#day 4 of knowing k9 and this is what happens to you i think

[saturn-angelic-miracle]

happens to the best of us

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8, 9 & 13 for the writer ask thingy pls!!!

8. What project(s) are you currently working on? HA! A LOT. I wanted to finally finish my new years exchange rwrb fic today but that's not happening because i should actually go to bed at a normal time for a change. But I'm hoping to finish that in the next few days. 🤞 Then there's a few tarlos ones - the tarlos + Owen and Gabriel at Pride fic that I've shared snippets from - that's about halfway done. I have the beginning and ending written, just need to make the two parts fit together. there is the TK and Marjan exploring Austin together fic - I'd say that's about... 25% done but 100% planned out in my head Carlos undercover/season 4 instead of the secret wife-story multi chapter (I'm so so bad at multi chapter fics) - also planned out in my head for a large part but only about *pinches finger and thumb together* that much written. K9 handler turned reluctant social media star Carlos Tarlos driving fic - TK lusting after his driving instructor Carlos and tarlos being competitive idiots. And a Super Special Top Secret hurt/comfort-y type thing that's also a big collab that's gonna be so cool when it's done and unleashed onto the fandom in May! 9. Do you write every day? If you wrote today, share a sentence of what you’ve written! I don't write every day - I tend to kind of 'binge' it every once in a while and end up staying up writing until stupid o'clock and run into my neighbours in the hallway when they're going to work when I haven't slept yet when I walk my dog before bed. BUT here is a little snippet of the rwrb fic I've been working on today.

13. How much planning do you do before writing? Planning? I don't know her. lol. I don't plan - which is probably why I'm so bad at multi chapter fics and deadlines are more like guidelines to me. I daydream about my fics, i think of random lines when I'm out walking my dog, I'll have the document open on my computer all day and just change two words, i'll tell myself not today and end up writing/finishing a full fic at 4am, my documents are absolute CHAOS, sometimes I'll have One Perfect Line that I end up writing an entire fic around, or I'll get bored of the part I'm writing, skip to the part I *want* to write, and then have to figure out a way to make it all fit. But actual planning?

[crieslikeafool]

The Loss of a Friend

TW/CWs: animal death, angst, semi hurt/no comfort

It didn’t happen often, but this time Laswell was the one inviting them all to get drinks. Soap was weary from a long mission, and just got back at the base. Still, he tried not to think too much into it as he showered and dressed in his civvies.

The pub was tiny but not cramped. The tables where all next to each other, so Soap deduced she wasn’t calling them for bussiness. 

They all met in the middle, on a table already served with beers. Laswell made them sit, on one side Gaz, him in the middle, and Ghost, on the other Price and Laswell. 

“I’m really sorry for calling you here, as I know y’al just got back, but something came up.” She sighed. “Something informal, hence why I brought you here.”  

Soap’s eyebrows shoot up. She wasn’t the type to beat around the bush, she always went straight to the point. It was one of the reasons why Ghost liked her so much, so why was she doing it now that there unofficial matters at hands?

“Just get on with it.” Ghost grumbled beside him.

Laswell and Price shared a look, and oh. Soap didn’t like that. He felt his lungs squeeze uncomfortably.

“We had an unexpected loss this morning,” Price started, and Soap felt a shiver coming down his spine. Gaz perked up too beside him, his mouth agape. 

“What the fuck are you talking about? Nobody was KIA.” He said, his dark eyes open wide. “We would have known!”

“I checked myself.” Ghost growled, his body tensing up. He was their commanding officer beside Price. He knew. He needed to know, always, and if he didn’t, he always checked at least three times. Soap saw him do that multiple times, and saw him take their fallen comrades dog tags when something happened. He would have known.

“You are right. Nobody was killed during the mission.” Price continued, his hands coming up on the table. Then, he sighed. His shoulders sagged. “We lost one of our retired comrades. Explosion Detector Specialist K9 Delta 4-1,” he said, Soap’s heart skipping a beat. Ghost tensed. Gaz shook. “Or as we all knew her, Lady Riley.”

Laswell quickly jumped in, “She didn’t suffer. Had an heart attack and was gone in a matter of seconds, as a lot of old animals do.”

Soap was frozen in place.

Ghost snorted. “That’s one ugly joke you threw there, Laswell.” he laughed, but it was squeaky, hysterical. “I played fetch with her yesterday.”

Price looked away, his eyes starting to water. “I’m so sorry Simon.”

Soap was breathless. He thought about it many times, as all people with animals do, but he didn’t really think he would have lived to see it.

Delta 4-1 was one of their associated working dogs. He didn’t like dogs, but his heart made an exception with her. The first time he saw her, she was already on her older years, as she was nearing being six, but she was as powerful as her younger counterparts. 

The whole task force was attached to her deeply, particularly Price and Ghost, and he couldn’t really understand why until she got injured on the field a couple of years later. 

When she got out of surgery, Ghost didn’t leave her side. For days on end he would bring her food and water and lightly play with her through the open gates of the kennel she was recovering in. Price was always near too, always coming to visit her in the moments he could. When Soap went to visit, he played with her and stood confused by Ghost’s gentle touch on her coat. It was then that Price explained.

Price was the one to choose Lady Riley in the bunch of puppies that were available, as it was needed in their task force, and Ghost was her first handler since the moment she opened her eyes. Ghost followed all of her training, loosing a bet to Price, hence the name, and didn’t leave her side since. It didn’t matter if she worked for other people, they always give her back to him when they were both on base.

She was honorably discharged after her injury, as she needed her front leg to be amputed, and was kindly adopted by one of the nurses on base, who brought her back almost everyday.

“They are setting her up. We’ll hold the funeral tomorrow morning with all the honors she derserved.” Price spoke, his own eyes shiny with unshed tears and his own voice sheaky. “Even at almost thirteen, she was still the goodest girl.”

Soap felt Ghost shake beside him, and turned his eyes to look at the man, freezing again. 

Ghost had one hand pressed strongly on his uncovered mouth, and his shoulders were shaking hard. He was quiet, but his tears where clear and streaking his eye grease on his cheeks. Soap’s own cheeks were wet, and he reached out bring Ghost close to him. 

Soap pressed his face into the man’s light hair, his heart beating rapidly and air failing to circulate inside his lungs. 

Ghost grabbed his sweater and pressed his face into his chest, soppressing the sobs starting to escape his mouth. Soap grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his head as he saw Gaz and Laswell holding Price right beside them. Price wasn’t crying, but Soap could see his throat bob from the distance. He was barely keeping it together too, and nobody could blame him for that. 

There waited a long night ahead of them, and an even longer day afterwards, but Soap was ready to get through it. As much as he was undoubtedly sad about the news, he wasn’t nearly as much attached as Ghost and Price were, so if not for himself, he’d do it for them. For Ghost, who was a mess barely contained in his arms, and for Price, who lost another one of his loyal soldiers. 

Notes: 

I’m really sorry for this free angst. I don’t normally write, and this was totally uncalled for but, as it is kinda obvious, I just lost my dog. His name was George, he was a bicolor Cavalier King, I got him at three months old and he would have been ten years old in november. He was the goofiest, scruffiest, most annoying furball of this planet, but he stinked so much all the time cuz he loved dirt-baths, but he was the goodest, most loving boy of the world.

Just as Lady Riley, he died peacefully. We buried him with fragant leaves of the three he always laid under in my garden, and I laid there his little bone-shaped dog tag with his name on it and a young olive tree. 

I’m severely mentally ill, and I’m struggling to find my voice and to feel my grief, so I wanted to dedicate him something I know I can do decently. He deserved the best of the best, and this is the only thing I can do to not only rememeber him myself, but carve his memory where everyone can reach it.

[unholyobsessions]

Masterlist

* personal favorite

+ requested

Criminal Minds:

Spencer Reid

Welcome to my dorm 1, 2, 3, 4 fem!Reader: The FBI question you about your friend’s disappearance and you can’t help feeling for a certain doctor.

And life goes on (though not always in the right direction)  AU: Spencer Reid has lived a horrible life, and every time he thinks it’s getting better, it somehow gets worse.

All my love, y/n GenderNeutral!Reader: You leave Spencer a breakup letter. 

Checkmate Unsub!Reader: You kidnap Spencer

*I love you, please don’t break my heart fem!Reader: Falling in love is stupid, or it was until you met him.

Finally a Family daughter!Reader: You accept Spencer as part of your family

Coming home to you GenderNeutral!Reader: Spencer comes home late

+It’s for the books GenderNeutral!Reader Headcannon: Spencer has a crush on the cute librarian. 

+Prompt Blurbs 1 2

+Of late nights and foreign films GenderNeutral!Reader: Spencer picks a foreign film for your scheduled movie nights

+K9 Approval fem!Reader: Spencer starts crushing on the cute dog handler

Flu shot GenderNeutral!Reader: Spencer goes in for his dreaded yearly flu shot. 

Grant Anderson

*Seeking Comfort GenderNeutral!Reader: You take care of Anderson after Elle gets shot

Gen Fics

BAU Headcannons Random stuff that lives rent free in my head

Julie and the Phantoms:

Reggie Peters

You’re Here GenderNeutral!Reader: You see Reggie again for the first time since your death

*Content Reggie loves performing and there is nothing that can top the feeling of playing your heart out in front of screaming fans 

*Little Miss Perfect 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 According to everyone around you, you’re perfect. When that perfection is threatened by a failing grade, your teacher assigns a once familiar person to tutor you. (1990s fic)

Luke Patterson

Story of Another Us +Part 2 fem!Reader: After Julie finds a song Luke wrote about you, he reminisces on his moments with you

Electricity While at an audition for one of the most prestigious music programs, Luke is asked a very important question. 

the good side former Luke x fem!Reader, Julie x Luke: In the end, you ended up hurt and Luke ended up happy

Julie Molina

We say we’re friends GenderNeutral!Reader: You didn’t like Julie Molina at first, but then you became friends and suddenly you wanted to become more. 

Julie x Luke

Sunset Coffee Coffee Shop AU: Julie develops a crush on the cute barista, little does she know he feels the same way

I went through your dream box In which Luke finds Perfect Harmony

+Those who get sick together, stay together Sick fic: Luke and Julie are best friends and it takes a delirious love confession for them to finally get together

+Prompt Blurbs 1

+Take a sick day (or a dozen) Sick Fic: Five times Julie takes care of Luke and one time he returns the favor

*+Scavenger Hunt Christmas Fic: After not seeing each other for years, Julie and Luke are brought back together by their home town’s annual Christmas scavenger hunt

*Oblivious Memories Soulmate Au: The Universe is in charge of soulmates and making sure they meet. They have never met anyone as oblivious as Julie and Luke. 

+it’s always been you (even if it’s fake) Fake dating Au: Julie tends to do idiotic things, having her family believe she's dating Luke is one of them.

Alex x Willie

in all your gorgeous colors (i promise that i’ll love you for the rest of my life) Soulmate Au: The Universe is in charge of soulmates and making sure they meet, but Alex never wanted to meet his and he makes it pretty clear once he does.

Gen Fics

I depend on you Julie realizes it’s not wrong to need someone

+snapped in two Luke did not expect to be awoken on a Saturday morning because his girlfriend's little brother broke his arm, but that's what happens and he doesn't hesitate to help him.

I still need you, and I’ll miss you The boys cross over

Maya Wilson (full fic to come)

TVD/TO/Legacies:

Kol Mikaelson

Bring you back fem!Reader: After Kol’s death you run away to New Orleans where you are met with shocking news

Klaus x Caroline

What I’m feeling is Real Klaus and Caroline sort out their feelings at Damon and Elena’s wedding

[onechicagorpf]

Not A Stranger - Part 1

Pairing: Jay Halstead x Reader (Chicago Med intern)

Waking up in bed next to a random naked guy after a drunken night out usually sucks, but eh, whatever. You’ll never see him again, right? Well except this time, random naked guy turns out to be your ED Attending’s little brother, so maybe you’re a little bit screwed…

Warnings: Swearing, some suggestive details. (Part 2 is going to be full-on smut, though!)

Read Part 2 here Read Part 3 here Read Part 4 here

You open your eyes slowly, blinking away your sleepiness. Almost immediately, a dull throb starts aching away in your head, and as you bring your hand up to massage your temples you wonder why the hell you thought it’d be a good idea to get hammered on a work night.

The next time Hermann tells me to try his new tequila concoction that he’s sure won’t cause a hangover the next day, I’m going to stick a scalpel in his neck, you think to yourself.

“Fuck,” you press your palms against your eyes, trying your best to get your brain functioning. As you turn your head, you notice another figure in the bed, on his stomach facing away from you. A guy, and he’s shirtless, possibly even naked except the sheets are up to his hip. For some reason, the only things you can focus on for a whole minute are the tiny freckles dotted all across his broad shoulders. And also just his muscular broad shoulders in general, you guess.

You have a moment of peace and quiet, just laying there next to this man as the sunlight streams in through the blinds, before everything comes crashing down.

You’re supposed to be on shift today.

Why, oh why do you make such bad decisions? It’s not like you’re just a lowly intern – a first-year resident – who is just a month past med school graduation, and is barely keeping up with the rigours of being an ED doctor.

Oh wait.

You are exactly all of that!

“Fuck,” you repeat to yourself, whispering this time as the guy continues to softly snore next to you.

You decide to do the absolute mature, adult thing to do, which is to sneak out of this guy’s house unnoticed and never think about him ever again.

Okay, maybe it’s not the most mature thing, but honestly you do not have the time right now to wake him up, strike a conversation, do breakfast, and the whole nine yards. You do feel a little bad though, because when you look over, the guy seems really cute.

Dammit Y/N, focus!

First step right now is getting out of bed, sneaking out of random-cute-guy’s house, and – you look around for a clock, find one displaying 05:30 on the bedside table, shit – get to work immediately. No one tells you about how early hospital rounds begin until you’re already in med school and it’s too late to turn back, you think, as you quietly extricate yourself from the sheets and the bed.

Embarrassingly, you can’t find your underwear anywhere and after 5 minutes of searching while tip-toeing around you’re at your wit’s ends, so you just pull on your pants, put on the rest of your clothes, and leave his apartment. You thank God softly under your breath, as random-cute-guy continues to sleep through all of it, even as you slowly latch his front door closed.

A couple of minutes later, you’re in the back of an Uber, asking the driver to make a quick stop at your apartment before taking you to Med. As he drives off, you lean as far back as possible against the leather seat and sigh deeply.

“Fuck.”

***

You slip past the front desk in the ED with your head as far down as it’ll go, trying to make your way into the doctors lounge without catching anyone’s eyes considering you’re a good 15 minutes late.

“Dr Y/L/N! Thank you for deciding to grace us with your presence today!” Your ED Attending, Dr Will Halstead calls out loudly and you groan, leaning against the glass door to the lounge to open it.

“Go easy on her, last I heard from the 51 boys was that she tried Hermann’s special tequila concoction last night, and then decided to hit up a nightclub,” Maggie offers, her perfect eyebrows waggling as you hang your coat and grab your stethoscope.

“Firefighters are gossipy and if they really cared about saving lives they should’ve stopped me last night.” You grumble, swinging on your white coat. Will just shakes his head, walking in.

“Oh man, I feel like someone should’ve warned you against trying Hermann’s test drinks.” He says, and you glare at him, arms on your hips.

“Ya think?”

Maggie raises her eyebrows, laughing in surprise at your sharp response. “Is this you or the hangover speaking?” Will asks, grinning, unfazed by your grumpiness.

“Unfortunately the hangover and I are one and the same.” They laugh, and then Maggie ruffles your hair before someone comes to ask her something, and she takes her leave. Will makes a motion showing you the door and the two of you move to the ED desks.

“Alright, as your attending I need to tell you that it’s a bad idea to drink on a work night.” Will says to you as he hands you an iPad, with a patient’s charts. You start scrutinising it as he continues. “However, as a person who also used to be 20 something and an intern, I get it. Make sure you get loads of fluids in you and don’t let Lanik find out you went drinking last night.”

