Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2016 23:31:24 +0000 (UTC)
From: A Marc <wonder_now@yahoo.com>
Subject: When Julie met Shannon

Music plays such a main part in movies and our lives. With that said, if
you'll humor me, I have some music suggestions to play as you read this
story. The beginning accompaniment I thought of is Joaquin Rodrigo's
Concierto de Aranjuez/adagio. A beautiful piece that conveys to me the
meeting and beginning of a possible love.

I'll make more suggestions as the story develops, though I suggest you
choose what you feel matches.

Otherwise, please enjoy the story.



Damn school resource officer! Are you kidding me?

Julie Wilson muttered to herself as she laid her briefcase on the desk of
her new office. Officer Wilson had been on the police force for ten years,
working patrol and the special tactical unit. At 32 years of age, Julie was
of mixed race, giving her a slightly darker tan skin tone. She looked at it
as having a permanent tan. Julie stood 5'11", with a muscular build, with
broad shoulders.  Keeping herself active at the gym. Julie had gotten her
father's full lips and cheekbones, and her mother's smaller nose and
straight hair.

She was in her blue uniform, polished black leather duty belt, holster, and
other equipment strapped around her hips. Julie wore her black hair around
her shoulders when she didn't have it in a tight bun while in uniform. She
believed she would be more approachable with the students by leaving her
hair down.

Julie's most captivating feature were her light brown eyes, as some of her
frequent boyfriends and friends had told her. Some would say they shown
with their own light.

Many compared her to Beyonce. A remark she appreciated, but did not see in
herself.

Julie had strained her shoulder on a recent arrest and found herself on
light duty and was assigned to work as the SRO at the local high school.

Julie would have preferred to be working the streets, feeling her need to
prove herself to her fellow officers and the inner joy she found there.

Julie quickly acclimated to the list of, in her mind, ridiculous duties she
would be performing. Act as an armed security presence on campus and a
liaison with any students wishing to speak with her. She would also be
dealing with any students caught involved in any criminal activity.

Right! Like any of these campus idiots were going to come to her to snitch
off a fellow student.

Julie recalled her days in high school, shying away from most of her other
students and cringing at the whispered and sometimes out right remarks
concerning her sexuality. Julie did not date due to her rapid growth in
freshman year, and her shyness.

Julie began a rapid succession of boyfriends since college, as if trying to
prove she was no lesbian.

Joining the force had been even tougher as the comments continued due to
her refusal to date any of the other officers on the force and her
physique.

Julie had recently broken up with her latest dinner mate. Julie never found
a spark with any of the men she dated or slept with. She believed it would
happen as she had been told her true love was out there. Unspoken was it
had to be a man. Julie didn't think she'd be finding her match in any
schoolteachers.

A knock at her door brought her out of her thoughts as she looked up to see
the school principal looking at her with a slight smile. Julie could read
his body tension, wondering if some overbearing, or lazy cop had been
dropped into his school.

Julie considered herself as neither, given her less then pleasant childhood
and meeting both types of officers. Julie strove to remember her job was to
help, not rule over the citizen's of the city she worked for. Her parents
had a tumultuous relationship, leading to several visits from the police as
she was growing up. She remembered those officers who wanted to be in and
out as quickly as possible. She also recalled those officers who would take
the time to console a crying girl who did not understand the cruelties she
would see between her parents, divorcing when she was ten. Julie had left
her parents behind, moving several hundred miles away, but still calling
her mother weekly. Julie tired of her mother's constant remarks that she
quit her job and find a man to marry

Julie followed Mr. Wesley as he gave her a tour of the campus, introducing
staff as they went. Most of the teachers gave a perfunctory hello, though
she caught a few of the teachers giving her discrete "look overs." Julie's
opinion of dating hopes did not change.

"Finally, let me introduce you to Shannon Barrett, our school counselor."
Mr. Wesley said as they came upon the back of a women fumbling with a key
to the office near Julie's.

Julie was briefly looking at the backside of a slender woman, standing
about 5'4" , maybe a hundred and ten pounds. What caught Julie's attention
was the light reddish blond hair that fell to the woman's waist.

Julie felt like her mouth was gaping when the woman turned to them upon
hearing her name. Julie faced what she could only describe as one of the
most beautiful woman she had ever seen.

Shannon had an angular face with full lips, a small straight nose and the
largest, bluest eyes Julie had ever seen. Julie felt as if she were gazing
into pools of the bluest, clearest waters she could ever imagine.

Shannon seemed just as taken. Staring into Julie's brown eyes that seemed
bottomless.

They stood looking at each other for what seemed forever, but was in
reality but a few seconds. Julie recovered first, putting on a slight smile
to cover her embarrassment.

She held out her hand to Shannon. Shannon quickly recovered and grasped
Julie's had to shake. But as their hands connected, Shannon took a quick
intake of breath, feeling as if a shock had run up her hand when she
touched Julie. Shannon could see from the slight jerk of Julie, that she to
had felt something also when their hands touched.

Julie quickly released her hand and moved away, asking Mr. Wesley if there
was anything else she should see. Julie offered a quick goodbye to Shannon
as she walked off with Mr. Wesley. She was pleased to take a quick look
back and see Shannon still standing outside her door, watching as Julie
walked away.

"Oh my God!" Shannon thought to herself as she watched Julie walk
away. Shannon felt the taste of desire, just from meeting
Ofc. Wilson. "This could be a very good year" Shannon thought as a small
smile came to her lips. She finally lost sight of Julie as she turned to
enter her office.

Julie was finally free of Mr. Wesley as she sat at her desk. "What was
that?" she thought, the image of Shannon seemingly burned into her
memory. Julie could still feel a pulse between her legs as the memory of
Shannon replayed itself in her mind. "I can't be attracted to her! I just
can't!"

Julie finally settled herself and tried to involve herself in her duties,
though her thoughts continued to return to the beautiful councilor.

The rest of the day gave Julie no further surprises as she waked the halls,
making herself known and available to the passing students with her
presence.

The weeks slipped by, with Julie always finding a smile on her face
whenever she would pass Shannon in the halls for a quick hello or goodbye.

She was surprised on a Friday afternoon as she heard a light knock on her
doorframe. She looked up and immediately broke into a smile seeing Shannon
standing there.

"Hi, not interrupting anything, am I?" Shannon asked.

"No, no, just finished some paperwork and getting ready to leave."

Julie thought Shannon looked kind of nervous and hesitant before asking,
well, I was wondering if you wanted to join me, er, us, for a drink?
Shannon quickly added, "with some of the other female teacher's,"

Julie had a date to meet with a new guy she had met the week before, but
felt compelled to agree.

"Sure, that'd be great. Where and when?"

Shannon broke into a large smile as she told Julie that they would be
meeting at the O'Shaughnessy on 13th St at 7.

Shannon made a quick goodbye as she all but skipped away.

Julie was slightly puzzled by her quick agreement. She didn't normally meet
with what she thought of as the "civilians". But she couldn't deny that she
felt excited to see Shannon in a less formal setting.

Julie quickly canceled her date with what's his name and headed home to
change.

Julie felt like she was going on a first date as she flipped through her
clothes, looking for just the right outfit to wear. Her hands felt damp
from nervousness as she picked out and quickly discarded items.

"What am I doing?" Julie questioned. "I'm just meeting some people for
drinks! But Julie knew whom she wanted to meet with.

Julie finally decided on a black v-neck t-shirt, tight black jeans and
boots. "Might as well go as dark and mysterious. Most of the staff is
somewhat scared of me already."

Julie arrived just after 7 and quickly picked out the group of about six
women sitting with Shannon.

Julie found herself only looking at Shannon as she neared the
table. Shannon quickly jumped up upon seeing Julie approaching.

"Hi, I'm glad you could make it," Shannon said with a large smile. She
unconsciously reached out, taking both of Julie's hands in hers.

Julie found herself again captivated looking into Shannon's smiling
eyes. She felt herself once again drawn into those blue depths.

Julie's fog was broken by a loud voice asking for drinks. Julie took a step
away from Shannon, breaking their contact as she looked over at the table.

One of the teacher's, Tina Swanson, was sitting in the seat next to where
Shannon had been sitting. Julie felt a heat race up her as she saw the way
Tina was looking at the back of Shannon. Julie suddenly realized she was
feeling jealous of Tina's interest in Shannon. She quickly dismissed the
thought as being ridiculous. Shannon was just someone she would like to
think of as a friend.

"Hi everyone," Julie quickly said. She hoped they could not see the blush
she felt was burning her face.

Shannon directed Julie to a chair that was next to where Shannon had been
sitting. After ordering a beer, she started socializing with the other
woman, yet she always found herself being drawn back to just speaking with
Shannon.

They talked of nothing of importance, yet Julie found herself more drawn to
Shannon as the night continued. Her normal guards seemed to melt away the
more time she spent with her.

She even felt a secret delight in seeing the frustration grow in Tina as
Shannon spent most of her time speaking with Julie.

She noticed a flicker of disappointment cross Shannon's face when she
mentioned breaking off her date to be there this evening. Shannon quickly
replaced it with a slight smile.

Finally the group began to depart, with Tina making a final attempt to have
Shannon walk out with her. Shannon gave her a quick dismissal, instead
staying with Julie.

"You mentioned you like bike riding. Care to join me on a ride around the
lake?" Shannon asked Julie once they were outside.

"Yeah, that would be great."


"Okay, meet me in the parking lot of Corbin Park on Sunday at 8 and we'll
take a spin around the lake."

Julie could feel a sudden joy in getting to spend some solitary time with
Shannon.

They said their goodbyes and headed home.

Shannon wondered to herself as she walked to her Forerunner. "She's
straight! Hell she was going to go on a date with a guy tonight! What am I
thinking?"

But she very much liked Julie and dismissed her doubts. "If nothing else,
I'll have made a new friend.  A really beautiful and nice friend."

