Episode 63: BARrage

Caretaker Sheriff’s Department! Jail! 6:30 PM!

Caprice Comstock pulled into the cop shop lot and shut off her car. Parking next to Opal Savage’s big black van called Black Box she climbed out as naked as the day she was born and literally admired her reflection in the gleaming metal. Awful shined up for this late in the afternoon. Puzzled by it she checked herself out further by caressing her body in a full reflection. Sweet curves she thought, ego settling in. Just as she posed like a model the driver’s side power window rolled down without any inhabitant.

“Right on time, Blossom! Good to see you kept your word on my dare.” Cackling arrived over an interior speaker thanks to the radio. “Your boyfriend is ETA three minutes. He can help you carry in the cuisine.”

“I can’t get rid of you can I, Eloise.”

“Nope! I’m attached to that sweet reflection of yours. In case you’re wondering the exterior shell on this bulletproof baby is coated with a miraging agent to keep it clean. Black is a bitch as you know. Just ask Opie!” Dyson cracked herself up. “Oh! And don’t be using my name unless it’s just you and I. I need to protect myself. I make certain that the wavelengths on your cell and on my end are jammed but you never know who might be listening in if I let my guard down. I’m pretty good at not doing that but obviously if Cybercock swindled Nicky I’m not perfect. At least I tracked her down and got his moolah back.”

“You called yourself, ShadowBitch, right? I’ll just say Shadow from here on, seeing as I’m feeling like you are my shadow.”

“Sweet ass like yours I don’t mind tailing that. Yeah, I’m into the ladies. No worries, I’m not hitting on you, Blossom. I’ll tell you another secret if we’re considered best buds.”

“Why not! It makes me feel like I’m a secret agent.” CC snickered! “Go for it.”

“No legs! I’m wheelchair bound for life. Nicky has me set up so well I don’t require much. Cozy home! Caregiver on tap with the legs I wish I had. I won’t indulge much further, but I know I could use another buddy like Opie. Hope you don’t object but I’m adopting the gal who kicked her assets.”

“Ouch! That sucks, I’m sorry to hear that. Concerning my kicking her ass, I barely got a punch in. Lucky at best. I was just pissed at her for drugging not just me but all the ladies. Dolan for that matter.”

“Girls just gotta have fun! She has no family, no real friends. When you go Black Ops most of your adult life you tend to live a lonely existence. Take my word on this Blossom, Opie would die for anyone Nicky calls family. This includes you. Just a heads up, like I know you like ‘em, Opie could have taken you out with her toenail polish. Her combat skills are off the charts. Thank the U. ASS of A for those moves and grooves! Just like Nicky, he’s a born warrior as well as one of the smartest fellas I know. Here’s your Sheriff Mayberry RFD, I’ll hush up for now. Chat again soon my new bestie.”

“Night, Shadow. Thanks for leveling with me.”

“Anytime, Hoochie Coo!”

That made CC chuckle as she watched the window rise. Turning to face the opposite direction Dolan Roster shut his squad car off and vividly yawned. Long night, long day! Another couple probably. Walking over to his car she posed like a playmate in her nudity and jiggled her amazing breasts before crushing them into his driver’s side window. If this didn’t wake him up, nothing would. What he did was precious, he simply laid his head on the glass over her pillows.

“Awww! Poor baby!” Looking as if he actually dosed off, she sneered at him and stepped back to beat on the window. That jarred him awake.

“No place like home! No place like home!” Dorothy Gale style! Revived, he opened his car door and stepped out. Her titties still fluffy he quickly gravitated to hug her and them. “Pay no attention to the boobs behind the curtain.” He chuckled! “Sorry Caprice, I’m just worn out.”

“I know you are. You could have just gone on home. I can get Stacy Bell to help me haul the food in. You’re not even going to get after me for streaking?”

“Nope! Those days are done. Darcy has Violet Murphy on her way here while she’s on patrol for Herb DeWhitt. I told her to divvy up the food and take some out to the Shoals. The local towns pitched in a few guys to cover my boys. I sent Clinton Biles home to catch a few Z’s, Randy Koones too. Officer Violet Murphy from Abingdale caught her second wind earlier today so she’s on the road now. Oh, she’s joining our team, I’ll be coordinating her transfer here soon.”

