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"Yeah. I'm coming around. You find something?"

"Yes. Bring a couple of lab guys with you."

"Shit. Number eleven?"

"Yeah." Robbie stuck his gun back into his holster, then sighed in absolute grief that he couldn't stop this mad man.

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by G.A. Hauser

Dave let himself into Robbie's building. Glancing briefly at his watch, seeing it was nearing nine p.m., he knocked on Robbie's unit door lightly first, then unlocked it with his new key and pushed back the door.

Robbie was sprawled out on the black leather sofa, a scotch in his hand and a glazed look to his eyes. Dave closed the door quietly and put the keys into his waist pack, then set that down on a side table. Without a word he sat next to his lover and leaned against him.

The rain was pelting the windows and the Puget Sound looked choppy and ominous.

Dave reached for Robbie's available hand and clenched it tightly, then raised it to his lips and kissed his knuckles.

"He's getting worse, babe."

"What did he do?" Dave found he was leaning on the bad shoulder and backed up to stop putting any pressure on it. As an after thought, he realized Robbie must be very drunk or numb if he didn't flinch when he touched it.

After finishing the contents of his glass and setting it down, Robbie began in a hoarse voice, "The first one he disemboweled and used his heart, lungs, glands and intestines to write our little note. He'd left the poor guy sitting upright with his chest cavity completely empty, as well as his eye sockets."

Dave cringed and inhaled a breath of disbelief.

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me to look behind me. Number eleven was in pieces in the dumpster."

"How can he get away with that in daylight and not get caught?" Dave tried not to shout from his frustration.

"Who knows if he's doing it in daylight anymore? Who knows what he's doing?"

Suddenly Dave knew why Robbie was more frustrated than usual. "Stop blaming yourself. You can't take the responsibility for this lunatic."

"I can and I do."

"Oh? What about the Green River killer? He had every agency in the area looking for him and he didn't show up until a couple of years ago. He must have killed a hundred women."

"I'm not on the Green River case. I'm on this one."

Knowing any answer would be debated, Dave changed the subject. "How's your arm?"

"Sore."

"You want me to change the bandage?"

"Later. I have to take antibiotics for it. I stopped at the hospital for a follow up appointment before I came here and the doc didn't like the way it looked."

"All right. Take the pills." Dave waited for some eye contact. None came. He petted Robbie's hair gently, just letting him mourn if he needed to.

Finally Robbie twisted on the couch towards him. His eyes were watery and red as if he'd been crying or rubbing them.

"Oh, babe ... come here." Dave reached out for him.

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Robbie fell against him and then wrapped around his neck, resting on his shoulder.

"Come on. Let me change the dressing and get you into bed. You're exhausted." Setting back from Robbie, Dave stood up, coaxing a very tired man to his feet, then he brought him to the bathroom and began unbuttoning his shirt. Once again the gauze was soaked through. He bit his lip on a comment of concern and peeled it off very slowly so it didn't tug on the skin. Finding a fresh bandage, he was about to tape it on when Robbie said, "Oh. The doc gave me some ointment." Reaching into a white bag that was set on the counter by the sink, Robbie handed it to Dave and then seemed to drift off again.

Dave took the antibiotic ointment and squeezed it out onto the clean gauze, then pushed it over the cut where it stuck and taped it back on.

"Come on, bedtime." Dave nudged him to leave the room.

He escorted him to the bedroom, helping him to remove his lower half of clothing. Once they were both naked, cuddling in bed, Dave whispered, "We'll get him tomorrow. He's getting cocky."

"He's been cocky." Robbie yawned, resting his head on Dave's chest.

"We'll find him tomorrow." Dave reached to close the light, set the alarm, and then wrapped around Robbie tightly.

"I love you."

Perking up at those warm words, Dave whispered back,

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lit sparks across his body. Whispering softly, Dave asked,

"You up for a little?"

"I can be persuaded," Robbie whispered back, wiggling his hips against Dave's.

At that invitation, Dave wrapped around Robbie like a snake and moved Robbie's body to lay on top of his. The sensation of Robbie's cock, already hard and seeking heat and friction was enough to madden Dave to a new peak. Knowing he had to be gentle, yet wanting to go wild on this man's body, Dave was struggling to be slow and careful.

"Don't worry. Fuck me, hard. I won't break."

Leaning up to gape at him, Dave shook his head and said,

"Stop doing that!"

"I will, if you stop treating me as if I'm marked fragile!"

"Okay. I get it." Dave laughed. "At least your cock is uninjured."

"Always a good place to start."

Smiling at his sparkling eyes, Dave pushed back the blankets, yearning to taste that cock again. He lowered down on the mattress and then maneuvered himself so he was between Robbie's legs. In the dim light he stared at Robbie's body for a moment, just enjoying the look of his long hard cock and soft balls. Closing his eyes, Dave began licking that cock slowly, letting it build. At the first sign of writhing pleasure and that delicious whimper of his, Dave felt the urge to devour him once again. He knelt up on his elbows and sucked Robbie's cock as if it was the last time he would ever touch him.

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Trying to convey his love and affection through the touch, Dave ran his lips and tongue over that hardness until it shivered and shot out cum into his mouth. The taste, the sensation of heat and the lovely mingling of their sweat was worth everything he owned. Releasing his hold on him, backing up to see Robbie's face in the dull light, Dave found that angelic expression of bliss and smiled.

"Oh, babe," Robbie breathed, "You are amazing."

"I could say the same thing." Dave got to his knees and sat up so he could stare down at Robbie's length.

An impish smile came to Robbie's lips as he said, "Get over here." He craned his finger in invitation.

Dave made his way closer to him. Robbie reached out for Dave's cock, smoothing his hands over it, then he stretched back to his nightstand and took a rubber out of the drawer.

