# Dangerous Intentions

Author: Cyan Argent
Tags: Fennec, Gay, Gay Relationships, Wolf

Carter hated the city.&nbsp; He hated the suffocating traffic, the noise and filth, and the fact that he could not find a single coffee shop that sold an average cup of coffee.&nbsp; However, the city beat patrolling the country, considering Carter was a man of being where the action was.&nbsp; Unfortunately, the action was centered in the deprived parts of the city, and that's where Carter hated to be.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Hey!&nbsp; Carter!&nbsp; Snap out of it!"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The black wolf glanced up from the computer screen he was staring at.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "What now Simmons?"&nbsp; Carter asked as he sat up in his seat.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "You were zoning out man.&nbsp; Looked like your eyes were glazing over.&nbsp; I know it's a dead night bro but try to not fall asleep on me."&nbsp; Simmons replied as his paw tightened around the cruiser's steering wheel.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Tuesday nights is always this dead.&nbsp; Especially at one in the morning."&nbsp; Carter sighed as he turned his attention back to the cruiser's computer screen.&nbsp; "I mean look at this!&nbsp; Nothing lining up on the list.&nbsp; The night is dead."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Simmons adjusted the radio on his shoulder.&nbsp; The tiger, who was currently Carter's three year partner, looked just as bored as him.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Well at least we had one call to respond to."&nbsp; The tiger commented.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "And it turned out shitty.&nbsp; We didn't even have to step out of the car!"&nbsp; Carter replied back as he let his arm dangle out of the window.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Well at least it's a nice summer night."&nbsp; Simmons glanced over at the wolf.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Yes, wonderful.&nbsp; I could be sleeping right now."&nbsp; Carter muttered.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The two were silent for several minutes, allowing the silence to only be broken my valueless radio chatter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Hey Carter.&nbsp; How's that guy you were talking to?"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter snorted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Turned out to not be my type."&nbsp; The wolf muttered with a sideways glance.&nbsp; "I'm telling you man, no one wants to hook up with a cop."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Simmons chuckled.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I don't agree with that statement man.&nbsp; Chicks always dig a guy in uniform."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Yeah well there's the big difference.&nbsp; Chicks dig guys in uniforms.&nbsp; Other guys do not dig other guys in uniforms."&nbsp; Carter countered as he picked up his coffee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Car 1009, car 1009, we have a 10-26 in progress at the corner of Midway Street and Henderson West.&nbsp; Report of three males currently engaged in a physical fight.&nbsp; Respond?"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Simmons shot Carter a grin as he picked up the radio.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Dispatch this is car 1009.&nbsp; We'll take that 10-26."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter sat up straighter in his seat as he buckled his seatbelt.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "There's your excitement tonight man."&nbsp; Simmons said as he shouldered the radio and started the police cruiser.&nbsp; "Let's go break up a fight."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter's response was drowned out as the cruiser peeled out of the parking lot they were sitting in.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Damnit Simmons!&nbsp; You made me spill my coffee."&nbsp; Carter growled as he set his coffee down and wiped the lukewarm liquid off of his uniform.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Then be happy that our uniforms are black.&nbsp; Sirens or no sirens?"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter flipped on the sirens as the police cruiser reached sixty.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The two pulled up to the corner of Midway and Henderson in record time.&nbsp; Carter barely heard his partner report to dispatch that they reached the scene.&nbsp; He set his paw on the butt of his service weapon as he opened the cruiser door.&nbsp; The headlights from the car illuminated three males strafing around on the sidewalk.&nbsp; Carter immediately scanned the scene as he started to jog over to the fight.&nbsp; A fennec wearing jeans and a red polo was dodging the strikes from a bear and a panther.&nbsp; The fennec's shirt was torn, and blood was streaming from his muzzle.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Hey, hey, hey, hey!"&nbsp; Carter shouted as he stepped towards the two assailants, his paw still resting on his service weapon.&nbsp; "Break it up now!&nbsp; Or we will use force!"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Simmons approached the bear from the side, his taser aimed and ready.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Fuck off!"&nbsp; The bear growled as he took another swing at the fennec, who dodged it with ease.&nbsp; "This faggot owes us some shit!"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Last warning to resolve this peacefully! Step away from the fennec with your hands above your head!"&nbsp; Simmons commanded.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Just fucking tase him or something!"&nbsp; The fennec shouted as he dodged another devastating blow from the bear.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter blinked.&nbsp; That voice.&nbsp; He recognized that voice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Simmons glanced at Carter.&nbsp; Carter nodded.&nbsp; Simmons fired his taser.&nbsp; There was a loud electronic crackle as the pins fired from the gun shot into the bear, along with a tremendous amount of electricity.&nbsp; The bear tensed up and collapsed to the ground in a heap.&nbsp; Seeing what happened to his partner in crime, the panther slowly stopped and started to back away.