The next morning, Julie arrived as Shannon was trying to pull her bike off
the roof rack of her car. Julie found herself staring at Shannon's backside
as she was stretched out trying to lift the mountain bike down. Shannon's
ass filled the black spandex shorts nicely. Tan legs looking wonderful with
the muscle definition so clearly displayed. Shannon had pleated her hair
into a long tail that contrasted nicely against her shorts.

Julie parked next to Shannon's car and got out to help.

"You want some help with that?"

Shannon gave out a frustrated huff as she stepped back from the car.

"I knew the salesman was giving me a bunch of bull when he sold me this
roof rack!" Shannon said. " I had a tail gate rack that was a lot easier,
but I accidentally backed into a pole and bent it. I'm to damn short for
this thing."

Shannon stopped talking as she saw the tall figure of Julie come around her
car. Shannon could only stare at the long, legs leading up to Julie's tight
blue biking shorts. She felt her pulse quickening with each movement of
those tight thigh muscles. She continued her visual tour over the slim
stomach to sumptuous looking breasts. Even through Julie's sports bra and
multi colored top, Shannon could see taut nipples tenting the fabric.

Shannon caught herself staring and moved back further as Julie moved in
front of her and began to easily remove the bike from the rack with her.

Shannon again found herself speechless as she watched the muscles flex in
Julie's arms and across her broad shoulders.

"Oh my god! I'm going to look like I wet myself if I keep staring at her!"

Shannon quickly shifted to take the bike from Julie as she brought it to
the ground.

Julie had to consciously remember to let go of the bike as she saw
Shannon's jersey was partially zipped down. She didn't appear to be wearing
a bra, and Julie felt mesmerized by the swell of Shannon's breasts and the
twin points that sat atop them. Clearly visible in their seemingly aroused
state.

Julie didn't think she could talk straight if she tried to say
anything. She instead released the bike to Shannon, then quickly moved to
retrieve her own bicycle.

With Julie's road bike down, they began a slow ride to warm up before
building up speed along the paved path around the large lake.

Julie could see that Shannon was struggling to keep up and slowed her speed
down so they could ride beside each other.

"Do you ride out here often?" Julie asked.

"About once a month. I really like the dirt trail going up into the
hills. How about you?"

"Not really, I mostly ride on the street. I try to get in about ten miles
several times a week before I get into work."

"Well that explains those leg muscles then," Shannon said. Not really
realizing she was voicing what she thought she had only been thinking. She
hoped Julie didn't look over to see her blushing face. Though as red as it
was from riding, she doubted Julie could tell.

Julie could feel a certain part of her body give a sudden throb at the
comment. She didn't think it was due to her bicycle seat. She thought it
better to not comment, but definitely appreciated that Shannon had been
looking.

"Hey, we're coming up to having a mile left. Want to race back?" Shannon
shot out.

"Sure, but what do I get when......."

"Go!" and with that, Shannon stood on the pedals and took off.

Julie sucked in her laughter as she cranked up to chase the quickly
departing Shannon. "That little bitch! This is something I would have
done."

Julie was able to close the distance fairly quickly, though she thought the
laughing she could hear coming from Shannon had something to do with it.

As Julie neared Shannon, she noticed the rising and falling of Shannon's
backside as she pedaled. Left up, right down, right up, left down. Julie
was captivated watching those round globes moving with the tight
shorts. Shannon's long hair acting like a reverse metronome as it pointed
from one cheek to the other. Julie decided that maybe she would lose this
challenge after all.

Shannon let a "wooo hooo" as she entered the parking area first. Laughing,
she turned too see that Julie was right behind her. Shannon stopped her
laughing as she noticed that Julie definitely didn't look like she had been
sprinting as hard as she could the way Shannon had.

As they pulled up to their cars and stopped Shannon gave the grinning Julie
a frown.

"Why don't you look like your legs are feeling like logs, butt sore and a
certain area feeling possibly chafed for ever?" Shannon jokingly demanded.

Julie laughed at the look on Shannon's face. "Oh, no, really, I feel all
those things. Well, maybe not all."

"Besides Mz. Barrett, I believe you cheated."

Shannon put on her best baby girl face, hands behind her back, coyly
responding "well, I may have taken some advantage of our geographic
location."

Julie looked at her puzzled as she drank some water. With a raised eyebrow
she asked, "geographic location?"

"Yes. I was ahead when I said go." Which set them both to laughing.

After Julie helped get Shannon's bike back on her car and her own stowed,
Shannon asked, "I don't live to far from hear, care to come over for
something to drink while we cool down there Blue Knight?"

Julie laughed, "Blue Knight?"

Shannon took the couple of steps to Julie, thrusting her hips out in an
exaggerated way, hoping she had her best sexy look on her face. Julie felt
her body heating as Shannon put on her sexy routine, her mouth suddenly
feeling very dry but forcing down a swallow.

Shannon took a hold of Julie's arm, batting her eyelids as she said, "Well,
yeah! You're my helpful blue knight. Especially if you come to my place and
take my bike back down."

It took Julie a second to realize what Shannon was saying having been
caught up in watching her prior movements. Her hearing finally tapped her
brain and she let out a laugh.

Bowing at the waist and with a sweeping motion of her hand, Julie
responded, "well then milady. Lead on so that this humble knight may
accomplish the challenge you have so described."

Shannon set off laughing again, pulling Julie against her with the arm she
had not released. Julie felt a pulse of desire as she felt Shannon's body
press against hers. She was only half thankful when Shannon let go and
walked to her car door.

After a quick, "follow me," they were off to Shannon's home.

"Just friends! She's just a touchy feely person! Just friendly," Julie kept
muttering to herself as she followed Shannon to her home.

Julie wasn't even listening as Foreigner's, "I want to know what love is,"
was playing on her radio.

Shannon turned into the driveway of a small, single-family ranch style
home. She could see it needed a bit of painting and no real landscaping
appeared to be taking place.

Julie parked in front of the house and walked up to complete her assigned
task of removing Shannon's bike.

"I'm a little surprised." Julie said as they were about to enter the house.

"Oh, why's that?"

"Well, I expected this place would look like the Garden of Eden." Shannon
turned to her with a questioning look. "Well, I mean since you're built so
low to the ground, I figured you'd just be a natural gardener."

Julie laughed as Shannon's mouth fell open. "Did you just call me short?"
Shannon snorted out.

"Not at all, I was just suggesting your height challenged build seemed
perfect for seeing eye to eye with the weeds."

Julie laughed as Shannon gave her a playful slap on the arm.

"Excuse me miss, but it is against the law to assault a law officer."

"Well fortunately I'm just trying to beat some smarts into a dim knight,"
Shannon retorted.

Again both laughing, Julie followed Shannon into her kitchen. Shannon got
them both a sport drink before sitting at the small kitchen table.

Julie did not normally tell of her struggles growing up, with school and
family. But she felt so comfortable speaking with Shannon. She briefly
wished she had met Shannon many years sooner.

Shannon told Julie of her youth. She had a normal childhood and what she
felt were great parents. Shannon wasn't sure about disclosing everything
about herself though. She believed that Julie wouldn't mind if Shannon told
her she was a lesbian, but she just had a feeling it might be something to
keep to herself for the time being.

Neither of them worked their way into talking about relationships. Julie
told herself it wasn't important, but another part told her she didn't want
to know.

After a couple of hours, Julie begrudgingly admitted she had to be on her
way. She was surprised how long she had actually been at Shannon's as the
time seemed to fly by.

When Julie reached the front door, she turned suddenly to say goodbye to
Shannon. Shannon had been engrossed in watching Julie's butt as she walked
in front of her, and didn't realize the quick move until it was to
late. She found herself up against Julie, with Julie's arms wrapping around
her, thinking she was falling.

Julie could feel Shannon's breasts as they pushed against her. She idly
wondered what it would be like to kiss those soft lips. She was surprised
how comfortable it felt having Shannon close and in her arms.

Shannon thought she was going to have a small orgasm right there as she
felt herself in Julie's arms. As she looked into those eyes, she thought
she saw desire darken them. She found herself raising up onto her toes,
subconsciously moving towards those full lips. Julie's head began to dip
towards her. Suddenly, Julie tensed, realizing unbelievably what her body
wanted to do.

Julie moved back away from Shannon as she fumbled with the front door. With
a quick, "goodbye, see you tomorrow," Julie was gone.

Shannon watched Julie all but run to her car before turning and closing the
door. She wasn't sure what just happened there. It sure seemed like they
were about to kiss. She then realized the look of fright in Julie's eyes
just before she bolted. "I so have to learn not to get involved with the
straight ones!" But something about Julie made that thought seem
impossible.

Julie would meet with Shannon for coffee and lunch after their afternoon
together. Julie decided it would be better to not be in any settings that
might find them alone.

Julie refused to accept that she felt attracted to Shannon. She believed
any thoughts she might have along those lines were beaten out of her long
ago.

Julie still missed the thrill of street work, but she was enjoying feeling
like she had a normal job, working with the teachers and students on minor
problems that cropped up. Julie was surprised when she received a panicky
call from Mr. Wesley asking her to go to room 114 immediately. He wasn't
able to give her much info other then there was some type of problem with a
student there. He warned the student might have a knife.


Julie raced to the room, finding the door closed. As she entered, she was
startled to see a frightened Tina Swanson standing there with a look of
panic. Students were standing at the back of the class in a group.

Julie took in the frightened students and teacher, but did not immediately
see what the problem was. "What's going on Tina?"


Tina pointed to the front of the room. Julie then saw a student sitting on
the floor. She appeared to be crying, but more immediate, she was holding a
knife pointed at her chest.

Julie slipped into cop mode, ordering Tina to take the other students out
of the room to the cafeteria. Julie's tone and demeanor broke Tina from her
frozen state. She quickly herded the students out and accompanied them as
Julie had ordered, closing the door behind them.

