April Fools
By: InuGhost 2.0
Disclaimer: I own nothing that appears in this. The only thing I do own is the idea itself.
A/N: I hope you enjoy this, and feel free to review. Constructive criticism, comments, thoughts, and ideas are welcome.
"Sheriff Carter the time is 8:00 A.M. it is time to get up." SARAH's insistent voice along with the room lighting up had the desired effect of arousing the groggy sheriff. A grumbled thank you was thrown her direction as Carter managed to drag himself up out of bed and into the bathroom. A few minutes later loud yelling was heard.
"SARAH turn the hot water back on!" "The hot water is on Jack." "SARAH I know hot water, and I can tell you that definitely wasn't hot!" Stumbling back into the bedroom with a towel wrapped around him Jack Carter went over to his phone on the nightstand. After dialing the number he waited patiently for someone to pickup. He was shocked though when a loud screeching noise filled the phone for a few seconds before a voice was heard.
"We're sorry but the Eureka Phone Company is currently experience difficulties. Services should be restored in twenty-four hours. Once again we are sorry for this inconvenience."
Hanging up the phone Carter vowed to track down Fargo during the day so he could fix whatever was wrong with SARAH. After getting dressed he went downstairs where Zoe was busy with her breakfast. "SARAH's malfunctioning again. She used coffee instead of milk for my cereal. And she says we're in for some rough weather today." Zoe casually told her father without bothering to look up from her eggs and toast.
"Great as if this day couldn't possibly get any worse I'm going to find Fargo and see if he can take care of these problems."
The rest of the meal was eaten in silence and shortly afterwards the two left their home heading for Eureka. Looking up at the dark clouds that littered the sky Carter couldn't shake the feeling that something felt wrong. As if it was too dark and deserted outside. Arriving at the sheriffs' office Carter was shocked at Jo not already being there. It was unlike her to be late to work. Heading over to the fridge Carter nearly dropped his coffee when he caught sight of the time.
"What the hell it can't be 6:30! Fargo is going to hear about this!" Grousing over the hours of lost sleep Carter resigned himself to waiting for Jo to arrive so the two could head over to GD and locate Fargo. Sitting down at his desk he set the pizza from last night down and flipped on the TV. Feeling slightly better after finding a decent ball game playing he settled back into his chair reaching for a slice of pizza.
Promptly at a quarter to 8 Jo walked into the sheriff's office. A scowl dead set on her face, and a stocking cap pulled low on her head. Hurling her stuff onto her desk except for her hat she stomped over to the coffee machine and poured herself a cup. Her voice was laced with venom and she didn't bother to turn around. "If you know what's best for you then you won't ask." She stomped back to her desk and sat down glaring daggers at her smirking partner.
"Actually I wasn't going to say anything, but since you brought it up I have to wonder if there has been a new dressed code passed. Or are you having a bad hair day?"
Reaching up she vehemently pulled the hat off of her head revealing the source of all her anger. "Last night someone snuck into my house and replaced my shampoo with hair dye! Let me tell you when I get my hands on them they are going to regret it!" This last she screamed up to the sky with her arms raised in vengeance.
"Actually I think day glow pink looks good on you Jo. It's very…"bursting out laughing Carter doubled over holding his stomach as he laughed at his normally serious deputy glared at him. The effect somewhat lessened by her pink hair color. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I…just couldn't hold it anymore. I'm just glad to see I'm not the only one having trouble today." Wiping a tear from his eye the sheriff proceeded to tell Jo about how his day had so far been going.
After he had finished Jo frowned while shaking her head. "I actually should have seen this coming. What with it being April Fools Day and all." She stared down at the floor clenching her fists by her side. A sign Carter knew all to well meant she was struggling to control her temper.
"You guys actually celebrate that. I would have thought everyone would ignore it since they're all serious."
"Actually it's about as big as Halloween or Christmas is. It's the only day GD actually relaxes their regulations any; mainly to give the scientists a chance to blow off some steam. Though there is always some prankster(s) who pull of most of the jokes. Unfortunately whoever is behind it has never been caught."
"We'll see about that. They've never had to deal with Jack Carter before." Grabbing his keys he and Jo left the sheriff's office bound for Global Dynamics.
Can Carter capture the jokester? What else will happen today in Eureka? Who is behind the practical jokes? Will anyone like or review this?