I deleted this story to first do some edits before finishing the storyline. I was so disappointed by the lack of screen time Sarah was given in the final season of the show. I was hoping for so much more but at least we were able to finally meet her. I don't own Rookie Blue. Enjoy!

When a Swarek Dates a Callahan

"Swarek, we gotta go now," Luke anxiously announces to his new partner as he starts to gear up.

"What's up, Callaghan?" Sam responded, curious as to what just came in that has made Luke so amped up. "I've barely finished my first cup of coffee this morning."

"28 year old female at the hospital who was just raped by her ex-boyfriend," Luke said with disgust, never understanding how a man could ever do that to a woman. "It's rare we get these cases immediately after the assault. She did the right thing and came in right away and I want her to know that."

"Let's go," Sam replied as he grabbed his jacket and note pad. "I'm driving buddy."

"Keep dreaming," Luke respond back with a smirk; knowing he already had the keys.

"Idiot," Sam responded.

"Last time I checked you were the last one to earn that title," Luke threw back at him.

"Hmm, I fixed that. It's back on you now buddy," was all that came from Sam. Luke didn't respond; knowing Sam was right.

Driving to the hospital they didn't say much; which wasn't a big surprise. Silence seemed to be a constant theme with these two in the last two months since they've been partnered. After Project Dakota ended, Luke had no choice but to return to 15 Division. Traci moved over to the financial crimes unit where being a detective was much more of a day job; which suited her fine because of Leo.

Sam has only been a detective for about a year now. He made this decision after realizing, he was never going to be able to do his job out on the streets, if he didn't have some professional distance from Andy. He still worries about her safety of course, but their jobs don't intersect nearly as much. This means his head is clear to make decisions based on his knowledge, and experience, and not his fear of losing Andy like they did Jerry.

The look on both of their faces must have been priceless, that fateful day two months ago, when Frank called them into his office and announced they would be the next big team at 15.

"What?" Luke yelled.

"No way in hell," Sam shouted back.

Before Frank could respond they both stormed out of the office and Oliver had to physically stop them to find out why they were both so clearly pissed off.

"Oh come on, think of it as a chance to become frenemies," Oliver said to the angry duo out in the hallway as they were still arguing about the bombshell.

"What the hell is a frenemy Ollie?" Sam asked perturbed, pinching the bridge of his nose.

"You know, Sammy, like when you're enemies with someone but then find some common ground. Think Gail and Dov."

"Stop eavesdropping on Izzy's conversations with her teenage friends," Luke says, accusatory while clearly starting at Oliver like he was crazy.

"Hey I don't eavesdrop," Oliver said defending himself.

"That's not what you said during our last poker night," Sam shot back at him.

"Don't try and deflect, brother, this could be your chance to give 15 Division the Bromance of the Century. Just think about the possibilities!" Oliver tried to continue, but he started laughing, and then couldn't stop until they both took a step towards him. This move sobered up their friend real fast. "Okay then, jokes over, gotta go." Oliver quickly stated before he walked away.

"They're crazy, Swarek, if anyone thinks this will work."

"Numbers must be low again, I can't think of any reason that would make Frank this crazy," Sam spats out. "I think he's had a mental break, someone needs to call Noelle."

It took a few days for Luke to overcome the shock of calling Swarek his new partner. Somehow the arrogant son of a bitch, who always seemed to get what he wanted, became the person Luke is supposed to trust the most professionally. This all seemed more than he could take. Apparently, Swarek felt the same way because that first night at the Penny, after Frank assigned them as new partners, Luke saw him downing more than his normal glass of whiskey. Andy seemed to find it amusing, as Luke would catch her looking at him and smirking, until Sam caught her and glared back. Luke watched his ex-fiancée stifle a laugh while she put those long slender arms around that idiot in hopes of cheering him up. Luke used to long for that to be him again, but after Project Dakota he gave up that hope forever. There wasn't a day which didn't go by during those six months that he didn't see Andy long for Swarek. He knew then it was over without a doubt.

Arriving at the hospital Luke turned off the car and turned to his partner. "The charge nurse that called in this report said the victim is pretty beat up but can be released after we take her statement."

"Let's do it, I want this bastard off the streets." Swarek sounded pretty determined and focused.

"Now that, Sammy, we can agree on."

"Yeah and Hell didn't even have to freeze over," Sam said under his breath.

"Imagine that," Luke responded, letting him know he heard what he said.

Opening the car door, Luke reminded himself to take a deep breath, as he took his first step towards their new case. It's a little trick Luke does to mentally prepare himself for the difficult task ahead. It's never easy to interview a victim; Luke much prefers to go after the perp.

Walking into the hospital Luke is overwhelmed by the sterile aroma that permeates around every corner. He and Sam flash their badges at the front desk and are immediately buzzed back to the emergency rooms. A middle aged nurse rushes up to greet the detectives and introduces herself as Joanie. They quickly learn she's the charge nurse. Luke verifies he has the right information for the victim-Angie Clark age 28-and after Joanie confirms Angie's information including her address, they are pointed to room 12.

Swarek follows Luke's lead since he has more experience with these cases; and he's been a little shocked that Swarek's arrogance hasn't gotten the best of him. Instead, they have found an even balance during their diverse investigations.

Luke gently knocks on the door before he hears a strained voice confirming they can enter. He slowly opens the door and they are greeted by the victim lying in the bed. She gives Luke a half smile, clearly unsure of how to respond to their presence. The detectives immediately notice her swollen, bruised, and lacerated face. They see some of the purple bruising trailing down her arms, and although her legs are covered, they know they're injured as well. Luke's hand tightens around the door knob and he has to remind himself to stay professional.