Julie slowly approached the crying girl, trying to see if she recognized
her.

"What's your name sweetie? I'm afraid I don't know everyone here."

The girl ignored her, looking mentally wrecked and sobbing heavily.

Julie heard the door open and close behind her, but her attention was all
on the girl in front of her.

"I'd really like to know your name. Will you tell me please?" Julie asked
again in a soft voice.

Julie knew she was compromising her officer safety, but did not believe
this child was a threat to anyone but herself. She lowered herself until
she was sitting on the floor just in front of the girl

Julie reached out and softly put her hand on the girl's knee. She just sat
there with her as the sobbing began to subside.

"Melissa. Melissa Branch," the girl quietly said.

"Okay Melissa, why don't we just sit here a bit until you think you can
tell me what's going on."

Melissa slowly gained control of her breathing. Unfortunately, she still
kept the knife pointed at herself.

"I was so stupid!"

"I don't think you're a stupid girl Melissa. What's going on?"

"She hates me. I told her I wanted to date her, and now she hates me. She
called me a faggot dyke! Ad she told a bunch of other students and now they
all make fun of me."

Melissa broke down into sobs again.

"I'm sure this girl doesn't hate you Melissa. Maybe you just startled
her. Maybe she got scared."

"YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND!" Melissa yelled.

"I'm going to tell you something Melissa, something I've tried very hard to
put behind me from my days in high school. Will that be alright?"

Melissa just looked at her, but nodded her head.

"I was tall all through high school. People made jokes about me, calling me
a queer and a lesbian. I tried to always ignore their comments, but I never
wanted them to know that I secretly watched the other girls. Watched as
they would walk past, or shower after gym. I wanted to deny that I was
attracted to them and really wasn't interested in the boys."

"Well, I guess I wasn't as discreet as I thought I was. The lead
cheerleader, Debra Brown, approached me one day in a stairwell. We were
alone and I was surprised when she started taking with me."

"She started telling me how pretty she thought I was. I felt like I was
floating as she continued to compliment me. I didn't back up as she moved
up against me. When she moved her head towards me, I didn't think and just
hugged her and we began to kiss. I didn't think I could ever be happier as
our lips were together. I wasn't just starting to get my first lesson in
French kissing, when I was suddenly grabbed from behind."

"The assistant principal pulled me away, shouting at me and asking what I
thought I was doing. I could see how scared Debra was, but my world slammed
down on me when she said I had grabbed her and started kissing her against
her will. I tried to protest, but she was popular and well known. I was
just that tall quiet girl."

I got taken to the office and my parents were called. The principal agreed
to let my mother handle my punishment when we got home. I've never been hit
so hard or as badly as she whipped me with a belt. Telling me that what I
had done was sinful and perverted. I swore I would never do anything like
that again. I had to return to school and faced the scorn of the other
students. A lot of open remarks stopped when I punched one of the boys in
the face. I was still taller then a lot of them. They feared me then. With
time, the novelty wore off and they mostly left me alone."

Melissa was listening intently before quietly asking, "Did you ever date
any other girls again?"

Julie felt that old shame slam into her as she dropped her head to answer,
"No, I never have."

"But I survived all of that, and so can you sweetie. I've had a great time
since, and have a job I love doing. This will all pass, you'll see."

"Melissa? Will you hand me the knife now?"

Melissa nodded her head and handed the knife to Julie, even being careful
to hand it to her handle first. Julie quickly took the knife, and placed it
behind her. She was startled when another body sat down next to her.

She looked over to see Shannon. Shannon gave her a small smile, and then
took her hand. With her other hand, she took Melissa's.

"Melissa?"

Melissa turned her head to Shannon after looking at how she was holding
Julie's hand.

"I came out just after high school. I started dating other women once I got
to college and have never stopped. There have been a lot up ups and downs,
but I look at each one as something to learn by and make me even better for
when I meet that one I think is out there. We all go different roads, but
we get through things like this. In a way, we find those roads really
aren't all that different. Okay"

Melissa finally gave a small smile, then suddenly lurched forward and
wrapping her arms around Julie in a tight hug. Julie wrapped her arms
around Melissa, fighting back the tears she felt brimming at her eyes.

Julie looked towards Shannon as she continued to clutch Melissa tightly to
her. Shannon's tears were running down her cheeks. They both just smiled at
each other.

Julie heard the door open, and looked back to see a couple of her fellow
officers entering.

"It's okay. Everything's under control." She quickly advised.

Julie pushed back from Melissa, telling her she had to go talk to the other
officers. Melissa reluctantly released her and, Shannon moved too Melissa's
side, wrapping her arms around her.

Julie explained what was going on to the officers and Mr. Wesley. She told
them Melissa was not a threat to anyone else. She let them know she didn't
think Melissa needed to be seen at the psyche ward.

Mr. Wesley explained school policy about having weapons on campus, and
stated he was mandated to at least call Melissa's parents in.

Julie agreed, and volunteered to be there when Melissa's parents arrived.

Julie told Melissa what needed to be done. The girl reluctantly
agreed. Melissa, Julie and Shannon all then headed for Mr. Wesley's office
to await the parents arrival.

Julie was glad to see once it was all over, that Melissa's parents were
understanding and even surprised Melissa by saying they suspected her
sexual choice.

Melissa was given a one-day suspension, but her parents promise to support
her and talk with her while she was home.

Julie and Shannon returned to Julie's office. Julie wasn't sure what to say
to Shannon, realizing she had heard Julie's story also.

"You were really great with her Julie. You really connected with her."

Julie felt embarrassed by the compliment. " no big deal, Just a kid having
a hard time finding her way growing up.

"True, but it's going to be more then that for her. There's still a lot of
prejudice out there."

"Yeah, I know, believe me." Julie couldn't bring herself to look at
Shannon, fearing judgment in her eyes for turning her back on a life style
that Shannon had been so openly able to accept about herself.

"Um, I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't repeat anything you heard," Julie
softly asked.

"I'm a councilor, we're sworn to secrecy. Want to know who really killed
Tupac?"

Julie laughed at Shannon's joke. Looking up into Shannon's eyes, she knew
her secret was safe and saw no judgment there. Julie again felt ready to
burst into tears. Instead she shooed Shannon out, stating she had to write
up a report on what had happened.

After Shannon had left, Julie sat back in her chair, thinking, "huh, she's
gay?"

The excitement around the school quickly quieted. Melissa's object of
affection was called into Shannon's office, and given a stern lecture on
tolerance of other's.

Melissa always would give Julie a hug when they crossed paths in the
hallway. During one such hug, Melissa had whispered that she also would
never repeat Julie's story. Julie gave her a firm hug and told her she
loved her, then sent her on her way.

Christmas break was approaching when Shannon appeared at Julie's door. They
still met for lunch, but the conversation of that day with Melissa was
never mentioned.

"So, there's a dance coming up for the faculty. I'm not asking you as a
date, but would you mind going with me as a chaperone? Some of the
teacher's here don't quite understand my situation and I hate having to get
surly in pushing them away."

Julie's first thought was how awkward that could be. But seeing Shannon's
shy look, she agreed. Shannon's face split into a large smile.

"Great my blue knight. How about I pick you up at 7. Unless you want to
have dinner first?"

Julie felt that really would be to much like a date, even though a part of
here wanted to rejoice at the prospect.

"Uh, no, go ahead, but how about I pick you up? I'm kinda slow at getting
ready for things like this." In reality, Julie never really went to
dances. She didn't consider herself a good dancer and none of the dates she
ever had, moved her enough to overcome her shyness.

Julie went out the next day and actually bought herself a dress. The
saleswoman had been very helpful in selecting something Julie felt she
looked good in given her height. She was a bit apprehensive about the slit
of the skirt, but found she had a devilish streak in her as she pictured
Shannon's face when she saw it.

Julie was mildly cursing to herself as she fought while driving in heels.

Julie arrived punctually at 7. When Shannon opened the door, Julie posed
for her, pushing her leg out through the slit.

Shannon felt frozen where she was standing.

Julie's dress was a dark blue made of soft georgette, with spaghetti straps
holding the top around Julie's shoulders. The plunging v cut of the top
giving a tantalizing view of Julie's larger breasts. The black lace bra,
making daring little peaks.

Shannon found her eyes moving downwards as she took in that strong,
beautiful leg. Seeming longer then she had ever seen as the dress stopped
high on Julie's thigh. With the 3" dark blue shoes Julie was
wearing. Shannon's first thought was that she looked like a goddess of old
Greece.

"Wow!" was all Shannon could think to say.

Julie felt her body blush with satisfaction and her natural shyness at the
look on Shannon's face. She quickly looked to the ground, but felt greatly
pleased with Shannon's reaction. She had picked the dress for her eyes.

In a hush, Shannon asked Julie to turn around. Julie felt like she was now
a beacon of embarrassment, but complied with Shannon's request.

Julie heard the sigh come from Shannon as she was sure she noticed that the
dress was backless, the material starting again just above the rise of her
rear.

Julie peaked over her shoulder to see Shannon just staring at her with her
mouth open.

Julie finally took the time to look at Shannon's dress. Shannon was wearing
a light gray, pleated dress. The dress had one strap over her left
shoulder, leaving her neck and shoulder beautifully bared the swell of her
breasts visible. The dress stopped well above Shannon's knees.

It was Julie's turn to drop her jaw. "You luck gorgeous Mz. Barrett." Julie
softly stated, the awe obvious in her voice.

After several seconds of just staring at each other, Julie recovered enough
to ask, "were you going to invite me in?"

Shannon's first thought was, "if I get you in here, I'm not going to want
to let your out until I feel your naked body against mine.

Shannon finally found her voice to invite Julie in.

"I just have to get my wrap and I'm ready to go."

