Justiceseeker Chapter 11; Women are Cruel

Derek relaxed in his chair for the first time in a long while, at the moment all he wanted was take in the good feelings of being around his loyal friends and workers. The fact that Andrea was here and he was in her arms was a giant plus as well. The precept smiled a huge smile as the archaeologist whispered something in his ear and returned her whisper with one of his own. Andrea softly laughed a low laugh as she made herself more comfortable on her stool so she could reply to his secretive gesture.

“What’s our next move?” Rachel didn’t want to tread on Derek’s sudden good mood but they did have work to do. “It is late I suggest we break for the night and get some rest” Derek informed his staff. “Am I hearing correctly? Derek Rayne wants to knock off at a decent hour for a change” Nick checked his watch to see if it had stopped. “It’s only 8:30.”

“Homer and I are going to Atlanta, if it’s physicals they be wanting, it’s physicals they’ll be getting’” Andrea stood up and stretched. “I’m coming with” Rachel didn’t want to miss the action. “Not this time around” Andrea replied. “They know they instilled intimidation in you and that is something they could never do to me and Alex.” “Actually they are pretty weary of us” Alex giggled. “I would be to if I was nailed in the jones” Nick kept his distance from Alex. “Do tell” Rachel was interested. “We shared a case with the Atlanta house before you joined” Derek began the tale. “Edgar’s then house medical doctor made a mistake in putting down women and Alex-Alex…” “Let’s just put it this way” Nick remarked. “She field goal kicked his boys into sterilization.” “And Julia was rolling on the ground laughing at the poor guy in physical hell” Philip took a deep breath. “Even though we were not fond of Edgar Mince and his team, we all felt that one man’s pain and could relate to it” Derek kept his distance as well.

“Favor please?” Derek smiled sweetly at Andrea with his handsome hazel eyes. “Sure” Andrea returned his smile. “Can your trip wait until tomorrow? I haven’t seen you in weeks. My back really hurts” Derek gave it a little rub. “Alright” Andrea agreed. “Other than being total pigs and the fact that Edgar was in the crime scene areas, is there any proof he could have stolen the sword?” “I talked to his secretary Mildred Harold, wouldn’t talk at the Legacy house but did meet me at a bar; she said Edgar was admiring a shiny sword that was on his desk and that was after the brutal slayings began” Rachel explained how nervous and upset the woman was. “With the way Edgar treats her I am surprised she isn’t more messed up than she is” Andrea replied. “Derek and I will see what I we can do about having her transferred to a woman friendly house.” “She will appreciate that” Rachel could relate to how the poor woman felt.

Slowly the library cleared out leaving Andrea and Derek alone, smiling his sexy smile the handsome Dutchman walked over to where she was sitting on the edge of the big table.

“About time” Derek wrapped his arms around Andrea for a kiss. “We worked through dinner may I get you something?” “Not right now” Andrea knew Derek knew she was exhausted after her flights. “Sorry about the dig” Derek kissed Andrea’s neck apologetically. “That’s ok, it will be there when all of this mess is figured out” the tired doctor wrapped her arms around the sexy man. “Right now I just want that shower and to give you the massage I promised.” “I wanted to give you a special night before we had to throw ourselves into our work” Derek fondled with the buttons on Andrea’s shirt. “But I couldn’t get my hands on the cologne I wanted” Derek seemed depressed. “I was saving this for a more special occasion, but since you are so depressed here you go” Andrea reached in a pocket of her bag and handed Derek a wrapped package. “This was for your birthday, but you can open it now.”

“My birthday isn’t for another month” Derek studied the gift. “I want to see some happiness in those handsome eyes” Andrea urged Derek to open it. “Royal Copenhagen” a smile formed on Derek’s lips. “How did you get it? Gerard said he couldn’t get his hands on any, problems with the workers I believe he said.” “A strike” Andrea watched Derek take the bottle out of the box and take in its scent. “Guilty” Andrea smiled. “I asked Gerard to hold it for me so I could surprise you.” “Thank you” Derek passionately kissed the blonde doctor with all of his charm.

“Sorry to interrupt” Rachel knocked on the table. “I forgot a file I need for a patient.” “That’s ok, we were heading up anyway” Andrea giggled from the ticklish kisses Derek was giving her ear and neck. “My back is long overdue for a goot massage” Derek growled playfully as he nibbled Andrea’s other ear. “Animal” Andrea pushed Derek away.

Rachel watched as Derek led Andrea out of the room leaving her the only one left in the large library. She smiled as she heard laughter heading in the direction of the sleeping quarters, even though everyone was exhausted there wouldn't be much sleeping in that room tonight…if any.