Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2016 20:58:54 GMT -5
Brad closed his eyes, just for a moment, and opened them again. Odd, he felt warm. "Great day to be outside huh boss", Josh said from his right. The gentle laughter from children broke the quiet, as Brad lifted his shades to cast a sideways glance and big grin to his partner. "Best spring day I can remember", he replied. Their marked Bloomington PD squad was parked near a busy intersection, notorious for both the playground and a frequently ran stop sign. They came out here to entertain the kids once in awhile, and make sure no one missed the sign. Right now though, they were enjoying the unnaturally warm spring day and chatting with locals who stopped by their car. It was as close to heaven as Brad could imagine. He closed his eyes again, letting the warmth spill over him. That's when it all ended, abruptly.
A scream echoed from the park. With a start, Brad looked up while putting a hand on Josh's shoulder. It was wet, and warm. He looked to his right and saw his partner's throat was ripped open, gasping for air that would never come. As his duty weapon cleared his holster, he felt a sharp stabbing on his left forearm. With a start, Brad jerked awake, coated in a cold sweat. Instinctively he had his weapon up, scanning the dark room. Just a nightmare. One he was all too familiar with. All of his dreams ended in nightmares now. He lowered the weapon while he looked around. Neve was still asleep on the bed, unaware of his rude awakening. He allowed himself to relax a touch as he glanced at his watch. 527 AM. He still had time to sit there. He certainly wasn't going to sleep again. He picked up an open water bottle and drained it, trying to get his heartbeat under control.
A scream echoed from the park. With a start, Brad looked up while putting a hand on Josh's shoulder. It was wet, and warm. He looked to his right and saw his partner's throat was ripped open, gasping for air that would never come. As his duty weapon cleared his holster, he felt a sharp stabbing on his left forearm. With a start, Brad jerked awake, coated in a cold sweat. Instinctively he had his weapon up, scanning the dark room. Just a nightmare. One he was all too familiar with. All of his dreams ended in nightmares now. He lowered the weapon while he looked around. Neve was still asleep on the bed, unaware of his rude awakening. He allowed himself to relax a touch as he glanced at his watch. 527 AM. He still had time to sit there. He certainly wasn't going to sleep again. He picked up an open water bottle and drained it, trying to get his heartbeat under control.