“Thanks,” you say, tossing a quick smile at Will before turning back to the iPad. “Okay…nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, pharyngitis and no fatigue or anorexia. Plus there’s no fever so it’s probably just an upper respiratory infection, but I can run tests to rule out the flu just in case?” You ask, and Will shrugs. “Doesn’t hurt to be careful, but given that the patient’s symptoms are all weak, the fact that she’s been here for 3 hours, and that she wants to get the hell out at this point, let’s just write her a prescription for URI meds. If she doesn’t get better in a week she can come back.” You respond in the affirmative and get to it.

You’d been clearing the general flus and colds in the waiting room for about an hour when you started hearing some shouting.

You turn to the ambulance bay entrance and see paramedics rolling in a dishevelled guy, gripping on to his bloody right arm, yelling like he was actively being run over by a bulldozer. You spot K9 unit officers behind him and roll your eyes.

“It’s not a day in a Chicago ED if we don’t get some moron who decides to outrun a police dog.” You say, and Doris laughs. The paramedics roll the patient into treatment 2, but Will’s not there.

Your eyes scan the ED and spot him still at the ambulance bay door, talking to someone you can’t see, but you notice the flash of a badge and figure he’s the arresting detective. You make your way over to Will.

“Hey, Dr Halstead? If you want I can get started on the guy first - ” You begin, but you quickly freeze when Will turns around and you make eye contact with the other guy and recognise him immediately.

Oh my god, it’s random-cute-guy! From last night! And this morning…

“Y/N, this is my brother, Detective Jay Halstead.” You smile, nodding. It’s a whole Mississippi-second before what Will’s said hits you, fully.

“Wait what?!” You exclaim, eyebrows shooting up and Will frowns.

“…I have a little brother. This is him,” He says, extremely slowly, pointing at random-cute-guy, who you just cannot make eye contact with right now. You don't say anything, and just keep blinking, stunned.

This cannot be happening right now!

Will continues. “Jay, this is Dr. Y/L/N, the ED intern. She’s new; only been here about a month.”

Jay Halstead smirks, and it’s the literal most sinful thing on this planet. “Well, it’s nice to meet you for the very first time.” He drawls, and for a moment all you can think about is the way he sounded last night, his moans, his voice in your ear, his choked off cry when he came –

Will’s got a confused look on him, and you decide that this needs to stop, right now, before it gets any worse.

“I – it – uh, so the patient in 2, I can um – he got hit by a dog. Bit by a dog, sorry.” You correct yourself, shaking your head.

Fuck! Why the – just – FUCK!

You cover your face with your hands and just laugh nervously. “Okay so,” you gesture wildly towards treatment 2 and Will continues to look on with extreme concern in his eyes, “I’m just going to go. Over there. And do my thing. Stitches and…check for rabies.”

“He’s a police dog, he doesn’t have rabies.” Jay supplies, nonchalantly leaning against the nearest wall, looking very amused by everything going on around him.

“Y/N, you okay?” Will asks, placing the back of his hand against your forehead. You wave him off. “I’m good, I’m good, just – tired, you know?” You try to smile reassuringly.

“Hermann gave her a tequila concoction at Molly’s last night and it made her decide to go clubbing on a Tuesday night,” Will joyously explains to Jay, whose eyebrows shoot up.

“Is that right? Where’d you go?” He asks, a huge shit-eating grin on his face. Like as if he doesn’t know the answer to that. Like as if he wasn’t also there, like as if the two of you didn’t meet at the bar, like as if you didn’t makeout on the dancefloor while pressed against each other, like as if you didn’t get into a cab and – well. Like as if.

“The Verge.” You mutter, looking down and praying for the ground to open up and swallow you whole.

“Hey, I was there last night too!” Jay replies and you look up, see the sparkle in his green eyes and his beaming smile and you want to reach across Will and strangle him.

“Too bad I didn’t see you. At all.” You scowl, and thankfully Doris calls you and Will over to 2.

You walk in to find the patient thrashing around while the nurses are trying their best to keep him down.

“Alright let’s get restraints on him.” Will instructs, and you move to the patient’s right, trying to grab his arm. He swings at you and nearly connects with your temple; thankfully you dodge it at the last second.

“Hey, watch it!” Will shouts, and the patient starts screaming incoherently.

“Can we get some help in here?!” Doris calls out, and the patrol officers who brought the patient step in, but there’s just too much going on and stuff flying around the room that no one can get a hold of the situation.

Everyone starts talking about what they think needs to be done, whether to restrain him or sedate him or do something else entirely, but all you can focus on is the way the patient’s right arm is swinging around while his left arm is barely raising above the gurney rail. Something in your gut gives you a bad feeling as your eyes traverse up to his face and you see it – his mouth is drooping on his left side.

“He’s stroking…” Nobody pays any attention to you, partly because your voice is a low whisper. What if you’re wrong? The last thing you want to do is be the idiot intern who screamed stroke protocol just because some drunk, incoherent ran-from-a-police-dog idiot was being, well, drunk and incoherent!

The patient’s left arm sags completely, and he leans back against the pillow. Fuck it.

“He’s stroking!” You repeat, your loud voice catching even you by surprise. Everyone stops talking and whips around to face you.

“Are you su – ” Will starts, but you cut him off, quickly rattling off stroke protocol instructions.

“Get me an IV and page the stroke unit now!” Everyone snaps into work quickly, like a well-oiled machine. Someone shoves an IV pack in your hand and you immediately get a line started while Doris performs a blood draw. Will’s on the phone with Neuro, and before you know it your patient is getting wheeled away up to CT.

“Do I – uh, do I come with?” You ask, almost breathless from all the adrenaline. Will shakes his head. “I’ll go for the CT, and then pass it off to the stroke unit and neuro. You stay down here and take a breather.” He calls over his shoulder, and then disappears around a turn, but not before –

“That was a good call, Y/N.”

You nod, biting your lips. God, I hope it was. If I was too late –

“Okay, okay.” You say to no one in particular, trying to clear your head. In fact, you’re standing in a very empty treatment room right now, still breathing heavy.

“So you’re not just bossy in bed, huh?”

You groan out loud, dropping your face in your hands, before swinging around to face a very cheeky detective.

“Is this how you flirt?” Your hands are on your hips and your voice is low because the last thing you want is anyone finding out about last night. “Hmm? Is this what gets girls into your bed? Because honestly if this is all you’ve got then you gotta go work on your game, dude.”

Jay scoffs. “What, like this isn’t working?” He lifts a finger to signal you to pause as he continues. “And for the record, I don’t have to try and get you into my bed considering we’ve been there and done that.” He crosses his arms – god, his biceps are huge – and smirks at you.

You stare at him for a moment, in silence, your cheeks burning.

He raises his eyebrows.

You surge forward and grab his arm, yanking him out of the room and dragging him unceremoniously, but still without attracting attention, into the doctors’ lounge. Placing your hands on his chest, you shove him as far into the lounge as you can.

“Jesus – okay, I mean, I’d prefer a room without glass doors for sex but - ”

You’re pretty sure you’re turning bright red.

“We’re NOT having sex right now! In fact, we’re NEVER having sex again, okay?!” You exclaim while still sort of whispering, and Jay just frowns. “Here’s the deal – ” you continue, trying to ignore how close the two of you are, “Your brother? Is my boss. So yeah, last night was a mistake.”

“Sure,” Jay says, shrugging. You’re a little surprised (and honestly, slightly disappointed he’s given in so easily), except he then leans in and you suck in a sharp breath. In a low voice, he adds, “But we should probably do it again just to make sure, yeah?”

Your heart’s hammering in your chest, and your lips part. His soft lips, slightly pink, are all you can focus on, right up until you see them curl as he bites his lip, and his tongue runs over them, and you think your brain is completely short-circuiting.

You lick your lips. “We, uh, we – .” You can barely even hear your own voice, and Jay just shakes his head. “We what?” He asks, and you’re stunned that he’s somehow got his bearings about him – you’re stunned that he’s not completely ruined the way you are right now. But then you notice you can see his pupils dilating, that he’s holding his breath, that his eyes are fixed on you like you’re some kind of an addictive substance and you know he wants you so fucking bad. Last night’s got him hooked. On you.

Your head is hazy, and without thinking about it – or thinking about anything at all – you lean in, and so does Jay, and the gap between the two of you is shrinking rapidly and your heart’s going haywire and your inner thigh is throbbing and you can hear him shift and  –

“Y/N!”

You snap back, stunned. Jay straightens immediately, head tilting back towards the ceiling, eyes closed as he takes a deep breath.

Natalie’s entering the doctors’ lounge, and thankfully she’s looking down at her phone as she does. A quick scan through the glass doors of the ED tells you that no one’s noticed your little…moment with Jay, far in the back of the lounge.

“Uh, y – yes, Dr Manning?” Is that your voice? God, you’re stuttering!

Natalie looks up. “Wards just paged about the peds patient we saw yesterday – her new set of labs came back and we need to go over them with the family. I’ll be up in 5 minutes, so I’ll see you then?”

“Y –  yeah, I’ll be there. Thanks Dr Manning.” Natalie smiles at you, before turning to Jay.

“What’s got you hanging in the ED?”

“Uh, some unfinished business.” Jay replies smoothly and you press your lips together. Natalie and Jay make small talk before she leaves.

You lean against the far wall of the lounge, trying to hide as best as you can. It doesn’t escape your notice that Jay is watching you like a hawk, that he takes a couple of steps towards you.

Massaging your temples, you just sigh at this enormous clusterfuck of a situation. “Fuck me,” you groan.

You look up in time to see something in Jay’s eyes go dark.

Oh.

He steps close enough that your back straightens against the wall, and your heart starts pounding in your chest again. Jay stares at you, his green eyes piercing, and gently tucks a loose strand of hair back behind your ear. The feel of his rough fingertips against your cheek, your ear, is enough to make you feel like you’re vibrating, and you cross your legs subconsciously.

“What…do you think I’m trying to do, hm?” Jay asks, whispering.

You swallow hard.

Jay’s lips curve into a salacious smile and he steps back.

“You let me know if you ever change your mind, Dr Y/L/N.” There’s still a hint of amusement tugging at the corners of his lips, but you can tell he means it. That he wants it. You.

He turns around and takes a few steps, but stops and comes back to you.

“Oh, yeah, I almost forgot. You left something at my place.” Jay’s hands reach into his back pocket and pull out…a lacy, black pair of panties. Your cheeks burn, and you snatch it out of his hands quickly, shoving it deep into your back pocket. Jay just laughs, but his face is a little red too.

You watch him as he leaves, smacking the top of the sliding glass door as he exits the doctors’ lounge.

You sag against the nearest wall.

“Okay…fuck.”

***

The rest of the day drags on in a slow, painful stretch. Or maybe it just feels that way to you, because you try so hard to keep your mind off of Jay, of what you did last night, of what he did to you this morning, but you just can’t. You’re typing up your charts and you can’t stop thinking about the way his lips felt on yours. You’re having lunch and you swear if you close your eyes, you can just feel his fingers skating over your body. You’re waiting for lab reports at radiology and you keep remembering what it felt like when you were about to kiss in the lounge.

Thankfully, the rest of your day at Med is entirely unaffected. Well, almost entirely. Will keeps shooting furtive glances at you when he thinks you’re not looking, but you’re pretty sure he thinks it’s because of the stroke patient – who you now know as Toby Wilkerson – and not Jay.

“Alright, I’m done for the day, I’ll see you guys tomorrow,” Will announces to the ED, and there’s a chorus of goodbyes. He turns to you. “Oh, Dr Y/L/N – last I heard from Neuro was that Toby Wilkerson’s looking good. tPA seems to have done the trick.” Will informs you, and you smile, thanking him.

“Yeah, strokes can be extremely time-sensitive, so you did good there, okay? Don’t let the what-ifs stress you out. Go home and relax.” Will says, patting you on the shoulder before leaving.

Taking Will’s advice, you quickly finish up your reports and drive home. Chucking your keys on your coffee table, you head straight for your shower. Once you’re clean and changed, you lay down on your couch, interlocking your fingers behind your head, and take a deep breath.

Your mind is relaxed and at peace for all of 2 seconds before you start thinking about Jay again.

“Why. Why, oh why can I not get him out of my mind?” You whine out loud, and you get a mewling response from somewhere under the couch. Turning your head, you see your ginger cat exit his spot and jump onto your stomach, settling himself in.

“Tubbs, tell me I can’t go see him again.”

Tubbs emits a questioning meow.

“His brother is my attending, Tubbs! My boss and my colleague and my friend! If I start having relations with his little brother, then he can’t just see me as his student anymore. And if he ever does anything good for me, someone’s just going to assume that it’s because I’m screwing his brother. So – I just – I can’t see Jay again, I can’t have sex with him again, I just can’t. I’ve got to call it. I’m right, right?”

There’s just silence, and you look down at Tubbs. Who is busy licking his paw.

You roll your eyes, leaning back. “You know what, it doesn’t even matter. I can totally find another hot dude to bang. And Jay’s not even that hot, honestly.”

Tubbs meows and jumps down. He walks away.

“Okay fine, I guess he’s a little hot. It’s his eyes, I swear, they’re so – so fucking green. And pretty. But when he gets turned on they just lose all the light in them, and he turns into this – this man. Like he knows exactly what he wants from me and he’s going to get it. And his arms are huge, and when he’s holding you it’s like – ugh. And his lips – he – he just – he just knows – I.” You shake your head.

“I can’t – nope – I can’t sleep with him. It’s wrong. It’s bad and it’s wrong and I shouldn’t do it and I won’t.” You announce to your apartment.

There’s a moment of silence, before –

“Fuck.” You’re up, you grab your keys, your phone, and you’re out the door.

[simmonsofshield]

Broken, Mended Chapter 2

Pairings: Steve Rogers x Reader, Sam Wilson x Reader (platonic)

Summary: After breaking off an engagement, Y/N may have possibly hit rock bottom. But she doesn’t have time to think about it because she gets deployed to Iraq. Leaving their daughter with her friend, Sam Wilson, she’s gone for a year. She doesn’t like talking about her ex-fiance and is unsure if she’ll ever be able to love again. What happens a certain Captain is his literal doppelganger?

Words: 1650+

Warnings: Lies, mentions of death

A/N:  This is for @ussgallifreyfics​​ 550 follower writing challenge!  Takes place during Civil War.

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A couple of weeks pass and Y/N is loving her time with Rosemary (and Sam too, of course). As the sun rises, Y/N rolls over and looks at the clock on the side table. 6:00 am. She wants to go back to sleep and the small body next to her breathing steadily makes it so inviting but she simply can’t. Once she’s awake, she’s awake. She gets out of bed and wanders around the small house, putting together that Sam was probably out on a morning run. She sleepily stalks out to the kitchen where she finds a note on the counter.

In New York. Will text later.

Well, that’s...weird. She puts the note aside and begins making breakfast. By the time it’s done, Rosemary is walking in.

“Smells good mommy.” she looks around, “Where’s Uncle Sam?”

She sets a plate with two pancakes on it in front of her daughter, “I’m not sure honey. Maybe he got called into work.” She definitely knew that wasn’t true, but was unsure of how to answer since she herself didn’t understand the note.

With Sam in New York, or wherever he was, Y/N and Ro had a nice day together. It was nice to relax and not have to worry about anything. It was days like this that Y/N was looking forward to while overseas.

Just getting home from dinner, her phone rings. A restricted number. Rosemary runs to the living room, while she hesitantly answers. “Hello?”

“Is this Y/N L/N?”

“Yes...”

“Johnny.” Her Commanding Officer. She lets out a breath of relief and smiles.

“Oh! I was worried when you came up as a restricted number. Do you need something?”

He chuckles. “I do actually. There’s a UN meeting in Vienna tomorrow. Would you be able to do some security detail?”

A confused look appears on her face. “Don’t the governments attending have people for that? And it’s way above my paygrade anyhow, isn’t it?”

“They do, but I was contacted this morning for recommendations from the Falcon missions. You were the first to come to mind. They want someone up above looking over everything. You would be compensated appropriately.”

