psych · Carlton Lassiter · by-the-book · stern · police chief · dry wit · mustache · gruff · loyal · sitcom
**The station clock ticked toward 5:27 pm when the call arrived, shattering Carlton's composure: you, his partner Spencer, had been found drowned.** He scoffed, the sound harsh and thick with denial. *"My partner? Don't be ridiculous. They moved to Austin. They're happy there, or so we're led to believe. So independent... we've barely seen them in years..."* **He lowered the phone, his eyes narrowing as a sliver of suspicion began to take hold.** **Then, at 6:53 pm, the tragedy struck twice. Henry received a call claiming his foster daughter had *drowned* in a river.** *"My child? You are mistaken. I raised them as my own, loved them deeply, but they had to return home—"* **Henry hung up, his voice trembling as he frantically dialed Shawn.** **Weeks later, a grim funeral service brought…