Fic: The Invitation, Chapter One
I rarely ever do this, but since the four people I've actually heard back from have liked it, I'm putting a story on here. It's the mothership of the Law and Order Franchise. Which means Jack McCoy and Detective Green L&O.
So, um, here you go.
The Invitation, Chapter One
Author: queenof1000days
Show: Law and Order
Rating: G
Summary: Angela McCoy is of two minds about her father.
a/n: The idea for this fic came years ago. I just finally wrote it down recently. In a Law and Order episode, a teenager girl has been either raped and/or killed; the main suspect is her father. Jack and I believe Cragen - after his move to SVU - start talking about how a father could do something like that to his daughter. Jack mentions something about how he and his family were at the beach; he sees this pretty girl and starts to get ideas about her. Then the girl turns around and he realizes that the girl is his daughter. Jack provides the above story and says he felt terrible and not all fathers get that terrible feeling after thinking about their daughters that way.
****
Angela McCoy is of two minds about her father. On the one hand, he had given sole custody to her mother and left them to go fight the injustices of New York City. Granted, there had been birthday cards and presents and there was an attempt to attend her high school graduation. But it had been her mom who had been there for driving lessons, first crushes and first breakups, graduations and the like. On the other hand, he’s her father and that should mean something. And it does in a way, but not like it means for other daughters and fathers.
Which is why she’s standing outside of One Hogan Plaza, her hands in her jeans pockets. The envelope’s residing in her purse, protected. Taking a deep breath in, she enters the imposing building. After undergoing the security measures (the visitor badge is clipped to the bottom of her shirt), she rides the elevator up to his floor. Stepping out of the elevator, she steps aside and pulls the crisp, ivory envelope out and hopes she doesn’t stain it. She wants Phillip to be there at her side, but he had an appointment in court.
Funny how she doesn’t want much of anything to do with the legal profession - this due to her five year old self equating the law to why her daddy couldn’t play with her - and she’s marrying a family law attorney in six months. Smiling at the irony of that, she approaches a desk and asks where Jack McCoy’s office is. The harried woman behind it points and rattles off a few directions.
Angela follows them until she reaches another desk and asks if Jack McCoy is available. This surprises her because her original intention was just to leave it with someone to give it to her dad. Feeling something she can’t or won’t explain, she listens as the woman behind the desk tells her he’s with the DA and if she wouldn’t mind waiting, Mr. McCoy would be with her soon.
She’s starting to debate her options when she hears his voice. An urge to talk to him pops up and her grip on the envelope tightens. Hastily, Angela loosens her grip only to see a crease in it. She’s pulling out a pen before she realizes it. Bending down, Angela places the envelope on the desk before writing three letters on it. The woman assures her that she’ll give it to Jack and even places a sticky note on it.
Her dad’s talking to a woman and someone whom she supposes is the DA. Angela moves off to a section of hallway where she hopes that she’s not in anyone’s way.
Her dad is handed the envelope and opens it. His face registers surprise and shock, as she knows what words he’s reading.
All fathers should be present for their daughters’ weddings. And Angela knows hers will be, even though he won’t be walking her down the aisle. Her future father-in-law will be. Her dad’s finished reading the invitation and is now looking around and for a moment, their eyes meet. Angela offers him a small smile and wave before disappearing into the crowd.
When she reaches the outside of One Hogan Plaza, Angela pulls out her cell phone to call her fiancée. “Hey babe, it’s me…” she says.
***
Angela Katherine McCoy
&
Phillip Nicholas Taylor
Request the pleasure of your company at the celebration of their marriage on
Saturday November 1, two thousand and -----, three o’clock in the afternoon.
St. James Church
391 Delaware Ave.
Albany, NY 12209
Dinner, Dancing, and Happily Ever After to Follow:
Crowne Plaza Albany City Center
State & Lodge Streets Albany, NY 12207
So, um, here you go.
The Invitation, Chapter One
Author: queenof1000days
Show: Law and Order
Rating: G
Summary: Angela McCoy is of two minds about her father.
a/n: The idea for this fic came years ago. I just finally wrote it down recently. In a Law and Order episode, a teenager girl has been either raped and/or killed; the main suspect is her father. Jack and I believe Cragen - after his move to SVU - start talking about how a father could do something like that to his daughter. Jack mentions something about how he and his family were at the beach; he sees this pretty girl and starts to get ideas about her. Then the girl turns around and he realizes that the girl is his daughter. Jack provides the above story and says he felt terrible and not all fathers get that terrible feeling after thinking about their daughters that way.
****
Angela McCoy is of two minds about her father. On the one hand, he had given sole custody to her mother and left them to go fight the injustices of New York City. Granted, there had been birthday cards and presents and there was an attempt to attend her high school graduation. But it had been her mom who had been there for driving lessons, first crushes and first breakups, graduations and the like. On the other hand, he’s her father and that should mean something. And it does in a way, but not like it means for other daughters and fathers.
Which is why she’s standing outside of One Hogan Plaza, her hands in her jeans pockets. The envelope’s residing in her purse, protected. Taking a deep breath in, she enters the imposing building. After undergoing the security measures (the visitor badge is clipped to the bottom of her shirt), she rides the elevator up to his floor. Stepping out of the elevator, she steps aside and pulls the crisp, ivory envelope out and hopes she doesn’t stain it. She wants Phillip to be there at her side, but he had an appointment in court.
Funny how she doesn’t want much of anything to do with the legal profession - this due to her five year old self equating the law to why her daddy couldn’t play with her - and she’s marrying a family law attorney in six months. Smiling at the irony of that, she approaches a desk and asks where Jack McCoy’s office is. The harried woman behind it points and rattles off a few directions.
Angela follows them until she reaches another desk and asks if Jack McCoy is available. This surprises her because her original intention was just to leave it with someone to give it to her dad. Feeling something she can’t or won’t explain, she listens as the woman behind the desk tells her he’s with the DA and if she wouldn’t mind waiting, Mr. McCoy would be with her soon.
She’s starting to debate her options when she hears his voice. An urge to talk to him pops up and her grip on the envelope tightens. Hastily, Angela loosens her grip only to see a crease in it. She’s pulling out a pen before she realizes it. Bending down, Angela places the envelope on the desk before writing three letters on it. The woman assures her that she’ll give it to Jack and even places a sticky note on it.
Her dad’s talking to a woman and someone whom she supposes is the DA. Angela moves off to a section of hallway where she hopes that she’s not in anyone’s way.
Her dad is handed the envelope and opens it. His face registers surprise and shock, as she knows what words he’s reading.
All fathers should be present for their daughters’ weddings. And Angela knows hers will be, even though he won’t be walking her down the aisle. Her future father-in-law will be. Her dad’s finished reading the invitation and is now looking around and for a moment, their eyes meet. Angela offers him a small smile and wave before disappearing into the crowd.
When she reaches the outside of One Hogan Plaza, Angela pulls out her cell phone to call her fiancée. “Hey babe, it’s me…” she says.
***
Angela Katherine McCoy
&
Phillip Nicholas Taylor
Request the pleasure of your company at the celebration of their marriage on
Saturday November 1, two thousand and -----, three o’clock in the afternoon.
St. James Church
391 Delaware Ave.
Albany, NY 12209
Dinner, Dancing, and Happily Ever After to Follow:
Crowne Plaza Albany City Center
State & Lodge Streets Albany, NY 12207