Descent and Ascent

by JoAnn Stuart

A string of false alarms bodes trouble for the crew of Station 51 and for one paramedic in particular. M for the type of violence you would see in R-rated movies in ch. 3 only. Everything else would play on TV these days.

1. Chapter 1

Descent & Ascent

By JoAnn Stuart

The events in this story follow "After The Exam" and "Cave In," which should be read first.

Please note:

This story is rated M for one scene of intense violence in ch. 3; Adult themes; Language. While this is primarily a tale of recovery, the violence is vividly depicted. This story is not suitable for all readers.

"Descent and Ascent" (c)1999 JoAnn Stuart. "Emergency!" and its characters (c) Mark VII Productions, Inc. and Universal Studios. All rights reserved. No infringement of any copyrights or trademarks is intended or should be inferred. The settings and characters are fictitious, even when a real name may be used. Any similarity to actual persons, living or deceased, or to actual events is purely coincidental and is not intended to suggest that the events described actually occurred.

To my first editor: I gave you bad dreams and you gave me nightmares. And now I give you my deepest and most sincere thanks for the invaluable gift of your time and friendship. To my second editor: Thank you for the gift of your patience and support during the long and painful transition stage, and for the days spent in preparing this for publication. I am forever grateful. To CJ: Thank you for hosting this on your site. Originally posted on Station 51