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callsign-dexter · 4 months
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"911 what is your emergency?"
Request: hi I was wondering if I could please request a TK x daughter with the angst prompt starter “you were supposed to leave”?
totally your choice 💜
Starter- You were supposed to leave.
Pairings: TK Strand x Daughter!Reader
Warnings: angst
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A/N: Thank you to the person who sent this in!
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“Remember I need your guy’s permission slips for our field trip to Laboratory and Field Investigations. I also need another parent to go because this is a huge lab and we will be splitting up.” Mr. Vencie said, he was your science teacher and you absolutely loved him because he always made class fun. You, Y/N Strand, are just a junior in high school. You didn’t like school but science had quickly become your favorite subject thanks to Mr. Venice. There was instant chatter has the bell rang signaling the end of the school day. Normally you would head home but you were given specific instructions to head the fire station that your father and grandfather, TK Strand and Owen Strand, worked at.
“So, what are your plans after you leave?” Your best friend, Harper Wells, asked as you both walked out of the school.
“I was planning on going home but I was told I needed to head to the station, something about people coming to work on the house. Dad, Carlos, and Gramps don’t want me there alone and they’re both working.” You said, Carlos is your father’s boyfriend and you love him dearly and he loves you just as equally. You called Owen, Gramps just to get on his nerves because he didn’t look that old but he acted like it sometimes.
“Your dad is hot.” She said not afraid to let you know that pretty much all the time.
“And gay.” You said with a roll of your eyes.
“Hey, it doesn’t hurt to look.” She said and you laughed as you reached your Jeep that you begged your dad for. “You think he will be chaperoning the trip?” She asked and you shook your head.
“No, he has to work. I think Carlos may go though.” You said already preparing for what was about to be said.
“Hey, he’s hot too.” She said and there it was.
“Yea ok Harper.” You said and she just smiled because she knew that it got on your nerves sometimes. “Listen, I got to go. I’ll text you later.” You said and then hugged her and she hugged you back.
“Be careful and let me know when you get to the station safely.” She said as she released you from the hug.
“You know I will.” You said and then you both were saying bye to each other and getting your cars and driving home. You got into your car and sat there for a minute while you pulled out your phone and opened your text messages and opened the group chat that you had going with your father, Carlos, and grandpa.
School just let out. Heading to the station.
You waited for a response and immediately got them back.
Dad: Be safe. We will see you when you get here. Love you!
Gramps: Don’t get pulled over… but I’m sure Carlos would get you out. Love you.
Carlos: I would absolutely do that. I love her too much. Let me know when you get there safely. Love you.
Love you guys too. I will be safe. Gramps I’m going to break every single road law.
Gramps: Y/N Y/M/N Strand
You just laughed and began your drive after starting your car up. It was only a 30-minute drive to the station. You arrived in no time and parked where your Jeep next to your grandpa’s truck and killed the engine and made your way inside with your backpack on your shoulder and keys in one hand. Everyone knew who you were even the ones that normally didn’t work with your dad’s crew so nobody asked why you were there. As you were walking you noticed that the ambulance wasn’t there and it didn’t surprise you. You walked further and saw Judd. “Hey, Judd!” You said and he turned around and smiled.
“Little Strand! How are you?” He asked coming over and hugging you and you hugged him back.
“It was good! I have a field trip coming up to a science lab.” You said and he smiled and released you from the hug.
“That sounds fun. Your dad, Tommy, and Nancy got called out but should be back shortly. It didn’t sound like anything serious.” He said and you nodded.
