Fake Fan Fiction ❯ The Engagement ❯ Dinner with the commish ( Chapter 23 )

 

 

 

 

The Engagement 23

 

 

 

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Chapter 23

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Ryo leans back in his chair listening to the Commissioner ramble on about the dinner date. He is leaning against his desk. When he says he is thinking about a club when they finish and asks if he can get a babysitter for Bikky. Ryo looks at him with his eyes wide.

 

“Excuse me sir but…I don't go to clubs.” Ryo looks at him with one brow raised.

 

Rose smiles down at Ryo, “This is a Jazz club Ryo and I think you will like it. The clientele is very upscale and the owner is a friend of mine. I told him I might stop by since John Legend is playing tonight. It's a one night only gig, so what do you say?”

 

Ryo puts his hand to his mouth and thinks, “John Legend! How can I pass this up? But Bikky, what do I do about him?” He looks over at the Commissioner, “He is one of my preferred singers and I would love to see him but…I don't know.”

 

Rose smiles, “I'll tell you what if you can't get someone to sit with him then I'll understand…this time. I just thought it would be nice to have you see him. He's a very charming and warm man.”

 

Ryo looks at him in surprise, “You know John Legend, sir?”

 

“As a matter of fact I do. When he was here the last time and played at my friends club, I met him. I could introduce you to him if you like, that is…if you are able to attend.” He looks at Ryo with a sincere smile on his face and Ryo smiles back, “I'll see what I can do sir. I would love to meet him and thanks for inviting me. If that is all sir, I should be getting back to work now.”

 

“That's it Ryo and I'm looking forward to dinner tonight if that is all you're able to do.” He walks over and opens the door for Ryo as he smiles on his way out.

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He walks back in his office and Dee looks up at his face. “I see you had a pleasant talk with, Prickly Rose. You're still smiling; I guess you will be okay without me, huh?” He turns back to the computer entering data.

 

Ryo chuckles at his back, “Dee have you forgotten what I told you last night? I meant every word I said. You don't have to worry about the Commissioner and me. The reason I was smiling is that he invited me to see John Legend tonight. He's one of my favorites but I know I won't be able to go. He's performing at a jazz club that belongs to a friend of Berkeley.”

 

Dee turns around, “So, what's the problem? Oh wait, its Bikky isn't it. You don't have a sitter. If you like, he can spend the night with me if you want. We are in this together Ryo and I feel responsible for him too. I could stay at your place if you prefer.” He smiles at Ryo with a twinkle in his eyes.

 

Ryo chuckles, “Yeah, like I can have you in the same place with me all night, I don't think so, but him staying with you, sounds like a plan. You don't mind do you? I promise not to be gone too long and I could swing by and pick him up so he's not a bother to you all night.”

 

Dee turns back to his computer, “Nah, you have fun. He can spend the night. Just don't let the Commissioner kiss you good night. He's a sneaky bastard. I know I don't have the right to say this but I don't trust him to not try and take advantage of you.”

 

Ryo sits at his desk, “I'm a big boy, Dee. I can take care of myself. The Commissioner will not try anything with me tonight. He knows you are getting married so he thinks he has a wide-open field with me. He is more the subtle type when it comes to seduction. I'll be on my guard, so don't worry.” He reaches for his phone and dials the Commissioner telling him he can go with him after all. He says fine, they discuss the time he will pick him and Bikky up, and then he hangs up the phone.

 

Dee is sitting at the computer with out moving a muscle. He wants to scream and yell at the injustices of his Ryo going out with that sly fox Rose. Everyone called him a player but he knows the real player is Rose. He's just sneakier with his actions. Ryo may call it subtle but he calls it what it is, sneaky.

 

The phone rings and Ryo picks it up. “27th precinct, Detective McLean speaking.

 

“Hello detective, this is Mona, may I speak to Dee?”

 

Ryo hands the phone to Dee without a word. He gets up and tells him, “I'm going to the break room, you want coffee?”

 

Dee takes the phone and nods at his cup, “Thanks, Ryo.” He watches as he leaves out and then growls into the phone. “What in the hell do you want now! I told you to use my cell if you want to talk to me.”

 

“I did call on your cell. I've left you a couple of massages too. I've been calling since last night. Where the hell have you been?”

 

Dee pulls his cell from his pocket and sees that it is off. He tosses it on his desk. “Okay you got me, what's so important now?”

 

She sighs into the phone, “We still have some details to go over Dee. Have you decided on a best man and do you want your mother to still walk you down the aisle as before?”