Julie stayed self-consciously by the front door. She had also felt a surge
of desire course through her when she saw Shannon.

"Friends! We're just going as friends! I mean sure, she's gay and all, but
I'm not. Really!" Julie thought to herself as she stood.

Shannon reappeared and hooked her arm into Julie's as they headed out the
door.

Julie opened Shannon's door, holding her arm out to help Shannon in.

"Thank you my blue knight."

"Your very welcome milady." Julie replied with a grin of satisfaction.

They arrived at the club the dance was being held at, and Julie immediately
understood what Shannon had meant about being swamped.

Many heads turned towards them as they walked through the door. Several men
and even a few women approached them, each seeming to be competing for each
one's attention.

Julie felt her jealousy rise as Tina Swanson was making a beeline towards
Shannon.

Julie pulled Shannon closer to her and put on her cop face and stance.

Tina took one look at Julie, stopped in her tracks and immediately found
someone else to talk to.

Julie could feel Shannon's body shake as she laughed beside her. "You can
be kind of a bully when you want to, can't you?"

Julie, in her best professional voice stated, "Just doing my chaperoning
duties Maam!" She then laughed with Shannon.

They found a couple of seats at a table with some of the least obnoxious
teachers. Julie's display towards Tina had not gone unnoticed and the crowd
around the two had quickly departed.

After a drink and chatting with their tablemates, Shannon grabbed Julie's
hand and said, "Come on, let's dance."

The moment Julie was dreading had arrived. Julie tried to gently tug her
hand, back, telling Shannon she didn't really know how to dance.

Their friendly battle went back and forth until finally the song Shannon
was trying to get Julie to dance to ended. Unfortunately, or possibly more
fortunate, the DJ announced the next song was a slow one.

Shannon again grabbed Julie firmly. "You have to dance to this, any one can
stand and shuffle their feet to a slow song.

Julie finally relented, but quickly cataloging every time she felt like she
had made a doofus of herself with her tall frame

To the sounds of Unchained Melody, Shannon wrapped her right hand around
the back of Julie's neck. Her left hand going to Julie's hip. Pulling her
close.

Julie mechanically put her hands around Shannon's hips, feet frozen as
Shannon began to sway to the music.

Julie began to match Shannon's movements and soon forgot about her
awkwardness as she felt Shannon rest her head against her collarbone and
pull them tighter together.

The room and all the other occupants drifted from Julie's mind as she could
only think how good Shannon felt pressed against her.  Shannon's warm, soft
hand rubbing across the bare skin of her back.

The DJ had obviously noticed the two most beautiful women in the room
dancing together and quickly began playing Elvis Presley's Can't help
falling in love with you.

The music had become only a background noise to Julie. She felt a desire
she could never recall feeling building inside her. She could only think,
"I don't want this to ever end."

As a new song started, Julie's reverie was interrupted by a tap on her
shoulder.

"May I cut in?" snapped Tina Swanson, who had obviously found some liquid
courage.

Julie's first thought was to punch Tina, but decided that would take a lot
of explaining to her Chief.

With a look of regret she moved back from Shannon, seeing the same look on
her face. Luckily it was a fast song, so Tina didn't get to clinch with
Shannon.

Julie returned to their table after fetching drinks for her and
Shannon. Julie ignored the smiles and knowing looks from the other teachers
at the table. She didn't really feel like talking, but didn't want to sit
there, staring daggers at Tina.

Shannon quickly joined them after ditching Tina.

The remainder of the evening included a couple of more dances, including a
fast one that Julie thought she was doing okay at until she caught Shannon
smirking and trying not to laugh.

The night finally ended and as they arrived at Shannon's home, Shannon
invited her in.

As Shannon was unlocking the door, Julie commented how much fun she
had. Shannon entered the house first. When she turned after closing the
door, she found Shannon standing in front of her, very close.

After the briefest of eye contact, Shannon reached up, pulled Julie towards
her and pressed their lips together in a torrid kiss.

Julie surrendered herself to the kiss, opening her mouth and welcoming
Shannon's questing tongue.

Shannon's hand was also busy, reaching through the slit in Julie's
dress. She quickly found her way to the center of Julie's very wet panties.

Shannon began rubbing Julie's core. Julie felt like her passion wanted to
explode at the feel of Shannon's rubbing fingers. Shannon found her way
into Julie's panties, a finger moving between Julie's wet lips. Her palm
rubbing over Julie's engorged clit.

Without warning, Julie exploded in orgasm. Her head shooting back as her
body convulsed in pleasure. Shannon seemed to know how to keep her orgasm
going until Julie felt she would collapse, her shaky legs seeming to have
no strength to support her.

As she began to return to Earth, her old memories slammed into her
consciousness as they were again kissing.

Shannon could feel Julie tensing rock hard in her arms. Opening her eyes,
she saw pure terror in Julie's eyes.

Julie gently pushed Shannon back. After stuttering out that she had to go,
Julie bolted out the door.

"Wait Julie! Please, I'm sorry." But Julie didn't stop.

Shannon watched Julie drive quickly off, closed the door and collapsed onto
the couch sobbing.

Julie was having a hard time driving and finally pulled over several blocks
from Shannon's. She felt as if her heart had been torn out. She wanted to
stay. Wanted to touch Shannon the way she had been touched. "No! I'm not
that way! I can't be that way!" And Julie cried the hardest she had cried
those many years ago after being whipped by her mother for kissing Debra.

She didn't hear Adele's Hello, playing on the radio.

Julie arrived at the school on Monday. "I'll just cool it with
Shannon. She'll understand I can't give her what she wants. I can't be her
loving knight." Julie figured she could succeed as there were only three
days of school left before Christmas break.

With a heavy heart, but determined to stick with her plan, Julie quickly
moved to her office, hoping she wouldn't run into Shannon.

Julie heard the knock on the door a couple of hours later. A knock she
dreaded and yet yearned for. There stood Shannon, looking sad and
woeful. Her face looked puffy as if she had been crying, which in fact she
had been. Her hair appeared semi brushed and only a mild attempt at
make-up, even more so then the little she normally wore.

"Shannon spoke softly, "I wanted to apologize again. I, I had no right to
do that."

Julie put on her cop face as she looked at Shannon. "It's not your fault, I
should have told you no. You've nothing to apologize for, Julie stated
coldly.

Julie felt like she was dying inside. Wanting nothing more then to take
Shannon into her arms and kiss her again. Tell her it's all right. And to
say the words Julie felt inside, that she loved her.

Julie couldn't allow herself to break the walls she had built around
herself for so many years and just continued to stare at Shannon.

"Okay, um, thanks. Um, have a good Christmas, okay?"

"You too Shannon", and with that Shannon turned and left.

Julie got up and closed her office door, not wanting anyone to see as she
felt like her being was falling apart.

Julie was able to make it through the last few days without running into
Shannon.

Her plan fell apart on her last day when she ran into Melissa.

Melissa immediately hugged Julie, before pulling back and looking up at
her.

"Are you okay Ofc. Wilson."

"Yeah Melissa, I'm fine." Julie said with little conviction.

"I noticed that Mz. Barrett has been looking very sad these last few
days. I hope you two are still friends. You're really a great cou,,. er
team."

"Thanks Melissa, everything's okay." Julie again tried to persuade Melissa.

"You know, I've thought a lot about what you two told me on "that" day. I
really think that one special person too love is out there and I'm willing
to be patient until I meet her."

Julie could only look down at Melissa, her throat to tight to safely speak
with out choking up. Finally recovering, she wished Melissa a Merry
Christmas, and turned to walk away.

"You too Ofc. Wilson," and with a wistful look, walked away.

Melissa's words reverberated in Julie's head. She felt childish for the way
she had treated Shannon. Julie knew she wanted what had happened between
them for a long time. She recalled the times their hands would touch when
they talked, Julie making no effort to pull away.

Julie decided she needed to apologize to Shannon. Shannon was the dearest
friend Julie had ever had. She couldn't picture being away from her
forever.

Maybe they could even see about working into a real relationship, hoping
Shannon could be patient with Julie's personal demons.

Julie arrived to find Shannon's office door locked. She then recalled it
was early dismissal that day. Julie turned slowly away. She thought about
stopping by her home, but she was not yet ready to talk with Shannon
there. Julie left for home, knowing she needed to get ready to go back to
patrol duty while the school was closed.

Julie hummed along to Sarah McLachlan's, I will remember you, as she drove
home.

Behind her locked door, Shannon tried to gain control of her crying. She
could see the desire, and the pain in Julie's face. Berating herself for
rushing Julie into something she wasn't yet ready for. She could feel
Julie's love for her. And the way her passion erupted from their contact
had brought a mild orgasm to herself. Knowing though did not seem to ease
her broken heart. She also knew she loved her blue knight, Julie Wilson,
very much. Shannon decided she would wait a bit longer for everyone too
leave after hearing that final knock at her door.

Julie felt good to be back in a patrol car. She felt like she was made for
her job. The gratification she felt in helping someone, or making an arrest
that helped another injured person. Julie used her time to try to bury her
sadness at the loss of Shannon. Trying to keep her spirits up by planning
to speak with Shannon when school started up again.

Julie couldn't keep herself from driving by Shannon's home
occasionally. Still not comfortable stopping when she would see Shannon's
car in the driveway, but still wanting to be near.

Julie was driving through the parking lot of the local grocery store,
knowing that many people kept gifts and packages in plain sight in their
car's this time of year. A green light for thieves.

As Julie was driving towards the entrance to the store, she saw Shannon
walking out, carrying a couple of grocery bags. She slowed, contemplating
at least saying hello.

She caught sudden movement from behind a pillar to Shannon's left. A large
man appeared to be bee lining towards Shannon. As she put her car into park
and exited her car, she saw the man reach out and grab the front of
Shannon's blouse. Before Julie could reach them, the man cursed at Shannon,
then punched her in the face. The force of the blow ripped Shannon's shirt
from the man's grip, but he began to bend down towards her.

