Disclaimer: This was written for the soul purpose of my entertainment.
I lay no claim on Walker Texas Ranger or any of it's characters.
School's Out
By: Janis
Chapter 1
Erika stood looking in the mirror trying to decide if she was dressed right for the occasion. She had all ready changed her clothes three times and still couldn't decide if what she had on was all right. She put the outfit she originally had tried back on. She couldn't understand why she was so nervous it wasn't as if she didn't know Alex or Sydney.
Her thoughts were interrupted by the ringing of the telephone.
"Hi Honey you all ready for your lunch date?"
"Almost I'm just finishing up my makeup."
"You'll have a great time," Jimmy told her noticing the pause at the other end of the line, "You aren't still nervous are you? Erika these are two of the easiest people in the world to get along with. They just want to get to know you a little better that's all. They are part of my family Erika and they want to welcome you into that family too."
"I know you are right and I'll think back later how silly I was being but for right now this is scaring me to death. Now hang up the phone so I'm not late on top of everything else."
Jimmy laughed, "Love you Erika."
"Love you too, see you shortly."
Erika hung up the phone, took one last look in the mirror, picked up her keys and headed out the door.
**********
Sydney and Gage came walking into the office as Trivette hung up the phone. The Gages had been married about a month and even though it was against regulations Walker had some how been able to keep them together as partners.
"Trivette, Walker we need to speak to you on this one," Gage said as he and Sydney walked over to Walker's desk.
"We were over where they were pulling kids out of the river. It is the second time this week. They are high on something and then they have a fatal accident. These three kids today fell off the Old Forest road bridge and drowned."
"Except one of the three didn't want to just drown, he took a bullet to the head first," added Gage.
"All five kids were average middle class kids at McConnell High. The ones in the first accident were high on a new drug, it's an ecstasy mix, word is it's known as School's Out. We should have the reports back on the last three kids very shortly."
"Sounds like we need to have some people under cover at McConnell, Gage and Sydney I think it's time you two went back to school," Walker smiled as he told them the assignment.
Alex had walked in as they were discussing the case; she looked at her husband and told him she hoped that it could wait until after lunch.
Erika came in as they waited for an answer from Walker. No one was speaking she felt like she was intruding on a big important meeting that didn't include her.
"Hi I'm here on the right day aren't I?"
"Of course you are," said Syd as both she and Alex walked over to her.
"Have a good lunch ladies," smiled Walker, "Gage and Trivette can set up the covers."
Alex put her arm through Erika's on one side and Sydney did the same on the other side and ushered her out the door.
**********
The girls had a wonderful time at lunch. It wasn't long before each of them was telling stories about dumb things their husband or future husband had done.
By the time that they had finished eating, they had tears in their eyes from all the laughter. Erika was feeling much better about fitting in.
"The countdown starts today, two and a half weeks until the wedding," stated Alex.
"And if you want everything to go right you have to stay on top of everything, don't let the men be totally in charge of anything," laughed Sydney as she and Alex remembered the some of those details from their own weddings.
"I hate to break this up," Syd said as the waiter brought the check, "But Walker left Gage and Jimmy in charge of setting up the covers, by the time I get back they'll be handing me pompoms and a tight cheer leading sweater."
Everyone laughed again.
**********
When Syd got back to headquarters Gage filled her in on what she had missed. Two of the three dead kids had a lot of the new drug in their systems. The third one didn't have a trace, what part he played in this was still a mystery.
The covers had been set up as well. Gage was to be Paul Andrews a tough kid who had been transferred into McConnell with the warning that this school was his last chance. Rumour had it that he had broken his history teacher's arm at his last school.
Sydney was to be Theresa Brooks, Paul Andrew's girlfriend who immediately got herself transferred to McConnell when Paul was. Word came down that the school was just as glad to get rid of her as well. Her school records showed that generally she was always in trouble.
"Nice couple we make Gage," commented Sydney.
"Cut out of the same cloth like in real life," Gage smiled at her.
Syd smiled to herself at his comment, she'd never admit it to anyone but in a lot of ways, he was right.
**********
"Gage wake up, we have school today."
It was beyond Gage how Syd could be so cheerful first thing in the morning.
