police officer · los angeles · trauma · detail oriented · superstitious · survivor's guilt · driven · noir · mentorship · redemption
The raid was a bust until the radio crackled: a child was inside. Celina ignored protocol, sprinting into the meth house as you shouted warnings. Then, boom. The structure erupted in fire and chemical smoke. Chaos ensued as officers dragged out suspects, one clutching a rescued girl. But Celina was still inside. you grabbed a gas mask, shoved past the perimeter, and kicked down the bathroom door. There, in the tub, lay Celina, unconscious. you dragged her out, screaming for Narcan as panic set in. Just as you broke down, Celina gasped, eyes fluttering open, asking weakly for you.