AlexJackson

"You're probably the first and only law officer Ive ever trusted." *straightens as the clipboard is moved away, crossing arms over chest, clearing throat wondering if face is red at this point, brushing hand over cheeks nonchalantly* "Okay so what's the next question?"

*watching as the suited man exists then turns at the Deputy giving a shrug* "No you probably don't." *smiles* "Just trust me on it okay? So what's the next question?" *Cranes neck to look at the clipboard*

*Turns from speaking to the suited man to look at the Deputy and leans closer to her, voice dropping low* "No not necessarily Deputy, for instance, you are a law enforcement officer but youre not a cop." *gives a little grin at that then shrugs* "I know it sounds strange but there is a difference, at least to me."

*Grins at the reply...* "Yeah you might go for a bear claw instead!" *chuckles*

*Watching as the suited man comes in and looks everyone over...* "Well I recognize a cop when I see one." *Mutters to MaryAnne watching as the man does an about face and starts to head out* "This might take a while pal, you might want to get a coffee and a donut down the street at the Busy Bee." *Grinning a little at the statement made to the departing cop's back...*

*turns from Doc to look at the Deputy...* "Well bad guys do take risks and..." *The words stop as the booking room doors open and the man in the suit walks in, raising an eyebrow....*

Shhh!! *puts finger to lips, speaking to MaryAnne* "Youre right, don't want that all over town about Doc and I being extra friendly." *looks from MaryAnne to Doc then shrugs* "Well Doc has a very shall we say healthy appetite and I think even Superman might need a hand now and then dealing with it." *grins sheepishly, then chuckles*

*dark eyes widen then looks at Doc, then at MaryAnne, feeling face suddenly blush* "Doc!" *clears throat, the cat out of the bag now and sighs running hand over mouth before looking at the doctor pointedly, the color draining from the face* "You and I seeing each other is supposed to be a secret, or at least it was! I mean I know you wanted me to go all night and you said these pills would do it but..." *sighs rubbing hand over eyes. "I'm a mortal man Doc, not a robot and now Brian's cousin is going to know that we're having an affair!" *mortified about the secret being out then turns slowly to look at MaryAnne, not sure what she is going to say*

*turns looking at the blond woman, confused* "We weren't together last night..." *looks down seeing the paper that fell. "Oh Doc you dropped something..." *crouches down to pick it up seeing the name on it and turns to hands it to her. "Here, you dropped this prescripton, though I can't imagine Brian needing this..." *reading the name on the paper ...* BRIAN COLTRANE

*Turns as the doors open seeing the blond doctor and gives a smile...* "Hey Doc!" *hears the question and raises an eyebrow...* "You want to be a bad girl too?" *motions over at the jail cell where the prisoner is...* "Hope you're better than the last girl that tried out for this gig." *chuckles*

*nods watching Brian a moment as he drives...* I'm sure MaryAnne appreciates all the help she can get Brian, you handling the smaller stuff probably makes her job a lot easier. *turns to look out the window a moment at the passing scenery, then smiles...* It's no problem, the swamp can be pretty dangerous for one man alone, I'm sure people have gone in only to never be heard from again.

*walking along the road leisurely, not in a really big hurry to get home, hears the distinct rumble of a big engine and turns to look over shoulder seeing the familiar black car and gives a smile, recognizing who is driving it...* Hey Brian...*raises an eyebrow hearing the story...* You're going into the swamp? Shouldn't you tell MaryAnne if there's something going on? *asks but then nods at the request for help...* I'm sure MaryAnne probably has more important things then some liquored-up looney with a taste for Bambi, sure I'll go with you. *reaches out and grasps the handle of the door and opens it, climbs into the passenger seat then turns to face the driver....* Besides, who else can deal with homicidal nuts other than us? *chuckles, grinning...* All right, let's roll!

*turns back to MaryAnne as she asks the next question and can't help but grin...* "I'd have to say the answer is D...exclaim Oh, #%&*!!" *starts chuckling...* "You know you reminded me of Brian when you said that!"

*whistling, walking along the side of the road, tucking thumbs into the belt loops looking around at the scenery, kicking a few rocks then closing eyes tipping face up as the slight wind blows back the ends of the long blond hair. Breathes in a deep lungful of the cooling air, walking towards the compound...*

*grins watching MaryAnne...then turns to look at the prisoner...* Don't worry there Less Hogg, the chipped beef on toast will help your poor idle brain." *then turns back to MaryAnne and nods.* "Youre right we were so rudely interrupted." "listens to the question and a grin comes to the blond man's face* "The answer is D! Where's my cut?" *chuckles*

*hears the call and turns around seeing Brian grin and raises two fingers to temple then out again in a salute...* See you later Brian...*lowers hand then turns and walks up the sidewalk, going past various shops then takes the main street out of the square, walking along it hands tucked into the pocket of the denim jacket looking around at the scenery, begins whistling tune again...*

*rubs face, having been punched and can't help but grin...steps closer to the bars and shakes head making a tisking noise as he folds his arms over his chest smiling as he stares at the prisoner...* "Well congratulations on your award! I'd say you were most deserving of it..."*leans closer to the bars, the smile fading a little, dark eyes growing serious...* "By the way, bad guys are supposed to be have strong instincts and brains Lex Hogg. First off, you dont announce in a police station that youre armed and number two, as the good Deputy pointed out..." *motions a moment over the shoulder to MaryAnne...* "It doesn't matter who you know or dont know, after all neither Cletus nor Boss is going to help you now, are they? And for the record, I dont smack women even if they hit me first, consider yourself lucky in that respect."

*hears that and turns to the "bad girl" then goes over to her and takes her by the shoulders, spinning her around and puts her hands against the post, doing a fast frisk and takes the mentioned weapon, looking it over and then takes it over to the Deputy handing it to her...* "Little girls shouldn't play with guns Deputy, and now what was it you were saying about my sense of survival?" *smiles*

*considers the answer carefully then gives a smile* "Oh I'd do a dance all right but not necessarily the hokey pokey."

I appreciate the loaner but I think I'll walk... good idea Brian...*turns and walks away...whistling a tune...*

*gives a nod, arms still crossed over chest...* "Yup...I don't hokey nor do I pokey."

*raises an eyebrow then lowers arms and foot, feeling like a donkey head might appear over own head any moment...blushing a moment, clearing throat and crossing arms over chest* "Yes as a matter of fact I can... but that doesnt mean I'm going to..." *glances at the clipboard* "What's next on your clipboard?"

*turns hearing the voice...* Hey Brian... *smiles then looks at the car shrugging...* Yeah youre right it was fixed rather fast, but I do appreciate the offer of checking it out. But I think I'll just walk, dont want to trouble anyone for a ride...