| " An Angel From Heaven" By Spanky Part Seven Rated: NC-17 Content Warning Authors Notes" Previously: " You are a nice person Johnny Gage "Hey guys,Yyu have any plans for tomorrow? I won free bowling passes for tomorrow night.Any takers?"Marco asked entering the kitchen at the station. "Well count me out,I got a date." Johnny said helping himself to the coffee. "You taking Amanda out again?"Roy asked looking at Johnny "Yep,tomorrow's her birthday and I'm taking her to the Palace Rose for dinner."Johnny explained as he hopped on the counter "Palace Rose? thats a very exspensive place.I hear it cost $15.00 for a glass of water." Chet remarked as he looked up from the paper. "That's alright,She's worth it. Anyway tomorrow's pay day and I'm going to treat her like a princess." "Does she know where you're taking her?"Marco asked "Yeah she knows I made reservations for 6:00. And since I don't get off duty till 5:30,She'll meet me here." "Sounds like you got it all figured out."Roy remarked "Yep."Johnny said jumping down off the counter and headed out of the room. "I don't know about you guys but I've never known Gage to stay with the same girl for more than a week, let alone take her to a fancy resturant.You know I think he's really far out this time."Marco said watching Johnny leave the room. "How long did it take you to figure that out?"Roy said with grin "I just hope he knows what he's getting into, first its a fancy dinner the next thing it will be a new cars and Johnny's so far out and blinded by her good looks he can't see that she may be just after him for money." "Why are you saying that? we really don't know her."Mike asked "Because Mike I've been there and I got burned real bad. She took me for a ride man , she said she loved me and we were going to get married. I bought her a diamond ring that took me four paychecks to pay for it and as soon as it was paid off she dumped me took the ring and pawned it off and I never saw her again. So that's when I learned never trust a pretty face." "Chet don't you think your being unfair that was a differant girl, becides Johnny is a big boy and can take care of himself. I hope your wrong about Amanda and if your not we can be sure it will break Johnny's heart as his friends we need to be there one way or the other."Roy said "Well lets get to work shall we,Where's Gage?"Captain said entering the room "He's in the Apparatus room I'll go get him."Marco said leaving the room "Yeah Cap."Johnny said "Okay here's the deal C shift reported a noise coming from the squads brakes so you two will be out of service for awhile until Charlie comes to check it out. Since you two will be out of service I want you two to go through the Log book for the whole year and make sure its in order for the up coming inspection."Captain Stanley ordered "Cap,There's gotta be thousands of runs it's gonna take all day."Johnny replied taking the log book from the Captains hand. "Well I guess you better get cracking then."Stanley replied turning his attention to the rest of his crew By the time they had finished going through the log Charlie came and fixed the squad. "There you go you wont have anymore problems I just changed the brake pads and it should run like a top."Charlie said just before leaving the station "Well what do you say we go to Rampart and get supplies before B shift gets here." Roy suggested "And maybe I can see Amanda while I'm there."Johnny said smiling at the thought of her ...... "Hi guys you need some supplies."Dixie said sitting at the stool next to Dr. Early "Yeah."Roy said taking the list out of his shirt pocket "Roy could you get them?"Johnny asked "Go get out of here."Roy said waving his hand and rolling his eyes "Thanks."Johnny said bumping into Brackett and Morton as he headed for the class room "I take it he's still flipped out." Brackett said watching Johnny skip down the hall "He's worst now then he's ever been." "I find that kind of hard to believe."Early said "No I mean he's really off his rocker this time,we cant mention her name at the station without him getting this goofy grin on his face." "Oh it can't be that bad."Morton spoke up "Yes it can, just ask him how Amanda's doing and you'll see."Roy said pointing to his partner walking up to the base station "Hi Gage, how's Amanda doing." Dr. Brackett asked watching for Johns reaction. "Fine fine she's doing just fine."Johnny said as a huge grin formed on his face "See, I told you."Roy said rolling his eyes "I stand corrected." Morton said looking over at the now blushing paramedic. "Well let's get going Junior."Roy said tugging Johnny's arm ............the next day "Hey whats up Johnny? why the suit?"Chet asked watching Johnny enter the locker with a suit draped over his arm. "I'm taking Amanda out tonight."Johnny replied hanging the suit up in his locker "Thats right,Tonights the big night, I hope you know what you're getting yourself into." Chet said leaving the room "What's that surpose to mean? Roy do you know what he meant by that?" "Yeah kind of, he thinks that Amanda is