Out of the corner of his eye he sees Swarek tense up.

"Sarah, what are you doing here?" Sam asks.

It's then that Luke fully realizes the other female in the room and he can't help but wonder how he didn't immediately notice her. She and Swarek embrace, and when they pull apart, he sees his partner's hands still lingering on the stranger's arms. Luke is struck by this woman's beauty. Luke immediately notices her amazing green eyes and long silky blond hair. She can't be any taller than 5'6 and it's obvious she takes care of herself.

"I was promoted from intake at Women's Crisis to being an advocate and meeting with women who need our services," Sarah responds.

Luke immediately notices a look of concern cross Swarek's face and he's not sure what that's about. Before he can give it any more thought the advocate introduces herself.

"Hi, you must be Det. Callaghan. I'm Sarah. Sarah Swarek," she tells Luke while extending her hand.

Luke's first thought was how soft her hand felt and how easily it fit into his. Then her words, which sounded like a puzzle at first, seemed to start to fit together. Swarek's sister! Luke is at a loss for his own words but manages to find his manners and shake her hand. After a few seconds, he regained enough composure and was able to respond. "Nice to meet you." Her smile is so warm and inviting, for a minute Luke is transfixed on her until Swarek clears his throat and re-directs the actual reason they are standing in a hospital room. Luke felt like a rookie; allowing Sarah to interfere with his job. He quickly drops her hand and changes focus, but not before he felt the immediate loss of her hand no longer in his. Before he could berate himself for feeling this way, with someone he has only known for a few seconds, Luke forces himself to focus.

"Angie, I'm Detective Callaghan and this is Detective Swarek." The broken woman before them slowly nods and Luke assesses it's okay to continue. "First, I want to tell you how sorry we are for what you had to endure. We're here to help you and make sure your attacker is held accountable for what he did to you this morning. We don't want him to ever have a chance to hurt you or any other woman again."

Luke could see Angie's attempt to respond but instead she lowers her head and starts to cry. Sarah immediately holds her hand and kneels down so she's at eye level with Angie. Sarah starts talking to her in a soothing tone, reassuring her she is safe and not alone. Luke is struck by the compassion Sam's sister displays for this stranger and he's not surprised to see a sense of pride come across Sam's face when he glanced his way.

After a few minutes, Angie is able to regain composure and tell them the events that occurred this morning when her ex-boyfriend, Daniel Turner, came to her home from an all night drinking binge with his friends. They learn this is not the first time he has forced himself on her, although this is the first time she has really fought back. Luke is determined to show her she did the right thing by reporting this crime.

After talking with her for an hour, and Swarek and he taking turns asking questions, they determine they've gathered enough information. They thank Angie for her courage and assure her they will do everything in their power to bring her perpetrator to justice. Luke can hear Sarah telling Angie she will be right back and then follows them into the hallway.

"Sam, you both need to be careful. Daniel is dangerous and will not go willingly. He's told Angie several times if she involves the police it will be a showdown," Sarah share; clearly concerned for her brother.

Sam takes a second to respond and Luke noticed his partner looks genuinely worried. "Sarah, we can take care of ourselves. I don't like that you're so close to this investigation. If he's really that dangerous; he's not going to like anyone encouraging Angie to leave him."

"I'll be fine. I'm just going to take her back to the shelter once she's discharged."

"I don't want you going back to her house for any reason…understood?" Sam demands.

"Yes little brother, understood." Sarah answers back with a tone of humor in her voice.

"It's not funny, Sarah, this is serious," Swarek practically yells.

"Hey, Swarek, calm down! Sarah's a big girl and I'm sure she knows what she's doing," Luke says in Sarah's defense. Sam apparently didn't like that too much, because if looks could kill, Luke would be down stairs at the morgue in one of those freezers right now.

"Thanks, Detective Callaghan," Sarah says to Luke, clearly thankful for trying to reason with her overbearing brother.

"You can call me Luke," he let her know.

"You can call him Detective Callaghan," Sam immediately responds. "Let's go," Sam demands looking Luke's way. Without giving him a chance to respond, Sam turns back to his sister and kisses her on the cheek, telling her again to stay away from Angie's house.

Before following after Sam, Luke turned to Sarah, "thank you today for all of your help. You really made a difference with her." Wow, her eyes are mesmerizing, Luke thought.

Sarah seemed a little taken back by his words but smiles anyway. That smile could light up an entire room. "Thank you Detective Calla…I mean Luke."

Luke nodded, "you're learning. I promise not to tell your brother."

"He's just over protective, he'll get over it."

"Hmm, I doubt that!"

"You know, I've heard of you," she says with a mischievous look in her eyes.

"Callaghan! Now!" Sam says as loudly as he can from around the corner without having to actually yell. Sarah just laugh, but Luke can't help but be annoyed.

"Right, well I'll see you around, I'm sure," Luke tells her.

"I hope so," she says as she turns around and walks back to the room. She glances at Luke one last time, giving him a wink, before opening the door and disappearing. Luke is left stunned. Did Swarek's sister just flirt with me? He thought.

"CALLAGHAN NOW!"

"I'M COMING." Time to go find Daniel Turner and put him away where he belongs, Luke reasoned. Then, he'll think about what just happened between him and Swarek's sister.