“How is Grace?” You asked and he smiled. Grace was like a mother figure to you; she helped you with girl problems and when you had boy problems but your dad was surprisingly good with that. Your mom hasn’t been in the picture since you born. She and your dad had hooked up while they were both on drugs and she had stopped them when she was pregnant with you, she did have a soft spot for kids and babies, but when you were born, she gave up parenting rights to TK who was off of drugs and getting help. You had stayed with your grandma at the time while he got help but once he was clean, he was 100% about taking care of you and you quickly became a daddy’s girl. Now at 17 years old your bond with your father was strong and you could care less about his sexuality just as long as he was happy so were you. When he got dumped by his boyfriend before coming to Texas, he was heartbroken but he stayed strong for you and continued to be a great father to you.
“She’s good! She’s wondering when your next girl date is, she’s missing you.” He said and you smiled.
“I’ll have to shoot her a text later.” You replied and he smiled.
“She would love that.” Judd said “Your grandpa is in his office.” He said and you nodded and started that way. As you were walking you saw everyone else in the kitchen. “Hey!” You said with a smile and everyone turned to look at you.
“Little Strand!” A course of voices shouted out and they came over to hug you.
“How was school?” Marjan asked
“It was good. We have a field trip coming up that I need to talk to dad about chaperoning or maybe getting Carlos to do so.” You said and they smiled.
“Where is it?” Mateo asked and you turned to look at him.
“Laboratory and Field Investigations.” You said 
“Oh, that sounds fun.” Paul said and you nodded.
“Science is a favorite of mine especially since the teacher I have makes it fun.” You said “Sorry to cut this short but I need to talk to Gramps.” You said and they all snickered, they encouraged it. You headed to his office and when you got there, he wasn't doing anything so you knocked and he looked up and waved you on in. “Hi, Gramps.” You said with a smirk and he groaned playfully but got up and walked over to you and hugged you.
“Hi, Sweetheart.” He said and then released you from the hug. “Your dad will be back soon.” He said and you nodded.
“Yea, Judd told me.” You said and then went and sat down on the couch and pulled out your phone shooting off a text to Carlos letting him know that you had arrived along with one to Harper. “Hey, Gramps?” You asked looking up at your phone seeing that he had gone back to his desk and he looked up.
“What's up?” He asked
“I have a field trip coming up soon and need a chaperone. Do you think Dad will be able to get off?” You asked, sounding hopeful but knew the answer.
“Depends on the day. When is it?” He asked 
“Friday.” You said and he nodded thinking.
“I think we'll be working. Maybe Carlos can go with you.” He said and you nodded.
“That was going to be my next person I ask.” You said just then your dad walked in and that made you smile and get up and hug him. “Hi, Daddy.” You said excitedly which made him chuckle.
“Hi, Baby Girl. Good day at school?” He asked and you nodded and stepped back. 
“Yes. Speaking of school.” You started
“Uh oh. What did you do?” He asked smirking teasingly and you pushed him slightly “Kidding.” He said and then you both went and sat down on the couch and Owen came over.
“Oh hush. I have a field trip coming up and we need an extra chaperone. Gramps said that you all would be working.” You said and he nodded.
“He's right but Carlos would love to go with you. He loves hanging out with you and doing stuff with you.” TK said and you smiled and nodded, you really loved Carlos too. “You can ask him tonight.” He said 
“Ok!” You said and didn't have a moment to say anything else because the bell rang signaling for all trucks and ambulances to go and you hugged them both and got cozy on the couch. While they were gone you did your homework and played on your phone. There was no telling how long they would be gone for.
It was Monday night which meant that your day was getting off today and that meant he had 3 days off but would have to go back to work on Friday. When he got off of shift, he got into his car and you drove behind him going home. When you got home you saw Carlos’ Camero was in the driveway and you both parked in your undesignated spots. You both walked in to the cooking filing the house and your mouth watered, that was one thing about your dad and Carlos they could cook and it was the most delicious food ever but its another story for when your grandpa cooked. Carlos looked up and greeted the both of you with a smile. “Hey guys.” He said as he stirred something on the stove you walked over and he pulled you in a side hug.
“Hey.” You said
“Hey babe.” TK said and walked over to kiss Carlos.