“Two women with badges on the force now. Still uneven, but it’s a start. Think I’d look good in a POPO uniform?”

“Better out of one. You just be yourself beautiful.”

“Oh, I plan to. I told Olan at the diner I was going to start waiting tables in a micro bikini. Matter of fact, Violet and I might go shopping here soon for some. Darcy of course, if they ever get a day off.”

“After the FBI situation I’ll pencil them off together. Micro, huh? Won’t hide much, might as well join Midnight and Bearpaw in the nudie business. You’re already off to a good start.”

“Don’t tempt me, I will.” She winked as their hug ended with a kiss. “Let’s go nuke this food. Bad enough the team at the Shoals will be getting cold food. I’m pretty certain Nick doesn’t have a microwave out there yet.”

“Power is on! Electric stove they can heat things up in.”

“How did I forget that?”

Separating, Dolan found her dress and draped it around her. CC started to button it up when Dolan stopped her. A smirk he insisted it remain unbuttoned, along with a comment about meeting her halfway. With a giddy smile Caprice opened her station wagon’s back end. “Let’s feed the babies.” Sighing, he recalled holding his daughter Ali moments after her birth. If only she was as innocent now as she was then. He had to shake off that memory. Those days were long gone.

“Blender?”

“Nick blends the girls food. I’ll take care of that once he tells me what I’m mixing. I watched that Opal earlier, so it’s not rocket science.”

“I’ll feed that crazy bitch personally.”

“Question! Now that I think about it all. You punched her earlier so shouldn’t you be locked up for assault like Nick?”

“Me? You punched her too. You want to spend the night in jail?”

“I will, if you will.” She bumped his shoulder playfully.

“As tired as I am that cot would suit me just fine.”

“It would show Nick our loyalty.”

“And letting him get away with shit like Midnight and Bearpaw running around indecently, isn’t loyal? Sooner or later this bullshit could kill my career. Election is only a year away and I’m certain I’ll have competition who would gladly use all of this as a surefire win.”

“Nick won’t allow that.”

“So, what? Nick buys off my campaign?”

“My gut says he gets whatever he wants.”

“Don’t remind me. Let’s get this dinner and a show on the road. My belly is crying as much as my eyelids are.”

Agreed! Hauling in boxes and bags they were met by dispatcher Stacy Bell. Her daughter Hannah had dropped by so it was a whole lot easier. Using a conference room table, they sorted out containers of Gimbap, Kimchi, and Ox Bone soup. Blender plugged in, Stacy heating containers it was a buffet paradise.

Just as Dolan began to haul food into the lockup area Violet Murphy arrived to pick up her orders. A quick meet, greet, and street Violet left with her portions and drove on out to Harbinger Shoals. After seeing CC’s opened dress from neckline to twat her appetite was ravenous. Darcy Grainger was going to be dessert! In hiding, of course!

“Dinners on Sanchez.” Dolan, followed by CC entered with the Korean menu. CC bulged her eyes at seeing Midnight and Lillian Dawn Bearpaw cuffed widespread to the cell bars. Her heart sank for a moment until she saw both girls smiling. Eyelids closed out of respect they simply stood with feet outstretched. Their body posture was pretty perfect.

“Evening ladies!” CC reached over to pat Midnight on her left cheek. “Beautiful as ever sweetie. Love the glossy skin! How do you think I’d look all shiny Dolan?”

“Sexy! Can Caprice borrow some of your sunshine Sanchez?” He unlocked the cell door and noticed Nick in only his boxers in a meditative state on the floor. “Uhhh? You become a monk since I saw you last?” No answer on the borrow.

“Relaxing my mind! Tibetan practice. No monk, just a fan of the methodology. It works; my energy level is spiking right now.”

“Riiight! You catch any sleep since I locked you up?”

“None! I can go days without if necessary.” He inhaled vibrantly! “Kimchi?”

“Gimbap and Ox Bone soup.” CC related! “What am I feeding the girls, Nick?”

“Semen soup!”

“Uh? Was that in a container we overlooked?” CC chuckled! “We have a blender out there if you tell me what I’m mixing. The Uber driver brought pie tins to use as their plates.”

“If I give you a fork, you’re not going to hold any hostages, are you?” Dolan found it amusing as he passed a serving takeout container down to him. Claimed Nick inhaled the Gimbap and smirked. It had been a while since eating any form of Asian food. “No chopsticks!” Utensils were nothing to argue over. Fork claimed, Nick took a bite.