"Here, babe. Put this on."

Dave took it from him and opened it, then slid the rubber on and tossed the wrapper on the floor. After Robbie handed him the lubrication, he rolled over on his stomach on the bed and elevated his hips.

Losing his concentration as he tried to put lubrication on himself, Dave couldn't get over how beautiful Robbie's body was. "Christ, you're incredible."

A soft chuckle was heard in reply, muffled by the pillows.

Dave dropped the tube of lube onto the carpet, then smoothed his hands over Robbie's rump in anticipation. He was getting used to this. He could live with this treat every night.

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Pushing in, feeling the tightness and heat, Dave closed his eyes and savored it first, knowing he'd climax the minute he began thrusting inside him. The urge to come overwhelming him, Dave gripped those narrow hips in his hands and hissed,

"I love fucking you."

"I love being fucked by you," Robbie answered.

The orgasm making its way up his body quickly, Dave's hips pushed deeper in reflex and he grunted a deep masculine sound of pleasure as he came.

"Oh, yes..." Robbie breathed, as if savoring that orgasm with him.

Dave pulled out and removed the rubber, dropping it on the floor. Exhaustion sinking in, he collapsed onto the mattress next to Robbie and embraced him, nuzzling under his hair to his neck. "Good night, Rob."

"Night, hot stuff."

"I love you."

"I love you too."

Smiling to himself, Dave closed his eyes and fell into a deep slumber.

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"You need a day off," Dave said as he watched Robbie dress in his suit and tie.

"I can't take one until we solve this case." Robbie knotted his necktie in the bathroom mirror while Dave leaned on the door frame, arms crossed over his chest.

"But, that could be ages." When he received a frustrated glare, Dave said, "Sorry. I'm just thinking about you. It's burning you out."

"I know. But, it's important I'm a part of this investigation.

I can identify him and he seems to be pushing the limits more with me around."

"He'll take another pot shot at you," Dave warned.

"I'm wearing the vest every day. Stop worrying."

"Oh? Is your head bulletproof?" He stepped back as Robbie made a move to leave the bathroom, getting ready to go to work.

"You're not making this any easier." Robbie slipped his Kevlar vest on, then adjusted his holster over it.

Moving closer to him, Dave helped him buckle the straps, then replied, "Sorry. I'm just worried about you."

"You can get killed just as easily, you know."

Dave tried to cover Robbie's gun and vest with his suit jacket and shook his head at the futility when it wouldn't closer over it. "I don't have a nut case with my name on his hit list!" Dave argued, then calmed down, saying, "I should bring you one of my suit jackets. It would fit better."

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"The sleeves would hang down to my knees. Never mind."

"I'm not that much bigger than you!" Dave laughed.

"You are. You're taller and broader and I love you for it."

Robbie kissed him quickly and said, "I've got to go."

Dave fastened his gun pack around his waist, then followed Robbie to the door. "You patrolling Beacon Hill now?"

"I don't know. I suppose we'll be all over the place now."

"Wait," Dave whispered before he opened the door.

Robbie paused and stood still.

Slowly, Dave dug his hand into Robbie's hair, drawing him close for a kiss. Hearing Robbie's soft moan, Dave smiled as he parted from his lips and breathed, "Be careful."

"I will."

Robbie smiled at him, then opened the door. Agent Green and Skinner were just coming out of the next unit.

"See ya," Dave said, trying to slip out before they caught up. Then he heard Agent Skinner shouting his name. Dave rolled his eyes tiredly and spun around.

"I've had a chat with the assistant chief and your captain,"

Agent Skinner said, "And we've requested that you are to respond to the scenes if at all possible. Even if they are out of your jurisdiction."

Dave exchanged surprised looks with Robbie. It appeared to Dave that Robbie had no idea about this discussion. Before he responded, Agent Green added, "You're the only one so far with the stomach for them. We, and the captain, are concerned how these crime scenes are affecting everyone.

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the street for the sessions, not to mention what this is doing to their well being. You seem to be able to handle it professionally."

"Thank you, sir. I assume you have cleared this with my sergeant?"

"We have. He's letting the head dispatcher know as well, so they'll dispatch you as priority unless you're on something else that's major."

"Okay." Dave was so thrilled he felt like kissing Robbie.

And as usual, Robbie read his mind. "Oh, go ahead. I don't mind."

Dave looked at the two serious expressions behind him and said, "Uh, I'll take a rain check on that. Thanks, guys.

See you out there." Dave waved as he left, taking the stairs.

Robbie was smiling proudly after him, then said, "Why didn't you mention you were doing that? I think it's a great idea, of course."

They began walking down the hall to the elevators. "We didn't. The assistant chief said he was worried about the mental health of the rank and file. The fact that they were all getting sick on the job finally made it to his ears." Agent Green pushed the down button on the elevator's panel, lighting it up. "He was going to limit it to sergeants and above until I mentioned there was one officer who seemed to have the stomach for it. So, rather than burden one of the brass with the paperwork, the assistant chief agreed to let Harris handle anything between Rainier Valley and the ID."

"Great." Robbie smiled proudly and stepped into the elevator as it opened.

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"We didn't think either of you would object," Agent Skinner responded with superiority.

"For once, I agree with you," Robbie answered, grinning.

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When Ken heard his whistling tune, he shouted from behind his locker door, "Get some last night, Harris?"

Dave laughed in a deep rumbling chuckle as he hung his waist pack up on a hook inside his locker.

Leaning back to see him, Ken tried to catch his eye, but couldn't. "Or do you just love your job?"

"Both, bro, both," he laughed, then changed into his work clothing.

After Dave was dressed and ready for the shift, Sgt. Wilson flagged him down before he went into the roll call room.