 

Dee sits back and chuckles; “Now you think it won't look so odd to have a nun walk me down the aisle. What changed your mind, Mona?”

 

“I was thinking this is both our wedding, so her walking you down the aisle is a small price to pay to have you happy Dee, don't you think?”

 

“Whatever, do what you want. Just don't bother me with details. I said I would marry you and I am. The only thing I need is the date and time. Everything else is inconsequential. By the way, I heard you already sent out invitations. Kind of jumping the gun wouldn't you say?”

 

“Now Dee, women know things like this. I just sent out a few to some of our closest friends. You don't mind do you or are you speaking of your partner? He may as well get use to the idea you and I are getting married and starting a family. This way he has no doubt, right?”

 

“You really know how to be a bitch when the mood strikes, don't you. I'm surprised I've never seen this side of you before, Mona. However, I'm coming in this marriage with both eyes open. This wedding is a sham and we both know it. If it weren't for the fact you are carrying my kid, I wouldn't speak to you. Like I said, let me know when and where and I will keep my word. Oh wait, I'll ask Ryo since you sent him one too. Good-by Mona.” He hangs up the phone and hits his desk with the palm of his hand, “Fuck! That bitch!”

 

Ryo walks in and chuckles, “Careful Dee, we can hear you all over the station. Is everything okay?” He hands Dee his coffee, “I had to start a pot so, it should be passable.”

 

Dee takes the cup and sets it down on his desk, “She called to ask me about the wedding. I don't give a fuck what she does. If I had my way, we would go to city hall and get it over with, damn. Why can't I just die now, since marrying her is the same thing?”

 

Ryo shakes his head, “Dee you need to get a grip. There is nothing you can do about this. This is hard on me too. I want to kick over the statue of liberty because of the injustice but I can't, just like you can't do anything about what is happening now.” He goes behind his desk and takes a seat.

 

Dee reaches over and grabs his hand, “I love you Ryo and I don't want you to forget it either. I hope you find someone to make you happy just don't let it be Rose. If you end up with him, I just might fall apart.”

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Later on that evening at Ryo's apartment…

 

“Hurry up Bikky the Commissioner will be here in ten minutes and I still have to tie your tie!” Ryo goes back into his bedroom and unplugs his cell phone. He wants it charged to make sure he can get in touch with Dee if need be. He walks back out into the living room and Bikky is standing in the middle of the floor with his dress clothes on and his best pair of Nikes. Ryo shakes his head, “Bikky you're not wearing those shoes are you? What will the Commissioner think?”

 

Bikky folds his arms in front of his chest, “What's wrong with them. Dee said I could wear them as long as they are clean. These are new, remember. I've only worn them once since he brought them.”

 

The blonde groans as he covers his face with his hand, “I don't want to rag…”

 

Right then the doorbell rings and he turns towards it and looks back at Bikky, “Bikky please, change shoes.”

 

“No! I'm wearing these or I'm not going.”

 

Ryo opens the door and the Commissioner is standing on the other side with a smile on his handsome face. “Hello Ryo, I'm not too early am I?” He looks past him at the young boy standing defiantly in the living room.

 

“I'm sorry sir, please come in. I was just having a talk with Bikky. He was about to go change shoes and then we will be ready to leave.” Ryo turns around and glares at the boy.

 

Rose walks into the living room and glances down at Bikky's shoes and winks. He turns to Ryo, “I think he looks fine. That's what all the young kids are wearing these days.” He looks at Bikky with a conspiratorial smile. Bikky looks up at him with a big smile and drops his arms, “See Ryo, even he has taste in what looks good.”

 

Ryo throws up his hands, “I give up. Go and get your coat Bikky so we're not late for our reservation. Commissioner, give me a minute and I'll be right with you.”

 

Rose clears his throat, “Ah, Ryo when we're not in the office I would prefer that you call me by my first name. Is that okay with you?”

 

Ryo turns and looks at him with a smile, “I'll try sir…ah, Berkeley. It's just that it's rather hard but I'll try.” He turns and walks to his bedroom.

 

Berkley Rose watches Ryo as he walks to his bedroom. This man is too delicious for words. If everything goes as planned, he will have the beautiful detective as his own. With Dee getting married, there is no stopping him now. Dee will be too busy with his new bride and his new child to interfere with him and Ryo.