Julie yelled at the man to stop as she ran towards them, trying to close
the distance faster.

The man looked over his shoulder, having heard Julie's yell. As he rose up
and turned towards Julie, his hand went to his belt, pulling the 32 caliber
pistol he had there.

Julie immediately recognized the man's actions for what they were. Without
thinking, her hand was at her holster, pulling her own 40 caliber pistol
out.

Both contestants in this real life duel trying to speed their arms up to
shoot. Julie's mind went into life and death mode, her thoughts seem to
slow to where ach movement was like a stop and go film.

Julie was less then three feet away when her gun leveled with the man's
chest. With her years of range practice, her finger tightened on the
trigger, not feeling or hearing the roar of the gun. Reflexively, her
finger triggered again. Her mind screaming to stop the threat that was in
front of her.


She did not hear the smaller sound of the man's pistol. Her body's
subconscious action for saving herself had kicked in. Her head turning to
her right and away from the gun that appeared so close.

Julie felt like a hammer had hit the side of her head. She was not aware of
her body being spun around and landing heavily on the cold cement.

Julie's first realization was the pain she felt to her head. She then
became aware of a woman screaming, very near to her. She wanted to comfort
this woman, who's voice sounded as if her very soul was being torn out.

She felt her body being moved, her head being cradled against a warm
body. Some part of her realized this was the woman screaming. Warm liquid
hitting Julie's face.

"Someone call 911!" Shannon screamed over and over. She pulled Julie's
still form to her, cradling her bloody head in her lap. Tears pouring down
her face.

"Please baby! Please! Hold on. Help is on the way."

Julie was finally able to recognize Shannon's voice. She was barely able to
find her voice.

"It's okay Shannon, it's okay sweetie." as she reached her hand up to touch
Shannon's cheek.

Julie saw in horror that blood was running from Shannon's nose. The side of
her face an angry red.

"You're hurt sweetie, let me call for help." Julie tried to move her left
arm to depress her radio mike, but found her arm wouldn't cooperate.

Julie then realized she heard numerous sirens, all appeared to be getting
closer.

"Sounds like help is on the way, the troops will be here any second now."
Julie whispered.

Julie found she couldn't hold her hand up any longer, siding down Shannon's
face to land in her lap.

Shannon felt lost, here was Julie trying to console her when she could see
how seriously Julie herself was hurt.

Julie barely heard the loud noise of the sirens, the screeching of tires,
but she knew her fellow officers would arrive to take care of Shannon.

As Julie's vision darkened, she felt her heart would break seeing Shannon
in such pain. Her thought was that Shannon appeared as an angel above her.

As Shannon looked down on her, tears still falling upon Julie, Julie
whispered, "I'm so sorry. I love you."

In Julie's car, the radio played Sarah McLachlan's, In the arms of an
angel.

Julie found herself in a bed. After her momentary confusion, she realized
she was in what was most likely a hospital, hearing the beeping of monitors
surrounding her.

Julie heard movement on the other side of the privacy screen, looking over,
she saw Chief Granger moving towards her bed.

Her first thought was that she was in some kind of trouble.

Chief Granger gently took Julie's hand.

"Hey Julie."

Now Julie really felt she was in trouble. The Chief normally addressed her
as Wilson.

"Hi Chief." Julie croaked out.

"So, you hit the streets for just a few days, and you get into all kinds of
dire straights."

Julie felt a slight rush of panic, her heavy medications not really
allowing her full mental faculties.

"I was just,,," but was quickly cut off by Chief Granger.

"It's okay, I got the whole story."

"Would you mind telling me?"

Granger smiled, "sure."

"Seems Mr. Wurster was upset with that school councilor, Barrett."

"Shannon."

"Yes, Shannon Barrett. Seems she had made a report to child protection
services against Wurster. Seems he was abusing his daughter. He not only
lost custody, but was also facing criminal charges. Piece of shit managed
to come up with bail before his trial though.

Granger could see the question in Julie, "Wurster doesn't have to worry
about anymore trials. Seems two slugs to the chest ended his worldly
concerns.

Julie closed her eyes, feeling both satisfaction in removing such a
dangerous person, but also sadness in being the one to end another person's
life.

"Julie? Do you know why you're in the hospital?"

"Not really. I remember my head really hurting, but no, not really."

"I guess this is why I get the big bucks to be Chief, but this really is
painful." Julie could see the pain in the Chief's face.

"Tell me."

"Well, Wurster was able to get a round off. His bullet struck the left side
of your head, near the temple. The angle of your head kept it from going
into your brain area, but it did hit your eye. I'm sorry, but there was
nothing the doctor's could do."

Julie felt a shudder run through her body. As if not believing, she reached
up and felt the bandages that covered her left eye, or at least where the
eye used to be.

"Ms. Barrett had also mentioned you were having trouble moving your left
side. Seems when you hit the cement; you gave yourself such a concussion,
that you had some brain swelling. They think the paralyses will be
temporary, but you are going to need therapy to get full arm and leg
movement back."

Julie refused to cry in front of her Chief. That would not be becoming of
an officer. But the Chief could see her struggle.

"There's been someone here waiting for to see you for a while."

Julie choked back her tears, feeling as if her world has imploded. "A
while?"

"Your shooting happened four days ago Julie. They've had you in an induced
coma to allow the swelling to decrease."

Julie didn't think she could stop the tears now. Four days! The time gone,
not even a dream to recall.

"Let me get your visitor."

The Chief couldn't bring himself to tell Julie her police career was most
likely over. Now was not the time.

Granger moved to the screen, and looking around, gave a brief nod. He then
walked out.

Julie's eyes were closed, trying her losing battle against her tears.

"Hi my blue knight."

Julie opened her eye to see Shannon standing beside her, tears running down
her face, a bruise under her left eye.

Julie reached for her, and Shannon quickly moved to embrace Julie. The
control finally broke and Julie began to sob against Shannon. Shannon knew
there was nothing she could say to ease Julie's heartbreak at the
realization of this nightmare she would not wake from.

Shannon heard the soft lyrics of Enya's, If I could be where you are, from
Lord of the Rings playing on the hospital sound system

"I love you my blue knight. With all my heart, I love you."

Between gasps, Julie tried to respond. "I love you so much Shannon. I'm so
sorry for being so stupid, for treating you so badly."

"Shhh, that's not important my love. Shhh."

They stayed together while the Chief kept other visitors away. He could see
his other officers wanted to see Julie, see with their own eyes that she
was still with them. He knew the most important person for Julie was with
her at that moment.

Julie's stay in the hospital was boring her to tears. She had already been
there for a week after awaking from blackness. Her spirits were lifted with
each visit of Shannon. School had started back up, but Shannon was there
every evening until the nurses chased her out.

Julie had even put up with a visit from her mother until she finally
ordered her out. She would no longer listen to the woman's haranguing about
becoming a police officer. Julie was tired of living for her mother's
satisfaction. The final straw came when Shannon had walked in as
Mrs. Wilson was sitting there. Julie could see Shannon's hesitation.

Instead, Julie called Shannon over and introduced her to her mother as the
love of her life. She could see her mother building steam for comments she
did not want to hear, and would not allow to be hurled at Shannon.

Julie instead called out to the Officer that she knew still guarded her
door. She pointedly had the officer remove her mother. She had not heard
from her since.

The day came for Julie to leave the hospital. She had managed to dress
herself, struggling against her poorly responsive arm and leg. As she sat
on her bed, she wished that Shannon could be there with her. She was not
looking forward to being moved to a therapy residence, but she knew she
would not be able to function on her own at her apartment.

Julie was pleasantly surprised when a smiling Shannon walked into her room.

Julie's face lit up to see her friend, and now lover there to lend her
support.

"Hi beautiful!" Shannon smilingly greeted Julie.

Julie unconsciously turned her left side away, not believing anything was
beautiful about the damaged left side of her face.

"Hi," Julie replied with a slight smile.

"I'm glad you came, I'm not really all that excited about heading to this
residence."

"Well, maybe I have some good news for you then. What would you think of
staying with me?"

Julie's face lit up at the thought. "That would be great! But what about
your work? They said I needed help all day?"

Shannon smiled, knowing even with Julie's own complications, her first
thought was of someone else.

"Seems a certain police chief managed to pull some strings. I'm being given
a paid leave to assist a certain officer during her recovery. You're going
to have to put up with me 24/7 for a while."

Julie was ecstatic, gripping Shannon in a tight hug.

"Someone else came to help also."

Julie looked up with a confused look when around the door walked Melissa.

Julie was in tears as Melissa wrapped her in a bear hug.

"Hi sweetie! I've missed seeing you so much."

Melissa, in tears as she held Julie, unable to speak.

"I was so scared when I heard what happened to you Ofc. Wilson." Melissa
finally choked out.

After several minutes of just holding each other, Mellissa stepped back.

"I think after you getting to see me all blubber faced, you can call me
Julie, she told Melissa.

Melissa's smiled, ""Okay, Julie."

"If you two are done using up all the tissues here, we have a patient to
move."

Julie looked over to Shannon, hearing her cheery voice, but still catching
her as she wiped a tear from her cheek.

As if on cue, an orderly arrived with a wheelchair. Shannon helped Julie
into the chair while Melissa helped collect what belongings and flowers had
accumulated, along with Julie's new equipment, a folding walker.

As they moved down the corridor, Melissa commented. "You know, I have some
pink tennis balls we can put on the bottom of this walker."

Julie and Shannon looked at Melissa in confusion.

Sheepishly, Melissa added, "well, you're not old enough to have green
tennis balls. And pink makes a statement."

Julie and Shannon broke up laughing as they entered the elevator.

After picking up Julie's pain medication and getting loaded into Shannon's
vehicle, they were finally driving away from the hospital.