“We’re having enchiladas tonight. I hope you’re both hungry.” He said and both you and your dad nodded.
“I’m ready for some good food. Let’s just say it had been rough with food for the last couple of days at the station.” He said and you and Carlos chuckled and TK grimaced.
“Grandpa cook?” You asked and he nodded.  
“You two go wash up and change. Supper will be ready in 30 minutes.” Carlos said and that is what you both did. 30 minutes later all 3 of you were sitting down for supper and talking began. Typically, they kept work talk at work and didn’t bring it home but sometimes there was a slip up but you enjoyed hearing about their days.
“Carlos.” You began and he looked up at you as if saying ‘go on’ “I have a field trip to a science lab coming up on Friday and we need another chaperone. Dad is working and so is Grandpa. I was wondering if you would be able to go.” You asked shyly. You didn’t like asking much but you had too.
“Of course, I would love to go with you. It sounds like fun and I get to be with you.” He said and the biggest smile appeared on your face and one appeared on both his and TK’s face. “Where is it?” He asked.
“Laboratory and Field Investigations.” You said getting excited.
“Oh exciting.” He said and TK said at the same time and you smiled and continued to eat. The rest of dinner was in great spirits and everyone was happy.
Over the next couple of days, you were preparing to go on the field trip. You had turned in your permission slip that your dad had signed and told Mr. Vencie that Carlos would be the chaperone for the trip, he was beyond excited to hear that since he was a cop and could handle out of control situations.
Friday rolled around and you were riding with Carlos to school. When you got there both of you walked in and went to the meeting place to check in. Once everything was good to go Harper found you and you both began to talk. Everyone got on the bus and you sat close to Carlos not wanting to be away from him, the bus ride didn’t take to long it was only a 20-minute drive to the lab and you were getting excited. Carlos talked with the other chaperones about anything could and you could tell they were drooling over him you just smirked and nudged him and he would playfully roll his eyes at you “You’re too much liked your father.” He would say and that just made you laugh.
Everyone gathered out front of the building and Mr. Venice gave orders and told everyone to get into groups with a chaperone. You were quick to side with Carlos and Harper was too. Once everyone was grouped the tour began, something was making you uneasy and you didn’t like this feeling but you were enjoying the lab so you didn’t say anything. The further the tour went on the more had the feeling but still didn’t say anything.
The tour was almost done when there was an explosion very close to your group and was so powerful that it pushed you back into Carlos and you both went down. You had hit your head on a metal pole and that had your ears ringing and blacked out for a moment. When your senses came back to you the building was filled with smoke and some fires had broken out. “Are you alright?” Carlos was asking you but your ears were ringing and that made him concerned he has been kneeling over you having gotten up but you could see some soot and some cuts on his face but nothing too major. “Y/N.” He said and it was slowly becoming clearer and you turned to him “Are you ok?” He asked again and you nodded having heard him this time around.
“I think so.” You said as he helped you sit up.
“It looks like you have a cut on your forehead and doesn’t need stitches. Anything else hurt?” He asked and when you went to get up your ankle screamed out in pain and you hissed.
“My ankle.” You said and he nodded and looked down and when he touched it you were ready to kick him but didn’t.
“Can you walk and try to help everyone and get them out?” He asked and you nodded as he helped you up. You pushed the pain down and limped checking on people and telling them where to go. You also had gotten your phone and called 911.
“911 what’s your emergency?” Grace’s voice came through.
“Grace it’s Y/N Strand. There was an explosion at Laboratory and Field Investigations. I’m on a field trip.” You said
“Are you ok? Are you hurt?” She asked
“Yes, I am but I’m ok. Carlos is here with me.” You said
“Is anybody else hurt?” She asked
“Yes.” You said
“Ok, I’m dispatching the 126. Y/N?” She asked
“Hmm?” You asked surveying the area.
“Be careful.” She said
“I will.” You said and then hung up the phone.
