The Shield-New Years they wouldn't forget

[melinda]

Melinda, Sanda and Jessie were great friends, and they'd been looking forward to celebrating New Year's all weekend. They didn't go out much, but Melinda kept smiling and telling them this was going to be their year- they were all going to be in relationships by the end of this year.

None of them really drank much, but they were surprised when someone sent over a bottle of champagne. They looked over and saw a group of guys looking over and smiling and waving at them.

“Oh no,” Sanda laughed, her face turning red. “They saw us looking at them!”

“This could be a sign. These guys could be our future husbands,” Melinda whispered, causing Jessie and Sanda to laugh loudly.

“First, let's just find out their names and thank them for the drinks, unless you really want me to go find a wedding chapel first,, Melinda,” Jessie teased.

Before they could get up, one of the guys walked right up to them. He was checking all the girls out, and Melinda looked at Jessie and rolled her eyes.

“Hey, you sexy ladies single?” the guy smiled as he leaned over to look at Jessie, his elbow in Melinda's face. Sanda tried not to laugh, she knew Melinda would hate that.

“Yes.” “No.”

“Which is it...I can understand your hesitation, you girls could all be dating George Clooney and Brad Pitt and Keith Urban, but you'll never do better than us,” The guy just grinned, and Melinda rolled her eyes.

“Excuse me, I'm going to the ladies' room,” Melinda got up and rolled her eyes at the guy as she left.

“Your friend, she don't like me, does she?”

Jessie was trying to be polite. “It's okay. I'm sorry, she just is...she's been going through a tough time.”

“Well, I don't know about your friend, but you look like you're ready for a good time...”

Sanda and Jessie just laughed. “We're not that kind of girls. If you're looking for one night stands maybe you'd better go hit on those girls...” they pointed at some girls who'd walked in wearing very little.

The guy grinned. “Want me to let you in on a little secret? Those ladies aren't ladies. They're really dudes! I swear!”

Jessie turned red. “How would...”

“Ugh, no, I ain't like that! I mean, I'm a cop and we see those people at the station almost every week.”

“Oh,” Jessie smiled again.

“You ladies want to join us? We'd like your company. Oh, by the way, I'm Shane, that over there is one of my partners, Lem, he's a good guy.”

“What about the other guy?” Sanda asked.

Shane rolled his eyes. “He's nobody. He's kind of a party pooper. Hey, maybe your other friend would get along with him!”

Jessie turned around.

“Hey,” he touched her arm. “I wasn't trying to insult your friend. I'm sorry. I just get the feeling she doesn't like me much...”

Jessie sighed. “It's okay. Sanda, what do you think, should we join them?”

“Well we need to wait for Melinda. If she says yes then we'll be over in a few minutes. Is that okay, Shane?” Sanda smiled.

“Sure. I'll...I'll go back to my friends. We'll be over there, hope you will join us soon.”

As Shane left, Jessie wondered what they were getting into. She was scared, they didn't know anything about those guys, and she knew Melinda already didn't like Shane. But for some reason, Jessie did, and she prayed that Melinda wouldn't mind if they joined the guys. It could be the most interesting New Year's yet.

tbc

Sanda I hope you dont' mind I included you. trust me, the guy I'm going to pair you up with is cute, ask Jessie I hope you both like this

[jessie]

I love this Melinda thanks for adding me, and Sanda to your story. I love Shane you are writing him so well. I love that Melinda is not liking Shane so much. I can't wait to see what will happen next, but I sure hope you update again soon. I love your Shield stories they are favourites of mine.

[Sanda]

Great start to your new story Melinda. Thank you so much for including me in your new Shield story. :)I can't wait to see who you are pair me up with in this story. I hope you update this awesome story again really soon.

[melinda]

ch 2

So Melinda walked back. Shane put his hand on her arm, and she jerked away.

“You okay?” Shane asked.

“For some reason I thought I would throw up. I still might.”

Jessie laughed. “Come on, Melinda. This is Shane. He's a cop. He's not that bad.”

“If you say so.”

Sanda spoke up. “Hey, Shane and his friends would like us to join them for drinks. It's up to you, of course....but I thought maybe it would be nice...it's just a drink.”

Melinda saw the way Jessie was looking at Shane. She wouldn't like it, but she wanted her friends to have a good evening. “Okay. Just one drink, though,” she smiled.

“I'm Shane, as your friend introduced me. Let's go over to my table and I'll introduce you to my friends.” He looked at Melinda. “I think you and Dutch will get along just fine.”

Melinda raised her eyebrow, but the girls gathered their purses and went to join the guys.

“This is Lem. He's a great guy, awesome cop. He's the guy you want to have around if you're ever in trouble,” Shane patted Lem on the shoulders.

Lem smiled and looked at Sanda. She blushed, but no one said anything.

“Oh...how about you ladies...you ladies want to introduce yourselves?” Shane patted Dutch on the back. Even Melinda had to smile.

Dutch stood up. “Hi. My name's Holland, but they all call me Dutch....I'm a detective...I must say it's nice to see some pretty faces for a change. You see what I have to work with every day.”

Lem started cracking up, while Shane scowled.

“I'm Sanda, this is my friend Jessie, and this is Melinda. Nice to meet you guys.”

“Hi, Sanda,” Lem smiled. “Can I buy you a drink...whatever you like....”

“Hey, it's New Years...” Shane grinned. “How about a bottle of champagne? Dutch, you want some kool-aid or something?”

Melinda just stared at Shane, while the other girls just looked away.

“No...champagne's fine. Actually, how about I get it?” Dutch smiled at Melinda and then motioned for the waitress to bring them over a bottle.

“Does he always talk to you like that?” Melinda whispered to Dutch.

“Yeah, but you get used to it after a while. I guess when you're so busy solving real crimes like murders and stuff, you don't have time to worry about some juvenile humor.” He smiled at Melinda, who just smiled back.

“Hey, they're playing your song,” Lem grinned at Shane. Staying alive was on, and Lem kept trying to get Shane to dance. “What's the matter, you forgot all your moves?”

Jessie laughed. “I love this song.”

“Okay, okay. I might not be John Travolta...” then Shane turned to whisper in Jessie's ear. “Then again, I just might be...”

Jessie grinned, and pretty soon they were all laughing while Shane tried to show off his moves for Jessie.

Lem couldn't take his eyes off Sanda, and Melinda and Dutch seemed to be starting to make some small talk.

Yes, Jessie thought. This just might be their best New Year's ever.

tbc

[jessie]

Wonderful update, I am so glad you updated this story. I love the Shield, and I really enjoy reading this so much. I love that I am paired up with Shane, Melinda and Dutch great pairing, and Sanda and Lem would be a great match too. I can't wait to see what will happen next. Please update again soon. You are writing Shane perfectly.

[Sanda]

Great update Melinda. Jessie and Shane, Melinda and Dutch, and Sanda and Lem are all so cute and adorable together. Thank you so much for including me in this awesome story. I can't wait to see what happens next for all of us. I hope you update this awesome story again really soon.