I do not own the show, though I do own the OCs I created in the process.
Chapter One
"Daniel Messer, in exchange for informing on Tanglewood Boys activities, particularly Sonny Sassone's assault of an NYPD officer, we are prepared to offer you a deal. Upon completion of the terms of the agreement, you will receive a recommendation for the Crime Lab. We have secured you a grant sufficient to pay for tuition, room, and board to start in one week, September 1, 1992”
"Thank you, sirs. I appreciate the opportunity."
"Donnie, aren't you due for class soon? Get your butt moving."
"Yeah, Ma. Dad back from the precinct yet?"
"No, there was an issue that came up as he was leaving."
"Right. See you for dinner?"
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"Don, ya joining us at the club tonight?"
"Nah, Ma's expecting me, and there's an exam tomorrow for Con Law."
As they were walking past the science center, a wiry blonde walked directly into Don. Snapping out of his daze, the man ran his eyes up, and up, the obstacle, locking feline green eyes with those piercing blue orbs as Don grabbed his upper arms to keep him from falling.
"Sorry, bit distracted. I'll just be going."
"Are you alright? Your nose whammed right into my breastbone."
"Had worse. Gotta go."
::Yikes, gotta keep my nose clean here, this is my last chance. Wouldn't do to mess with one'a the BMOC. Coulda been one of those if my wrist didn't get busted.::
When the figure had disappeared around a building, Don noticed that he'd dropped his student ID.
::Daniel Messer, Biochem/Forensics. Looks like he lives on-campus. Better return it.:: "Derek, I have to go, kid dropped his ID."
He caught up to Messer quickly, as he was able to see above people’s heads to find an efficient path through the crowd.
"Messer, you dropped something," he panted, handing over the ID.
Shocked at the kindness, Danny gasped out a 'thanks' and bolted off.