 

He walks over to the credenza and look down at the pictures gracing it. There is one of Ryo and Bikky with his basketball uniform on and he is holding a ball and one with the three of them with Dee holding the boy in a head lock with Ryo smiling as he looks at them. There is also one of Dee and Ryo standing side by side with Ryo looking at the camera and Dee looking at Ryo with his two fingers giving him bunny ears. You can see the love in his eyes as he gazes at Ryo with a big smile on his face.

 

Rose has the grace to turn away from the raw emotion written on the dark haired man's face. He turns his back on the photographs and looks around the small neat place. It is small but tastefully done. Everything is so neat that you can't tell he has a young child living with him.

 

Ryo comes in with his coat over his arm. He's wearing a dark brown suit and a beige shirt with a gold and brown tie. He smiles at Rose and tells him, “I'll see what is keeping my son. He walks towards the door and at the same time, Bikky comes out with his overnight bag. He looks up at Ryo. “I have a change of clothes since I'm spending the night with the perv…I mean Dee.”

 

Ryo looks down at him, “Good save there Biks. Are you sure you have everything?”

 

Relax, Ryo. If I need anything I can get it from Dee.” He walks over to the Commissioner, “Thank you sir, for inviting me to dinner.”

 

Rose looks down at the boy and over at Ryo. This is not the same kid that Ryo said had street manners at all. “You're welcome young man. I hope you enjoy your evening, tonight.” He reaches out and rubs his head smiling. Maybe he can tolerate this child for one night.

 

Ryo smiles and puts his arm around his son's shoulders, “Well I guess we're ready to go then.” He's feeling proud of Bikky displaying good manners the way he has. Little does he know Dee is the one that told him to say thank you to the Commissioner before dinner so he will be off his guard

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Dee is alone in his apartment when the phone rings. He picks up and says hello and it's Ted. He takes a seat and they talk about nothing for a while when he asks Dee what doctor did his fiancé go too.

 

Dee tells him a Doctor Jones, on Broadway. Ted says thanks and is about to hang up telling him he's is on a date. “Wait, why do you want to know that?”

 

Ted laughs, “I have a friend that needs to see a doctor and I just wanted to know. I'll see you at work buddy.” He hangs up before Dee can ask him any more questions. He hangs up thinking he works with the wackiest police in the city. He goes to the fridge, takes out a beer, and settles down in front of the TV as he waits for Ryo to drop off Bikky.

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While at the restaurant…

 

They arrive and are shown to a table in a corner of the restaurant. Bikky looks around at the people and then look up at his foster father, “This place is kind of classy. Maybe I should have worn different shoes, I'm sorry Ryo.”

 

Ryo puts his arm around his small shoulders, “The Commissioner told you, you look fine, right? Don't worry about it.”

 

The host seats them at their table and hands them menus. Bikky looks at his and lays it down. “Can I get a hamburger? I can't even pronounce some of these words.”

 

Rose looks at the boy, “Would you like me to order for you? I do know what tastes good, here.”

 

The boy looks at him with a slight frown, “No thanks, Ryo can order fore me. He knows what I like, as long as it's a burger, right Ryo?”

 

Ryo looks down at his menu, “I don't know Bikky, but I'll ask the waiter when he comes for our order.” He looks at Rose giving him a small smile. “Do you have any suggestions, Berkeley?”

 

The Commissioner looks at his menu and smiles, “I think we can get something to satisfy his young taste buds. They call it a ground steak patty and it comes with cheese.” He looks at Bikky, “Do you want cheese on your sandwich young man?”

 

Bikky folds his arms across his chest, “Whatever, as long as it's a burger and I want fries too! You think you can get that too?”

 

Ryo looks at him in alarm, “Bikky, watch your manners!” He looks over at the Commissioner, “I'm sorry sir, and I guess he's just hungry.”

 

Rose smiles at the both of them wishing dinner were already over. “That's fine; I understand when you want something that you're use to having. This food must seem pretty exotic to him.”

 

Bikky looks at the older man with a smirk on his face, “It just so happens, I like hamburgers. I also like Japanese food and Italian food. I may not know the names but I do know what I like.” He looks over at his father, “Ryo, can I get a soda?”

 

“Yes Bikky you can, as soon as the waiter gets here.” He looks over at the Commissioner, “Have you decided yet sir…I mean Berkeley?”

 

Bikky laughs, “Do you have a nickname or something because Ryo keeps forgetting. I know, why don't he call you Berk?”

 

Berkeley Rose clears his throat, “I think Berkeley will do just fine. He'll get use to saying it. After all I plan on seeing more of him and when we become friends it will roll off his tongue like fine wine.” He looks at Ryo giving him a sly smile.