Julie let out a sigh of relief to finally be leaving, but with the darker
thought of being so close to have possibly been leaving in a hearse came to
mind.

Shannon, hearing Julie's sigh, reached out and took her hand.

"You okay babe?'

Julie looked at their joined hands and then at Shannon, "Yes, I'm very
okay."

They arrived at Shannon's home after dropping Melissa off, which resulted
in another hug session.

Julie noticed for the first time how narrower the outside world seemed to
be, seeing for the first time with one eye.

Shannon had Julie wait while she took the items from the hospital into the
house. Finally, after setting up the walker, Shannon slowly helped Shannon
in.

It took Julie a moment to notice that there was now a ramp she could use to
get over the couple of steps to reach the front door.

"It looks like you've been planning this for a while," Julie
commented. Looking at Shannon with suspicion.

"Just hold your questions for a few more minutes sweetie, there's more to
see."

Julie held her tongue as they moved into the hallway. Julie was surprised
when they moved past what looked like a spare bedroom. Julie looked at
Shannon with raised eyebrows as she saw what appeared to be a new, king
size bed.

Julie looked back and forth between the bed and Shannon, finally
commenting, " You didn't have to buy all this. I've got some money saved
up, I'll pay you back."

Shannon laughed, "It's okay love. A certain police association covered all
the costs. They even helped move it in and make some other changes.

Julie looked at Shannon with surprise.

"They were great Julie. Asking what more they could do. They installed a
safety bar in the shower. And I'm told we won't have to worry about cooking
any meals for a while. They've got a volunteer list to drop off dinner for
I think the next couple of months. They also said if you need a ride
anywhere's, just call dispatch and someone would be over."

Julie then saw a shy, hesitant look cross Shannon's face.

"I hope you don't mind, but I kind of have it arranged so we'll be sleeping
together in here."

Julie could only smile at Shannon's hesitation, recalling how their last
act of intimacy had gone.

"No that's completely fine, unless you snore like a lumber jack, then
you're out."

Shannon laughed with relief. "Good, because one of the older officer's had
made a comment that you would have had too have been hit harder in the head
then you were to pass a chance to sleep with such a good looking chick, I
believe were his exact words."

Julie laughed at the comment, knowing exactly who the officer would
be. "That would be McQuarters. He's not known for his tact."

"I didn't get his name, but he always had a cigar in his mouth, and it
looked like he was chewing it," Shannon added with a look of mild disgust.

"Yeah, that's McQuarters. He can't smoke in the patrol cars anymore and
says chewing tobacco is for wimps."

Julie's fatigue suddenly hit her as she sat down onto the edge of the bed.

"You want to take a rest for a while sweetie?"

"I'm really feeling tired. Which seems stupid for what little I've
done. But what I'd really like is a shower."

Julie looked up with a shocked look as what she had said sunk in. Shannon
would have to help her with the shower, and she'd be naked in front of her
for the first time.

Shannon, seeing the look of panic on Julie's face responded with a look of
concentration, "Well, I could probably arrange for some big hairy intern to
come over and help? Or, I could call the police department, see if they
have a volunteer list to help you with that."

Julie was mortified at the thought.

"Or, I know someone who's close by, who would love to help your lovely
naked buns in the shower. Of course, she would have to be naked also."

A pang of desire shot through Julie, over riding her other discomforts and
lack of energy.

"I think that last option sounds like a winner," Julie said. Giving Shannon
her best lascivious look.

Shannon laughed, "Okay, but no fooling around. You're still a recovering
patient of mine miss."

Julie gave her a smirk, trying to cover her own nervousness.

Shannon knelt in front of Julie and began removing her shoes. "Lay back
Hun."

Julie did quietly, Shannon could feel Julie's body trembling as she undid
her belt and pulled Julie's pants down. Shannon helped Julie sit back up
and removed Julie's t-shirt. Shannon had to pause, taking in Julie, now
only in panties and bra.

Shannon loved looking at the woman sitting in front of her. She felt awed
that Julie could be so gorgeous, and yet have no sense how beautiful she
was.

Julie could see the look of passion on Shannon's face. She was surprised
how easily she could read what she believed Shannon was thinking, though
the look she was seeing was very blatant. Julie had never felt the
closeness she felt with Shannon with anyone ever before. She could not
believe her luck that this woman seemed to love her so.

"There a problem?"

Shannon shook herself out of her unconscious ogling, "no no, just didn't
want to rush you," Shannon stumbled out.

"Just helping her in the shower! That's all, I'm just helping her in the
shower! But, oh my god this is going to be impossible to keep my hands off
of her," Shannon thought.

Shannon leaned forwards, wrapping her hands around the back of Julie to
unfasten her bra. Julie took the closeness to softly kiss Shannon on the
neck.

Shannon sagged against Julie, feeling warm, wet lips on her throat." God,
you're not making this any easier, are you?"

"Oh, sorry," Julie chuckled.

"Yeah, right."

Shannon straightened back up, giving Julie her sternest look, though her
eyes still took the time too view those lovely breasts.

Now it was Julie's turn to look sheepish. She knew Shannon would be getting
a very close look when she removed the last remaining garment, her
panties. Julie could feel herself leaking being this close to Shannon, and
wanting her so much.

"Ready?" Shannon asked softly.

Julie could only nod.

Shannon placed her hands on each side of Julie's panties, looking into her
eyes, she quietly asked her to raise up.

With a shudder, Julie raised her hips and felt her last barrier being
pealed down her legs.

Shannon again had to pause once she removed Julie's panties. She couldn't
stop herself from looking at Julie. She again felt awe and sharp arousal as
she saw Julie's lips, wet and puffy with apparent desire. Shannon wanted
nothing more then to lean forwards and run her tongue through that valley,
tasting Julie for the first time. She softly ran her hands through the soft
dark hairs sitting atop Julie's nether region.

Julie's moan caused Shannon to look up fearful that Julie might be in
pain. Seeing Julie's head back, mouth open in desire told her it was not
the kind of feeling she didn't enjoy.

Shannon broke herself from her trance. Standing, she reached out and helped
Julie to stand. Placing Julie's bad arm over her shoulder, she helped her
to the bathroom.

Shannon had Julie prop herself against the sink while she adjusted the
water. Once it felt right she helped Julie enter to where she could support
herself with the help of the bar attached to the wall.

Julie enjoyed the feel of the hot water as it cascaded down her body. She
had not been keen about using the tiny shower that was in her hospital
room. She really feared having to call for help, and some unknown hospital
staff person having to see her helpless.

After taking a moment and feeling the anxiety she had not even realized she
was holding begin to ebb away, she looked out and saw Shannon standing just
outside, still dressed.

Opening the clear door, Julie commented, "You know, I don't think it's
completely safe for me to be in here by myself."

"No?"

"No. I would think a good attendant would want to make sure her patient was
well cared for and safety would be paramount."

"Is that so? Well, maybe the patient has a good point. Let's see what the
care giver can do to help with that."

Julie could only grin as Shannon pulled her own shirt over her head. Julie
could only stare at the way Shannon's breasts filled her lavender colored
lace bra.

Julie was fixed to the door staring as Shannon then worked her shorts down
her legs after kicking of her sandals.

Much to quickly, Shannon removed her bra, then let her panties drop around
her feet.

Julie felt like her mouth was hanging open as she took Shannon in, seeing
her naked for the first time. Julie took in Shannon's full breasts, topped
with quarter size areolas and small, pointy nipples. She took in the curve
of Shannon's stomach, and down to the neatly trimmed, reddish
hair. Shannon's lips pushing out between her legs. Julie wanted to take
each of those hanging lips into her mouth and suck on them before running
her tongue through Shannon's delectable looking pussy.

"You going to hog the whole shower? Or are you going to make room for
someone else to get in there," Shannon asked with feigned authority.

"Yes maam, come on in, the waters fine."

Julie moved back from the door, but pulled Shannon to her when she felt
Shannon's naked body rubbing past her.

Julie bent down as Shannon tilted her head up. Julie couldn't contain her
need as she pushed her lips against Shannon's.

Julie couldn't believe she could feel more desire until she felt Shannon's
bare breasts push against the lower part of her own. Julie could feel the
hard nubs Shannon's nipples had formed as their tongues took turns pushing
into each other's mouth. Julie could not contain the moan that rumbled from
her throat.

Julie could wait no longer, propping herself against the wall, Julie
reached down and slid her fingers through Shannon's pussy lips, feeling the
thicker moisture oozing from Shannon.

Shannon spread her legs further apart as Julie's fingers caressed her
lips. She moaned as Julie slipped one finger into her.

Julie wished she could hold Shannon to her as she increased the speed of
her fingers. She hesitantly began to push a second finger inside, but
hearing Shannon's breathless, "more," pushed the second digit inside.

Shannon's hips began pushing against the rhythm of Julie's hand. Small,
continual "oh's" escaping her hips. Shannon's body tensed and shuddered,
her arms locking onto Julie's as she lost herself in the bliss of her
orgasm. Julie lightly continued to rub, each movement bringing a small jolt
from Shannon.

Shannon's head came to rest against Julie's breasts as Julie wrapped her
arm around her, resting her head atop Shannon's.

Wow," was all Shannon was able to say.

"I did okay?" Julie asked shyly.

Shannon looked up into Julie's eyes seeing so many things there,
uncertainty, pleasure, pride, but most of all, love.

"You were fantastic." Shannon rose onto her toes and reaching behind
Julie's head, pulled her into a kiss.

Shannon could see that Julie was deflating. She became all business as she
grabbed the body lotion and began to wash Julie. Though she didn't resist
the temptation to spend a little more time on Julie's breasts, butt, and
between her legs.

Julie wanted more, but exhaustion was winning.

After Shannon carefully dried them both with large fluffy towels, she
helped Julie to bed.

