Steve was in his office trying to finish paperwork when Carol strolled in.
"Well, here I am," said the Lieutenant. "Bit later than expected, but you can take the rest of the day off." She approached the desk with a smile. "What's the story anyway? Hot date?"
Steve blinked up at her, floundering. "Uh... no? Actually, Carol, it's not so urgent now."
"Don't tell me I came all the way over here for nothing." She sat in the empty chair across from him. "I heard from Hill that you did a great job on your own yesterday with a missing swimmer. And here's me thinking you'd be lost without me."
Steve gave a wry smile. "Well, it won't be the same without you, but I'll do my best."
"Sure you will. And you've rarely asked for time off in the entire history of your working here at Baywatch, so I