“I appreciate the thought, but as you know, I have a daughter. I’d have to find a babysitter or someone to look after her while I’m gone. And I just got home. I don’t want to just up and leave her again.”

It’s silent for a moment while Johnny takes that in. “I understand. Unfortunately, this is an urgent matter, so take a little bit to think about it and get back to me. I need an answer in an hour.”

“Yes, sir.” And with that he hangs up.

Taking a deep breath, Y/N puts her phone back in her pocket and goes to find Rosemary. As expected, she’s laying on her stomach in front of the TV watching her favorite cartoon. Y/N sits on the couch and sighs, rubbing her forehead with her thumb and pointer finger. 

Her daughter’s voice takes her out of her moment. “Mama, are you okay?”

She gives her a small smile, “Yeah, flower. Just thinkin’.”

She crawls onto her lap and gets cozy, “What about?”

She couldn’t help but smile at her 4 year old’s curiosity. “My Commanding Officer, my boss, just called me.”

“Do you have to go away again?” She’s smart too.

“I don’t have to if you don’t want me to. I have a choice this time.”

“You should do it.”

The answer surprises her, “Are you sure, hun? I’m not sure how long I’ll be gone. Could be a few days, could be a month, or more.”

She nods matter-of-factly, “I can stay here with Sam. Ooh! Or with Hannah. She has a really big house, remember?”

Y/N cradles her daughter’s face, moving a strand of hair out of the way, “Sometimes I swear you’re 18. I will go if you’re okay with it.”

“I am, Mommy.”

Y/N nods, and sets Rosemary back on the ground, off her lap. She immediately takes her phone out again and texts Sam.

Y/N: Don’t know what the heck you’re doing in NEW YORK, but will you be able to watch Ro for a little bit? CO just called and I’m needed in Vienna for some UN meeting or something. Sam: Vienna? Cool! I can’t watch her though, sorry. Tony Stark wanted to talk to me. Y/N: Iron Man?! What the heck for? Sam: Not sure exactly. He seemed very interested in the Falcon suit. Y/N: How would he even know about that? You’re not making any sense. Sam: I don’t know. He is a tech genius. And has connections. Maybe he just found me. 🤷🏾‍♂️  Y/N: Looks like I’m not the only one with secrets, Mr. Cryptic.

Sending that message, she then calls Julie, Hannah’s mom who is more than happy to take Rosemary. After calling Johnny back, she packs a suitcase and helps Ro get packed and takes her to Hannah’s. Thanking Julie again, she kisses her daughter goodbye and heads to the airport.

Once again, Y/N falls asleep and wakes up on a plane. It’s getting old. Looking at the little screen on the back of the seat in front of her, she can see that they’re only mere minutes from landing. As she probably should have been able to tell by her ears and the change in air pressure. 

Landing in Vienna, she gets her luggage and heads to the hotel next to where the meeting is being held and by the looks of it, all the upper floors (maybe even the whole hotel) has been reserved for everyone that is attending. There’s a lot of people dressed in black with earpieces standing outside of certain rooms. 

Y/N finds her room and enters it, not even bothering to change and lays on top of the bed. She doesn’t even realize she’s almost asleep until a knock at her door startles her awake. She looks around, remembering that she’s in Vienna in a hotel. There’s another knock and she walks to the door to answer it. Outside is a hotel staff person with a big box on a luggage cart. On it is the Air Force insignia along with the word fragile on one side and handle with care on the other. The staffer looks at her, “Are you Miss Y/N L/N?”

“Yes.”

“Then this is for you.”

She smiles at him, taking the box, “Thank you.”

He leaves and she closes the door. Opening the box, she finds her assumption to be correct- inside it is the Falcon wings. Underneath them in the box however, are a couple extra things with a note. It reads, Just a little upgrade.  -J

She pulls the first thing out and it’s a new tactical suit to go with the wings. It’s not like anything she’s seen before. She wonders who Johnny or the Air Force consulted to make this. It’s lighter than anything she’s ever worn, yet looks like it has better protection coverage. It has a holster on each thigh and one on the waist. For this job Y/N isn’t really sure why she would need that much firepower, but it’s nice nonetheless. Beside it was another smaller box, she assumed held the pistols for the holsters.

Waking up and looking at the clock, Y/N realizes she got more of a nap rather than sleep. Some sleep is better than none though. She takes a quick shower, puts her hair up in a tight bun, and gets dressed in the new suit. It’s snug, yet surprisingly comfortable, breathable. She puts on the wing pack and secures the guns. Along with them in the little box was an earpiece, presumably for keeping in contact with one or a few people on the ground. She heads up the hotel stairwell to the roof. She opens the wings and flies to a building across the way so she could see everyone and everything going on.

She sits at her perch and watches as all the news trucks line the street. As camera crews and anchors get themselves set up in front of the building, she brings her hand up to her ear. “If anyone is on this channel, can you contact law enforcement? There’s one truck down on the street that only one person has exited. They didn’t have any camera equipment. White ADS truck.”

There’s a little bit of crackling then a response, “Yes ma’am. We’ve been watching it down here too.”

Only a couple minutes pass before a K9 unit and another policeman approach the vehicle. The dog stands alert, which is never good. She releases her wings again and gets ready. The officer not holding the dog opens the back door and Y/N can tell, even from her high vantage point, that he’s scared. As he backs up, he’s definitely telling people to clear out and get as far back as possible. At this, she immediately jumps off the building and dives towards the ground.

It’s only but another few seconds later that whatever was in the van goes off. It sets off what she assumes is a chain reaction of explosives that goes up the building right to where the UN meeting is being held. The severity of the blast throws her back into the building that she was just on top of and through a window. She grunts at the impact but quickly recovers, flying to the meeting room.

Everyone of course is in a panic. A redhead has seemed to have taken charge, getting everyone out of the room and exiting the building. From what she can see, there was only one casualty, more probably on the ground. She approaches the body and the one holding it, instantly recognizing it at King T’Chaka of Wakanda and his son T’Challa. 

She puts a hand on his shoulder, causing him to jump slightly. “I’m sorry, Your Highness.”

He doesn’t say anything, only nods. As she begins to walk away she sees him take a ring off his father’s finger and hold it.

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[fjordfolk]

Hello! I am looking for a good harness for my sheltie, the problem is, i live in the middle of nowhere and the only stores that i live close to sell julius K9 and that's it. I'm looking for a good Y harness. Do you happen to know any good brands/models? We mainly hike outside in the forest. If you don't know any, please ingnore this 💕💕

There’s basically no way of finding a perfect harness without trying it on, so I think your best bet is finding an online store with a wide selection and a free returns policy 😅

Unless you get something stupidly adjustable it’ll depend heavily on your dog’s proportions - especially the neck to chest ratio and the length of their torso, as well as the width between their front legs.

So anyway, suggestions and thoughts below the cut

1. Haqihana and Lupine both make the aforementioned stupidly adjustable kind. Unpadded nylon which made us skeptical re: smooth dogs, but imo as long as it properly fitted it shouldn’t be an issue. Not the kindest on the coat either, but: Adjustable, durable, Lupine has a lifetime even-if-chewed guarantee.

2. Hurtta needs to be on every list even though it’s a major hit/miss. I’ve seen some sheltie owners swear to it but in my experience, the neck/chest sizing is often way off for shelties. But! Some of their special editions come with the coveted adjustable neckline and then it’s honestly such a great harness.

3. Ruffwear is also One Of Those and has one great weakness for me: The front padding is pretty wide and may rub between your dogs front legs if it’s built like Sparty. If your sheltie has a wider, stronger build, you should look into their Front Range. Their Web Master is also worth a look, a bit big and fiddly if you’re not into that but the structure is the same as their approach pack which actually fits even Sparty really well.

4. ManMat/Howling Dog Alaska Distance harness looks similar to Hurtta’s updated Y-front but IMO has better chest/neck proportions. These are made from a mushing/sledding perspective by people who know what they’re doing. I’ve had it recommended by vets/physios for my wonky shrimp.

5. Zero DC Short is another ‘casual’ harness made by a mushing manufacturer. If it fits it’s a joy but it lacks adjustability, so make sure you can return it if it doesn’t fit.

7. Non Stop: It’s Norwegian. (And very durable, but the material is a bit thick and stiff - though keep in mind that it’s supposed to be a tighter neck fit than it looks like in most pictures.)

8. If you find it difficult, or your dog is as noodly as mine, I encourage you to look into getting one made. A simple custom-sewn harness isn’t far from a standard name brand harness in terms of price, and you usually get some pretty sweet customization options to go with. Sparta’s hiking harness is made by someone who specializes in weight pull gear and the difference between walking her in that and in a mostly-fitting standard is night and day.

9. As an afterthought: Lots of barely-used name brand harnesses on the 2nd hand market. Just saying!

A point on fitting:

One of the things I think some people maybe get a little wonky when buying Y-fronts is focusing a lot on chest fit and not enough on neck fit. The neck should be surprisingly tight - on some dogs it may be helpful to twist the harness sideways when pulling over the head, that kind of tight. 

Measure neck size by placing the end of the measuring tape on the dip by the shoulder blades and stretch it to the point of the sternum - that’s where it’s supposed to sit even when pressure is applied, so it rests on the dogs skeletal structure rather than soft tissue, and doesn’t affect the extension of the upper arm. A poorly fitted neck defeats the purpose of a y-front.

[azritesx3]

“A Devil’s Love” Chapter 4: I Shall Be Your Nurse

Description: Chloe’s best friend is back, and Lucifer’s charm can’t seem to affect her either. Is she also a miracle child? Or something…more? [Story starts during S2 Ep4, Female Reader Insert]

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AN: Updated March 14, 2020 - Grammar AN: Updated July 15, 2020 - Grammar

Rating: Teen Warning[s]: Swearing

Show Timeline: Season 2 after episode 11

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The Goddess of all creation stood in the shadows of her son's nightclub parking garage. She had been waiting for hours, but it would have been hours well spent.

How can she compare waiting a few measly human hours to having her Lightbringer back home? Up in the Heavens where he belonged.

For her to have her family back.

The Goddess watched as Lucifer pulled into his parking space. To her disappointment, he led her target up the elevator with him. That's fine. What're a couple more minutes?

But those minutes turned into a few more hours before her prey exited the elevator. Alone.

It's impossible to explain the excitement flowing through the Goddess.

She opened the cap to the trigger, and-

"Mother!"

The Goddess whirled on her heels to come face to face with her son, Amenadiel.

"What are you doing, Mother?"

"I'm about to eliminate the problem that is keeping Lucifer here!"

"What problem?" The Goddess motioned her son's attention to her prey, who now talked on her phone.

Her son's eyes went wide when he saw the trigger, "Mother no! You can't kill her!" He went to grab the trigger, but the Goddess ran back, "Mother, Lucifer will stop at nothing to find out who killed her, and if he finds out it was you-"

"But why?!" The Goddess could not help the desperation that escaped her voice, "She's just a human! Humans die! How could he want to stay here with them?! With her!"

"It's more than just her keeping him here, Mother. This will accomplish nothing."

Her son dashed at her. The two fought briefly, with her as the winner as she threw her son far from her.

She picked up the trigger, spun on her heel to see her prey looking back at her approaching Lightbringer and--

And an explosion went off.

The second son came up to her and looked on in horror at the scene playing before him.

"Mother, how could you?!"

But instead of pure joy from a job well done, the Goddess’s face was scrunched in confusion. She held up her trigger, which had yet to be pushed down.

"I didn't do that."

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Darkness.

Always darkness.

You knew it. Everything. Everyone. It was too good to be true.

You could never escape. He was right.

You try to move, but feel that your body is tied down.

Of course it is. Time for more punishment.

But...something's different. You're laying on your back. He usually laid you on your stomach. He only did punishment on your back, where evidence of your crime, your betrayal, lay.

Did he finally damage your back enough? Was he going for the front now? Maybe he thinks that if he damages your whole body it'll change His mind.

You don't believe it. Nothing changes His mind.

You start to hear some...beeping? The more you hear it the more panicked you become.

What is he going to do to me?

As the beeping grows louder and more frequent you start to hear the voices, but these voices sound different from what you were used to.

Her heartbeat is rising too high! She's entering a panicked state! Get her in the room now!

You feel the table under you start to move then stop. Then there were hands on you and needles entering you.

The beeping grew.

The voices began to shout.

Sir! You can't be in here! Sir, you must leave! We're trying to save her life! Security!

But then all the voices cease, and you feel a warmth. You see a light in the darkness break through.

"Earth."

That voice...so familiar. So warm.

"My father isn't allowed to have you yet. Come back, darling. You're safe. I promise."

The warmth starts at your hand and spreads throughout your body. You run towards that warmth, that light.

"Open your eyes, love."

You slowly open your eyes. You have to blink a few times to adjust. Once you do you see you're in a room. A normal-looking room. With monitors, wires, a window, even a TV.

You see frightened faces in front of you, but to your right you see that warmth. That light.

"Hello, darling." The light smiles at you.

You try to smile back, but your face hurts, and you can feel something over your nose and mouth.

"Thank you for coming back to me, love. Now rest. I'll be here when you wake fully." The light squeezes your hand gently, and you succumb to its command.

Unknown to you, that light looks to the doctor and nurses and turns bitterly cold.

"Save her. I don't believe I have to say what will happen if you don't."

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Lucifer refused to leave the hospital until the doctor assured him that you were stable. It took a while, but Alice convinced him that she would call him as soon as any sign of you waking up showed.

Before he left, though, he made sure that you would be well protected.

"I have a job, Lucifer."

"Yes, well you're still pledged to me, despite your betrayal with my brother."

"You're still on that?"

"Protect K9 until I punish the pathetic human that tried to end her life."

"I am a bounty hunter. I can find this guy quicker-"

"No. Look Maze," Lucifer put his hands on his demon's shoulders, "you are the only one that I can trust to actually keep her safe."

Maze looks the Devil in the eyes, sighs and rolls them, "Fine."

"Wonderful. Now, let me introduce you to the lovely Ms. Green!"

As if on cue, Alice returns to your hospital door with vending machine goodies in hand, "Oh, hello!" She places her snacks on a chair, "You must be Maze! Lucifer told me to expect you."

Alice holds out her hand, but instead of shaking it Maze looks her up and down, taking in her floral dress.

"Um," Alice awkwardly retracts her hand, "Earth told me about your skills at that 'girls night'. Very impressive!" She fidgets with her fingers, "I agree with Lucifer. You're the best option to make sure this bomber doesn't get near her again."

"Well, I must be off." Lucifer waves behind him as he walks away, "The Detective needs my help to find the bastard. Ta-ta!"

"Sooo," Alice motions her snacks to Maze, "Want to raid my snack chair?"

Maze huffs.

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"What are you saying, Detective?"

"It's out of my hands."

"How could you?!"

"Lucifer-" Chloe looks around them and sees that their conversation was starting to attract attention. She pulls Lucifer into the forensic lab, knowing that Ella was still at the site.

"How could you do nothing?!" Lucifer shouts at her when the door shuts.

"It's not by choice, Lucifer! The FBI took this case over, and I can't do anything unless called upon."

"But she's-"

"I know, Lucifer! You don't think I'm upset too?!" Chloe's frustration clearly shows on her face, as well as the angry tears she kept in her eyes, "My best friend almost died, and I'm being forced to keep my hands off of it! I can't do anything!"

"Well I, for one, am not going to let anyone tell me what I can and can't do. I'll find this scum myself and do my own judgment."

"Lucifer!" But the door has already slammed shut on her.

The next couple of days Lucifer spent texting Maze and Alice, who seemed to be getting along fantastically. He also hired more guards and, despite the FBI agent telling him not to, he opens LUX back up. He received a couple of texts and calls from Chloe, but he ignored them.

He was currently searching for a new car for you when Alice called him.

"Doctor says she'll be up in a couple of hours!"

"I'm on my way."

Lucifer's on his feet and in his car faster than any human, of course. He first drives to the nearest florist and gets a dozen roses of various colors. He then goes to his favorite sweet shop and gets a box of chocolates.

He parks in the visitors spot and takes long strides to your hospital room. He smiles as he opens your door, but when he sees who's in the room his smile slightly dips.

