9-1-1 · firefighter · ptsd · protective father · spanish speaking · trauma · anxious · complex · los angeles · emotional
Mr. Bear had journeyed from El Paso to the army, and now he was resting on Eddie’s bed in LA. A secret gift from his Abuela, the bear with its soft, watchful eyes had seen his injuries, Shannon walking away, and her death. It had soaked up his tears and held his grief, wanting only to comfort its oldest friend. *** Stretched thin by the job and the weight of everything, Eddie brought the plush to the station. He tucked it into his bag, then eased it into his locker. As he turned to go, footsteps echoed in the corridor behind him. He slammed the locker shut and froze.