&nbsp; Carter knelt down and put the incapacitated bear into handcuffs while Simmons ordered the panther to place his hands behind his back.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Can you take care of these two?&nbsp; I'm gonna go talk to the fennec."&nbsp; Carter whispered as he led the dazed bear to the patrol car.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Simmons nodded as he opened the cruiser's back door and pushed the panther inside.&nbsp; Carter patted his friend on the back and started to jog over to where the fennec sat on the side of the road.&nbsp; He was in rough shape but luckily there seemed to be no life threatening injuries.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Hey.&nbsp; Fennec.&nbsp; Holding up okay?"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The fennec looked up as he wiped some blood away from his nose.&nbsp; Despite the obvious pain he was in, he still managed to give that sly grin that Carter knew so much.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Officer Chillcote.&nbsp; I'm glad that I ran into you.&nbsp; I mean, I'm glad that you ran into me."&nbsp; The fennec said as he sniffed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter glanced back at Simmons to make sure the tiger was not within earshot.&nbsp; Simmons was currently occupied with doing background checks on the two assaulters.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Jesus Sift, please don't tell me you went back to your old habits."&nbsp; Carter said as he sat down on the curb next to the fennec.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "What?&nbsp; No!&nbsp; Carter, I've been clean for about a year now!"&nbsp; Sift exclaimed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Okay, okay.&nbsp; I believe you.&nbsp; Quiet down."&nbsp; Carter replied as he raised his paw.&nbsp; "Then would you mind telling me why those two were trying to beat you into next week?"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I don't mind Officer Carter, but would you mind calling an ambulance first?&nbsp; Or you could drive me there."&nbsp; Sift replied as he wiped more blood off of his nose.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter stood up and motioned for Simmons.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Call an ambulance for the kid."&nbsp; He muttered into the tiger's ear.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Already done.&nbsp; You know him boss?"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Who?&nbsp; The fennec?&nbsp; No."&nbsp; Carter lied.&nbsp; "Just gathering some information from him."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Simmons nodded as he glanced at the fennec.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I'm gonna finish up these background checks.&nbsp; Meet you back in the car."&nbsp; He said as he started walking back to the cruiser.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter nodded as he turned and went back to Sift.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Ambulance is on its way.&nbsp; How are you holding up?"&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sift shrugged.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I lost a tooth I think.&nbsp; Couldn't find it though.&nbsp; My head is pounding and looks like I'll be throwing this shirt away."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter's ears perked up as the wail of sirens approached from the distance.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Before we ship you off to the hospital Sift, please answer this one question.&nbsp; And I want the truth."&nbsp; Carter said as he set his paw lightly on the fennec's shoulder.&nbsp; "Are you still clean?"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sift sighed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Yes Carter, I'm clean.&nbsp; I promise.&nbsp; I've been clean for about a year now.&nbsp; I'm going to school, I have a job, and my own apartment now."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter smiled as the ambulance pulled up to the street.&nbsp; He offered out his paw and helped Sift to his feet.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I'm glad to hear that Sift.&nbsp; I really am.&nbsp; Listen, I'm gonna stop by the hospital once my shift ends to get your story.&nbsp; You okay with that?"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sift smiled and nodded as he sniffed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I'll see you at the hospital then, officer."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A fox and a horse clad in blue uniforms pushed a white stretcher over near Sift.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "You know I'm perfectly capable of walking."&nbsp; Sift commented as he eyed the stretcher.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Sorry.&nbsp; Standard procedure."&nbsp; Carter shrugged as he gently picked up the fennec and set him down on the stretcher.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sift gave him a quick wink.&nbsp; Carter turned to face the two medics.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Take good care of the kid.&nbsp; I'll be stopping by later so if you can let the station know what room he will be in, that would be great."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Don't worry officer.&nbsp; We'll make sure he's taken care of."&nbsp; The horse said as they wheeled the fennec into the ambulance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter gave a nod to Sift before he shut the ambulance doors.&nbsp; The wolf sighed as he watched the ambulance pull away and head off to the hospital.&nbsp; He glanced at his watch as he walked back to the patrol car.&nbsp; The time was currently three in the morning, which he had about two hours left until his shift was over.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "The kid going to be okay?"&nbsp; Simmons asked as Carter slumped down in his seat.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Yeah.&nbsp; He's pretty banged up but he'll be okay."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Simmons nodded as he started the patrol car and started driving.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "So...we're back to where we were."&nbsp; Simmons commented.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Mmhmm."&nbsp; Carter mumbled as he rubbed his eyes.&nbsp; "Let's just go get some coffee."