"Detective?"

"Hey, Lucifer." She gives him a confused look at his expression, "What? You didn't think I wouldn't want to be here when she wakes up?"

"No, of course not." He brushes past her and gives nods of hello to Maze and Alice. He places the vase of roses on the table next to the window and keeps the chocolates in his coat pocket.

Chloe eyes the roses and hums to herself.

"Alright now, darling." Lucifer holds onto your left hand and looks at your face, "You've slept long enough. Time to wake up."

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You wake up in the darkness for a second time.

But this time the light is already here, waiting for you.

Your body feels...good. Well, different from how punishments usually go. The light reminds you, however, that this wasn't a punishment. That you hadn't imagined everyone. They were real, and they were waiting.

You open your eyes.

"Welcome back, love." Lucifer smiles warmly at you.

You give him a small smile back and look around you.

"Hey there, girl." Chloe takes the seat to your right and holds your hand. She's smiling, and you see the wetness in her eyes.

"Welcome back, Ms." Alice stands at the foot of your hospital bed, gripping the railings tightly to keep her emotions in check. You see Maze standing behind her in the shadows, but even there you can see the sparkle in her eyes. She's happy too.

You try to sit up and speak, but all that comes out is grunts. Lucifer gets you a glass of water for your dry throat and Chloe helps you sit up.

"Hey guys." You smile at the room after you down the water.

"There she is! Glad to see you haven't forgotten about us, K9." Lucifer smiles, teeth and all, at you.

"How are you feeling?" Chloe squeezes your hand slightly and looks concerned.

"Better. A lot better. What exactly happened?" You look back and forth between Chloe and Lucifer.

"Someone put a bomb under your car." Chloe starts explaining when Lucifer refuses to speak, "That's all I know. The FBI took over the investigation. Even Ella can't tell me anything about what she finds at the site."

"No one else got hurt, right?" You ask her, then turn to Lucifer, "You're ok right? You were there when…"

"No one else got hurt, and yes I'm fine." Lucifer gives you a small smile and squeezes your hand.

Chloe looks between the two of you, heart constricting. Her phone ringing snaps her out of the feeling, "Excuse me." She leaves the room and answers her phone.

"Try to get back on your feet soon, Earth." Alice playfully slaps your covered feet, "The clinic is all ready to go. Just waiting on you to cut the ribbon to officially open."

"Can't miss that!" You wink at her and she laughs.

"Your crew from the precinct and at the clinic wrote some cards for you. You even got one from the team back in NY." Alice points over to the table, but your sight becomes fixated on the vase of roses.

"Since you're up now I'm leaving. I got humans to catch." Maze starts to walk out the door.

"Thank you for being here, Maze!" Alice smiles at her. Maze looks at Lucifer and he gives her a nod, then she's gone.

"You're going to get hungry soon. Let me see what the hospital has for food, and I have to let the doctors know you're fully awake now." Alice waves at you then leaves the room.

"They're mine."

You blink at Lucifer, "What?"

"The roses." He gives you a sly grin, "I noticed you staring."

"They are beautiful. How'd you know roses are my favorite? I don't remember telling you that last night."

"Three nights ago actually, darling."

"...What?"

"You've been asleep for three days. Almost four."

"Oh…"

Lucifer squeezes your hand and smiles at you, trying to brighten you back up, "To answer your question, I asked Ms. Green. It seems a tradition for you humans to give flowers to those in the hospital. I wanted to make sure I got the right ones."

"Hmm," you hum at him, and decide to brighten up for him, "Well, actually, they still might not be right."

"...Pardon?" He was confused now.

"Do they still have their thorns?"

He looks between you and the flowers. Eyebrow raised, he stands and walks over to the vase. He takes out a red rose and inspects it.

"...They do not."

"Ah, damn." You snap your fingers in that "oh drat" manner, "I like my roses with thorns still on them." You raise your hand to him and press your index finger and thumb together, but with them barely touching, "So close."

He laughs at your sarcastic smile, "Pray tell, why do they need the thorns to be perfect for you, darling?"

"I like to think of them as 'beauty on the outside, danger on the inside', the opposite of the original saying. If you run up and pluck a rose from its bush you're likely to get pricked." You shrug, "Beauty isn't everything. You have to know what's inside too."

Lucifer hums in response, but looks at the rose, not you. He then comes back to your left side and smiles, "I see, but if they still have the thorns you couldn't do this." He puts the rose behind your left ear and pulls the stem around to your other ear. He sits down and holds your chin with his index and thumb.

"Beautiful." He smiles. You're stunned silent and probably as red as a fire hydrant. It didn't help that your heart monitor started beeping more rapidly.

You hear a cough and knock on your door and see Chloe standing in the doorframe, looking.

"Chloe!" You pull away from Lucifer and shove the rose under your hospital blanket. You tried to ignore the disappointing grunt that came from him, "How was your phone call?" You ask too loudly.

"Bad news for you, I'm afraid." She comes back to your right side, "That was the FBI agent in charge of this case. He's coming over now that you're awake. He has questions for you." She rubs your hand, "I tried to tell him that you just woke up and to come back tomorrow, but-"

"It's ok, Chloe." You pat her hand, "I'd rather get this done and over with."

"I'm back! And not with good food." Alice holds up a tray of that typical hospital food to everyone.

"Which is why I bought this!" Lucifer pulls out the box of chocolates and smiles devilishly.

"Lucifer, she just woke up! I highly doubt the doctor wants the first thing in her stomach to be chocolate." Chloe rolls her eyes at the man.

"It's alright, Chlo. I can suffer a bit more." You smile at her as you take the box from him and open it up to everyone, "I'll probably need this energy for that agent anyways."

For the next hour you, Lucifer, Chloe, and Alice share the food and chocolate while talking about various things. The doctor finally comes in to check up on you, and that's when the agent knocks on the door.

"Hello, Ms. Earth. I'm Agent Monroe." The man comes to stand beside Chloe and holds his hand out to you.

"Hello, Agent Monroe." You shake his hand.

Chloe stands and offers her hand, "I'm Detective Decker. I'm who you spoke with on the phone."

"Detective Decker." He shakes Chloe's hand.

Chloe motions to Lucifer, "And this is Lucifer-"

"Oh, I know who this chap is." Lucifer looks completely uninterested, "He's the one who told me to keep my club closed until this was over."

"And I see you took my warning in stride, Mr. Morningstar." Lucifer smiles at the man and pops a chocolate in his mouth.

"This is Alice Green. My business partner." You motion over to Alice and Monroe shakes her hand.

"I'm sorry I couldn't give you more time to recover Ms., but I feel it's best to let you know now what we have found and how we'd like you to go forward."

"Oh?" You look questionably at him.

"First let me start with the questions," he pulls out a notepad and pen from his suit coat, "Who, do you know, could have been around your car that night?"

"I gave my keys to the LUX valet. Other than him I don't know. Various clubbers I'm sure."

"And you've already interrogated my worker." Lucifer comments.

"Do you know anyone who could hold a grudge against you?" Monroe continues, ignoring Lucifer's comment.

You stayed quiet.

"Ms.?"

"Um, no. I don't believe so. Besides, I don't really see this as an attack on me."

Everyone stares at you now.

Oops.

"Ms. Earth," Monroe puts his notepad back in his coat and holds his hands together in front of him, "We have evidence to believe that this was an attack on your life." Chloe and Lucifer look at him. Alice's eyes remain on yours.

"What kind of evidence?" Chloe asks.

"The first sweep of the area we found only one bomb and it was attached to Ms. Earth's car." He speaks to Chloe, "No other bombs were found in the area. We even checked every car parked."

"I ordered a final sweep," he looks back to you, "and we did find another bomb, but this one hadn't been activated by a trigger. It was activated when the first bomb went off."

"Well if you found another bomb then-"

"Ms. Earth." He raises a hand to interrupt you, "That second bomb was also found on your vehicle, and it was of different make than the first one."

"Are you saying that-"

"Yes." He interrupts Chloe and stares hard at you, "Ms., I believe you were targeted by two different parties that night."

"What?!" Both Lucifer and Chloe gasp at the man. You immediately feel light-headed and start to sink into your bed. Alice rushes over to your right and helps to hold you upright. When Lucifer notices he stands to help raise you on your left.

"Mr. Morningstar, I'm going to need all security footage of the parking garage for that night, as well as a couple of nights before. Ms. Earth, I highly advise you to stay at one of our safety bunkers to keep a low profile."

"No." You take a shaky breath in and out, then stare at him with force, "I'm not going to let these people control my life. I will go home to rest, then continue my life like normal."

"Ms., that's not-"

"I don't care." You silence him, "It's what I want and it's what I'm going to do."

"If I may," your doctor, who had been standing in the hall waiting for the agent to finish, knocks on your door, "you'll need someone to take care of you for a few days. You are healing remarkably well, but someone should be with you to help you walk and apply the medication."

"You can stay with me, Earth. Trixie would love to be a nurse for you, considering how she's already worried about you."

"No no. You've already got Maze. Besides, I'd feel like I'd be putting you guys at risk."

"We're only a couple of doors down from each other." Alice chips in, "You can have your space and just call me when you need help."

"The lives of those in the building would be at risk." Monroe points out, "It's not a hard thing to bomb a small apartment building like that."

"It's settled then!" Lucifer claps his hands and looks like a kid on Christmas, "I shall be your nurse in my humble abode!"

Oh no. No no no.

"That does seem like your best option Ms. Earth. If you wish to continue your life and heal outside of this hospital, Mr. Morningstar's club is a smart idea. We've no reason to believe the attackers wish to harm anyone besides you, but that could be different if you were in a building with a dozen people versus a hundred. It'd be much more difficult to bomb that entire building, as well."

"Plus I've doubled my guard, and my walk-in shower has a seat for you to comfortably wash yourself." Lucifer gives you his flirtatious smile and wiggles his eyebrows.

Out of the corner of your eye you believe you see, and possibly feel, daggers coming out of Chloe.

Fuck.

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Lucifer left the room to call ahead his security team to have the footage ready for Agent Monroe. The agent bid you farewell and gave you his number in case you thought of anything. Alice left next after you forced her to go home and get some rest.

Chloe stayed behind.

"Are you sure you're going to be ok?" Chloe helps you get dressed and sit with your legs dangling over the bed, waiting for the release papers.

"Now that I'm stuck with him for a few days, nope."

Chloe chuckles softly and wraps an arm around your shoulder, "My offer still stands."

"And so does my reasoning." You sigh into Chloe's touch, "If there's someone, or multiple someones, after me I don't want to put your family at risk. Agent Monroe is right. These people probably don't mind if a couple of innocents get in the way."

Chloe's silent for a while, "Hey, um. Are you and Lucifer…?"

"Nope. No way. Not even in the slightest."

"Then...why did you go out with him?"

"I only agreed to the outing because Lucifer wanted it as repayment for him giving me that construction company. Apparently, helping to save his home wasn't enough." You turn towards her and look her in the eyes, "It was not a date. I swear, Chloe. In fact, I also agreed to it to make sure he was good for you."

Chloe smiles at you and hugs you, "I believe you, Earth. Always do. Thank you." She whispers in your ear. You hug her back the best you can with arms wrapped up.

"What are the chances that I can be in the middle of that hug, but with all clothes off?" Lucifer smiles as he walks back into the room.

"Only in your dreams, Lucifer," Chloe remarks.

"It's already happening there. Precisely why I'm asking about it now."

A nurse comes in with the release papers and instructions on the healing process. She explains everything to everyone, then hands the clipboard over to you and Lucifer to sign. You get Chloe to sign too in case Lucifer forgot something. You think it's evident that he will.

The nurse takes the clipboard then brings in a wheelchair.

"Oh no. I don't want a wheelchair. Just give me the crutches."

"I had a feeling you would say that, K9. Which is why I already took the liberty of putting the crutches in my car so you'd be forced to use the wheelchair out of here!"

"Lucifer." Chloe hisses.

"What? As K9's nurse, I want to push her around. At least once." He smiles like the trouble maker he is.

"Push me in a wall or down a set of stairs and I will kill you." You warn.

"Promises, promises. Come now, darling!"

Lucifer pushes you down the hall and outside. Chloe walks with you guys, and once you're secured in Lucifer's car she says her goodbyes and promises to call you tonight.

"Despite you being injured, I'm positively thrilled to spend more time with you, K9!" Lucifer looks sideways at you with a smile as he pulls out of the hospital, "I wonder what secrets I can coax out of you during these days."

You grunt, "Just drive, Lucifer."

"Your wish is my command, darling!"

[prorevenge]

EK tries get me arrested? Enjoy your own criminal record :D

[Background info]

This happened back when I was in sophomore year, and was a bit of a nerd but in a weird phase where I was actually starting to get some confidence. I spent the last 2 years thinking about launching an online business (back when Shopify wasn't as popular and prominent) and finally started to keep on track.

So I spend several weeks going to whole-sale websites, gathering products, designing the websites, etc. Once it launches, I decide to start small and only use my school district as the target market; of course there is mistrust with this system because no one takes a high school kid with an Amazon-esque website seriously. But after a while and some small purchases, I had a decent customer base with around 10-25 orders per week.

This was first when the school found out about it and the AP (Assistant Principal, person designated to watch our specific graduation class for all 4 years we are there) calls me down to his office and basically lectures me on the importance of the legality and on how I need to change the name of the website. Basically I named it after the school which was named after a well-known politician's family, and they didn't want legal issues. I did a lot of homework involving this and legally checked everything, especially since I was a minor and I didn't wanna cause any issues for my own fam.

I didn't care that much, I had been meaning to reboot the site and make it more lighter and modern anyways. I changed the name and moved on.

[Issues begins]

Now EK was a highly manipulative kid; he was one of those unlikable and bratty people who made up stories to attract girls and popularity. He always bragged he was gonna be rich because of how rich his parents were, girls would be obsessed with him, he was gonna be in movies; basically all sorts of delusional claims. I started out being uneasy "friends" with him meaning I just talked to him in class but I slowly drifted away from him because he would constantly flirt and harass these two girls, even though they told him not to and I tried to stop him.

Most of our entire grade didn't like this kid, but then he claims he owned the websites and ran it, and if anyone knows marketing, an unsavory person with ownership is bad for business. So I confront him and he apologizes saying that he'll retract his claims and say the truth.

The next day he did the exact opposite and spread rumors of how the situation happened in the opposite manner. This angered me and he forced my hand, I went straight to the site and made a notification post and email to all my customers saying that [Due to several circulating rumors about our business, we would like to remind out customers that EK does not own the website nor is he connected with us in any shape or form. Thank you for your service! Please be sure to check out our Easter Sale!]

Embarrassed, EK makes the most insane claim that I have ever heard...that I'm using the website to launder and sell drugs & weapons through school. Post-Columbine, this was taken very seriously and I was called down to the office where I found my AP and 3 police officers waiting for me. They questioned me, the website, etc while patting me down and searching my backpack, jacket, and belongings. They freaked out when they saw a condom and credit card knife (yeah it's my own damn fault for having a blade at school but I was an EDC guy who never did anything wrong). Honestly I wasn't as embarrassed as I was worried for the optics on this.

The considered this plausible intent and cause and I was handcuffed and put into police cruiser (a pretty comfy Dodge Charger to be honest) as they headed over to my house and called my mom telling them the situation. They asked to let them search my room (and only my room) and my mom obliges; with us being immigrants, she didn't want any trouble and she probably couldn't think straight from seeing her son in handcuffs. It angered me for a cop to hold me against the wall while I'm restrained, while two more turned my room upside down looking for something that didn't exist while my mother cried her eyes our at all this happening.

They didn't find anything of interest except this out of school project I was working on (JLaservideo's fire gloves, search it up). I had three of them and parts for at least 3 more. The officers asked me what it was and how it worked, I told them the basics and it was for science fair. They took them in as evidence and questioned the legality of the gloves while taking pictures along with the single canister of butane fuel.

I get suspension for 3.5 days (the rest of my school day was In-School-Suspension AKA isolation) but no criminal charges since there was no evidence. WELL NO SHIT!