 

Bikky looks at him, then over at his father and sees him blush. `Oh hell no! Don't tell me this is another pervert! What's with that police force? Did they put out a call and say only gays need apply! I'm stopping this shit before it gets started. Not only do I have to deal with Dee trying to grope him, now I have to block his boss.'

 

Bikky leans back as the waiter comes over and takes their orders. He watches as the Commissioner orders for all of them telling Ryo he wants him to try a dish he might like. The way he is acting, it's as if he and Ryo are on a date. `Wait just a minute, is that what this is? No wonder Dee was pissed off! Ryo is so dense he doesn't see what is going on and they are supposed to drop him off after dinner and go to a club to hear one of his favourite singers. Hell yes, this is a date!'

 

Bikky sits quietly, listening to their conversation. He's telling Ryo about the best places in Manhattan to visit. Ryo is smiling and nodding his head saying they all sound nice and the blonde perv is telling him he would like to show him some of the places. Ryo tells him they sound nice but he has Bikky to consider.

 

Berkley looks over at Bikky as an afterthought. “Of course there are places he would enjoy too. Oh, here comes our food. I hope the wine is to your liking, Ryo.”

 

Bikky looks down at his plate and exclaims, “What the hell is this! Who told them to cut up my damn hamburger?”

 

Ryo puts his elbow on the table and his face in his hand. He says in a low voice, “Bikky, they cut it so it will be easier for you to eat. Please stop making a fuss.”

 

Rose looks at the boy with a frown on his face. He looks up at the server, “Can you take this away and bring him a burger that has not been cut up into tiny pieces?”

 

The server bows his head and takes the plate away. Ryo looks at Bikky and shakes his head. “Bikky no matter how it was cut it would have taste the same. You're making a big deal over nothing and watch your language. I know you have better manners than that.”

 

Bikky looks at Ryo, “It looks funny cut up like that. Why can't I have a whole one?” He sits back in his seat and folds his arms, “I should have stayed with Dee and ordered some egg rolls and fried noodles. This place is too fancy for me. For the price of one thing on the menu I can eat for a month.”

 

Ryo chuckles and rubs the top of Bikky's head, “That's why we should be grateful the Commissioner invited us too dinner. I'm sure your dinner will be here shortly so sit up and don't pout.”

 

Bikky sits up straighter in his chair and looks around at the other patrons while Ryo and Berkeley carry on a conversation about jazz singers and Ryo tells him he is looking forward to going to the club but he can't stay out to late.

 

Bikky looks at the server as he brings his food and smile when he sees it looks like a regular burger. He sits up and rubs his hands together, “Now that's what I call a hamburger!” He bites into it and his eyes close, “Umm, heaven.”

 

Ryo and Rose look at the boy smiling. Ryo tells him to enjoy it because it is a steakburger and he doesn't know when he will get another on their budget.

 

Berkeley Rose files that information for later. If his son likes steakburgers, than maybe, he can bring some by his house next time he and Ryo get together. Ryo is a breath of fresh air at the precinct. The other officers were idiots and none of them had any conversation worth listening too. He knew Ryo would be on the same level as he is but how he can stand to be friends with Dee Laytner is beyond him.

 

Ryo looks at the commissioner and smile, “Is there something wrong sir? You spaced out for a moment there.”

 

Rose shakes his head, “No, I was just thinking about the performance tonight. Do you have to pick your son up tonight or will he be spending the night with Detective Laytner?”

 

Bikky pipes up with, “Ryo is picking me up. You're not going to be gone that long are you? Sometimes, I stay up until three in the morning.”

 

Ryo looks at Bikky as he sips on his wine, wondering why he is lying when they already arranged for him to stay with Dee overnight. “In any event, if we don't finish up here we'll be late and Dee may be sleep when we get there.” He lays his napkin across his plate as Bikky pokes the last fry in his mouth.

 

“I'm ready, Ryo!” He jumps out of his seat and Rose gets up chuckling, “He must be eager to see the Detective.”

 

Ryo grabs him from the back, “Whoa, there Biks, don't rush off, wait for us, okay?” He looks up in Ryo's face grinning, “I'm not in a big hurry to see the dork, but I'm ready to get out of here.”

 

Ryo looks at the Commissioner, “I guess he's anxious to see Dee. It shouldn't take to long to drop him off.”

 

Rose smiles as they get in the car. This is just what he wants, Ryo's undivided attention for the rest of the night.

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