"But I don't want to go to school," whined Gage as he tried to reach for Syd and pull her back up against him. "Can't we play hooky today?"
"Francis, it's our first day at our new school."
"Don't I even get any coffee?"
"It will be ready the second you are done in the shower."
Gage finished in the bathroom, dressed and walked into the kitchen looking for his coffee. He wore an old pair of jeans, a long muscle shirt and his baseball cap on backwards. Gage stopped dead in his tracks when he saw what Sydney was wearing, a pair of very low hanging jeans and a very short, tight fitting T-shirt. Gage stood staring at her.
"Something wrong?"
"I like what I see I'm just not so sure I want anyone else to see."
Syd walked over and put her arms around her husband's neck, "don't worry I'm keeping to the hands off policy," she said as she kissed him.
Gage put both arms around her as he passionately kissed her back, "No one had better be putting their hands on you or they will have a very jealous boyfriend to deal with."
Smiling at him again, she gave him another quick kiss and told him his coffee was getting cold. He reluctantly let go of her and reached for it.
"Want a ride to school? I thought I'd take the bike."
"Let me grab my jacket and I'm ready."
**********
"So you get to pose as a computer teacher?"
"Someone has to keep their eye on Sydney and Gage," laughed Trivette.
"Well as long as that's the only two you are keeping your eyes on. As I recall the last time you taught a class you found yourself a girlfriend."
"And she was pretty special too," smiled Jimmy as he pulled Erika into his arms and kissed her.
"You had better get going or you're going to be late on your first day of school," smiled Erika kissing him back.
**********
Gage expertly weaved his bike in and out of traffic as he made his way to McConnell High. He smiled when Syd pulled herself tighter to him as she sat on the back of his bike. Gage knew Syd preferred to do the driving even when it came to a bike but he loved how she felt on the back of his.
Suddenly the cars ahead of them began slamming on breaks, screeching and swerving until there was a sickening thud. A car had slammed into a student that had walked right into traffic.
Gage slowed down as he moved his bike through the crowd, Syd was about to jump off to see if she could be of help, Gage caught her arm and reminded her they were only sightseers. He spun the bike around and saw Trivette, who he headed for. He slowed down enough to tell him to call for 911 and Walker, then continued on to the school.
After parking his bike, he turned slightly and put his arm around Syd, "Okay Honey," he asked to her.
She trembled slightly, "Let's get these killers," she answered, and swung her leg over and off the bike.
**********
Sydney and Gage reported to the office and before long, they were sent on their way to begin classes. It wasn't until lunch that they met up again.
Syd was sitting with a group of girls when she saw Gage exit the building. She wasn't the only one to notice him; he had become the topic of conversation. Gage seeing Sydney started to walk towards her.
"Sorry girls but he's taken," she told them as she got up to meet him. She had only taken a couple of steps when someone grabbed her by the hair and pulled her back.
"I'll say who's taken here and who's not do you understand," came the menacing voice of Angel Parks.
Sydney reached up catching hold of Angel's wrist and in a few quick moves had her arm pinned behind her back, "Not when it comes to my man," she hissed as she gave Angel a shove. Angel went sprawling on the ground and Syd picked up her belongings and continued to walk towards Gage.
Angel was on her feet and screaming obscenities and threats at Sydney, who never looked backed.
Gage was laughing by the time Syd reached him, "We're suppose to be making friends here Syd," he teased her.
"You make the new friends and I'll protect you from them."
Then for the benefit of the audience that was watching them Gage leaned down, pulled her to him and gave her long passionate kiss.
**********
Thomas Turrello stood at the doorway of the school his buddies surrounding him. He had been watching what went on between Angel and this new girl, Theresa. It was quite obvious that there was something between her and Paul Andrews.
"What do we know about these two?"
"The story is he has done lots of things but nothing ever stuck until this last one when he broke this teacher's arm. That is what got him transferred out and to our school"
"What about her?"
"She's tough as soon as Andrews got transferred so did she. What ever he is into you can bet she has her hands in it too."
"Maybe we should find out if they are team players or if they are going to cause us trouble? Pax go tell Andrews we need to have a conversation."