I checked the office's sign in sheet (whenever we talk to an AP, they keep a record of the time, name, and date of when someone comes in. As I signed out to, I see one name before my own...EKP's. My anger doubles as all I can think of is ways to kill him but I calm myself, saying that his time will come.

The next 3 days allow me to plan for my revenge...

[Revenge time]

One of my friends had a recording of how EK said he wanted to PUSH A GIRL OFF A BALCONY at a party they both were at BECAUSE SHE REJECTED HIM! Maybe somehow that recording was emailed to the police department, teachers, and several students through a throwaway email....

I recorded him stalking this girl from school and all the way to her house and peeking in through her window. This didn't happen once, twice but four times! This was edited almost like a montage and emailed as well.

Once every 5 weeks, the school brought in drug dogs. I saw a K9 police car in the parking lot and quickly texted my friend that was a pothead. I told him to bring a weed brownie and put it in EK's bag when during 2nd period (which was at the other side of the school so he wouldn't get caught). This went swimmingly as hallway banter was filled with EK being caught with drugs in school.

[End Result]

EK was expelled, had a restraining order filed on him by the girl along with two others who came forward, and had a court case the next month. The second girl had a boyfriend who was a classmate of mine and I let him know what he was doing. Somehow the guy found out where he lived and him and his friend's keyed his car, slashed his tires, stole his shoes, and jumped him. He was found guilty for possession of marijuana (idk the real charge but the state I live in is very strict with weed; this resulted in several moths of juvenile detention where he was beat up even more. Where he is now, I don't know but I doubt he succeeded like how he bragged he would.

I spent the rest of the year in a very peaceful mindset :D

(source) story by (/u/Spade3k)

[azookiex3]

A Devil’s Love: Chapter 4

AN: As I'm sure you've all already heard, Netflix renewed Lucifer for S5, but as a finale. I do believe in Ildy & Joe to make it the best, but I AM still fighting, and will continue to fight until S5's release. I am tweeting at Netflix at least once a day, explaining why I believe Lucifer should end in S6, and not S5. I think we Lucifans CAN win just one more season, but we have to fight again! And, of course, if we don't win we should all be grateful that Netflix picked it up and allowed the show to end properly.

Warnings: Swearing

AO3, Fanfiction Net, Wattpad

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Chapter 4: I Shall Be Your Nurse

The Goddess of all creation stood in the shadows of her son's nightclub parking garage.

She had been waiting for hours, but it would have been hours well spent.

How can she compare waiting a few measly human hours to having her Lightbringer back home. Up in the Heavens where he belonged.

For her to have her family back.

The Goddess watched as Lucifer pulled into his parking space. To her disappointment, he lead her target up the elevator with him. That's fine. What's a couple more minutes?

But those minutes turned into a few more hours before her prey exited the elevator. Alone.

It's impossible to explain the excitement flowing through the Goddess.

She opened the cap to the trigger, and-

"Mother!"

The Goddess whirled on her heels to come face to face with her son, Amenadiel.

"What are you doing, Mother?"

"I'm about to eliminate the problem that is keeping Lucifer away from home!"

"What problem?" The Goddess motioned her son's attention to her prey, who now talked on her phone.

Her son's eyes went wide when he saw the trigger, "Mother no! You can't kill her!" He went to grab the trigger, but the Goddess ran back, "Mother, Lucifer will stop at nothing to find out who killed her, and if he finds out it was you-"

"But why!" The Goddess could not help the desperation that escaped her voice, "She's just a human! Humans die! How could he want to stay here with them?! With her!"

"It's more than just her keeping him here, Mother. This will accomplish nothing."

Her son dashed at her. The two fought briefly, with her as the winner as she threw her son far from her.

She picked up the trigger, spun on her heel to see her prey looking back at her approaching Lightbringer and--

And an explosion went off.

The second son came up to her, and looked on in horror at the scene playing before him.

"Mother, how could you?!"

But instead of pure joy from a job well done, the Goddess' face was scrunched in confusion. She holds up her trigger, which had yet to be pushed down.

"I didn't do that."

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Darkness.

Always. Darkness.

You knew it. Everything. Everyone. It was too good to be true.

You could never escape. He was right.

You try to move, but felt that your body was tied down.

Of course it was. Time for more punishment.

But...something was different. You were laying on your back. He usually laid you on your stomach. He only did punishment on your back, where evidence of your crime, your betrayal, lay.

Did he finally damage your back enough? Was he going for the front now? Maybe he thinks that if he damages your whole body it'll change His mind.

You didn't believe it. Nothing changes His mind.

You start to hear some...beeping? The more you hear it the more panicked you became.

What is he going to do to me?

As the beeping got louder and more frequent you start to hear the voices, but these voices sounded different from what you were used to.

Her heartbeat is raising too high!

She's entering a panicked state!

Get her in the room now!

You felt the table under you start to move then stop. Then there were hands on you and needles entering you.

The beeping grew.

The voices began to shout.

Sir! You can't be in here!

Sir, you must leave! We're trying to save her life!

Security!

But then all the voices ceased, and you felt a warmth. You saw a light in the darkness break through.

"Earth."

That voice...so familiar. So warm.

"My father isn't allowed to have you yet. Come back, darling. You're safe. I promise."

The warmth started at your hand and spread throughout your body. You ran towards that warmth, that light.

"Open your eyes, love."

You slowly open your eyes. You have to blink a few times to adjust. Once you do you see you're in a room. A normal looking room. With monitors, wires, a window, even a TV.

You saw frightened faces in front of you, but to your right you saw that warmth. That light.

"Hello, darling." The light smiles at you.

You try to smile back, but your face hurts, and you can feel something over your nose and mouth.

"Thank You for coming back to me, love. Now rest. I'll be here when you wake fully." The light squeezes your hand gently, and you succumb to his command.

Unknown to you, that light looks to the doctor and nurses and turns bitterly cold.

"Save her. I don't believe I have to say what will happen if you don't."

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Lucifer Morningstar refused to leave the hospital until the doctor assured him that you were stable. It took awhile, but Alice convinces him that she would call him as soon as any sign of you waking up showed.

Before he left, though, he made sure that you would be well protected.

"I have a job, Lucifer."

"Yes, well you're still pledged to me, despite your betrayal with my brother."

"You're still on that?"

"Protect K9 until I punish the pathetic human that tried to end her life."

"I am a bounty hunter. I can find this guy quicker-"

"No. Look, Maze," Lucifer put his hands on his demon's shoulders, "You are the only one that I can trust to actually keep her safe."

Maze looks the Devil in the eyes, sighs and rolls them, "Fine."

"Wonderful. Now, let me introduce you to the lovely Miss. Green!"

As if on cue, Alice returns to your hospital door with vending machine goodies in hand, "Oh, hello!" She places her snacks on a chair, "You must be Maze! Lucifer told me to expect you."

Alice holds out her hand, but instead of shaking it Maze looks her up and down. Taking in her floral dress.

"Um," Alice awkwardly retracts her hand, "Earth told me about your skills at that 'girls night'. Very impressive!" She fidgets with her fingers, "I agree with Lucifer. You're the best option to make sure this bomber doesn't get near her again."

"Well, I must be off." Lucifer waves behind him as he walks away, "The Detective needs my help to find the bastard. Ta-ta!"

"Sooo," Alice motions her snacks to Maze, "Want to raid my snack chair?"

Maze huffs.

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"What are you saying, Detective?"

"It's out of my hands."

"How could you?!"

"Lucifer-" Chloe looks around them and sees that their conversation was starting to attract attention. She pulls Lucifer into the forensic lab, knowing that Ella was still at the site.

"How could you do nothing?!" Lucifer shouts at her when the door shuts.

"It's not by choice, Lucifer! The FBI took this case over, and I can't do anything unless called upon."

"But she's-"

"I know, Lucifer! You don't think I'm upset too?!" Chloe's frustration clearly shows on her face, as well as the angry tears she kept in her eyes, "My best friend almost died, and I'm being forced to keep my hands off of it! I can't do anything!"

"Well I, for one, am not going to let anyone tell me what I can and can't do. I'll find this scum myself and do my own judgement."

"Lucifer!" But the door has already slammed shut on her.

The next couple of days Lucifer spent texting Maze and Alice, who seemed to be getting along fantastically. He also hired more guards and, despite the FBI agent telling him not to, he opens LUX back up. He received a couple texts and calls from Chloe, but he ignored them.

He was currently searching his phone for a new car for you when Alice called him.

"Doctor says she'll be up in a couple hours!"

"I'm on my way."

Lucifer's on his feet and in his car faster than any human, of course. He first drives to the nearest florist and gets a dozen roses of various colors. He then goes to his favorite sweet shop and gets a box of chocolates.

He parks in the visitors spot and takes long strides to your hospital room. He smiles as he opens your door, but when he sees who's in the room his smile slightly dips.

"Detective?"

"Hey, Lucifer." She gives him a confused look at his expression, "What? You didn't think I wouldn't want to be here when she wakes up?"

"No, of course not." He brushes past her and gives nods of hello to Maze and Alice. He places the vase of roses on the table next to the window and keeps the chocolates in his coat pocket.

Chloe eyes the roses and hums to herself.

"Alright now, darling." Lucifer holds onto your left hand and looks at your face, "You've slept long enough. Time to wake up."

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You awoke for the second time in the darkness.

But this time that light was already there, waiting for you.

Your body felt...good. Well, different from how punishments usually go. The light reminds you, however, that this wasn't a punishment. That you hadn't imagined everyone. They were real, and they were waiting.

You open your eyes.

"Welcome back, love." Lucifer smiles warmly at you.

You give him a small smile back and look around you.

"Hey there, girl." Chloe takes the seat to your right and holds your hand. She's smiling, and you see the wetness in her eyes.

"Welcome back Miss." Alice stood at the foot of your hospital bed, gripping the railings tightly to keep her emotions in check. You saw Maze standing behind her in the shadows, but even there you could see the sparkle in her eyes. She was happy too.

You try to sit up and speak, but all that comes out is grunts. Lucifer gets you a glass of water for your dry throat and Chloe helps you sit up.

"Hey guys." You smile at the room after you down the water.

"There she is! Glad to see you haven't forgotten about us, K9." Lucifer smiles, teeth and all, at you.

"How are you feeling?" Chloe squeezes your hand slightly and looks concerned.

"Better. A lot better. What exactly happened?" You look back and forth between Chloe and Lucifer.

"Someone put a bomb under your car." Chloe starts explaining when Lucifer refuses to speak, "That's all I know. The FBI took over the investigation. Even Ella can't tell me anything about what she finds at the site."

"No one else got hurt, right?" You ask her, then turn to Lucifer, "You're ok right? You were there when…"

"No one else got hurt, and yes I'm fine." Lucifer gives you a small smile and squeezes your hand.

Chloe looks between the two of you, heart constricting. Her phone ringing snaps her out of the feeling, "Excuse me." She leaves the room and answers her phone.

"Try to get back on your feet soon, Earth." Alice playfully slaps your covered feet, "The clinic is all ready to go. Just waiting on you to cut the ribbon to officially open."

"Can't miss that!" You wink at her and she laughs.

"Your crew from the precinct and at the clinic wrote some cards for you. You even got one from the team back in NY." Alice points over to the table, but your sight became fixated on the vase of roses.

"Since your up now I'm leaving. I got humans to catch." Maze starts to walk out the door.

"Thank you for being here, Maze!" Alice smiles at her. Maze looks at Lucifer and he gives her a nod, then she's gone.

"You're going to get hungry soon. Let me see what the hospital has for food, and I have to let the doctors know you're fully awake now." Alice waves at you then leaves the room.

"They're mine."

You blink at Lucifer, "What?"

"The roses." He gives you a sly grin, "I noticed you staring."

"They are beautiful. How'd you know roses were my favorite? I don't remember telling you that last night."

"Three nights ago actually, darling."

"...What?"

"You've been asleep for three days. Almost four."

"Oh…"

Lucifer squeezes your hand and smiles at you, trying to brighten you back up, "To answer your question, I asked Miss. Green. It seems a tradition for you humans to give flowers to those in the hospital. I wanted to make sure I got the right ones."

"Hmm," you hum at him, and decide to brighten up for him, "Well, actually, they still might not be right."

"...Pardon?" He was confused now.

"Do they still have their thorns?"

He looks between you and the flowers. Eyebrow raised, he stands and walks over to the vase. He takes out a red rose and inspects it.

"...They do not."

"Ah, damn." You snap your fingers in that "oh drat" manner, "I like my roses with thorns still on them." You raise your hand to him and press your index and thumb together, but with them barely touching, "So close."

He laughs at your sarcastic smile, "Pray tell, why do they need the thorns to be perfect for you, darling?"

"I like to think of them as 'beauty on the outside, danger on the inside'. If you run up and pluck a rose from its bush you're likely to get pricked." You shrug, "Beauty isn't everything. You have to know what's inside too."

Lucifer hums in response, but looks at the rose, not you. He then comes back to your left side and smiles, "I see, but if they still have the thorns you couldn't do this." He puts the rose behind your left ear, and pulls the stem around to your other ear. He sits down and holds your chin with his index and thumb.

"Beautiful." He smiles. You're stunned silent and probably as red as a fire hydrant. It didn't help that your heart monitor started beeping more rapidly.

You hear a cough and knock on your door and see Chloe standing in the doorframe, looking.

"Chloe!" You pull away from Lucifer and shove the rose under your hospital blanket. You tried to ignore the disappointing grunt that came from him.

"How was your phone call?" You ask too loudly.

"Bad news for you, I'm afraid." She comes back to your right side, "That was the FBI agent in charge of this case. He's coming over now that your awake. He has questions for you." She rubs your hand, "I tried to tell him that you just woke up and to come back tomorrow, but-"

"It's ok, Chloe." You pat her hand, "I'd rather get this done and over with."

"I'm back! And not with good food." Alice holds up a tray of that typical hospital food to everyone.

"Which is why I bought this!" Lucifer pulls out the box of chocolates and smiles devilishly.

"Lucifer, she just woke up! I highly doubt the doctor wants the first thing in her stomach to be chocolate." Chloe rolls her eyes at the man.

"It's alright, Chlo. I can suffer a bit more." You smile at her as you take the box from him and open it up to everyone, "I'll probably need this energy for that agent anyways."

For the next hour you, Lucifer, Chloe, and Alice share the food and chocolate while talking about various things. The doctor finally comes in to check up on you, and that's when the agent knocks on the door.

"Hello, Miss. Earth. I'm Agent Monroe." The man comes to stand beside Chloe and holds his hand out to you.

"Hello, Agent Monroe." You shake his hand.

Chloe stands and offers her hand, "I'm Detective Decker. I'm who you spoke with on the phone."

"Detective Decker." He shakes Chloe's hand.

Chloe motions to Lucifer, "And this is Lucifer-"

"Oh, I know who this chap is." Lucifer looks completely uninterested, "He's the one who told me to keep my club closed until this was over."

"And I see you took my warning in stride, Mr. Morningstar." Lucifer smiles at the man and pops a chocolate in his mouth.

"This is Alice Green. My business partner." You motion over to Alice and Agent Monroe shakes her hand.

"I'm sorry I couldn't give you more time to recover Miss, but I feel it's best to let you know now what we have found and how we'd like you to go forward."

"Oh?" You look questionably at him.

"First let me start with the questions," he pulls out a notepad and pen from his suit coat, "Who, do you know, could have been around your car that night?"

"I gave my keys to the LUX valet. Other than him I don't know. Various clubbers I'm sure."

"And you've already interrogated my worker." Lucifer comments.

"Do you know anyone who could hold a grudge against you?" Agent Monroe continues, ignoring Lucifer's comment.

You stayed quiet.

"Miss?"

"Um, no. I don't believe so. Besides, I don't really see this as an attack on me."

Everyone stared at you now.

Oops.

"Miss. Earth," Agent Monroe puts his notepad back in his coat and holds his hands together in front of him, "We have evidence to believe that this was an attack on your life." Chloe and Lucifer looked at him. Alice's eyes remained on yours.

"What kind of evidence?" Chloe asks.

