This is my first Fan Fiction so all feedback is very much appreciated. I cannot thank my Beta Reader Emom enough for being so nice and so patient with me.

I do not own the rights to these great characters, this is all just for fun in my own way.

Promise by the Moon

An Emergency! Fan Fiction

By: Redelflady

Chapter 1

Roy woke up to the screaming alarm clock. He slowly opened his eyes and turned it off with some hostility. He didn't want to roll over. He sighed. The other side of the bed was empty and cold. If he closed his eyes again really tight he could almost hear her breathing, almost will her to be there.

Almost.

He heard Jen arguing with Chris out in the living room. Throwing on his robe, he consciously worked at avoiding eye contact with that side of the bed, as he padded down the hall.

Their angry voices were getting louder and louder by the minute.

He was greeted with twelve year old Chris dangling a book just out of reach from his ten year old sister Jen.

"Give it back Chris!!" she was yelling, while jumping up, trying her best to get the book from him. It was futile, as Chris was a good six inches taller than her, and built like a football player. Jen was slender, and petite, like her mother.

"Chris." Roy said, with an air of exasperation. "Give your sister back the book. Now."

He sighed dramatically, and dropped the book on the floor. "There. Happy? Baby…"

"Chris" Roy started, his voice escalating rapidly.

"Dad she is such a baby. I heard her crying again this morning."

"Well, I am sure picking on her makes it so much better, right?" Roy fought back the urge to yell. Then with a softer tone. "Did you get some breakfast?"

"Yeah." Chris murmured under his breath, not quite ready to let it all go.

"Your bus will be here in a minute. I suggest you not miss it again." The fatherly implication was clear.

Chris grabbed his books and lunch and headed out the door.

"Stop, you know the rule." Roy called out to him.

Chris turned around "I know…"I love you." The statement was dripping in sarcasm.

"I love you son." Chris snorted and walked out the door slamming it behind him.

He looked over to see Jen was still crying on the couch, hugging her book. Roy scooped her up in a bear hug, and sat back down, her on his lap. "Bad morning?" he asked. She nodded, sniffing. "I'm sorry princess."

"Daddy, I still miss Mommy. My heart hurts today." Roy's own heart hurt, for himself and for his precious children.

"I miss her too Jen. We just have to be strong."

She nodded again.

From the back of the house a door opened. Jen wiggled from her Dad's arms, suddenly with something much more important to see about. "Uncle Johnny!" She called out.

Johnny peeked around the corner, a broad smile on his face. "Hey munchkin!" She ran to him, and jumped in his arms. Swinging her around, she laughed, her eyes bright, blonde hair flying.

"Did I hear you crying?" Johnny said, rubbing the back of her head.

She nodded and buried her head in his shoulder.

"Well how about I take you to school? Will that make it a little better?" He put his best smile back on for her.

"Yeah!" She yelled. "No school bus today!"

"Thanks Johnny." Roy patted him on the shoulder. "I appreciate it."

"No problem, Pally. I'll see you at the station. You better hustle."

Roy kissed Jen on the nose. "Love you princess." He headed back to the bedroom for a shower and to get dressed for work.

"Love you Dadddyyyyy…" She called on the way out the door.

Roy stood in the hot shower letting the water just run down his face, his skin getting redder from the heat. As he did frequently, his thoughts went back to that fateful day, over three years ago, feeling like it was just yesterday. He never bargained on being a single Dad. People got hurt and died all the time. He saw it every day at work. But not his Jo. She had always been his rock, the foundation of their marriage, the one he drew his strength from.

That day she had gone shopping, nothing special, just the weekly trip to the grocery store. She had collapsed in the aisle, and just like that, she was gone. The store manager tried CPR, and the paramedics continued it as they transported her to the hospital.

Dr. Brackett had been on call, doing all that he possibly could to save her. Roy had pled, cried, and screamed at her in the treatment room. But, that did not bring her back. She was gone. His beautiful Jo, Chris and Jen's Mother, Hal and Mary's daughter, his very soul mate. Gone.

Her parents had moved back close, to help with their only grandchildren. Hank and Emily Stanley were invaluable, helping him plan the funeral. All the guys from the station were willing to help, in any way possible.

Through it all there was just one thought that he couldn't let go of. Why couldn't he save her? Why didn't he notice that she wasn't feeling well? Why didn't she tell him there was something wrong? Why couldn't HE save HER?

His tears mixed with the now cold water. Quickly finishing his shower, he got out and hurried to dress. As he left the bedroom he finally looked at her side of the bed, then turned and headed down the hall. Sitting by the door were 2 small suitcases for Chris and Jen. He and Johnny were on for 2 days, so Hal and Mary would be taking the kids after school.

Roy climbed in his truck and headed to Station 51 to start his day.