As you were making your rounds you would look up at Carlos every now and then but when you went back to checking on people you saw Harper lying unconscious on the ground. You limped over to her and kneeled down.
“Harper?” You asked and shook her slightly and that roused her and she was slowly opening her eyes. “Are you ok? There has been an explosion.” You said and helped her sit up.
“I think so.” She said and you helped her up and started to walk outside. Carlos was right behind you and when you got out most of the building had been evacuated and people were being tended to. You could really see the smoke and the fire from the outside. Carlos turned to you.
“Stay here.” He said and you nodded and waited outside after 10 minutes he hadn’t come out and you needed to go back in you needed to help people, it was in your blood. You started to walk that way when Harper stopped you.
“What are you doing?” She asked
“I can’t just sit around and do nothing. That’s not who I am.” You told her and then hurriedly walked towards the building just as soon as the 126 pulled up meaning that your dad was pulling up. You walked into the building and was met with smoke and that made you cough. You got to one part and ran into someone and it turned out to be Carlos and he turned to you.
 "You're not supposed to be here. You were supposed to get out." Carlos said to Y/N, she was just like her dad and grandpa always running into danger and not away. You shook your head.
“I need to help.” You said and he sighed.
“You’re just like your father and grandpa.” He said and shook his head and then began telling you what to do. You got more people out but you heard someone hollering and instead of sticking with Carlos you went to that voice. “Y/N!” He yelled but you were already gone into the black smoke.
“Can you hear me?!” You yelled out.
“I’m here!” The voice said you followed it and it led you to a door you tried to touch the handle but was burnt in the process.
“Hold on! Back away from the door!” You said and prayed they listened and you raised you foot and used all the strength you had and kicked the door and it actually worked.
“Thank you! We were trapped!” They yelled out over the alarms and fire.
“You’re welcome! Is anyone injured?” You asked and they nodded.
“My partner. She was blown back into the wall and hit her head. She’s bleeding pretty badly.” They said and you nodded and looked around.
“Take your jacket off and press it to her head. The pressure will help. Let’s get you out of here.” You said and they nodded and did as they were told and the three of you slowly made the trek out of the building you were close to the entrance but you heard something “Get her to an EMT more specifically Tommy Vega, Nancy Gillian, or TK Strand.” You said and they nodded and you headed back in. You followed the sound to another room and saw that someone was trapped and you tried to get to them but it was hard and your ankle hurt and so was your head. When you got them, you kneeled down. “Sir? Can you hear me?” You asked and he nodded.
“Yes, I can. My leg is trapped.” He said and looked over and it was.
“I’m gonna try and lift it.” You said and he nodded and when you began to lift it, he yelled out in pain but it was working. Once it was up, he scooted himself away and out.
“Thank you so much.” He said and you smiled.
“Let’s get you out of here.” You said and he nodded and you helped him stand up it was getting hard to breathe.
“How are you so calm and know what to do for a 17-year-old?” He asked and you smiled but coughed and so did he.
“My dad and grandpa taught me. He is a paramedic and my grandpa is a firefighter.” You said and you could see the exit but something was creaking both you and the man you were helping stopped and looked up the ceiling was about to collapse. “We need to go!” You shouted and he agreed. You both barley made it out before it collapsed though your shoulder was hit in the process. When you were out and saw daylight you both sighed in relief. You were safe enough away from the building when you saw three very familiar figures hurrying over to you as another paramedic from another station took the man off and away from you.
“You were supposed to leave.” TK said and you looked down.
“I know but people needed help.” You said and he sighed and brought you into a hug.
“You did well. When two people said that a 17-year-old girl helped them and told them to ask for us we knew it was you.” Your dad said and kissed your head and then released you and looked at you. “Let’s get you checked out.” He said and you nodded and he threw and arm around you and helped you limp your way to the others.
“You scared us.” Owen said finally speaking up after you had come out and helping TK lower you down onto the back of the ambulance. Your dad started to clean up the cut on your head.