"The first sweep of the area we found only one bomb and it was attached to Miss. Earth's car." He speaks to Chloe, "No other bombs were found in the area. We even checked every car parked."

"I ordered a final sweep," he looks back to you, "and we did find another bomb, but this one hadn't been activated by a trigger. It was activated when the first bomb went off."

"Well if you found another bomb then-"

"Miss. Earth." He raises a hand to interrupt you, "That second bomb was also found on your vehicle, and it was of different make than the first one."

"Are you saying that-"

"Yes." He interrupts Chloe and stares hard at you, "Miss, I believe you were targeted by two different parties that night."

"What?!" Both Lucifer and Chloe gasp at the man. You immediately feel light headed and start to sink into your bed. Alice rushed over to your right and helps to hold you upright. When Lucifer notices he stands to help raise you on your left.

"Mr. Morningstar, I'm going to need all security footage of the parking garage for that night, as well as a couple nights before. Miss. Earth, I highly advise you stay at one of our safety bunkers to keep a low profile."

"No." You take a shaky breath in and out, then stare at him with force, "I'm not going to let these people control my life. I will go home to rest then continue my life like normal."

"Miss, that's not-"

"I don't care." You silence him, "It's what I want and it's what I'm going to do."

"If I may," your doctor, who had been standing in the hall waiting for the agent to finish, knocks on your door, "you'll need someone to take care of you for a few days. You are healing remarkably well, but someone should be with you to help you walk and apply the medication."

"You can stay with me, Earth. Trixie would love to be a nurse for you, considering how she's already worried about you."

"No no. You've already got Maze. Besides, I'd feel like I'd be putting you guys at risk."

"We're only a couple doors down from each other." Alice chips in, "You can have your space and just call me when you need help."

"The lives of those in the building would be at risk." Agent Monroe points out, "It's not a hard thing to bomb a small building like that."

"It's settled than!" Lucifer claps his hands and looks like a kid on Christmas, "I shall be your nurse in my humble abode!"

Oh no. No no no.

"That does seem like your best option Miss Earth. If you wish to continue your life and heal outside of this hospital, Mr. Morningstar's club is a smart idea. We've no reason to believe the attackers wish to harm anyone besides you, but that could be different if you were in a building with a dozen people versus a hundred. It'd be much more difficult to bomb that entire building, as well."

"Plus I've doubled my guard, and my walk in shower has a seat for you to comfortably wash yourself." Lucifer gives you his flirtatious smile and wiggles his eyebrows.

Out of the corner of your eye you believe you see, and possible feel, daggers coming out of Chloe.

Fuck.

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Lucifer left the room to call ahead his security team to have the footage ready for Agent Monroe. The agent bid you farewell and gave you his number in case you thought of anything. Alice left next after you forced her to go home and get some rest.

Chloe stayed behind.

"Are you sure you're going to be ok?" Chloe helps you get dressed and sit with your legs dangling over the bed, waiting for the release papers.

"Now that I'm stuck with him for a few days, nope."

Chloe chuckles softly and wraps an arm around your shoulder, "My offer still stands."

"And so does my reasoning." You sigh into Chloe's touch, "If there's someone, or multiple someone's, after me I don't want to put your family at risk. Agent Monroe is right. These people probably don't mind if a couple innocents get in the way."

Chloe's silent for a while.

"Hey, um. Are you and Lucifer…?"

"Nope. No way. Not even in the slightest."

"Then...why did you go out with him?"

"I only agreed to the outing because Lucifer wanted it as repayment for him giving me that construction company. Apparently, helping to save his home wasn't enough." You turn towards her and look her in the eyes, "It was not a date. I swear, Chloe. In fact, I also agreed to it to make sure he was good for you."

Chloe smiles at you and hugs you, "I believe you, Earth. Always do. Thank you." She whispers in your ear. You hug her back, the best that you can with arms wrapped up.

"What are the chances that I can be in the middle of that hug, but with all clothes off?" Lucifer smiles as he walks back in the room.

"Only in your dreams, Lucifer." Chloe remarks.

"It's already happening there. Precisely why I'm asking about it now."

A nurse comes in with the release papers and instructions on the healing process. She explains everything to everyone, then hands the clipboard over to you and Lucifer to sign. You get Chloe to sign it too in case Lucifer forgot something. You think it's evident that he will.

The nurse takes the clipboard then brings in a wheelchair.

"Oh no. I don't want a wheelchair. Just give me the crutches."

"I had a feeling you would say that, K9. Which is why I already took the liberty of putting the crutches in my car so you'd be forced to use the wheelchair out of here."

"Lucifer." Chloe hisses.

"What? As K9's nurse, I want to push her around. At least once." He smiles like the trouble maker he is.

"Push me in a wall or down a set of stairs and I will kill you." You warn.

"Promises, promises. Come now, darling!"

Lucifer pushes you down the hall and outside. Chloe walks with you guys, and once you're secured in Lucifer's car she says her goodbyes and promises to call you tonight.

"Despite you being injured, I'm positively thrilled to spend more time with you, K9!" Lucifer looks sideways at you with a smile as he pulls out of the hospital, "I wonder what secrets I can coax out of you during these days."

You grunt, "Just drive, Lucifer."

"Your wish is my command, darling!"

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The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams

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The first rule of book club: You don't talk about book club.

Nashville Legends second baseman Gavin Scott's marriage is in major league trouble. He’s recently discovered a humiliating secret: his wife Thea has always faked the Big O. When he loses his cool at the revelation, it’s the final straw on their already strained relationship. Thea asks for a divorce, and Gavin realizes he’s let his pride and fear get the better of him.

Welcome to the Bromance Book Club.

Distraught and desperate, Gavin finds help from an unlikely source: a secret romance book club made up of Nashville's top alpha men. With the help of their current read, a steamy Regency titled Courting the Countess, the guys coach Gavin on saving his marriage. But it'll take a lot more than flowery words and grand gestures for this hapless Romeo to find his inner hero and win back the trust of his wife.

Gavin’s marriage is falling apart. He doesn’t want to lose his wife but doesn’t know how to rectify their situation. No one knows why they broke up and he definitely isn’t going to tell anyone about it. Instead, he’s staying in a hotel drowning his sorrows in liquor. Practically breaking down the door, his friends and fellow teammates drag him out of the hotel and into the world of book club. These men somehow convince Gavin that his marriage is savable so long as he reads this book (a very bodice ripping romance) and does what the man in the book does to win back his duchess. Gavin thinks the entire thing is ridiculous but what does he have to lose? His wife, Thea, thinks he is ridiculous and does not trust him but can’t figure out what the heck he’s doing. She has no intention of letting him back into her life but can’t help but be intrigued at the “new” man he’s attempting to become.

This book was very predictable. If you can’t figure out what is going to happen, this isn’t the genre for you. But although it’s predictable, it’s also very funny, fun and full of fluff. Exactly the kind of fun romance book to read on either cold winter night or while lying on a sunny beach in Mexico. It’s got a little bit of spice but not so much that you shouldn’t read it in public, if you know what I mean.

I’m giving this book 4 stars. I loved this book but it’s losing a star for the extra book chapters. I thought the chapters from the Duke book were completely unnecessary and I skipped them every time. It could have easily done without. Gavin’s thoughts on the book he’s reading clearly tell you what the Duke is going through.

Lyssa Kay Adams read her first romance novel in eighth grade after swiping one from her grandmother’s book shelf and was hooked forever. After a nearly 20-year career as a journalist, her dreams of writing and publishing her own HEAs came true in 2015 with the release of her first novel, Seventh Inning Heat, followed by the RITA-nominated novella, Wild in Rio. Today, she writes full-time from her home in Michigan with a pesky, fluffy K9 assistant named Domino who spends most of his day snoring on her desk (that is, when he’s not burying things around the house).

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12 Things Every Person Who Wants to Travel with Their Dog Should Know

Posted: 7/18/2019 | July 18th, 2019 This is a guest post from Candy Pilar Godoy, who blogs about pet travel at Boogie The Pug. She travels the world with her pug, Boogie, and her tiny chihuahua, Marcelo. She’s here to tell you how you can do the same with your dog! Many people assume that it’s supremely difficult — if not impossible — to travel with dogs. So most assume that they’ll need to fork over a truckload of cash to cover the dog-sitting costs of leaving their pooches behind while they travel. However, I learned that, with research and a little extra planning, you can take your furry friends along with you on most travel adventures — and it’s not as difficult as you might think. According to the 2017–2018 National Pet Owners Survey, 68% of US households own a pet. That’s 89 million dogs, an increase of 56% since 1988. And of that number, about 37% of pet owners actually travel with their pets every year, up from just 19% a decade ago. The International Pet and Animal Transportation Association reported that, worldwide, more than four million live animals are transported on planes every year. The travel industry has had to adapt to this growing demand, and today, traveling with your dog is easier than ever. As someone who is extremely passionate about traveling AND dogs, I wanted to share what I’ve learned on the road about this emerging trend. 1. Don’t assume it’s a no

Travel with animals increases every year, and it’s taken establishments time to catch up, meaning lots of places don’t have dog policies in place just yet (or their policies have yet to be thoroughly fleshed out). I’ve heard plenty of stories of restaurants and hotels whose websites and/or social media have listed themselves as dog friendly, when in reality they’re not. It happens. When in doubt, always ask. Never assume that dogs are or are not allowed. It’s great to look for a “No Pets Allowed” sign or a “Pet Friendly” notice, but whether a place has one or not, it’s always best to double-check. A quick email or phone call can save you a lot of time, confusion, and frustration. For example, I’ve been pleasantly surprised to learn that dogs are welcome in most shopping malls in Rio de Janeiro. Who knew? 2. Make copies of pet-related documents

If you’re planning to cross borders or travel internationally, you’ll need your dog’s health records on hand (sort of like us humans and our passports). These are necessary to prove that your dog is healthy and vaccinated. Officials ask to see them, and depending on who you deal with, they’ll either keep the originals or make a copy. Additionally, if you need to visit a new vet abroad, you’ll be able to provide them with your furry friend’s medical history. For these reasons, I like to keep multiple copies of my dogs’ medical records and vet information on us at all times. This includes both a virtual copy on my phone and printed copies in my day bag. 3. Use dog-friendly apps

There are plenty of apps that can help when on the road with your pup. It’s become a lot easier than when I used to travel the world sans iPhone. My favorites include: All Trails – This has the largest collection of trail maps (over 50,000). Browse photos and reviews, and filter your search by dog-friendly trails so you know which hikes to hit with your dog. Bring Fido – The Yelp of the dog world. Bring Fido helps you locate nearby hotels, attractions, and restaurants that welcome pets. Pet First Aid by American Red Cross – This app helps you locate the nearest emergency animal hospital, and provides step-by-step instructions for common pet emergencies. 4. Skip hotel fees

Many hotels charge additional fees to accommodate your pet. These can range from a one-time fee of $50–$250 to a daily charge of $10–$50 on average. These extra costs add up, increasing the price of your trip and putting pressure on your budget. If you book a hotel with a $50/night pet fee for a week, that’s an additional $350! There are some hotel chains, however, that welcome your pets without asking for any extra cash — no additional fees, no deposits, and no one-time charges. Consider one of these hotels when you’re booking your next trip. My favorite pet-friendly hotels with no extra fees include: Kimpton – With no additional fees or deposits, Kimpton Hotels rank high in terms of pet-friendliness. Plus, there’s no size or weight limit, and no limit on the number of pets allowed. Red Roof Inn – This upscale economy chain has over 580 locations in the US, and additional locations in Brazil and Japan. They allow all family pets weighing 80 lbs. or less. Motel 6 – Motel 6 hotels are a great option for anyone on a US road trip, with over 1,400 locations across the United States and Canada. They welcome all well-behaved pets, with a maximum allowance of two pets per room. Can’t find a good hotel in the area? Try airbnb.com. They have an easy search function that filters for pet-friendly homes. We often use Airbnb when traveling internationally. Pro tip: Before booking with any hotel, ask these questions to ensure that your stay is comfortable. 5. Take a pet carrier

There are many options on the market when it comes to pet carriers. My favorites include the k9 Sport Sack, a dog carrier backpack that fits dogs of up to 40 lbs. (psst — use the promo code BOOGIE for 10% off). It comes in multiple colors and can be personalized with patches. I also use The Roodie, a pet-carrier hoodie that holds dogs weighing up to 15 lbs. 6. Be respectful of the people you meet

No matter where you go with your dog, be honest and considerate with those around you. Some people love animals, while others can be terrified of even a tiny puppy. Be polite and know your dog’s limits. Remember that human relationships with dogs vary incredibly across cultures. For example, in Guatemala, we saw more street dogs than pets. People were often surprised to learn that our dogs travel on planes, and even more taken aback to learn that they sleep in our bed. Try to be aware of these cultural differences, and be sensitive to the human-canine boundaries to which people are accustomed. Moreover, if your pet tends to be unfriendly with humans (or other dogs), make that very clear to anyone approaching. You don’t want to end up in a situation that could have been avoided with a clear warning. After all, dogs are animals — as owners we are the ones responsible for them. 7. Triple-check airline pet policies

When flying, especially internationally, we always double-check, if not triple-check, airline pet policies. Policies are constantly in flux, and rules are always changing. You want to make extra certain that you and your dog are both welcome on that flight. I usually check the airline’s website, give them a call, and send an email confirmation when I’m bringing my dogs on a flight. Policies and prices for flying with your pet also vary according to a few factors. They usually depend on the airline, the country you’re traveling to, and the size and breed of your pet. There’s also the option of air travel in the cabin, in cargo, and in baggage. (Want to know the difference between these three? Click here.) Some of my favorite dog-friendly airlines include American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Air France, and JetBlue. 8. Countries differ

When it comes to crossing borders, countries differ in their rules and regulations for allowing your pup entry. Some only ask for a rabies vaccine and paperwork from your vet, while others require a pet quarantine and high fees. There’s also a list of banned breeds for whom some countries won’t allow entry at all. The hardest countries to enter tend to be islands, like Australia, Japan, Fiji, and Iceland. The easiest are countries in the European Union (if your pup has an EU passport!). Research the rules of your destination country thoroughly and far enough in advance to ensure that you can meet all the requirements. 9. Make dog friends

As I said earlier, dogs are social animals. When you’re out walking or spending time at the local park, befriend other dogs and their owners. They’ll let you in on their favorite hangouts, the best dog-friendly restaurants in the area, and which vets they trust. Dog owners know best, and they’re a great resource to have. Here are the best ways to find a local dog community online or IRL: Go on a walk – Grab your pup and head out for a walk around the neighborhood. Stop to sniff a butt or two, and talk to dog people. Speaking to local dog owners is the best way to get the lowdown on the area, and all of the dog-friendly places around town. Instagram – These days, dogs everywhere have their own Instagram profiles. Look up hashtags, like #dogsof and enter in your location. You’ll find dogs all over the world. Find some local pups and send them a message asking for tips. Visit a dog park – Dog parks are a great place to exercise and socialize. Many major cities have them. If there aren’t any official dog parks in your area, ask local dog owners or people online about unofficial places where your dogs can romp around. Find an online community – Online platforms host a myriad of groups based on things like breed, location, dog size, and activity level. I recommend searching Facebook and Meetup.com. Many online communities host meetups and social gatherings that you and your pup can join. They’re also a great place to ask questions. Go to a pet store – Local pet shops are great resources for information. Many post flyers for local dog services, or information on nearby dog-related activities for you and your four-legged friend. 10. Pack the essentials

As much as you’d like to just grab your dog and go, there are a few things you’ll definitely need to bring along. Poop bags, a leash and harness, and ID tags are just a few. Pack your pup’s essentials in case you can’t find them on the road (not every location has a good pet store!). Here’s a checklist of things you might need. It includes things like: Dog food and water Collapsible bowls Toys A bed Flea and tick medicine Medical records and travel documents Also, make sure your dog is microchipped and always up to date on standard vaccinations. 11. Teach your dog manners

Before you hit the road, it’s best if your dog knows a thing or two. Basic commands, like “sit” and “stay,” will make managing a dog while traveling easier. A well-trained dog can be left behind in a hotel room or rental to rest for a few hours while you have a nice dinner or visit a museum. Plus, you’re more likely to get a “yes” to your requests if people see that your dog is well behaved. No one wants to be around a barking or rowdy dog who won’t listen! Work on obedience and manners, and make sure your pup always puts their best paw forward. If you need help, working with a certified trainer is best. There are also many resources online to help ensure that your dog is obedient and ready to venture out into the world. I recommend the AllThingsPups training tips — they have a YouTube channel, Instagram account, and podcast. 12. Say hello!