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By the time the two officers had returned to the precinct, the sun was just beginning to rise.&nbsp; The city was slowly waking up as the morning grind started.&nbsp; Carter walked through the halls of the precinct, putting more effort in trying to keep his eyes opened then trying to walk.&nbsp; He was on his fourth cup of coffee and it was not helping him at all.&nbsp; He gave a nod to the morning shift officers who were filing into the briefing room.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Morning to you Officer Carter."&nbsp; A horse said as he walked up beside Carter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Morning to you Marcus.&nbsp; You holding up okay?"&nbsp; Carter asked as he yawned.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Barely.&nbsp; Boring night.&nbsp; I should be the one asking you though.&nbsp; No offense man, but you look like shit."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I feel like shit."&nbsp; Carter chuckled as the two entered the locker room.&nbsp; "I haven't really been sleeping well lately."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Something going on man?"&nbsp; Marcus asked as he walked over to his locker.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter sighed as he started unbuttoning his uniform shirt.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "No.&nbsp; It's just the stress of work growing on me.&nbsp; I really need to get transferred to second shift.&nbsp; Graveyard shift is just really wearing me down."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I know what you mean.&nbsp; Put in a request man.&nbsp; You've worked here for three years and have been at the top of the list.&nbsp; I'm sure chief will transfer you shifts."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I really hope so."&nbsp; Carter replied as he stripped out of his uniform shirt.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The wolf undid his belt and unbuttoned his pants.&nbsp; He sighed in relief as he stripped out of them.&nbsp; He adjusted his package, which had been trapped against his thighs for eight hours.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "You planning on doing anything today?"&nbsp; Marcus asked.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Sleeping."&nbsp; Carter chuckled as he slipped on a pair of jeans.&nbsp; "Actually I'm stopping by the hospital first."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "How come?&nbsp; If you don't mind telling me, I mean."&nbsp; Marcus asked with a sideways glance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I'm visiting a victim of assault."&nbsp; Carter replied as he folded his uniform and stuffed it in his duffel bag.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "So I'm guessing you find this victim attractive?"&nbsp; Marcus asked with a smirk.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "What?&nbsp; No, I just want to make sure the kid is okay."&nbsp; Carter replied as he threw on a white t-shirt.&nbsp; "Why would you assume that?"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Marcus folded his massive arms as he grinned.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Come on Carter.&nbsp; I've known you for like seven years.&nbsp; I know when you're attracted to someone by what you decide to do.&nbsp; You're twenty-three bro.&nbsp; You really need to jump the gun on finding someone."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter snorted as he shouldered his bag.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Whatever.&nbsp; I'll see you tonight man."&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Marcus chuckled as Carter left the locker room.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He exited the precinct and walked over to his parked car.&nbsp; He threw his duffel bag in the back and then slid into the driver's seat.&nbsp; The hospital was only ten minutes away, but city traffic sucked so it would probably take him twenty minutes to get through the gridlock.&nbsp; Carter's eyes were feeling heavy again, and he did not have a cup of coffee this time.&nbsp; There was an old cup of coffee in his cup holder and he contemplated on drinking it.&nbsp; Carter shook his head.&nbsp; He really was addicted to coffee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It was around eight in the morning by the time Carter pulled into the parking lot of Grandview Hospital.&nbsp; The wolf pulled out the piece of paper that he had written Sift's room number on.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Room 204, third floor.&nbsp; 204, third floor."&nbsp; Carter recited to himself as he entered the hospital.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The smell of disinfectant and rubbing alcohol caused his nose to wrinkle.&nbsp; He quickly made his way to the elevators and jammed the button for the third floor.&nbsp; When the elevator doors opened, he made his way to the receptionist.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Can I help you sir?"&nbsp; The female wolf asked from behind the desk.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I'm here to check up on a Sift...um...Sift..."&nbsp; Carter stopped as he suddenly realized that he completely forgot the fennec's last name.&nbsp; "Um...he's a fennec.&nbsp; His first name is Sift and he probably checked in here around three in the morning.&nbsp; Also probably has a smartass attitude."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Are you talking about Mr. Streak?&nbsp; Sift Streak checked in here at 3:25 in the morning."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Yes, that's him.&nbsp; Is he currently awake?"&nbsp; Carter asked.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I believe so sir.&nbsp; You may go check on him if you wish.&nbsp; He's in room 204, on the right."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Thank you."&nbsp; Carter replied as he started down the hallway.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He reached the designated room and quietly opened the door.&nbsp; He smiled slightly as he saw the fennec lying in the hospital bed, his eyes closed.&nbsp; His chest was rising and falling steadily.&nbsp; A bandage was wrapped around his fingers, and his wrist was set in a cast.