“I’m sorry.” You said
“You’re safe and you helped a lot of people. We can’t be mad at you.” You dad said and everyone nodded.
“TK is right. You were so brave.” Carlos said and you looked up and smiled.
“Alright, I want you to go to the hospital and get your head and ankle checked out.” TK said
“But dad-“ You began but one look that only a parent could have when their child was doing something bad you shut your mouth.
“This is not up for discussion. As your father I want you to get checked out.” Your dad said and you nodded and then he leaned over and kissed your forehead just as soon as Nancy and Tommy walked over they greeted you and your dad explained everything and they nodded as if you were being loaded onto a gurney.
“Carlos go with her. I’m gonna finish and help here.” Owen said and he nodded and got into the back of the ambulance with you and Tommy and Nancy got up in the front. “I love you, Y/N.” He said and you smiled.
“Love you too Gramps.” You said with a smirk and he groaned but smiled and closed the doors and hit the back of it and you were on your way. As you made your way to the hospital your dad and Carlos fussed over you and you wouldn’t have it any other way. You just smiled, happy everyone is ok and you were going to be ok and you had your dad and your soon to be step-dad with you, you knew it was coming it was just a matter of time. “Dad, Carlos?” You asked and they looked at you.
“Are you ok? Is anything wrong?” Carlos asked and chuckled and nodded your head.
“I’m ok and nothing is wrong. I just wanted to say I love you both so much.” You said and they smiled.
“We love you too.” They both said at the same time. You smiled. You were going to be ok. 
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Do you know this queer character?
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Paul is Transgender and uses he/him pronouns!
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fairybonesandstardust · 2 months
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ah yes tarlos
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creaticare · 4 months
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Random 9-1-1 and Lonestar idea
So in the crossover, it's established Eddie and Judd's high schools were rivals.
And both of them were most likely football players, you can't tell me otherwise.
Those two I feel knew each other well in highschool, constantly butting heads with each other. But after they graduated their old rivalry falls to the back of their minds. But after the crossover episode, it's back, but way more teasing.
Thank you for coming to my random idea talk
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the-flaming-nightmare · 3 months
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So I've been rewatching both 9-1-1 and Lone Star over the last couple of weeks, and just recently I rewatched their first crossover episode, and oh my GOD did that episode make me want to read/write a fic with Little!Buck and Little!TK having a playdate (both Captain Dads included, of course).
These two would definitely get into some mischievous adventures together, which would probably result in a few new grey hairs for their dads. Despite that tho, I can see them looking like a pair of angels when it's nap time or bedtime and curled up all cozy together on one of their dad's beds or in one of their cribs, pacis in mouth and comfort items in arm. Bobby and Owen would cherish those moments the most.
UGH I WANNA WRITE THEM SO BAD!!! But I got so much other crap to do before I can even think of opening a new doc! 😭😭
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fandom-aleatoire · 4 months
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Do you ever look at your favorites and think these characters have nothing in common? Like nothing??? 
I keep thinking about like my favorite characters over the years and the ones that I keep revisiting. And like they just seem random so I’m bored and doing a poll.
Please don’t be mean or insulting to any of them. This is all in good fun. I also ran out of spaces. So I left people out. 
Which one of these characters seems the most out of place?
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bythia · 1 year
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What the actual fuck! Someone has stolen a lot of fanfiction and is selling them on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. They are using the author names Plush Books on both sites. I learned about it from this post on Twitter:
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I have already contacted several people or asked others to contact authors I wouldn't be able to reach out to myself.
I would ask everyone to look through the list to look for their own fics, though a whole lot of people are already going through it and trying to contact authors. The more people report this to Amazon and Barnes and Noble, the sooner this will be taken down. And the authors who have had fics stolen from them have the most standing in reporting the issue.