Seeing a dog always puts a smile on a stranger’s face. Be polite to people you encounter with your pup. Kindness goes a long way. On a recent flight, a friendly exchange with a dog-loving airline worker led to my pups and me getting a whole row to ourselves. Extra legroom and seat space are always welcome! I’ve also gotten free treats, lots of useful tips, and other upgrades all because of a smile, some amicable banter, and of course, my friendly pups. *** Travels with my dogs are more colorful and locally focused, and force me to explore parts of my destination that I would have never experienced had I been dogless. My dogs help me meet more people, see more places, and live in and cherish the present. There’s no better way to appreciate a new place than with a dog! Candy Pilar Godoy has visited almost 40 countries across six continents, and speaks three languages. She often travels with her dogs, and writes about pet travel on her blog Boogiethepug.com. Candy currently lives in Rio de Janeiro with her two dogs, Boogie and Marcelo, and cat Kitty. Follow them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Book Your Trip: Logistical Tips and Tricks Book Your Flight Find a cheap flight by using Skyscanner or Momondo. They are my two favorite search engines because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned. Book Your Accommodation You can book your hostel with Hostelworld. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels. I use them all the time. Don’t Forget Travel Insurance Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. I’ve been using World Nomads for ten years. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are: World Nomads (for everyone below 70) Insure My Trip (for those over 70) Looking for the best companies to save money with? Check out my resource page for the best companies to use when you travel! I list all the ones I use to save money when I travel – and I think will help you too! The post 12 Things Every Person Who Wants to Travel with Their Dog Should Know appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

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Chapter 6 of The Wildes of Zootopia

Chapter 6

 Hit and Run

 welcome back to the Wildes of Zootpia. https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12496524/1/The-Wilde-s-of-Zootopia

In this we rejoin Nick and Judy after having their honeymoon cut short by Chief Bogo about a case that seems to be an emergency and of upmost importance.

  As Nick Drove back to the hotel he pondered what was going on back in Zootopia. Wondering why Bogo would call him and Judy back in on such short notice and a late hour like that.

 After a half hour or so they arrived at their hotel. Nick parked the car and woke Judy who had fallen asleep in the passenger seat on the way back after their good time was cut short.

 “Ok I’m going to bed, we can pack in the morning.” Judy said sounding half asleep getting out of the car.

 “Yeah we really don’t have much to pack up considering we only wore one pair of clothes” Nick sounding annoyed that their Honeymoon as cut short.

 After heading up to their room they booth undressed and did their routine, brushing their teeth and nick taking a quick shower with Judy. Afterwards they both jumped into bed, both of them wondering what had gone on back home and at the ZPD.

 “Nick I’m still confused….” Judy said

 “About why we were called in?” Nick asked Judy not surprised she mentioned it, but that she sounded concerned.

 “Yes, I can’t put my paws on it but I got a bad felling about something…” Judy stated with trepidation shaking her head

 “Judy you always get that felling when we start a new case” Nick said to Judy

 “No I mean really this isn’t good…I mean the fact that Bogo called us in means it’s at the top of the list of cases.” She stated with urgency in her voice

 “Look were the only ones he trusts with this obviously ok” Nick trying to help give Judy some clarity in this situation.

 “Maybe your right Nick but….” Judy stated with hesitation

 “But What?” Nick asked back with a yawn

 “But what if it’s about us?” She asked with looking into nicks deep emerald eyes

 “What do you mean….” Nick asked concerned now that the thought was in his mind.

 “Well What if Chief doesn’t want us to work together anymore?” Judy asked nick sounding a bit depressed

 “What…” Nick said with a chuckle “Noooo Common Judy you know Bogo, he doesn’t care. We’ve worked together since day one and hi, even when we told him we were dating and let’s not forget he was the one who Only 34 hrs. or so ago married us.” Nick said not worried about his loves concern but in a way, he was

 “But Nick what if he does separate us and we have to get new partners” she said as her cute nose began to twitch and her eyes started to water.

 “Judy, I promise We will be together no matter what ok” Nick said wrapping his arms around Judy Kissing her on her forehead.

 “Ok You sure?” she asked with a sniffle

 “I promise” Nick said with a bold confidence

 “Now let’s get some sleep we have to drive back tomorrow. We have to be there when?” Nick said then asked Judy

 “1100 hrs. Babe” Judy said as she drifted off to sleep

 As they slept in each other’s arms They both began to relax and be at ease in their presence. As they did so They both began to dream about the coming days ahead but something was happing with Judy.

Judy began to dream, but it was different than normal. She saw herself through the eyes of what could be made out to be a small child. A fleeting glimpse through the childes eyes saw a coat like nicks but it was grey like hers with what looked to be a outer layer of a bright russet orange like nicks fur with a tint of red. She then saw through those eyes her own face she saw herself smile with a tear running down her cheek, gazing into the eyes she was seeing through. Then she heard nicks voice He said a name.

 “Isaac, Yea Isaac Phillip Wilde” Just like his pop pop. He said proud and excited.

 She saw herself gently grab what could only be described as a tiny paw and looked over as she could see another baby held by Nicks mother Rose.

But before she could make sense of what was going on she woke up in a cold sweat, shaking like she had seen something truly remarkable.

 She wanted to wake nick but he was sleeping soundly with a cute little snore. Judy looked at nick wanting desperately to wake him, but she looked at the clock and it read 0300. She took a deep breath and exhaled.

 “Ok I’ll think about that latter” she said quietly to herself as she laid her head back on the pillow. Soon Judy had gone right back to sleep.

 Meanwhile Nick was having a dream of his own and things were going crazy Really, Seriously Fucking Mental.

 “Get me a towel something anybody HEY CLAWHAUSER GET ME Gauze NOW!!!!! JUDY Find some Gauze pads.” Nick Yelled at Clawhauser and Judy as he began to try and stop the bleeding of a fellow officer. He could see he was inside the lobby of the ZPD.

 “Wilde what are you doing?” Yelled Wolford as nick took off his white undershirt as Clawhauser Came back with a roll of Duct Tape.

 “I USED TO BE A MEDIC LONG TIME AGO” Nick said in a raised tone.

 “Paramedics on the way 4 minutes” Said by Judy’s friend and rookie Officer Willow Stones a tall tigress.

 “Judy, Willow Give me a hand ok” Nick said to them while talking to officer Delgado lying there with a gunshot wound to his abdomen.

“Hey, Hey Delgado, Look Hey don’t you quit on me ok. Just Breathe ok Just Breathe……Hey Hey,Hey, hey DAMMIT RAY DON’T YOU GO INTO SHOCK NO NO,NO,No,No YOU FUCKER KEEP THOSE EYES OPEN LOOK AT ME LISTEN!” Nick Yelled as Officer Delgado Began to shake and hyperventilate as he was going into shock. Nick doing everything to stop him from passing out.

 “NICK!!!!!!!!!!!!” Judy Shouted as she drew her Glock Nick ducked

 She got one shot out before nick Awoke with a yelp Violently shaking and Gasping for air. He looked at his hands and then looked at Judy who had nearly lept out of her own fur when he woke up.

 “Nick Sweet Cheese and Crackers What the HELL?” Judy yelled. “What happened bad dream?” She asked her heart beating at a runner’s pace.

 “No” He said, “That Was a fucking Nightmare Judy, I was on the floor, Delgado was dying and you shot a fucker, I don’t know My god.” Nick Trying to remember every detail.

 “What the…Nick are you serious?” Judy asked

 “Yes, Carrots would I lie to you?” He asked

 “Well” Judy said Starting to wonder

 “Don’t answer that” “The answer is no by the way.” Nick stated in a hostile tone still gasping for breath.

 “Look maybe it’s the sudden call back that is making us all jumpy ok. Let’s just go to bed and try and make sense of all this later ok.” Judy trying to calm nick down.

 “Maybe you right carrots maybe it is just stress.” Nick said after taking a breather.

 “Of course, I’m right…aren’t I always.” Judy stating the obvious to her dumb fox.

 “Yes, yes indeed sweetheart” Nick said with a sly grin.

 “I love you Nicholas Wilde” Judy said rolling over nuzzling herself up to nick.

 “And I love you…. Too Judy Wilde” Nick Said With a loud yawn with a small yelp.

  As they fell back into a deep slumber the clock changed as they dove unwillingly back into the depths of their own imaginations. Nick began to think while he was dosing off. “What events caused this nightmare to take place and was it just my imagination?” He thought to himself slowly shutting his emerald green eyes falling back into his own world completely relaxed with his sweet love bunny buried in his chest and her ears next to his muzzle.

 The Next Morning came quickly seeing as the night before had been a dream and nightmare for the both of them. Judy Awoke first her eyes quick to open, seeing the sunrise peeking over the horizon of the Tacoma Mountain range to the east. She got out of bed quick the sink to wash her face with cold water helping her wake up.

 “Oh yeah…. What was I…..Who….What the hell happened last night in that dream?” Judy thought to herself remembering only faint details of the vision. “Isaac” she said to herself trying to jog her memory. “Isaac” she said again in a perplexed way….

 Nick awoke soon after he heard Judy in the bathroom as she began to brush her teeth. Nick slowly yawned showing off his fierce set of k9’s. He then went over to the coffee maker to brew a couple cups for him and Judy. As he did so, he began to recall the night before. The memory of that nightmare burning in his skull. Nick began to shake anxious and depressed. “Did I cause that, was it real?” Nick said to himself out loud in a Disappointed tone loud enough for Judy to notice and peek her ears out the bathroom door careful not to startle nick. But she couldn’t help but comfort her worried Husband about the day ahead. Judy quickly rinsed her mouth out with some mouthwash and eased out the bathroom door to see Nick standing on the balcony watching the sun climb ever higher into the sky with a cup of hot coffee in his paws.

 “Still thinking about that Dream?” she asked

 Nick sighed “Yeah, Yeah I am….Judy I’ve never experienced a nightmare like that ever.” Nick said with a hesitance in his voice.

 “Look We both had wild dreams last night but” Judy paused trying to walk a fine line not to upset Nick.

“The fact is that, Chief Needs us and Zootopia needs us Nick. We took an oath to protect and serve both Zootopia and its citizens…. And less than two days ago an oath to each other to be there in sickness, heath, in danger and for richer or poorer.” She said to nick courageously watching a grin come over his fierce muzzle.

“Awe alright I know what you’re doing little miss motivation” Nick said with a cheeky smile as he chuckled at his loving bunny trying to help him relax.

 “Your right Fluff we did take the oath to protect and serve. Not just Zootopia but…...” Nick paused as he turned Placing his arms around her back and his hands on her hips. “Each other” Nick said as he kissed Judy’s lips

 Judy’s ears went limp she was shocked by nicks sudden touch on her lips. After a few seconds, he pulled away from her mint tasting mouth. Licking his chops at the taste of her.

 “See now that’s how we should deal with any problems we come across.” Judy said Amused that she cheered her Fox right up.

 “Yeah But have you seen the time” he said urgently

 Judy looked at the clock it read 0830

 “We better get cracking” Judy said with a haste

 The both began to throw their belongings into their suitcases and bags. Nick and Judy ran to check out not even stopping just throwing their room key on the concierge’s desk

 “WE GOTTA LEAVE EARLY SORRY!!!” Judy yelled as her and Judy ran for their car. Quickly Nick pulled the driver’s door handle unlocking the car.

 “Huh hey Judy I didn’t even have to get the keys out of my pocket” Nick boasted proud of their unexpected gift.

 “That’s great nick now common We got to go, get our uniforms on and hurry to The ZPD” Judy said urgently Not really giving a damn about keyless entry.

 After A sprint to their Apartment, parking their shiny new 4wd in a spot on the curb. Nick and Judy ran up to their 4th floor apartment. Quickly Dawned their Respective Uniforms and ran the short 3 blocks to the ZPD.

 They blew through the door past Clawhauser not even saying good morning. “Oh man they don’t even know…...” Officer Clawhauser said to rookie and Friend of Judy Officer Willow Stones, sighing knowing what had happened the previous afternoon.

 “What happened…. ohhhhoohhh” Officer Willow said remorseful about what Nick and Judy were about to find out. Watching her new friend and her husband run up to Chiefs office.

 As Nick and Judy got to Chiefs Office they stopped to straighten themselves up. Nick Knocked on chief’s door.

 “Wilde’s Come in.” Chief said in his usual irritated voice. “First I want to say thank you for returning on such short notice. I have some news good and bad.” Chief said

 “Chief I don’t want to sound like an ass but Why are we here” Nick said in a frustrated way giving chief a look of disgust.

 “Nick” Judy said swatting Nicks arm. “I’m Sorry chief he didn’t mean it, he’s just well…” Judy froze not knowing what to say to her boss but chief understood and came back with a bombshell they were not expecting.

 “I understand Nicholas that you would be upset as you should be. Under normal circumstances I wouldn’t have asked you or any officer to return from a paid time off request such as you two were on.” Chief said trying to ease their minds.

“It’s ok Chief” Nick said still upset “So why are we here” Nick said curiously

 “Yes, Sir Why did you call us back…...Is it involving our partnership?” Judy asked Frightened about what Chiefs answer would be. She could hear him now Saying “I am sadly forced to split your partnership up for good. I’m sorry” She began to fear those words in her mind and her heart began to race.

 “No” Chief said taking off his reading glasses

 Judy sighed with relief

 “So, what?” Nick asked sounding fearful

 Chief took a deep breath and shook his head

 “Nicholas…. your best friend Finnick Watts…. was involved in an umm…”

 “What Chief…What, what about Finnick?” Nick asked Anxiously

 Judy Looked at Nick who had only a 48 hrs. ago said goodbye to his best friend as they left the reception. She could see his mood change from aggravated to scared in the blink of an eye. She held his right hand with her right paw fearing something awful must have happened.

 “Finnick was involved in a hit and run yesterday morning on his way back to his home. He and 4 other mammals were involved” Chief said with an empty tone

 “Is he OK?” Nick asked Chief  

 “He and 2 of the other mammals Died at the scene” Chief said depressingly

 Nicks expression changed from one of fear to total despair

 “I’m Sorry Nicholas” Chief Said with a sigh

 “Nick…. Oh, Nick” Judy said as a tear feel from her cheek holding her loves hand as he began to shake his head not wanting to believe what he had just heard.

 Nick jumped up quickly, Shaking, closing his eyes and balling his paws into fists trying to hold back the tears…...but he couldn’t.

 “Nicholas…” Chief tried to say something, but Nick lost his composure completely.

 “No….no no Chief Tell me this is just a dream please CHIEF” Nick said with a hostile tone

 “Nick Please” Judy Said trying to calm Nick down with no luck.

 “FINNICK NO NOT YOU BUDDY NOT YOU…….” Nick said sobbing and crying out at the loss of his childhood friend. “DAMMIT CHIEF PLEASE, TELL ME I’M DREAMING THIS IS A FUCKING NIGHTMARE ISN'T IT,JUDY WERE STILL ASLEEP RIGHT……JUDY” Nick said still sobbing, Utterly Devastated At what he was just told.

 “Nick I’m sorry you’re not sleeping…. Finnick is dead Nick I’m Sorry.” Judy said wrapping her arms around nick as tears feel from his eyes onto her shoulder. Judy began to weep as well because over the past couple years She developed a friendship with Finnick as well. But mainly she was weeping for her husband. She had never seen nick like this and she herself had never known anyone who had lost someone so close.

 “It’s going to be OK Nicholas…” Chief said with a small tear rolling down his cheek.