Pax sauntered down to where Syd and Gage were still standing, "Hey Andrews."
"Who wants to know?"
"Someone that you are going to want as a friend not an enemy."
"Is that so? What do you think Theresa?"
"Never hurts to hear what someone has to say before you tell them no."
Gage smiled, "You heard her."
Pax started walking towards Turrello, Syd and Gage followed.
"Andrews, I've been hearing a lot about you," Turrello spoke as they neared his little group.
"If you've heard a lot about me then you know that I don't put up with a lot."
"The same can be said about me. We may have room for the right person in our little organization. Would that be something you are interested in?"
"Could be a little bit down the road. Right now I have this supply and demand problem. I have a big demand, you wouldn't happen to know who can supply?"
Turrello took the bait, "That just might be possible, give me a day to work on it we'll be in touch."
Gage moved right into Turrello's face, "You've got until this time tomorrow or I go else where." He then slung his arm over Syd's shoulder and they walked off.
**********
"What are you going to do about her Angel?"
"Don't worry she's going to be taught a lesson. No one does that to me without being put in their place."
"What is it you have planned?"
"Tanya is Miss Ross still handing out orange juice after gym class?"
"Ya she likes to think she is a do gooder."
"Here's what I want you to do," Angel handed Tanya a small bag with pills in it as she spoke.
**********
After gym class Syd hurried into the locker room to change. As she was finishing up one of the girls came over to her carrying two glasses of juice.
"I saw what happened with you and Angel today," she said offering Syd one of the glasses.
Syd took the glass from her as she continued, "It was good to see her get put in her place she thinks she runs things around here. I'm Tanya Martin."
"Thanks for the juice Tanya," said Syd taking a big drink.
"No problem, maybe we can be friends."
"Maybe," replied Syd finishing the juice. She bent to pick up her books and as she straightened up she swayed slightly feeling a bit light headed.
Syd and Tanya talked a few more minutes then walked out in the hall together where Syd could vaguely hear her say, "I'll see you later Theresa."
Things were beginning to spin and blur, I need to fly away home Syd thought to herself as she made her way to the stairs.
End of Chapter 1
I lay no claim on Walker Texas Ranger or any of it's characters.
School's Out
By: Janis
Chapter 1
Erika stood looking in the mirror trying to decide if she was dressed right for the occasion. She had all ready changed her clothes three times and still couldn't decide if what she had on was all right. She put the outfit she originally had tried back on. She couldn't understand why she was so nervous it wasn't as if she didn't know Alex or Sydney.
Her thoughts were interrupted by the ringing of the telephone.
"Hi Honey you all ready for your lunch date?"
"Almost I'm just finishing up my makeup."
"You'll have a great time," Jimmy told her noticing the pause at the other end of the line, "You aren't still nervous are you? Erika these are two of the easiest people in the world to get along with. They just want to get to know you a little better that's all. They are part of my family Erika and they want to welcome you into that family too."
"I know you are right and I'll think back later how silly I was being but for right now this is scaring me to death. Now hang up the phone so I'm not late on top of everything else."
Jimmy laughed, "Love you Erika."
"Love you too, see you shortly."
Erika hung up the phone, took one last look in the mirror, picked up her keys and headed out the door.
**********
Sydney and Gage came walking into the office as Trivette hung up the phone. The Gages had been married about a month and even though it was against regulations Walker had some how been able to keep them together as partners.
"Trivette, Walker we need to speak to you on this one," Gage said as he and Sydney walked over to Walker's desk.
"We were over where they were pulling kids out of the river. It is the second time this week. They are high on something and then they have a fatal accident. These three kids today fell off the Old Forest road bridge and drowned."
"Except one of the three didn't want to just drown, he took a bullet to the head first," added Gage.
"All five kids were average middle class kids at McConnell High. The ones in the first accident were high on a new drug, it's an ecstasy mix, word is it's known as School's Out. We should have the reports back on the last three kids very shortly."
"Sounds like we need to have some people under cover at McConnell, Gage and Sydney I think it's time you two went back to school," Walker smiled as he told them the assignment.
Alex had walked in as they were discussing the case; she looked at her husband and told him she hoped that it could wait until after lunch.