“Korean!”

“Blame your lackey, Shadow.” Caprice giggled! “She’s rubbing it in because you assaulted that Korean photographer.”

“She’s gifted like that.”

“What about Tigger over there?” CC eyed Opal snarling, saliva dripping from her lips. Her eyelids refused to even blink, so she looked ready to pounce.

“I wouldn’t go near her.” Nick sighed! “I dosed her with an entire bottle of T16R355. Tigress! She’s at her most primal so she might eat you for dinner. At the moment she’s resisting but in a few more hours she’s going to be rattling the bars to escape. This is her punishment for how she treated the two of you. After tonight a new leaf gets turned over.”

“I’m not so forgiving, Sanchez.” Dolan sat down on the bunk behind Nick. “No word yet from McDaniel or anyone FBI. I have reinforcements from the surrounding towns helping guard your property. Darcy is out there in charge so it’s close to home. Violet Murphy just headed back out with dinner so she’s backup. Can’t recall if I told you but Vi is joining the Caretaker team here in a few weeks.”

“So, is Opal.”

“Excuse me?” That woke Dolan up. “You don’t make those kinds of decisions, Sanchez.”

“She repays you with community service. I’m the one paying her checks. Her experience is invaluable. Suit her up and put her to use.” Dolan did recall her hatchet skills from Winston’s bar. Even CC thought it over after knowing the woman’s fighting prowess. “Tigress will be tamed!”

“Yeah, right!” CC frowned! “She’s too dependent on that.”

“Sex addict in general. I need you to trust me on this, Dolan.”

“Not happy one bit!”

“Not happy one bitch!” CC added!

“We can discuss it further on better terms. Caprice? Skip the pie tins until morning. The slaves will survive on me.”

“You? Oh! Thus, the semen soup. Are we intruding?”

“Roster needs rest. Take him home and treat him like a King. I’ll have Dyson throw money on your credit card for your attentions.”

“I’m not a hooker, Nick. You know I’d baby Dolan without any cash. Although, I did miss a bit of work recently. Big tipper earlier helped. Some guy who works for the FDA.”

“So, I hear! Shadow checked the guy out. He has a vile of T16R355 that Opal dropped at the diner. I need that taken care of before he breaks down the contents and comes back asking questions about my supplier.”

“How do you know all of this?”

“Eyes and ears! Shadow monitored his phone calls. Nothing to worry about, but I protect my investments.”

“Are you telling me that you’re a drug dealer now?” Dolan shook his head. “You want to live in this cage longer?”

“Out by dawn! I agreed on 24 hours, but I have better things to do. You can cover my tracks. Shadow can fudge camera footage with a loop that shows I’m still in this cell until that 24-hour limit. In case the FBI checks into that. For the record, I do not sell T16R355 or any other stimulant. I do however utilize it. Case in point the glow on my slaves, the missing hair. Savage does not sell it either, she just uses it. Likely shares it.”

“You don’t say!” CC rolled her eyes recalling losing her mind and fucking Dolan’s next-door neighbor, Alexis Roster taking the virginity of the man’s son. The insanity never stopped!

“You really do give me a migraine, Sanchez. I have a meeting with Mayor Topsail in the morning to fill him in on your new roommate at the Shoals. Preliminary stuff to keep him in the know. It’s sad that today is the first time I’ve talked to him since you arrived here in Caretaker. He hasn’t even bitched about your taking the girls streaking.” Pondering that Dolan sneered with suspicion. “You’ve already dealt with Horatio, haven’t you.”

“I have! He will never be a problem. No threats! He has baggage like anyone else, but I’m not like that. Nor will I relate as to what that baggage involves. I protect him, he protects me, I protect you.”

“Sounding dirty, Sanchez.”

“Clean as a freshly laundered body bag. You have my word, I am not, nor will I ever be your enemy Dolan. I value your friendship and alliance.” Dolan sighed, oddly he felt the same. “I will deal with the populace on a case-by-case situation. My future here makes Caretaker all the better. Jobs will be welcomed. Things will be overlooked. Yes, I have that much power. I’ll have Mayor Topsail begin processing papers on new builds that I intend to get started once my home is completed.”

“You move at lightning speed.”