“He was my best friend, only friend before Judy” Nick started to sob hysterically as all the memories from their childhood came flooding back like a tsunami of heartache. Everything from the day they first met to the last time he said goodbye to him. Nick began to have a total nervous breakdown for the second time in his life and when the memory of losing his father came back Nick couldn’t hold back anymore and began to sob uncontrollably  

 “Nick please calm down love I can’t stand to see you like this.” Judy said as Nick buried his head in her chest.

 “How can I…...” He said with sniffle “I just lost my only friend from my old life Judy.” He stated

 “What do you mean…. I’m Your friend... aren’t I” Judy asked wiping her nose with a sniffle and trying to calm Nick down.

 “Judy your more than a friend you’re my wife…If I lost you I don’t know what I would do!” Nick said loudly looking deep into her eyes.

 After hearing that Judy did the only thing she could think of She kissed him.

 “I love you Nick…. Now please calm down OK baby things are going to be ok…right Chief” Judy said turning to Chief Bogo

 “Well If you remember I did say I have some good news as well.” He stated

 Nick finally calmed down after a couple minutes enough to hear what Chief Bogo had to say.

 “Well Go on Chief” Nick said wiping the tears from his face on his soft fur “What could possibly be good news in light of what you’ve just told us?” He asked chief with a stutter.

 Chief Bogo looked at them Trying to gain back some composure after learning about the sudden death of a dear friend.

 “Yesterday When I returned back to my office After lunch. I noticed one of the mail room clerks from the mayor’s office Had left a piece of certified mail addressed to you and Judy in my usual folder by mistake.” Chief said

 “Ok so it’s a piece of mail… so what” Nick said looking aggravated.

 “Nick chill” Judy said holding his hand. “Sorry Chief Please Continue” Judy said still sniffling

 “Thank you, Judy.” Chief said putting on his reading glasses “The letter is from the Zootopia Family and mammal adoption agency.” Chief said

 “Nick Oh Nick Annabelle…...remember we’ve been waiting for the adoption approval letter for 4 months now.” Judy said as her expression changed from depressed to shocked and anxious in the blink of an eye.

 “Already I thought the process would take longer” Nick said open now with a glimmer of hope in this dark moment.

 “Well let me read it to you…” Chief said as he began to read.

 “Dear Mr. Nicholas Wilde and Ms. Judith Hopps … (They might want to change that Chief said as he continued) After reviewing your case for Adoption approval and conducting countless interviews. We have determined that Mr. Nicholas Wilde and Ms. Judith Hopps would not be suitable for adoption of Ms. Annabelle Marie.” Chief said reading the letter

 Nick and Judy’s hearts sank like a stone thrown violently into the ocean

 “Oh no” Judy said as she began to cry into nicks chest.

 “I knew it, I knew It, too good to be true the one kit that we fell in love with and were not eligible” Nick said losing all hope

But Chief wasn’t finished

 “Shut It you two and your doom and gloom…I’m not finished.” Chief said boldly chief continued

 “That was until we conducted and interview with a Stu and Bonnie Hopps a Ms. Rose Marie Wilde also a half-sister by the name of Ariel Victoria Wilde and one Chief Joseph Sullivan Bogo. After speaking with The Chief of the Zootopia Police Department Getting an insight of your true personal and work lives in detail…. we have determined that Annabelle Marie would be in no better loving paws than with Mr. and Mrs. Wilde. Congratulations Nicholas and Judith Wilde. Please Contact me asap to work out the final details and paperwork. Congratulations Sincerely Agent Art Clawson” Bogo said finishing reading the letter with a small grin on his face.

 Nick and Judy’s expressions were that of pure shock one moment they lost all hope at becoming a family and losing a dear friend. The tears began to flow again but not of sadness but of joy.

 “Judy… We did it Judy!!” Nick exclaimed out loud

“Were going to be a family!!!” Nick said hugging Judy tightly

 “I don’t believe it Nick were going to be parents!” she Cried out with glee.

 “Well…...” Chief Bogo stated looking at them waiting for a response

 “Oh... Chief Thank you, Thank you for giving us a good recommendation” Judy said Hugging Chief

 “It was my pleasure You two deserve to know happiness but there is still the matter of who was being discussed earlier and what needs to be….”

 As chief was going to ask Nick if he knew of any next of kin to His Deceased best friend. A commotion could be heard outside the office and then, the unthinkable. 4 shots rang out though the air in quick succession. Judy and Nick instinctively Drew their weapons and ran toward the commotion.

 As soon as Nick and Judy along with Chief Bogo got down stairs Their worst fears had come to fruition. Lying on cold floor was officer Delgado. With a bullet wound to his abdomen and one on his right arm. He was trying to remain calm but he was in a bad way.

 “Oh my god Delgado...” Nick yelled out as he ran over to him to access the injury. “If we don’t get him to a hospital in soon he’s not gonna make it.” Nick said to Judy unbuttoning Officer Delgado’s shirt and rolling up his right sleeve to reveal two nasty wounds that needed immediate attention.

 “I called the hospital and they have an ambulance on the way!” Officer Clawhauser yelled out from behind his desk.

 “How long” Nick yelling across the lobby at Clawhauser

 “12-15 minutes” Clawhauser responded

 “Damnit that’s to long he needs help now!” Nick said looking at Delgado as he began to go into shock from loss of blood.

 “Nick….” Delgado said with a bloody cough

 “Hey, look I’m, not going to lose another friend today not again.” Nick said looking directly into Officer Delgado’s eyes as Judy stood over nicks shoulder.

  “Get me a towel something anybody HEY CLAWHAUSER GET ME Gauze NOW!!!!! JUDY Find some Gauze pads.” Nick Yelled at Clawhauser and Judy as he began to try and stop the bleeding of a fellow officer.

 “Wilde what are you doing?” Yelled Wolford as nick took off his white undershirt as Clawhauser Came back with a roll of Duct Tape.

 “I USED TO BE A MEDIC LONG TIME AGO OK ” Nick said in a hostile tone.

 “Paramedics on the way 8 minutes now” Said by Judy’s friend and rookie Officer Willow Stones a tall tigress.

 “Judy, Willow Give me a hand OK” Nick said to them while talking to officer Delgado

“Hey, Hey Delgado, Look Hey don’t you quit on me ok. Just Breathe ok Just Breathe……Hey Hey,Hey, hey DAMMIT RAY DON’T YOU GO INTO SHOCK NO NO,No YOU FUCKER KEEP THOSE EYES OPEN LOOK AT ME LISTEN!” Nick Yelled as Officer Delgado Began to shake and hyperventilate as he was going into shock. Nick doing everything to stop him from passing out and to stop the bleeding.

 At that moment Nicks thoughts began to race and he realized that his nightmare was coming true. As he worked on Officer Delgado he remembered something important then he heard Judy yell out his name.

 “NICK!!!!!!!!!!!! DUCK” Judy Shouted as she drew her Glock

 Nick Ducked quickly  

 Two shots rang out one by Judy the other by an unknown gunman.

 Judy took her shot at the same moment a crazed weasel with a hunting rifle fired his weapon.

 Judy’s Aim was deadly accurate because she shot the lunatic right in the heart taking him down instantly. She noticed in that time there was no hit or ricochet off a wall or file cabinet which meant somebody had just been hit.

 Judy looked at nick and he looked at her. Fortunately, they were not struck. However, A tall Tigress who was huddled over Officer Delgado helping Nick save a father of 3 began to shake as she grabbed her chest gasping for breath.

 “Judy…...Nick” Officer Stone said with a cold scared tone dropped to the floor next to Delgado

 “Willow” Judy said looking down at the young Rookie “Willow” She Shouted out dropping her weapon picking up Officer Stone by her shoulders trying to keep her up to reduce the loss of blood but she was in worse shape than Officer Delgado.

 “It’s ok its ok everything’s going to be ok!” Nick said to his wife trying to calm Judy down seeing her friend and fellow officer she had trained and was like a sister to her lying on the cold floor.

 “Move out the way!” Said one of the medics who were being escorted in by swat in case of another shooter. “Get them up them up” The first paramedic said to his fellow medics.

 “Can we help” Nick asked

 “Yes, help us get them on the stretchers” the supervisor medic said.

 “Holy shit” one of the Cheetahs said “we got to go NOW!” she said urgency in her voice

 By now the area was secure and As Judy and Nick watched as their fellow officers one a veteran and one a wide-eyed rookie who showed that she could perform under pressure. She and Delgado were now fighting for their lives in the back of an ambulance.

As the sirens wailed through the streets the ambulance sped off towards Zootopian General With 4 escorting police cars to make sure they got there as quickly as possible.

 Nick staring at Judy and her blood-stained uniform as she did the same trying to make sense of what had just happened. Only moments before they had gone from learning about the death of a friend and then learning that they were going to be parents of a sweet little orphaned fennec fox named Annabelle.

 “I think you two should get cleaned up” Said Chief Bogo as him and other officers stared at the two of them, covered in wolf and tiger blood.

 “Yeah We should” Said Judy timidly

 “Right” Nick said as he took Judy’s hand as they walked through a crowed of their fellow officers that had gathered in the moments after the ambulance left.

 “Wildes!” Chief yelled out across the lobby.

 Nick and Judy turned around still holding hands.

“Yes Chief” They both said

 Chief looked at them amazed

 “Thank you” He stated simply

 “Yeah chief” Nick said as he looked into Judy’s eyes  

 “Anytime” Judy stated as the two of them walked on towards the showers together not caring about the policy that forbids them or any other couples from showering together at the ZPD for legal reasons. They didn’t care though they just wanted to be alone.

 “You know they shouldn’t be doing that Chief” Said officer Fangly

 “You know what” Said Chief “In light of what these two and this department just went through…...I don’t Care about them showering together because right now I’ve got two officers that are currently fighting for their lives and that’s more important!” Chief shouted at the Silver wolf.

   Well with all that just happened only time will tell if Officer Delgado and Officer Stone Pull through. I hope all goes well. As for Nick and Judy with darkness there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. The next Chapter will we meet Annabelle Marie? Not sure but more to the point will Delgado and Willow Survive. Also, how will this affect Nick and Judy’s Relationship? Chapter 7 will be quite long two parts to be precise. Spoiler GOOD and bad NEWS!!!!!!

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Frank the Tank

A/N: An anon request for a comfort fic where the reader comes home and Spencer can tell by her face that she’s had a bad day. Comfort/fluff @coveofmemories

Warnings: Losing a Pet

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You loved your job as a vet tech. You really did. There was almost nothing better than going to work, playing with, feeding and taking care of cute puppies, and then coming home to your boyfriend of two years. But with all the good, came those days where you had to be in the room when someone was losing a member of their family. Today had been a day - three senior dogs needed to be transported over the rainbow bridge, and you were in the room every time, sobbing right alongside the family members. When it came to putting dogs down, you always felt the need to stay in the room with the family; let them know they weren’t alone. But it definitely took a lot out of you. Taking a deep breath, you walked up to the door and slowly turned the knob, the energy completely drained out of you.

“Oh, you had a bad day, didn’t you?” Spencer asked the second you opened the door. He was sitting on the couch reading a book after getting home at around 5 o’clock. Just as he was driving home, you had to go out for an emergency at the office, so at 7 o’clock you were finally able to return home. “What happened?” he asked.

“I had to let three dogs go today,” you sniffled, your eyes filling with emotion as you remembered the babies you’d been with today - a german shepherd, a K9 officer with the FBI as a matter of fact, a poodle, belonging to an elderly couple, and a bulldog, whose owner was a big, burly man you’d never expect to see crying - but he had sobbed as he let go of his best friend - probably the worst out of anyone. Spencer just listened as you recounted your day, gently rubbing your back as you teared up again. “It’s just days like today that make me hate what I do.”

Reaching over, he grabbed your legs and pulled you into his lap, allowing you to  rest your head on his chest. You always found it calming to listen to his heartbeat. “I’m so sorry,” he said, smoothing your hair down while you closed your eyes. “But you do something that takes a lot of compassion to do. You make sure they aren’t in pain anymore and more importantly you make the families feel like they aren’t alone.” 

He always knew just the right thing to say. While these kinds of days came around fairly often unfortunately, you did feel better about helping people through such a difficult time. Plus, this sadness rarely outweighed the good days - the playful pounces on your chest as they came in for the first time, the excitement for treats, the learning commands - it filled your heart with joy. Days like these were just a payment for the rest of it - the universe’s subtle way of balancing things out. “I know,” you sighed. “Thank you. It just all happened at once today.”

Spencer had asked you out two years ago. Within the year, he’d asked you to move in with him. And recently, you’d been talking about getting a dog. “You want to maybe look at dogs?” he asked with a smile. “We’ve been talking about getting one and looking at dogs always makes you happy.”

That made you smile. “Yesssss,” you said. “We’re still thinking of a pittie right?” For the longest time, you’d wanted a pitbull. A friend of yours had one when you were growing up and she was the sweetest dog in existence. Since then, you knew you wanted one of your own eventually, and Spencer seemed to really like the idea of a pitbull. 

“Definitely,” he said, reaching over to the side table to grab his laptop and turn it on. “I really like the gray ones.” You did too, but you tended to have to buy those and you really wanted to adopt. There were so many puppies that were between the ages of 1 and 2 that got thrown to the side for even younger dogs, so the thought of buying a puppy when there were other dogs that needed a home didn’t sit well with you. “If we find one of those that needs adopting, I’m probably going to fall in love with it, but I know you want to adopt.”

As you scrolled through the myriad of pitbull rescues in the area, your sadness from the day’s events slowly slipped away. How could you be sad when you were looking at the adorable faces of so many pitties that needed a home. “Oh my god,” you said, pointing towards a gray one named Lira, “what about her? Click on her.”

Excitedly, Spencer clicked on the picture of the six-year-old female pit. She was beautiful, but when you looked at the bio on her, it said that she wasn’t good with kids and both of you agreed that you’d be getting married and starting a family soon, so whatever dog you did adopt needed to be good with children. A little disappointed, Spencer clicked back and continued to scroll down the page until you found a the cutest mug ever. You clapped and pointed while Spencer clicked on the picture. “Do you realize how big this dog is?” he asked in amazement. Despite the question, you could see on his face that he liked him as much as you did. “His name is Frank.”

“Please tell me that’s short for Frank the Tank,” you laughed. At over 110 pounds, Frank was enormous. He’d been used as a bait dog as a puppy, but had been rescued in a bust. While other puppies from that raid had been adopted out already, Frank was consistently left behind because he was so big.  He was one of the the biggest pitbulls in the state apparently. “It says he’s great with kids. It’s just that parents are scared of him. But he’s mushy. And he thinks he’s a lap dog, and he likes this purple donut toy. He’s only 4. Spence, can we go look at him this weekend? Please!?” you begged, kicking your feet around like a two-year-old. “I wanna go meet Frank.”

He seemed a little hesitant, but the look on your face must’ve changed his mind; you were definitely pouting. “Sure,” he drew out, “We can go meet him this weekend, but we really have to make sure that he’s actually good with kids of all ages before we do anything, because if he’s not good with babies...”

“Then obviously we can’t,” you finished. “I agree. But look, he’s so cute!”

“He really is,” he said, scrolling through the various pictures of Frank with his favorite purple donut toy. “I can’t believe how enormous he is.”

You’d seen an even bigger one on the news. “Have you heard of Hulk?”

“As in the fictional superhero created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, who first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book The Incredible Hulk in May 1962 published by Marvel Comics?” he laughed.

He probably memorized that from somewhere - your big-brained dork. “No, dork. I mean, the over 170-pound pitbull, the largest ever on record.” His mouth dropped open, immediately looking up a picture of one of the largest pitbulls ever recorded. “Apparently he’s one of the sweetest dogs in the world and he’s great with the couple’s young son, so maybe that will mean good things for Frank the Tank.”

“What if his name isn’t Frank the Tank?” he laughed, already liking the moniker you’d given to the dog you didn’t have yet. “You still going to use the full name?” 

“Yes,” you said straight-faced. “He’s 110 pounds. His name is Frank. He’s a tank. He’s Frank the Tank.”