Here are the links to the two platforms selling the books:
Barnes and Noble
And Amazon:
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sunnycanwrite · 1 year
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the coolest part of being disabled is projecting it into your favorite characters. Like I'm going to bend them to my will so we suffer together.
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eepersjeepers · 2 months
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“It's my 6 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳”
This was actually a couple days ago but I forgot to do the thing, I’d just like to thank everyone that follows me and all of my moots and friends on here for dealing with me and my madness, especially for 6 years. Y’all are the real troopers.
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snowviolettwhite · 25 days
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Make Me Write Ask Game
Tagged by the lovely @missmagooglie
🐯 9-1-1: Lone Star Early 2010s AU
🚒 9-1-1 Early 2010 AU
📝 Suits Omegaverse
👾 Stranger Things Omegaverse
WIPs that don't haven't been posted and some that have not been started yet...
🤖 Omega Tk Strand - Tk who is an omega after his relapses and moving leaving New York with father Owen, Tk also has to death with detoxing from the heat suppressants in the omegeverse alpha Alex forced him to take during their two year relationship.
🍭 Buck and Eddie visited California as little kids and where recused by Bobby and Athena. Photograph albums get opened.
🧩 Toddler Eddie at home with mom and his big sister Adrianna going to school.
👮‍♀️ The Rookie Omegaverse -omega!Tim has not had his heat in over a year since Isabel his wife and alpha left him and they have not renewed their bond. Being in close proximity all day and training alpha!Lucy triggers his heat. It starts when they are on patrol. He is obviously in denial about it and there is nesting and cuteness and concerned Lucy and blushing cuddly Tim.
Tagging But No Pressure
@anewkindofme @im-overstimulated-and-im-sad @aroeddiediaz @lochnesswriter @kingofdarkness00 @lemonzestywrites
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downinthehull · 3 months
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Little!Carlos Reyes
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because i've been rewatching the show, and I just had to
I wanted to include smaller items, since he just seems like the type to wanna be able to hide all of it as easily as possible. he probably has a box under the bed or in the closet.
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shadesofdeviant · 4 months
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My AO3 Wrapped
I've done a lot of reading this year and have bounced around from fandom to fandom and ship to ship in bouts of obsession in a way I don't normally do. I've delved into some new fandoms, as well as dipping back into older fandoms I haven't visited for years and even found myself willingly reading het relationships. So I thought I'd make myself an AO3 wrapped to see how much of my year I've spent reading.
This was honestly fun to do because I can be an absolute nerd and I got real joy out of writing formulas and making tables in excel and then making everything look fancy in powerpoint. And it meant the slow day at work passed much better.
So I thought I'd share the results!
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hoorayiread · 5 months
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I'm Just Gonna Ramble About The TV Show 9-1-1
And you're just gonna have to deal with it. This is my Tumblr.
This will contain spoilers, or whatever, but I would argue that 9-1-1 and 9-1-1 Lonestar are un-spoil-able. Its like a fireworks show. You can say "hey, the next one's gonna be green," but that doesn't ruin it, because you can't ruin the experience of watching shit explode (unless someone dies or a hapless golf cart driver winds up in the hospital for a week). Also, a lot of stuff on 9-1-1 explodes because this show is goddamn insane.
So I was watching the Lonestar spinoff and it had a crossover with the original show (s2 e3 if you care), and Henrietta was there. Hen is great. She's a firefighter, a paramedic, she's studying to be a doctor, and she's both a foster and regular mom. Possibly a timetraveller to, or how else would she work all of this into her schedule? Anywho, in this episode she was fighting a wildfire in Texas. Possibly caused by the volcano (btw there was a volcano).
At one point, she gets trapped with Captain [too lazy to look this up] and they're dying, or whatever, and she decides to confess her deepest, darkest secret: she killed a teenage girl.
And I thought this was a weird thing to confess.