“My people do as well. Your new patrol cars should arrive at the beginning of next week. Seven in total! State of the art additions.”

“Meaning what? A flamethrower feature, like in James Bond?”

“Do you need one? It’s not too late to order that.” He continued eating.

“Unbelievable!”

“Gift horse in the mouth?” CC posed the question.

“Nope! I’ll take the gifts. Let’s get out of here Caprice. I need a soft bed and your body against mine. All this and dealing with Ali, I’m mentally drained.”

“Your mouth does not leave his dick until daylight.” Nick looked up at CC. Eyes flaring she shrugged.

“I can do that. So much for sleep.”

“She will not do that, Sanchez. I override that. You do not own her like these two, three.” Alluding to Opal in her heavy breathing across the room. “My girl! My rules!” Now he buttoned her dress up. CC watched every button being attached with a warm smile.

“Until daylight!” Nick insisted as the only thing diverting her attention on Dolan’s grooming. FUCK! CC shivered at his gaze. Dolan was correct, Nick did not own her, yet, telling him no always felt wrong. She would compromise and put Dolan to sleep then commit to comfort. Yes, Sir!

“Cocky bastard!” Dolan marched CC out of the cell. Backing her up as he locked the door Caprice was pressed back into Opal’s cell by accident. The second she touched the bars Opal Savage pounced. Charging the bars the ebony goddess dropped to her knees and nuzzled her face up under CC’s skirt. A tongue licking at her anus, CC yelped and grabbed the back of Dolan’s shirt. Realizing the attack Dolan drew out his nightstick and slapped the bars.

“HEEL!” Nick bellowed! Backing away with a pissed off look, Opal threw herself on her bunk with a bitter glare. Dolan as much as he hated Opal did enjoy her tight ass body. “Have a good rest, Sheriff.”

“Dammit! Now I’m all kinds of horny.” CC chuckled! “Until daylight on my part. You just snooze.” She nudged Dolan out.

Sanchez always got his way.

Across town! The home of Matilda and Sheldon Cooper.

“Irene? I’m going to step outside and call Will.” Veronica Redmane stood next to Irene Amador’s bedroom door. “If you need anything just yell.”

“I require nothing from you, nor my other.”

“Right! Sorry, Zera.” V rolled her eyes at the split persona that had suddenly overtaken Irene. So weird! Kind of scary! “Get some rest.”

“Do not tell me what to do child. It is I, that rules here.”

“Gotcha!”

Veronica gave up and stepped outside the back door to a sizable yard with a garden and a bench swing. Garden gnomes seemed abundant. Kind of scary in itself. Dialing her boyfriend William Gullivant who at the time, had just picked up his father Niles to go grab a beer. Will finally got to use his new trucks capabilities without it being work related. Her call showing up over his radio he used his steering column control to answer it.

“Why are you calling? I told you not to.”

“I might need your help.”

“Relax!” Niles pointed at William to chill out his new attitude. “This is Niles. What’s wrong, V?”

“Hi, Daddy!” Niles frowned again pointing at Will not to retaliate. “Forgive me Will, I mean Master. I wouldn’t call if I wasn’t worried. Irene is acting like a totally different person. I think it’s a delayed effect from her accident in the fire. I’m serious, she’s got a whole new bad girl attitude going on. She refers to herself as Zera.”

“I already know this V. I was at the diner.” Will grumbled! “Just deal with her.”

“She’s getting worse. Will, she bought leather and whips and stuff over in Cordoba. I’m afraid she’s having a nervous breakdown. She says she’s my boss and I’m the servant.”

“You are her servant until the Cooper’s get back. I’ll deal with you after Nick gets out of jail.”

“Jail?” That part Veronica hadn’t heard. Only that Will and Lucas Porcupine were babysitting Midnight and Bearpaw. “For what?”

“Nick assaulted a photographer.” Niles chimed in! “The FBI demanded 24-hour lockup even after the photographer refused to charge him with it. Nick agreed to that. All work out there at the Shoals is pending on the FBI for now. Just stay calm and let Irene be herself. If it gets violent then call the Sheriff. Only as a last resort.”

“Okay! Should I call Tilly?”

“Up to you, Kid. They are on vacation so ruining it is not smart.”

“Yes, but I am her current guardian, Daddy Niles.”