Julie was asleep before Shannon had the chance to cover her with the
sheets. Shannon laid down beside Julie, wrapping her into her arms before
closing her own eyes.

Julie awoke several hours later. A smile formed on her lips as she felt the
warm body snuggled against her. Shannon's arm draped over her stomach and
her hand cupping Julie's breast.

Julie tried to ease herself out of bed with out awaking Shannon, but when
she tried to partially stand, her leg still offered no support and she fell
onto the bed with a curse.

Shannon was startled awake by the sudden movement of the bed. Julie was
lying partially on the mattress, her legs on the floor, her head buried as
she beat the mattress with her fist.

Shannon moved to her, stilling her hand, "shhh sweetie, it's okay. What do
you need, I can get it for you"

With a sob, Julie replied, "I have to go to the bathroom. I didn't want to
wake you. I can't even do that!"

"It's going to take some time, but we'll do this. Be patient with
yourself. I'll be right here with you."

Shannon stroked Julie's hair until she finally calmed herself. Moving
around to Julie's side she helped her to the bathroom.

Julie attended her therapy sessions, and drove herself at home with her own
attempts to speed her recovery.

Julie was surprised to see a patrol car when she and Shannon arrived after
one of her sessions. "Wonder why the squad car is here?"

Shannon gave no reply as she helped Julie with her walker and into the
house.

Julie was more surprised to see a couple of patrol officers already in the
house.

"What's up guys?"

"Hey Jules. Just bringing over a requested present. We gotta go. Your
looking good though Wilson." They quickly let themselves out of the house.

"A requested present? What's going on Shannon?"

Trying to look the picture of innocence, Shannon responded, "well let's go
see."

Shannon led Julie to the back covered patio. There she saw her bicycle with
the rear wheel mounted on some type of frame.

Julie looked from the bike to Shannon.

Shannon finally admitted to getting the bicycle trainer. Julie had told her
how she missed being able to ride.

"With this, you can start getting the feel of being on your bike, and
hopefully help strengthen your leg."

Julie moved over to the bike and using the bike frame and the support of
the walker was able to throw her left leg over the support bar.

Julie lifter her left leg onto the pedal before pushing down with her right
foot. She struggled, but was able to give enough pressure with her left leg
to bottom that pedal.

Shannon stood and watched as Julie maintained a slow, but steady rhythm.

Julie could feel herself improving after the first month. She was gaining
strength and control in both her arm and leg as she progressed.

She still felt like she was having to many headaches. The first several
weeks, the pain had felt like her head was splitting in two. She fought the
depression she felt seeing Shannon so gallantly helping her as she would
become sick to her stomach from the pain. She didn't know how to tell
Shannon how much she loved her for all her selfless help and support.

Julie had to undergo several more surgical procedures for the damage to her
face and eye socket. Shannon was always there when she went in, and when
she came out of surgery.

Julie went through the process of being fitted for a prosthetic eye. She
did not like the look however and chose to wear an eye patch instead.

As Shannon was about to leave for some shopping, Julie asked her to stop by
the store to pickup some more patches. Shannon readily agreed.

Shannon returned some time later, and handed Julie a brown bag. Expecting
to see more of the store bought patches, she was surprised to pull out a
dark blue, leather patch.  Several more were in the bag. Julie wrapped the
patch straps around her head, noticing the back would affix with Velcro.

Shannon was standing behind her with an expectant smile, trying to control
her excitement.

"Where did these come from?"

"I knew you didn't like the way the strap on the store bought patches kept
stretching out. So I had some made for you."

Julie looked at her with surprise. "Where? And how did you know how to size
them?"

"Remember when I measured your head and eye area and told you it was so I
could pick the right size patch? Well, I used those measurements to have
these made."

Julie was pleased with the comfortable fit and the softness of the
leather. "Who made them?"

"You know that motorcycle shop over on 19th Street? I had seen a sign in
the window that they did custom leather gear. I talked to the owner and
after telling him they were for you, he readily agreed. He didn't even
charge me."

"You don't mean Brooks Motorcycles, do you?"

"Yeah, that's who made these, Mike Brooks, why?"

"Shannon, Brooks' store is a front for running meth. He's part of a gang."

With a chagrined look, Shannon responded, "Well, he was really nice. I mean
he was kind of scary at first, but when I told him they were for you and
why you needed them, he was all for it. He had mentioned that you had
always treated him fairly, but I didn't really think about that."

Julie laughed, remembering that she had busted Brooks once when she had
stopped him riding his motorcycle without a license. She had allowed him to
have a friend take the motorcycle instead of impounding it. She also
recalled that it was while arresting Brooks, that she had hurt her
shoulder, leading her to Shannon. Brooks had stumbled while handcuffed and
she had tried to stop his fall. She had vetoed the other's officer's
attempt to add resisting arrest.

"Just do me a favor, okay? Don't go over there any more without an escort."

"You could go with me if we ever need to."

"Yeah, and watch him turn white while he sends one of his flunkies to flush
whatever he might be holding."

"How come they're blue?"

Shannon leaned over the couch, wrapping her arms around Julie's neck,
"well, you are still my blue knight."

Faster then Shannon thought possible, Julie pulled Shannon over the couch
so her head landed in Julie's lap.

Looking down at Shannon, Julie responded. "I'll always try to be your
knight," before silencing any further comments with a long kiss.

Julie was finally able to move about using a cane. Her left arm was almost
at full capability, but her left leg would still go limp on her
occasionally.

Julie had not heard anything about her position with the police force. She
dreaded hearing the words that she could no longer be a police officer. She
had spoken to Chief Granger several times on the phone. But each time she
would try to broach the subject, he would demur on responding.

Six months after her incident, she received an invitation to come to city
hall.

On the night of the invite, they found Captain Clarkson standing at their
front door, about to ring the doorbell.

"Hi Captain. What's up?

"Hi Julie, I'm your official escort to tonight's proceedings." Turning to
Shannon, he asked her to follow his car.

Julie wasn't sure what was taking place as Shannon drove behind
Capt. Clarkson's squad car. She was surprised when they drove past city
hall, continuing instead to the high school where she had first met
Shannon. Julie had more questions as they followed the captain onto the
school property, coming to a stop at the rear of School Theater. Julie and
Shannon followed Clarkson as he lead them into the rear door.

Julie wasn't sure if she was more scared, or nervous, not knowing what was
taking place.

Just as she was about to ask what was going on, she stopped in her tracks
as she cleared the theater curtain. She was buffeted by the sound of
clapping. As she looked out, she saw the theater was full with her fellow
officers, students, teachers, and even some of the fire personnel. She even
saw members of the city council standing for her.

Julie sagged against Shannon as tears fell from her eyes. Shannon pulled
her tightly to her side.

Julie finally noticed Chief Granger and the Mayor standing by a podium in
the center of the stage. Julie fell against the chief in a hug when he
walked over to her. After trying to mop some of the tears from her face
with a tissue Shannon handed her, the Chief and Shannon walked with Julie
to the Podium.

As the tears cleared from her eye, she noticed Melissa sitting near the
front, giving her a big smile. She held up the hand of the girl sitting
next to her, giving Julie a wink. Julie smiled back with a chuckle.

Julie also noticed McQuarters sitting in the front row. Also with a big
smile, and chewing on a cigar. She even saw Mike Brooks standing in the
back of the room. She pointed to the eye patch with a smile and got a nod
and smile in return.

The Mayor walked over, and after shaking Judie's hand, turned to the
microphone that was over the podium.

"Officer Julie Wilson, on behalf of the residents of Rockland, It's my
pleasure to award you with the medal of valor for your brave actions on
December 24. Your selfless braver to come to the aid of civilians is truly
commendable, rising above and beyond your call of duty. The City of
Rockland, the members of city hall and the Rockland Police force are very
proud to have you as a member."

The mayor turned to Julie, and lifting a silver badge hanging from a
ribbon, placed it around Julie's neck. The Mayor again shook Julie's hand
as applause once again thundered in the room.

Chief Granger next stepped to the podium. Julie couldn't stop the small
shudder of fear that ran through her body, wondering if she was about to
get the answer she didn't want to hear regarding her future work.

"Officer Wilson and I have had several discussions during her recuperation
period. She was quite the pest in trying to get me to tell her if she still
had a job."

The room broke into subdued laughter. Julie could only look chagrined.

"I was running out of ways to deflect her questions, as I had some things
to workout first."

"Julie, I'm very happy to tell you, that with the agreement of the Mayor
and the City Manager, you will remain a member of this police force. I'll
explain the details to you tomorrow in my office."

Julie could not stop the tears of relief that streamed down her face.

The Chief again embraced Julie as she cried into his shoulder.

Moving back to the podium, the Chief added, "I also have a $100 gift
certificate from the local grocery store. I won't tell you which one."

Laughter and applause again filled the room.

Julie saw the questioning look in the Chief's eyes, wondering if Julie
wanted to say anything. Julie didn't feel comfortable taking in front of
large groups, but felt she had to say at least thanks for all the people
that filled the theater.

Julie stood at the microphone for a minute, her mind blank on what to
say. Finally, she knew.

"Thank you all for being her tonight for this. It means a great deal to
me. Thank you to you Mayor and you Chief also."

"I really want to thank my fellow officers for all their support and
caring. I know it took a lot of bravery for you all to return to the
streets and conduct yourselves as the professionals you are after seeing a
fellow officer hurt. Thank you all.

"Finally, I want to thank the person that has been with me through all of
this. Who has shown me what being loved is, who has taken away my
loneliness and been always at me side with love and caring, the woman I am
in love with, Shannon Barrett."

Shannon walked to Julie's side, hands clasped over her mouth as she cried.
as Julie looked watched her.

"The woman I hope will one day be my partner and wife for life."

With that, Julie pulled Shannon to her and raising her head, pressed her
lips to Shannon's as they hugged.