Because here's the thing: the girl in question had been driving a car and ran a red light in front of an ambulance with lights and sirens blazing. You're not supposed to do that. She fucked up and got hit by an ambulance and died. Sure, it sucks to hit someone with your ambulance. Of course that feels bad. But is it the worst thing Hen has ever done? No! Because in season 1 of 9-1-1, she cheats on her wife with her ex-girlfriend who was trying to legally take their child away. And then Hen blames the affair ON THE MOON.
And then the show never mentions it again! Because 9-1-1 is bonkers batshit.
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tea-rexxy · 2 years
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Hit them with a car and kill them I guess??
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the-flaming-nightmare · 4 months
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Seven Sentence Sunday
Thank you once again for the tag, @anewkindofme! 🧡❤
I'm now working on Day 10 of Regressuary, so here's what I've written so far:
TK peered anxiously around the bright, colorful room. There were toys and other fun looking activities galore, Littles occupying every corner of the room, some playing together while others played on their own. Despite the exciting environment that would have normally been enough to pull him away from his dad's side, it wasn't enough today.
The sudden noise and movement of two Littles squealing as one ran after the other right past them, had TK tightening his grip on Owen's hand and pressing himself closer to the man.
"Hey, it's okay, baby." Owen gave his hand a reassuring squeeze. "I know it's a little overwhelming, but you're going to have so much fun!"
TK made a noncommittal sound in the back of his throat. "Do I gotta stay, dada?" He turned his head and looked at the man with a pleading expression.
Owen smiled apologetically. "I'm afraid you do, champ."
"Can't go t'work with you?"
"No, honey, you can't. I'm sorry. But you'll only have to stay for a couple of hours. Just until Tommy can come get you, okay?"
"But tha's so fars away!" TK whined, tears filling his eyes and throat growing tight.
"Oh, baby bear. C'mere." The Caregiver pulled the boy into his arms. TK immediately burrowed his face into the man's shoulder, hands coming up to clutch at the back of his work shirt. "I know this place isn't the exact same as your old daycare, but I bet if you give it a chance you'll see that it's just as good as the last."
While this wasn't TK's first time attending daycare, it was the first time he was attending a new one since they left New York. He'd been going to his old daycare since he had been classified at seventeen, so it was understandable why he was feeling so anxious.
TK sniffles, a few tears managing to slip free and soak into the blue fabric of his dad's shirt. "Wha' if..." he trailed off, the tightness in his throat becoming almost suffocating and preventing him from speaking anymore.
"What if what, bud?" Owen gently coaxed, rubbing circles into the middle of TK's back.
The Little swallowed hard and took a few shaky breaths before he finally felt able to speak again.
"Wha' if n'body wants t'be my f'end, dada?"
"Baby bear, that's something you never have to worry about." Owen quietly chuckled. "You are the kind of person everyone wants to be friends with.
"Sure?"
"Of course I am! I bet almost the entire daycare will want to be your friend by the end of the day."
Despite the worries and fear that still wanted to flood his veins, the corners of TK's lips curled up into a small smile, and the grip he had on the Caregiver began to gradually loosen.
"You're gonna be okay, honeybun."
Owen gave the Little's back a comforting pat, before gently pulling out of the embrace and cupping TK's face in his hands, wiping the leftover tears from his cheeks.
"Feeling any better now, champ?"
TK shrugged, leaning into Owen's touch. "Guess a lil'."
"Would you like dada to try and help you find a quiet spot for you to stay at until you feel ready to play with the others?"
TK sucked his bottom lip between his teeth as he thought it over.
"Ah-ah, no biting on your lip, baby bear," Owen gently chided, pulling the little boy's lip free. He slipped the blue pacifier that hung from the clip connected to the Little's sweatshirt into his mouth. "That's what this is for."
Tagging (if you wanna): @angelique-of-the-volturi-guard and @thegoeticcleric
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chitownwolf · 1 year
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My thoughts on the 9–1-1 Lone Star discourse
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