&nbsp; A piece of blood-stained cotton stuck out of his muzzle.&nbsp; Carter let the door shut behind him as quietly as possible.&nbsp; Sift's eyes fluttered open at the sound of the door closing.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Hey you."&nbsp; Carter said with a smile as he approached the fennec.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Hey yourself."&nbsp; Sift replied drowsily.&nbsp; "You actually came."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Of course I did.&nbsp; I wanted to make sure you're doing okay."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sift chuckled as he sat up.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Well they gave me morphine, so I'm actually feeling pretty well right now.&nbsp; My wrist is fractured and I'm going to have to get a fake tooth.&nbsp; Other than that, I'm actually feeling fine."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Well that's great to hear."&nbsp; Carter replied as he took a seat in the chair next to the bed.&nbsp; "So you up to telling me what happened?"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Not much to tell Carter."&nbsp; Sift said with a shrug.&nbsp; "I used to buy my oxycodone from them, and I guess I kinda owed them some money.&nbsp; They weren't too happy when I told them that I didn't have the money."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Well you won't have to worry about them anymore."&nbsp; Carter replied reassuringly.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Thanks Carter."&nbsp; Sift replied with a warm smile.&nbsp; "I mean, thanks for everything.&nbsp; I don't think I've ever told you that."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Yes you have."&nbsp; Carter replied as he set his paw on Sift's good paw.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "No, I mean, I really never told you how grateful I am for you.&nbsp; I mean, if you hadn't come along and kept me in line, I could be dead, either from an overdose, or worse.&nbsp; It's thanks to you that I turned my life around and started making changes for the better."&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter shrugged as he looked at Sift in the eyes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "It's part of my job man."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Yeah, but were the weekly visits part of your job?&nbsp; Was the job searching and college recommendations part of your job?&nbsp; I don't think that's in your job description."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter gave Sift's paw a light squeeze.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I care about you Sift.&nbsp; I really do.&nbsp; When I first met you, you were just a scared and lost kid.&nbsp; I saw potential in you though.&nbsp; Sure, you were a smartass, and you still are, but I knew that you had a bright future if you could just turn your life around."&nbsp; Carter stood up and brushed Sift's cheek with his paw.&nbsp; "And now look at you.&nbsp; You have a job, your own apartment, and you've just completed your first year of college."&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "And you know this how?"&nbsp; Sift asked with a smirk.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I've seen you walking around the campus.&nbsp; You look cute carrying all of those textbooks."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sift chuckled as he sat up straighter and brought his muzzle closer to Carter's.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "May I?&nbsp; I mean, is anyone around?"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I don't see anyone."&nbsp; Carter replied with a warm smile.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Well I'm going for it then, officer."&nbsp; Sift whispered.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The fennec turned his muzzle and pressed it up against Carter's.&nbsp; Carter's smile grew wider as he melted into the kiss, allowing his tongue to roll over Sift's.&nbsp; He loved how Sift tasted, how their tongues wrestled over each other to explore each other's muzzles.&nbsp; Of course, this kiss was just a casual kiss.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "It's been way too long since we've done that."&nbsp; Sift panted as he broke the kiss.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I know, I know."&nbsp; Carter yawned.&nbsp; "You know why though."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Yeah I know."&nbsp; Sift replied with a roll of his eyes.&nbsp; "Having a relationship that puts your job at risk just isn't worth it.&nbsp; I really do wish we could though."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Trust me, so do I Sift.&nbsp; Maybe someday though."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Yeah, when you retire."&nbsp; Sift snorted.&nbsp; "I'll probably be with someone by then."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I know you'll be with someone by then."&nbsp; Carter sighed, his mood suddenly downcast.&nbsp; "You should really get some sleep."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "You look like you need some sleep too."&nbsp; Sift replied.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter stood up and started for the door.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Hey Carter?&nbsp; Can I ask you something?"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter hesitated, his paw set on the door handle.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Of course you can."&nbsp; He replied without turning around.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Do you think there's a chance of us starting a relationship?&nbsp; I mean, I know how the government frowns upon law enforcement officers having relationships with ex-criminals, but is there any chance for us starting one?"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carter closed his eyes as he turned the handle.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Get some rest Sift.&nbsp; I'll see you around soon."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With that, the wolf opened the door and exited the hospital room.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I didn't think so."&nbsp; Sift muttered as he closed his eyes.

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