Julie broke the kiss laughing as she heard Queen's, We are the champions
playing over the speakers.

The evening ended after coffee and of course donuts were served and Julie
felt like her arms and hand had been crushed from all the hugs and hand
shakes.

Julie and Shannon headed home after the final fair wells were
given. Shannon drover for several blocks before pulling to the curb.

Julie wasn't really surprised when Shannon turned to her, a questioning and
hopeful look on her face.

"So,,,," Julie could see as Shannon mentally tried to ask the question she
wanted to ask.

"Something wrong Sweetie?" Julie asked with a knowing smirk.

Shannon just stared at her, wide eyed, still not knowing what to say. Julie
simply raised her eyebrow, not offering Shannon any help.

Finally with a huff, Shannon asked, "What did you mean about wife?"

Julie's face softened and took Shannon's hand.

"Shannon? You are the most wonderful woman I have ever met. I fell in love
with you the first time I saw you. I tried to fight it because of the
stupid things I had been taught, but you've filled my heart with so much
love, I can't deny it."

"So, if could, I'd like to ask you to be my wife. I want you in my life
always and can't imagine not having you there. So, Shannon? Will you marry
me?"

Shannon lunged forwards, grabbing hold of Julie, "Yes, yes I'll marry
you. I love you so much."

After more tears, hugs and kisses, they finally separated, both sniffling.


"I'm really glad you agreed. I mean I only have one eye left to lose to try
to get you back again. "Which earned Julie a punch on the arm from Shannon.

James Blunt, Your Beautiful playing on the radio.

Both were quiet as they entered the house. Shannon took Julie's hand,
pulling her back to their bedroom.

"Take off your clothes," Shannon ordered in a husky voice. Julie could see
the dark look in Shannon's eyes. Julie disrobed as quickly as she could.

"Now, just sit there on the bed.

Julie followed her instructions with out complaint, finding her arousal
growing.

Shannon slowly began to unbutton the shirt she was wearing, staring at
Julie and swaying her hips slowly. Shannon peeled the shirt back, turning
her back as she allowed the garment to descend her arms. She took a
backwards step towards Julie, continuing to allow her hips to sway. Julie
was captivated, watching the way Shannon's rear moved so sensually with
those hips. Her long hair flowing over Shannon's back.

She was just able to cup one of Shannon's cheeks before Shannon moved out
of reach. Julie's hand had dropped to her lap, but she was soon running her
finger through her growing dampness.

Shannon turned back towards Julie, and seeing Julie's finger slowly
stroking herself, moved to her languidly. Taking Julie's hand, she brought
Julie's still wet finger to her mouth. She slowly moved Julie's finger
between her lips, swirling her tongue around that wet digit, moaning as she
tasted Julie.

A rumble of lust sounded from Julie's throat. A pulse shot from her finger,
straight to her now very wet pussy. After several seconds, Shannon removed
Julie's finger, and guided it back between Julie's legs. Julie spread her
legs wider as Shannon ran Julie's and her own finger between very wet and
swollen lips. Julie's hips moved into the contact, but Shannon moved back,
now sucking Julie's juices from her own finger. Julie continued to stroke
herself, but wanted to feel Shannon more.

Shannon's hips continued to sway as she released the button of her
pants. She slowly lowered the zipper, then lowered the pants in time to her
moving hips. Stepping out of them, Julie could only mumble Shannon's name
with lust.

Now, only in a thong, Shannon moved between Julie's legs. Shannon stared
into Julie's eye as she took both off her hands and placed them on the
sides of Shannon's panties. Julie leaned forwards, kissing the small swell
of Shannon's stomach as she pushed her panties down. Shannon stepped out
and again away from Julie, still slowly swinging her hips. Julie could only
growl in frustration as Shannon moved beyond her grasp.

Julie barely heard music playing in the background, Leo Sayer's, When I
need you.

Shannon ran her finger between her own damp lips, still looking at Julie,
with hooded eyes. Julie watched that finger disappear from sight before
returning to her vision, now coated with Shannon's moisture.

"God Shannon," was all she could groan as she watched Shannon suck her own
wet finger into her mouth. Moving so, so slowly, Shannon again lowered her
finger to enter her sopping depths. Her head fell back with a moan as she
worked her finger in, and out. Once again removing her finger, she stepped
towards Julie, offering that dripping wet digit to Julie's lips. Julie took
Shannon's wrist as her mouth surrounded her finger, swirling her tongue
around to capture all the juices there.

Unable to take any more, Julie moved up onto the bed, pulling Shannon down
between her legs. Shannon moved up so she could kiss Julie with hot fervor,
thrusting her tongue into Julie's mouth. Julie groaned into that hot mouth
as she felt Shannon's thigh pushing between her legs. Julie's hips moved of
their own accord, spreading her wetness along Shannon's leg. Julie cupped
Shannon's ass, pushing down for more friction. Shannon increased her
pressure, her tongue matching the thrusts of her leg. Her hands gripping
Julie's shoulders as she felt Julie begin thrusting against her, repeating
Shannon's name until only a groan remained as her body stiffened and shook.

Shannon's own body shook with a small orgasm as her own core had rode
Julie's hip. Shannon placed a light kiss on Julie's lips as she laid atop
her, enjoying the warmth and closeness she felt.

Shannon felt Julie's hands grip her arms, pulling her up. Shannon left a
wet trail across Julie's stomach , her long hair falling like a red curtain
around her face and trailing across Julie. Moving to her knees, she
straddled Julie's prone body. Julie gripped and squeezed Shannon's ass
cheeks as she pulled her further up until Shannon kneeled above Julie's
face. Wet, open and ready for Julie.

Julie took a moment to enjoy the aroma of lust emanating from Shannon
before pushing her tongue between Shannon's lips. Shannon shivered as she
felt Julie's tongue lap deeply through her, her body hitching when Julie
flicked her clit with the tip of her tongue. Julie plunged her tongue into
Shannon as she drank down her leaking juices.

Shannon leaned forwards to brace her quacking body with her hands, panting
out, "so good."

Julie moved her mouth over Shannon's stiff clit, sucking her into her mouth
as she laved the erect nub with her tongue. Julie held Shannon tight to her
as Shannon began jerking above, a series of grunts spewing from her mouth.

As Shannon's movements slow, Julie licked and sucked the cream that was
flowing from Shannon. Shannon fell to Julie's side. Julie moved up to wrap
her arms around Shannon's still panting body. Kissing each other softly as
they held each other.

They both moved to cover themselves with the bed sheets. Julie thought of
the music from Hans Zimmer, Time, as she was drifting off to sleep, Shannon
wrapped in her arms. Her final thought before sleep took her was she was
glad her meeting with the Chief was in the afternoon.

The next day, the Chief explained to Julie that she could work as the SRO
for the rest of her career if she'd like, He couldn't allow her to work
patrol due to her loss of vision. During school closures, she could assist
in the detective bureau. He assured her that since he didn't plan on
staying around for the eighteen years she had left before she could retire,
he had documents from city hall that guaranteed her status on the force.

Julie was sad to learn she could no longer work patrol, but grateful to
still be on the force.

On the first day of school, Julie was greeted by Melissa as she and Shannon
walked to their offices. She gave Melissa her mandatory hug, then gave her
a questioning look when she saw Melissa had been holding the hand of a
different girl then she had seen at the theater the month before.

Melissa saw the look, and leaning forwards again whispered into Julie's
ear, "Trisha got to clingy. Life's too short for that. Besides, I'm really
enjoying playing the field."

Julie laughed as she released her.

Julie and Shannon had many conversations about their, and specifically,
Julie's future. Shannon could see the disappointment in Julie's eye at the
loss of working patrol. Julie agreed to take some classes for a teaching
credential.

Julie got her credential by the end of the school term.

It just so happened that a certain teacher, Tina Swanson by name, had met
the love of her life, and was quitting to move away with her new lover, or
as Julie put it, victim. Julie would be a teacher at the high school the
following year.

Julie still kept her cane with her and it seemed that she would always have
a slight limp in her gait.

Shannon and Julie married during the following Christmas break. Chief
Granger had even taken a course so that he could preside over the ceremony.

Julie was dressed in blue pants, a light blue shirt and bluish patterned
tie. Her dark blue fitted Impero leather waistcoat jacket, accentuating her
height and curves. Melissa beside her in a blue tuxedo as her Best Person.

As she surveyed the guests for the ceremony, she saw Officer McQuarter's
enter. As he gave her a smile she raised her hand in a questioning
look. McQuarter's had a confused look before realization hit. With his
smile returning, he pulled back his coat lapel to show the cigar sticking
out of his shirt pocket. The next victim awaiting mastication.

Julie heard music begin, Johann Pachelbel's, Canon in D.

Julie's breath was stolen from her when she saw Shannon make her entrance
on her father's arm.  Shannon's off white sleeveless wedding dress showing
Shannon's décolletage. Julie gulped at the sight of Shannon's breasts
slightly bulging above the fabric.

The ceremony was completed to cheers and applause as Julie took Shannon
into her arms, kissing her deeply. Knowing the words barely gave meaning to
all she felt for Shannon, she whispered against her lips, "I love you."

As they drove from the reception, chauffeured by one of Julie's fellow
officers, she was surprised when Harley motorcycles suddenly surrounded the
car. The exhaust noise shaking the car. Julie looked out the front window
to see Mike Brooks leading the pack. He gave a quick look back and a wave
to Julie and Shannon before they all roared off.

The following Spring, Shannon coaxed Julie into taking a bike ride around
the lake. As they were nearing the end, Shannon suddenly yelled out, "race
you" before taking off.

Julie laughed recalling the first time Shannon had pulled that same
stunt. Julie again found she enjoyed the view much more staying behind
Shannon and watching those cheeks go up and down.

As they neared the parking area, Julie could here someone's radio playing
John Legend's, All of me.

The end.