Coping Challenge x 3 (again)
Coping Challenge... More drabbles from a sleep-deprived mind.
“Great Expectations”
CI
Det. Bobby Goren
Rated suitable for all
100 Words
Each and every look is a physical blow. Every glance carries a question. Every look is an expectation - to have answers, to be perfect. Expectations bring fear.
There is the fear of failure, of course. But even stronger is the fear of rejection should he not have the answers at his fingertips.
All too often sleep is sacrificed in the battle to overcome the fear, to meet the expectations that threaten to smother him. He picks up another textbook and begins to read, forcing yet more facts into his already busy brain.
He may need to know about this someday.
-30-
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“Stress Reaction”
CI
Det. Mike Logan
Mike’s POV
Rated: T (bad word)
Spoilers: Takes place during “Stress Position”, that moment between what Deakins said, and how Mike responded.
100 Words
“Let me discuss it with my detectives.”
There it is. I was waiting for that. Jesus, these people are unbelievable.
‘Discuss it’ my ass. At least they didn’t have me escorted from the building. One mistake - just one fucking mistake. How long am I supposed to pay for it?
And who does that bastard think he is anyway, telling me about my girlfriend?
Well, if they think they’re gonna push my buttons, they are sadly mistaken. I’ll just play it cool like I always do. They won’t get to me.
“No problem. Maybe I’ll have some of your major coffee.”
-30-
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“Respite”
TOS
Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers
Rated suitable for all
No spoilers
100 words
It had been a brutal week. The only bodies gracing her table were young - lives stolen by drugs, or someone they’d trusted.
She did what she could to provide answers, but it had taken its toll.
The chill of the autumn day felt warmer than the morgue. She closed her eyes and lifted her face to the sun, feeling the faint heat caress her cheeks, drying the tears she hid from others.
She smiled at the sound of children laughing nearby and prayed to whoever was listening that they be kept safe. Rising from the bench, she walked back inside.
-30-
I think I'm about drabbled out for this challenge. LOL
“Great Expectations”
CI
Det. Bobby Goren
Rated suitable for all
100 Words
Each and every look is a physical blow. Every glance carries a question. Every look is an expectation - to have answers, to be perfect. Expectations bring fear.
There is the fear of failure, of course. But even stronger is the fear of rejection should he not have the answers at his fingertips.
All too often sleep is sacrificed in the battle to overcome the fear, to meet the expectations that threaten to smother him. He picks up another textbook and begins to read, forcing yet more facts into his already busy brain.
He may need to know about this someday.
-30-
~~~~~~~~~~
“Stress Reaction”
CI
Det. Mike Logan
Mike’s POV
Rated: T (bad word)
Spoilers: Takes place during “Stress Position”, that moment between what Deakins said, and how Mike responded.
100 Words
“Let me discuss it with my detectives.”
There it is. I was waiting for that. Jesus, these people are unbelievable.
‘Discuss it’ my ass. At least they didn’t have me escorted from the building. One mistake - just one fucking mistake. How long am I supposed to pay for it?
And who does that bastard think he is anyway, telling me about my girlfriend?
Well, if they think they’re gonna push my buttons, they are sadly mistaken. I’ll just play it cool like I always do. They won’t get to me.
“No problem. Maybe I’ll have some of your major coffee.”
-30-
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
“Respite”
TOS
Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers
Rated suitable for all
No spoilers
100 words
It had been a brutal week. The only bodies gracing her table were young - lives stolen by drugs, or someone they’d trusted.
She did what she could to provide answers, but it had taken its toll.
The chill of the autumn day felt warmer than the morgue. She closed her eyes and lifted her face to the sun, feeling the faint heat caress her cheeks, drying the tears she hid from others.
She smiled at the sound of children laughing nearby and prayed to whoever was listening that they be kept safe. Rising from the bench, she walked back inside.
-30-
I think I'm about drabbled out for this challenge. LOL