like his ex girl friend only seeing you for your money." "I don't believe it how dare him."Johnny started "Gage he's just afraid you'll to get hurt like he did." "Well you don't think that way about her do you." "I don't know her that well she seems to be a very nice person. You know her better then any of us. Just don't get mad at Chet I think deep down he's concerned." Just then the Klaxons sounded "Station 51,Truck 118,Station 8,Batalion 4,Engine 14,Industral fire 1223,Derailer,Across from Pleasant and Shaw,Time out 10:55." "Station 51 KMG 365,"Captain responded .......... After four hours the men had finally returned to the station. "Cap are the checks here yet?"Johnny asked "Johnny you know the checks don't come until 4:30."Captain said "Yeah I know I just thought......" Just then the Klaxons sounded." Squad 51,Truck 18 man trapped,499 Beach Street,499 Beach street,Time out 14:30." "Squad 51,KMG 365."Stanley responded then handing the information to Roy oooooo------ooooooooo After three and a half hours, Roy and Johnny made their way back to the station."Cap is the checks here yet?"Johnny asked looking at Stanley "No not yet.."Stanley replied "What do you mean there not here yet, it's going on a quarter after."Johnny said while a worried looked washed over his face "Don't worry about it, they'll be here in time." "Okay,well since B shift is starting to arrive I'm going to go take a shower and get dressed. Maybe I can save some time."Johnny announced leaving the room After just a few minutes Johnny came back into the kitchen all dressed up in his suit "Is the checks here yet,?Johnny asked growing impatient "Here, now would you relax Pal."Captain said handing the envelope to Johnny "What the hell is this?"Johnny barked. "What's what?"Captain Stanley asked looking at the freaked out paramedic "This, my check is only $3 and 68 cents."Johnny yelled while handing the check over to the Captain "I'll go call Payroll."Stanley said leaving the room "Great now what?"Johnny said pacing the floor. After a few minutes Stanley returned to the day room and sat at down at the table."Payroll said that it is a computer error and that they will add the differance to next weeks check."Captain Stanley explained "Thats well and good, but what am I gonna tell Amanda,Cap I was really counting on this check."Johnny explained. "I know and I'm sorry I wish there was something I could do but..."Stanley started "You better think of something quick, she just pulled in."Mike said walking into the kitchen joining the rest of the guys at the table "I wonder how she's going to take it."Marco said " Probably like all the others."Chet spoke up "Well I guess we'll find out."Roy said watching Amanda enter the room.. "Hi guys."Amanda greeted walking up next to Johnny Johnny then looked down at the floor "Hi Amanda." Johnny greeted "I hope I look okay, I didn't know what to wear." "Oh you look great."Johnny said looking up seeing her in a black sleeveless dress for a second then looking back down to the floor "What's wrong then Johnny?"Amanda asked sencing that something was bothering him. Amanda then took her hand and put it on his cheek."Johnny what is it?" "I don't know how to say this so I'll just say it. I can't take you to the Palace Rose for dinner tonight.I was shorted on my check and well I can barely afford a happy meal at McDonalds right now." "Oh Johnny that's okay, it's not your fault. It's the thought that counts.It's not imporant where I go for my birthday, what is important is who I spend it with.I don't need a fancy dinner.So what do you say we blow this joint and get a Big Mac, my treat." . "I can't have you do that, It's your birthday." " Johnny It's okay, it doesn't matter who buys as long as we're together." "I don't know what to say." "Just say you'll spend my birthday with me,After all thats all I really want." At that moment,The rest of the men in the room disappeared as Johnny realized that he had a very special girl unlike he had ever known before.With that thought Johnny leaned over and gave Amanda a kiss "Can I take that as a yes Mr.Gage?"Amanda said in a soft voice "Yeah." Johnny said putting his arm around her then guiding her out to his Land Rover "Boy, that Gage has got to be the luckiest man alive."Kelly said looking at the rest of the men in the room "I take it you changed your way of thinking about her?" Roy still hearing the soft words that Amanda spoke "Let's just say she's one and a million." "Kind of reminds you of a certain Angel don't it."Stanley said remembering the quiz Johnny took a few months earlier. .................. "Now,Whats wrong with this dinner?"Amanda said sitting at a booth with Johnny by her side "Nothing, I just wished I could have done more for you that's all."Johnny replied as he took a drink of his coke. "Johnny I know, but you have to know that I don't need a lot to be happy,I'm right where I want to be." Amanda said taking Johnny's hand in hers Amanda looked up to Johnny hearing him chuckling under his breath."Johnny what's so funny?" "Nothing,I was