousal moving against her. She liked
that feeling, it had been a long time for her. She had strong feelings for
Bailey, they always said the best lovers were your friends first. Or
something like that, her mind was working too well at that moment.
Sam struggled to turn over, in the confined space it took some effort.
But once she was on her other side only Bailey's upper body was pressed close.
Bailey was dreaming. He was dreaming about Sam and him together. He was making
love to her and he was losing all control. He groaned in his sleep.
Sam tensed, when he groaned. Now she wasn't sure facing him had been the best
choice. Bailey reached for her in his sleep and she was now being held against
him by his strong arm and a long well muscled leg, wrapped around her thighs.
His arousal was moving against her again, he was very full there, she could
feel the entire long arch of him rocking into her. Sam found her body responded,
she was rubbing against him in return. His hardness felt good, it felt right.
It was making her hungry for all of him. She decided, if she kissed him and
he woke up he would know she wanted him. If she just woke him up after letting
it go this far, he would be as embarrassed as she was.
And she did want him, she'd loved him for a long time.
Sam stretched up to kiss him, her lips warm and insist ant. Bailey woke up, found Sam warm and willing in his arms and responded accordingly. He kissed her back, gentle at first then more passionately. His body and hers thrusting together, in that age old rhythm. He deepened the kiss pushing his tongue into her sweet mouth. Tasting her, stroking his tongue over her tongue. Sam moaned into his mouth she was so ready for more contact. She pushed his shirt open, seeking to feel some of his hot skin under her fingers. His chest was magnificent, but she longed to see him. She could only feel him.
"Bailey can we do it here?" Sam whispered, as his mouth moved to that place
behind her ear, then down her throat.
" Do you want to?" He didn't want their first time to be on the ground surrounded by people. But his body was more than ready to proceed.
"I want you so much."
That was all Bailey needed to hear from her. He kissed her deeply again,
and his hands moved to lift her shirt off over her head.
"Sam you are so beautiful." He covered her breasts with his mouth and
hands. Teasing one nipple to arousal with his tongue and the other with the pad
of his thumb. Sam arched into him, she was already close to reaching pleasure.
She moaned as he nuzzled her. Her hands seeking to feel him even more.
She slipped a hand between them and slid the zipper down on his tight jeans.
They were made more tight by the throbbing erection they were constraining.
Bailey lowered a hand to aid her attempt at freeing his cock from its confinement. Sam was rewarded by the hot, hard silky feel of his fully aroused
shaft filling her hand.
Bailey pushed her pants down past her thighs, and moved a knee between her legs.
He had no room to raise above her, so she guided him to her warm wetness.
Sam moaned when he pushed forward, it felt wonderful. He felt wonderful.
"I'm not hurting you?" Bailey stilled when she moaned, unsure if he was mounting
her to soon.
"Oh, Bailey that's so good."
He longed to show he the dept of his feelings for her. But it was not the place
for long draw out encounters. He thrust forward and used long swift strokes to
bring them both to completion. His cock was spasming deep inside her as he
kissed her deeply. Sam had been about to cry out, his mouth covering her mouth
had taken most of the noise.
Bailey kissed the corner of her mouth, then her temple. He was breathing
heavily but he hadn't collapsed on top of her his arms were still supporting
his weight. Sam liked the feel of him above her. She stroked a hand up his
broad back and sighed.
Bailey took that as a sign of contentment. He eased himself free of her, and
moved to the side the best he could in the confinement of the bag.
Bailey held Sam close as he moved "Do you want to lay on top of me for awhile?"
" Um, that would be nice."
He eased her into position, her head on his chest, half of her body resting
on top of him. Bailey started stroking her back and she was the one to fall
asleep first this time.
Sam was so deeply asleep, that by morning Bailey had put her shirt back on
her, without waking her up. His jeans were closed and his shirt only needed
to be buttoned. He climbed out of the sleeping bag at first light. Leaving
Sam to sleep longer.
John called early that morning he had the warrants for the suspects and he
was about to land at National Airport.
" Sam this is going to be and difficult arrest, we have to pick him up while he is surrounded by a hundred other bikers." Bailey explained.
Sam looked worried " I know, are you going to be part of the arresting party?"
"Yes, but I want you to stay here with George." he had changed into his usual
suit and his gun was back in it's holster.
Bailey, John, Marcus, and several men from the local field office and a few
Marshals had been called in for the arrest. They wanted enough back up in
case things got ugly.
Bailey located the men in question. He waited until one of them was near the
edge of the crowd then stepped in to make the arrest.
"Bobby Wilkins you are under arrest for the rape of Katherine Williams."
He had surprised the younger, smaller man and had his arm in a vice like
grip he was not likely to be able to pull free.
Bobby wilted at the sight of Bailey, and Marcus cuffed him and walked him
out towards the waiting truck.
The other man was slightly tougher to arrest, he had seen John coming for
him and had run up off towards the reflection pool. But he didn't get far
before he tripped and fell head first into the water. John had to wade in
and pull him out. The crowd had not noticed other than some drunk had
fallen into the water.
Back at VCTF headquarters Bailey was working in his office.
Sam stopped to checked on him, he was still dwelling on the events of the
day before.
"Bailey, do you want to talk about it?" Sam asked sitting on his couch.
" No, I have things locked back away, and I hope they stay there for awhile.
But we need to talk," he moved to sit next to her on his couch.
Sam tried to smile, they hadn't talked about making love the next day.
She was worried he would want to pretend it had never happened.
Bailey reached for her hand and took it into his large hand, his thumb
stroking the back as he spoke.
"Sam I care for you very much, I want to try and be together, if that is
what you also want?"
"It want to try too. But I've lost so many people I love Bail, I couldn't
bare to lose you too." she choked out, a tear slipping down her cheek.
Bailey lifted a hand to wipe away her tears, " I'm not going anywhere
Sam." then he embraced her gently.
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