Erika came in as they waited for an answer from Walker. No one was speaking she felt like she was intruding on a big important meeting that didn't include her.
"Hi I'm here on the right day aren't I?"
"Of course you are," said Syd as both she and Alex walked over to her.
"Have a good lunch ladies," smiled Walker, "Gage and Trivette can set up the covers."
Alex put her arm through Erika's on one side and Sydney did the same on the other side and ushered her out the door.
**********
The girls had a wonderful time at lunch. It wasn't long before each of them was telling stories about dumb things their husband or future husband had done.
By the time that they had finished eating, they had tears in their eyes from all the laughter. Erika was feeling much better about fitting in.
"The countdown starts today, two and a half weeks until the wedding," stated Alex.
"And if you want everything to go right you have to stay on top of everything, don't let the men be totally in charge of anything," laughed Sydney as she and Alex remembered the some of those details from their own weddings.
"I hate to break this up," Syd said as the waiter brought the check, "But Walker left Gage and Jimmy in charge of setting up the covers, by the time I get back they'll be handing me pompoms and a tight cheer leading sweater."
Everyone laughed again.
**********
When Syd got back to headquarters Gage filled her in on what she had missed. Two of the three dead kids had a lot of the new drug in their systems. The third one didn't have a trace, what part he played in this was still a mystery.
The covers had been set up as well. Gage was to be Paul Andrews a tough kid who had been transferred into McConnell with the warning that this school was his last chance. Rumour had it that he had broken his history teacher's arm at his last school.
Sydney was to be Theresa Brooks, Paul Andrew's girlfriend who immediately got herself transferred to McConnell when Paul was. Word came down that the school was just as glad to get rid of her as well. Her school records showed that generally she was always in trouble.
"Nice couple we make Gage," commented Sydney.
"Cut out of the same cloth like in real life," Gage smiled at her.
Syd smiled to herself at his comment, she'd never admit it to anyone but in a lot of ways, he was right.
**********
"Gage wake up, we have school today."
It was beyond Gage how Syd could be so cheerful first thing in the morning.
"But I don't want to go to school," whined Gage as he tried to reach for Syd and pull her back up against him. "Can't we play hooky today?"
"Francis, it's our first day at our new school."
"Don't I even get any coffee?"
"It will be ready the second you are done in the shower."
Gage finished in the bathroom, dressed and walked into the kitchen looking for his coffee. He wore an old pair of jeans, a long muscle shirt and his baseball cap on backwards. Gage stopped dead in his tracks when he saw what Sydney was wearing, a pair of very low hanging jeans and a very short, tight fitting T-shirt. Gage stood staring at her.
"Something wrong?"
"I like what I see I'm just not so sure I want anyone else to see."
Syd walked over and put her arms around her husband's neck, "don't worry I'm keeping to the hands off policy," she said as she kissed him.
Gage put both arms around her as he passionately kissed her back, "No one had better be putting their hands on you or they will have a very jealous boyfriend to deal with."
Smiling at him again, she gave him another quick kiss and told him his coffee was getting cold. He reluctantly let go of her and reached for it.
"Want a ride to school? I thought I'd take the bike."
"Let me grab my jacket and I'm ready."
**********
"So you get to pose as a computer teacher?"
"Someone has to keep their eye on Sydney and Gage," laughed Trivette.
"Well as long as that's the only two you are keeping your eyes on. As I recall the last time you taught a class you found yourself a girlfriend."
"And she was pretty special too," smiled Jimmy as he pulled Erika into his arms and kissed her.
"You had better get going or you're going to be late on your first day of school," smiled Erika kissing him back.
**********
Gage expertly weaved his bike in and out of traffic as he made his way to McConnell High. He smiled when Syd pulled herself tighter to him as she sat on the back of his bike. Gage knew Syd preferred to do the driving even when it came to a bike but he loved how she felt on the back of his.
Suddenly the cars ahead of them began slamming on breaks, screeching and swerving until there was a sickening thud. A car had slammed into a student that had walked right into traffic.