“HE IS NOT YOUR DADDY!” Will erupted and ended the call. Niles stared at his son with a stressed look.

“Are you sure that you’re not having a nervous breakdown too?”

“I’m fine, Pop. I’m trying to be more like Nick with V. She’s coming along slowly. I already know what you are going to say but...”

“V needs disciplined! Keep it up.”

“You support me on this?”

“Yeah! You need to man up more. Haven’t I told you that for years now?”

“I guess so!” Will exhaled with a faint chuckle. “It was fun as hell dominating Midnight Amador. V was going crazy over it.”

“Virgin ears!” Niles placed a finger in one ear canal.

“Whatever! You know what dad? If I need to man up, so do you. Ever since mom died you’ve been single, not one date that I recall. It’s time you get out there too. I fucking dare you.”

“Dare me, huh?”

“Yep! I see how you react around V when she gets all slutty around you. I get why you don’t take her up on it, but what if I asked you to.”

“To have sex with V? Now! Now! Let’s not go there. She’s a hoot now and then, but going all the way, no. I refuse to do that, you love the girl.”

“Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Fucking Midnight was a gamechanger. I met a girl on the REZ earlier too. She’s gorgeous and I’m giving her a massage tomorrow, well, if she can get away that is. Her dad is a local Pastor.”

“Hold up! Mordecai Sage’s daughter? Which one?”

“Nancy! Lucas said she’s the youngest of her sisters. Over 20 I think.”

“Be careful. Mordecai is Tilly and Irene’s brother.”

“Whoa! I actually did not know that. Crap! Too close to home, isn’t it?”

“You make your own decisions just be careful. Mordecai is a mean one. Godfearing in question, in my eyes. Akin to REZ mafia, I hear!”

“Great! Dang it! I really want to get Nancy in bed. She knows I’m with V even and she’s alright with it. Crazy! Now I really need a beer or ten.”

“Which means I’m designated driver.”

“Just make sure I’m sober if I have to go pick up Midnight in the morning.”

“If you’re not I’ll go get her and bring her to you. You’re crashing at my place tonight, so I’ll know.”

“That’s cool! Thanks, Pop!”

“I’ve got your back son.”

“There’s Loaded up ahead. I’ve never been over here before.”

“Place looks busy tonight, live band I think.”

“Hope they’re good.” A glance in his rearview mirror Will noticed the traffic behind him. “Oh, crap!”

“What’s wrong? Forget your ID?”

“No! I think I’ve been followed from the Rez. Those are the bikers I saw outside the civic center when I dropped off Lucas. They were fighting though, I guess they sorted things out. Awww, maaan! Turn signals, they’re going to the bar too.”

“Like I said, I’ve got your back.” Will hoped so!

Back at the Cooper residence!

“Hi, Tilly! This is Veronica, I’m sooo sorry to bother you.” Voicemail! “Call me when you get the chance. I’m worried about Irene, she’s acting like a whole different person. She made me take her out to her old house, what’s left of it. I guess her husband is living out there on a boat. Irene vandalized it. I had help getting her home from Crimson Merrick and her friend Jasmine.

“Oh! Don’t blame me, but Mister Cooper’s car might need a new transmission. An employee of Mister Sanchez had it towed to be fixed on Nick’s money so don’t let Sheldon panic. I’m really sorry, I couldn’t stop Irene. She calls herself Zera now! I swear I won’t leave her side, but I wanted you to know.”

“I am fine!” Irene stood behind Veronica and took her phone away. “Enjoy your vacation, Sister.” Wait! Had Irene returned? V was wide-eyed, uncertain of the identity. “Take lots of pictures. Bye!” Once the call ended Irene shook her head as if clearing cobwebs. “My other has been most destructive it seems. Forgive us, Veronica.” Call intercepted by Shadowbitch the voicemail was deleted. Under no circumstances were the Cooper’s to be stressed out. Nick’s orders when they left the state. Whew!

“Irene?” V hugged her tightly. “Welcome back!”

“Did I hear correctly? Mister Sanchez is in jail?”

“Yes! Only for 24-hours though. He will be out mid-morning.”

“I see! And what of my daughter?” Irene spoke with worry, then just as fast growled with a hiss. It was obvious that Zera was fighting to be free.

“She’s not with Will.” V hesitantly guessed! “I think she must be with Nick at the jail.”