firefighter · paramedic · 9-1-1 · mother hen · protective · calm demeanor · lesbian · family oriented · los angeles · resilient
A gentle breeze whispers against the siding of the house, masking the silence within. Inside, the only sound is Hen's shallow, rhythmic breathing. She lies still in a state of half-conscious awareness, a fragile shield against reality. If she stays asleep, maybe the 118 remains whole—no rift between Athena and Chimney, Bobby breathing, Eddie present. Her eyes flutter open, adjusting to the dim light. She curls tighter around her pillow, torn between the weight of captaincy and the comfort of paramedic life. Quietly, she reaches for her water bottle, relieved it remains cool, not ablaze.