just thinking about Chet at the station."Johnny replied. "Why,What did Chet do?" "Oh he thinks your just out for my money." "Maybe most girls would be, but I'm not like most girls." "No your not like other girls are you?"Johnny replied looking in Amanda's eyes. .............. After dinner,Johnny drove Amanda back to the station to pick up her jeep. "Johnny I really had fun tonight."Amanda said looking into Johnnys eyes "Me too, but I wish I had gotten what I was surpose to in my check. Tonight didn't turn out quite like how I had planned." "Johnny It's okay, I had fun anyway, I like to just sit and talk. Sometimes those are the best dates." "Amanda."Johnny said sliding closer to her "Yeah." "I'm going to hold you now and when I do I'm afraid I'm never going to let you go."Johnny whispered putting his arms around her feeling more love then he ever did in his life. "I wont put up a fight."Amanda whispered reaching up giving Johnny a kiss on the cheek. Johnny then placed his finger on her chin "I love you Amanda Cory."Johnny said as he leaned over and kissed Amanda on the lips "I've waited for so long to hear those words."Amanda said feeling her eyes begin to water as they began to kiss passionatly. Suddenly Amanda pulled away from Johnny's embrace."Johnny I better go." "Did I do something wrong?" "Oh no Johnny you've done nothing wrong, if anything you've done everything just right. I just have to go thats all."Amanda replied ooooooo--------oooooooooooo Johnny walked into the station"Hey,What's up?"Johnny greeted "Morning how did your date go Friday?"Roy asked "Oh It went great but I'm making it up to her this next check."Johnny said with a smile "What do you have in mind." "I don't know I'll think of something by then." "Gage isn' t this the day of Amanda's exam?"Stanley asked "Yep." "How do you think she'll do?"Roy asked "I think she'll do fine. We spent the whole weekend studying." Just then Amanda walks in "Hey lady."Johnny greeted walking up next to her with a smile. "Hi, just thought I'd stop in and say hi before going to Rampart."Amanda explained sitting her purse on the table "Coffee?"Mike asked "Sure,I have a few minutes before I have to go."Amanda said sitting down at the table Just then the Klaxons sounded. "Engine 51,Rubbish fire,At he Clothesline Laundrymat 667 North Ridge across from Daves Garage time out 9:34." "KMG 365."Captain Stanley responded "I think this is a good time to for me to check to see if we need any supplies." Roy said noticing the looks that Johnny and Amanda were giving each other "Johnny you think I got a chance to pass the exam today?" "Sure I think you got a good chance, just take your time and relax."Johnny assured walking up behind her and giving her a quick massage on her shoulders. "I'll try, so I guess I better get going."Amanda said reaching up and giving Johnny a quick kiss on the cheek before turning to leave Johnny then took her by the arm to stop her from leaving,"Now Amanda Cory,You're not going to leave me like this."Johnny whispered softly leaning down and giving Amanda a long passionate kiss on the lips "Well wish me luck."Amanda said as Johnny walked her out of the station "Good luck,Hey don't worry you'll do fine."Johnny replied bending down and kissing her on the cheek before she left ........ After a few hours Amanda returned to the station "Hey,How'd it go?"Johnny asked "I don't know I don't think I did very good, it's a lot harder then I thought.I don't think I passed at all."Amanda said looking down at the floor with tears in her eyes. "Well thats okay, you can take the test again next year."Johnny said giving her a hug. "No I don't think so,I think I'm way out of my league." "You're not giving up are you?" "I don't know I'll have to think about it."Amanda said pulling away from Johnny "Well I think you need some cheering up, How about dinner or a movie?"Johnny asked "I don't think so I just want to go home and relax for awhile. My mind's tired and I just want to be alone for awhile and forget , sorry."Amanda replied as she walked to the door way. "Oh thats okay,I understand, here I'll walk you out."Johnny said ..... "Poor kid,I know how much she wanted to be a paramedic."Roy stated watching the two leave the room. "Yeah I know, you can see it in her eyes."Chet said "I know,I just hope she doesn't give up,That would be the worst thing she could do."Marco said. "Yeah I hope she don't either but there's nothing we can do about it except give her support."Stanley said "I just hope she doesn't stop coming around I mean she has that way of brightning up the room." Chet said feeling a burst of sadness "It very well could make her stay far away seeing you and Gage doing what she wanted to do."Stanley said ............. "Well I guess I'll see you later."Johnny said stopping at her jeep. "Yeah I guess." "I know you said that you wanted to be alone but.Do you mind if I call you tonight?" "I think I would like that."Amanda said giving Johnny a hug "Great,I'll call you tonight around 7:00."Johnny said continnuing the embrace TBC |