Keep An Eye On Her, a v, 2009 fanfic

A/N: I think this can be enjoyed by fans of both Erica/Jack and Erica/Hobbes. :)

Spoilers: This story takes place after the season 2 finale.

Rated T for language

Summary: Now that he's gone, Hobbes can no longer keep an eye on Erica, so he sends Sid out on a very important reconnaissance mission. Bittersweet Hobbes/Erica, Erica/Jack, Hobbes & Sid friendship.

Keep An Eye On Her

The following is a transcript of text messages sent between suspected cohorts of the 5th Column:

- Kyle Hobbes -

- Sidney Miller -

on April 11, 2011.

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 4:23pm

R U in place?

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 4:23pm

Yes, and please...letters are free. Unlimited texting on the phones we hacked.

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 4:24pm

You're brave when you don't have to look me in the eye.

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 4:27pm

Yes, I'm in place.

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 4:27pm

Good. Text me when they arrive.

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 6:18pm

The wait staff is starting to stare at me.

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 6:19pm

I put some balls in your coat pocket. Use them.

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 6:19pm

oh ha ha. I *will* be reimbursed for these beers.

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 6:42pm

Finally! They're here. Great vantage point.

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 6:44pm

What's she wearing?

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 6:45pm

Black dress

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 6:45pm

What happened to 'letters are free'? Put a little feeling into it.

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 6:46pm

I'm a biologist, not a Harlequin writer

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 6:46pm

Pansy.

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 6:50pm

Wow. ok, uh...tight black dress w/ low cut V neck...haha, 'V' neck

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 6:51pm

Can you see her legs?

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 6:51pm

All ten miles of them. Well, most of them. It's not that short.

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 6:52pm

Shoes?

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 6:53pm

JEEZ, if you want fashion advice, text Lisa or something

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 6:54pm

That actually made me laugh. You must be growing on me, Sid

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 6:55pm

Like a fungus, I'm sure

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 6:56pm

don't steal my jokes

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 6:56pm

hehe

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 6:57pm

you just ruined it. what about him? what's he look like?

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 6:59pm

happy

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 6:59pm

asshole

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:00pm

Just reporting the facts.

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 7:05pm

what about her

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:05pm

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 7:05pm

Does she look happy?

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 7:10pm

I'm not gonna kill the messenger.

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:10pm

She looks...relaxed

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 7:10pm

is it friendly or romantic

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:11pm

seems kinda romantic. it's a nice place, dim lights...they're both smiling a lot

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 7:18pm

are they close?

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:19pm

across the table from each other

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 7:20pm

is one leaning closer or what?

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:20pm

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 7:22pm

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:23pm

sry, hit send too soon

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:24pm

she set her hand down on the table, his hand is on the table now too

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:27pm

oooooh, he finally went for it - they're holding hands now

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:28pm

still holding hands

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:30pm

still holding hands...

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:35pm

helloooo?

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:35pm

...did you hang yourself?

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 7:36pm

asshole

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:36pm

I do love these chats of ours

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:39pm

i think they're ordering dessert

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 7:40pm

short meal...

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:40pm

Maybe they're in a hurry to get home ;)

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 7:41pm

I know so many ways to kill a man

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 7:41pm

phone bombs are my favorite

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:42pm

Have I ever told you what a handsome bloke you are?

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 7:43pm

wrong tree. quit barking.

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:43pm

don't worry, I was looking at her legs when I typed that

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 7:50pm

just tell me when they head out

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:50pm

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 7:51pm

and don't skimp on the details

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:51pm

roger that...(perv)

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 7:52pm

roger a gun in your

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:55pm

in my what? :\

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 7:56pm

sry, hit send too soon

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:56pm

don't steal my jokes :D

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 7:57pm

i could murder you and not get caught

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:58pm

oh, they're getting up to go

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:58pm

he's helping her put her coat on

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 7:59pm

jeeeez, he's really laying it on thick, i'm
across the room and I can feel his lurve

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:00pm

wtf does that even mean

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:01pm

he was rubbing her shoulders and stuff

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:01pm

and he kissed her on the cheek, awww

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:01pm

Follow them.

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:02pm

yes master

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:08pm

what's going on

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:08pm

i'm still in the parking lot

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:09pm

christ, did you lose them already?

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:09pm

No! I still see them

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:10pm

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:10pm

they're kind of...making out. in the car

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:11pm

be. specific.

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:11pm

dude, srsly...perv

From: K. Hobbes
Arp 11, 8:12pm

define making out

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:13pm

they're just...kissing, ok? ugh i feel dirty

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:14pm

you'll feel dirtier when I bury you alive

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:14pm

OK, jeez, it sort of started like...she was about
to start the car, and she stopped and they looked
at each other and said some stuff and she smiled
but then they got these looks like they really wanted
to be making out instead of talking and

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:15pm

who leaned in first

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:15pm

and then they got closer and started kissing and

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:15pm

oh um, i think she did...

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:16pm

you think?

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:17pm

yeah i think so

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:18pm

report the facts sid

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:18pm

fine, she definitely leaned in first

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:19pm

well it's not like he knows what to do with her

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:19pm

oooh so jealous

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:20pm

enjoy your last night

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:21pm

your empty threats no longer intimidate me.
just admit you're jealous and I'll tell you more
about what they are doing

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:21pm

I will show up at your funeral with a rocket launcher

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:22pm

they're still makin out...

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:22pm

i'm only going to ask once more, define making out

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:23pm

and i thought Jack was the virgin (cough)

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:23pm

i'm sure he's got more play than you at this point

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:23pm

touché

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:24pm

hey how'd you get the little accent thingy

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:25pm

trying to change the subject now, i see

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:26pm

Just trying to ease you into it, first timers
need special care and attention

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:27pm

wow they're still going at it

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:28pm

and?

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:28pm

ok I definitely see some tongue action

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:29pm

it's kinda hot

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:30pm

perv

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:31pm

who's the more pervy, the perv
or the perv that forces him to watch

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:31pm

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:32pm

it's a ...reference...

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:32pm

has he got to second base yet?

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:33pm

nah, just kissing so far. i mean, not JUST kissing.
they're sort of eating each other's faces

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:34pm

it's been twenty minutes, he should shit or get off the pot

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:34pm

I'm going to assume you didn't mean that sexually

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:34pm

okay it's cooling off. for the record she pulled away first

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:34pm

of course she did

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:35pm

jealouuus

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:35pm

he looks disappointed. but who wouldn't be?

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:36pm

watch your mouth

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:36pm

watch your JEALOUSY

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:38pm

are you still following

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:39pm

yep on the road again

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:50pm

she dropped him off. there was a chaste kiss goodbye

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:50pm

FYI, i'm not following her home. that's too creepy

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:51pm

what was her body language like when they said goodnight

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:51pm

'get the hell out of my car you virginal face eater'

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:52pm

more like 'we had a nice night, but you aren't getting any yet'

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 8:53pm

did she wait until he was inside before pulling away?

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:53pm

yeah

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 8:54pm

why?

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 9:05pm

good work tonight. i owe you one

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 9:05pm

no problemo. just come back and buy me another beer

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 9:06pm

can't promise a return anytime soon
just keep an eye on her, would you?

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 9:06pm

of course, we all will

From: K. Hobbes
Apr 11, 9:07pm

til next time. stay out of trouble.

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 9:07pm

g'nite

From: S. Miller
Apr 11, 9:10pm

(perv)