Gage slowed down as he moved his bike through the crowd, Syd was about to jump off to see if she could be of help, Gage caught her arm and reminded her they were only sightseers. He spun the bike around and saw Trivette, who he headed for. He slowed down enough to tell him to call for 911 and Walker, then continued on to the school.
After parking his bike, he turned slightly and put his arm around Syd, "Okay Honey," he asked to her.
She trembled slightly, "Let's get these killers," she answered, and swung her leg over and off the bike.
**********
Sydney and Gage reported to the office and before long, they were sent on their way to begin classes. It wasn't until lunch that they met up again.
Syd was sitting with a group of girls when she saw Gage exit the building. She wasn't the only one to notice him; he had become the topic of conversation. Gage seeing Sydney started to walk towards her.
"Sorry girls but he's taken," she told them as she got up to meet him. She had only taken a couple of steps when someone grabbed her by the hair and pulled her back.
"I'll say who's taken here and who's not do you understand," came the menacing voice of Angel Parks.
Sydney reached up catching hold of Angel's wrist and in a few quick moves had her arm pinned behind her back, "Not when it comes to my man," she hissed as she gave Angel a shove. Angel went sprawling on the ground and Syd picked up her belongings and continued to walk towards Gage.
Angel was on her feet and screaming obscenities and threats at Sydney, who never looked backed.
Gage was laughing by the time Syd reached him, "We're suppose to be making friends here Syd," he teased her.
"You make the new friends and I'll protect you from them."
Then for the benefit of the audience that was watching them Gage leaned down, pulled her to him and gave her long passionate kiss.
**********
Thomas Turrello stood at the doorway of the school his buddies surrounding him. He had been watching what went on between Angel and this new girl, Theresa. It was quite obvious that there was something between her and Paul Andrews.
"What do we know about these two?"
"The story is he has done lots of things but nothing ever stuck until this last one when he broke this teacher's arm. That is what got him transferred out and to our school"
"What about her?"
"She's tough as soon as Andrews got transferred so did she. What ever he is into you can bet she has her hands in it too."
"Maybe we should find out if they are team players or if they are going to cause us trouble? Pax go tell Andrews we need to have a conversation."
Pax sauntered down to where Syd and Gage were still standing, "Hey Andrews."
"Who wants to know?"
"Someone that you are going to want as a friend not an enemy."
"Is that so? What do you think Theresa?"
"Never hurts to hear what someone has to say before you tell them no."
Gage smiled, "You heard her."
Pax started walking towards Turrello, Syd and Gage followed.
"Andrews, I've been hearing a lot about you," Turrello spoke as they neared his little group.
"If you've heard a lot about me then you know that I don't put up with a lot."
"The same can be said about me. We may have room for the right person in our little organization. Would that be something you are interested in?"
"Could be a little bit down the road. Right now I have this supply and demand problem. I have a big demand, you wouldn't happen to know who can supply?"
Turrello took the bait, "That just might be possible, give me a day to work on it we'll be in touch."
Gage moved right into Turrello's face, "You've got until this time tomorrow or I go else where." He then slung his arm over Syd's shoulder and they walked off.
**********
"What are you going to do about her Angel?"
"Don't worry she's going to be taught a lesson. No one does that to me without being put in their place."
"What is it you have planned?"
"Tanya is Miss Ross still handing out orange juice after gym class?"
"Ya she likes to think she is a do gooder."
"Here's what I want you to do," Angel handed Tanya a small bag with pills in it as she spoke.
**********
After gym class Syd hurried into the locker room to change. As she was finishing up one of the girls came over to her carrying two glasses of juice.
"I saw what happened with you and Angel today," she said offering Syd one of the glasses.
Syd took the glass from her as she continued, "It was good to see her get put in her place she thinks she runs things around here. I'm Tanya Martin."
"Thanks for the juice Tanya," said Syd taking a big drink.
"No problem, maybe we can be friends."
"Maybe," replied Syd finishing the juice. She bent to pick up her books and as she straightened up she swayed slightly feeling a bit light headed.
Syd and Tanya talked a few more minutes then walked out in the hall together where Syd could vaguely hear her say, "I'll see you later Theresa."
Things were beginning to spin and blur, I need to fly away home Syd thought to herself as she made her way to the stairs.
End of Chapter 1