It Takes Two to Tango By R Stull "How's it going?" Roy asked, handing his partner a cup of coffee. "Dunno," Johnny replied a heavy sigh falling from his lips. "Look it can't be that bad." "Wanna make a bet," Johnny protested. "Do you realize what kind of trouble I'm in?" "Yeah I do. And like I told you earlier today, it's not the end of the world." "That's easy for you to say. It isn't your life. It's mine," Johnny sighed. "Roy, I'm not ready for this." "I know. When will you find out?" "Later today, maybe. Or tomorrow or the next day," Johnny replied shaking his head. "28 days that all it takes and then...Roy I thought she was a male. How was I supposed to know?" Roy shook his head. "Considering you're a paramedic, I'da thought you would have been able to distinguish the difference, but then..." "But then what, Roy?" "We are talking about you." "And what's that supposed to mean." "Well, if it can walk, hop, skip, or jump..." Roy let his sentence hang as a smile crept onto his lips. "I don't think that's very funny, Roy. And if you can't give me some good advice or support me while the chips are down, then maybe..." "Maybe what?" "Look Roy, I don't want to get into an argument with you over this. It's my problem and I'm the one who's gonna have to face the music when it comes time." "And I'll be here for you." "Thanks," Johnny replied attempting a weak smile. "I really appreciate it. 28 days Roy, that's all it takes and then..." "You're life as you know it, is over." "Yeah," Johnny nodded in agreement. "I'm not ready for this, man. I should have known better, but me and my brilliant ideas. Who would have thought it could have happened the first time." "It did for me if that's any consolation." "It's not the same thing Roy. JoAnne loved you and you loved her, so it was just a matter of waiting for the big event." "Yeah, but then the complications afterwards..." Roy sighed blowing out a breath. "I'm glad it's you this time and not me partner." "Gee thanks, Roy," Johnny replied sarcastically. "Look at it this way, you're either gonna have a long an' happy life or your..." "I'm gonna be dead and right now, the latter looks real good." "Don't sweat it until you know for sure." "But Roy, I can't help it. She's either gonna call me or she's gonna come over and then..." "It might not be that bad. You may be worrying about nothing." "You know me Roy..." "Yeah, and that's the problem." "Well I guess I had better go make that call and see if she's back yet." Roy nodded as he watched his partner walk back into the dayroom. "What's Gage's problem?" Chet asked walking up to next to Roy. "Woman troubles." "Oh," Chet replies nodding his head. "You mean he's still got those rabbits at his apartment." "Yeah, and his neighbor is gonna pick them up today or tomorrow." "So, what's the problem. You'd think he'd be glad to get rid of them." "He is, but... one of them is pregnant and any day now..." Chet grinned finally understanding Johnny's predicament. |