Just Another Ordinary Day
Written by: Rebanut
I don't own anything… not Sue Thomas, not the characters! If you like it, let me know. If you don't, you can let me know that too, just be nice about it!
Chapter one:
Sue woke up early. She couldn't sleep. It had been like this for a week. She was in a rut. She needed a change. Little does she know, she's about to get one.
It was a Tuesday morning. The spring air was cool in the morning; still cool enough to see your breath. There was light dew on the trees that were just beginning to bud. Levi led the way, sniffing for something interesting. The sun was just beginning to rise from the horizon. The orange, yellow and pinks that blended together made for a beautiful back drop to the city skyline. It was quiet, peaceful. Everything seemed so perfect. If they were, why did Sue feel like she needs a change? She loved her job, but even that seemed dull lately. Dull wasn't good.
"Maybe I just need a vacation? What do you think boy? Want to take a little trip? Maybe we can go home, visit with the family. Or maybe this hum drum feeling I have will just go away, like magic…" She sighed and turned back toward home.
Sue entered the bullpen, putting her coat on the rack, and getting a cup of coffee. The entire team was there, but there wasn't much going on. No new cases, nothing to investigate. Sue checked her email, there was only one that peeked her interest, it was from her oldest brother. She clicked to open it, and started reading it.
"Hey Sis! How are things fighting the bad guys, keeping our country safe? The kids want you to come visit soon." Sue smiled at that. She loved her two nephews, and recently added niece. "Umm… the reason I'm writing is, there's something going on that you should know about. Mom would kill me if she knew I was telling you. Dad was pretty adamant about you not finding out, so PLEASE don't tell them I told you." His urgent pleas were tugging at her heart, and making her very nervous. The next words she read made her sick to her stomach and crushed her heart. "Mom's sick…." Sue read a bit more, but quickly closed the email. She sat quietly at her desk for a moment, trying to keep the tears at bay. When she felt she'd bitten the inside of her cheek enough to transfer the pain from her heart to her face, she allowed herself to mumble.
"Uggh, I hate when it's quiet in here." Sue said, not really meaning to say out loud.
"Why is that Thomas?" Myles questioned.
Sue's cheeks tinted a faint shade of pink. "Oh, did I say that out loud?" She asked, slightly embarrassed by the slip.
"Yes, you did vocalize that. Would you rather be chasing after some miserable criminal- a danger to society?" He mused.
"Actually, I would." Sue answered.
"You would?"Tara asked surprised.
"Yes. At least we would be working against a known enemy, not waiting for one to pop up from the shadows. I don't like the unknown- it's too much like the darkness." She continued.
Lucy looked at Sue, concerned. Bobby and Jack shared the look, and the concern.
"What's wrong with the dark?" Myles asked, rather innocently.
"Myles, have you ever been in a void? A dark, menacing place where your only sense that is useful is smell? It isn't fun." Sue finished, angrier than she expected.
Myles shrugged toward the rest of the team. Jack hopped out of his chair and walked to where the Bostonian was standing. "She's deaf, Myles! If you take her eyes away from her, what does that leave her with?" Jack's voice was getting higher, louder, and angrier.
"I- I do." Myles admitted, embarrassed by his thoughtlessness. "I'm sorry, Thomas. I, once again, didn't think before opening my big mouth." He offered.
"Apology accepted." She answered.
"I find it difficult sometimes now, to remember that you're deaf. I'll admit, I haven't given any thought to what it must be like, NOT to be able to hear. I take that ability for granted." He offered.
"Most people do Myles. Don't beat yourself up over it. It's a gift that you all have, forgetting that is easy. She smiled and went back to reading email. The conversation seemed to defuse the situation.
"Can I help you?" Lucy's voice rose from her desk. The crew looked up to see a handsome man standing in the front of the office, just inside the door.
"Jack Hudson and Sue Thomas?" was all he said.
"I'm Jack Hudson, can I help you with something?" Jack said, as he rose from his desk and walked toward the man. He tapped Sue on his way. The man held out 2 envelopes, one to each.
"Consider yourselves served. Because of the context of the trial, short notice, and recent threats, you're to come with me.
"Excuse me, what is this all about?" Sue asked the man. He started to speak, but turned his back on her. "I'm sorry, could you face me when you speak? I can't read your lips if you're facing the other direction. I'm deaf." She said with no apology.
"I'm sorry. You need to come with me." He repeated.
"We're not going anywhere with you. I need to speak with my supervisor. You haven't shown us ANY ID…" Jack started.
"Sue, Jack? Can I see you?" D asked.
"D? What's going on?" Jack asked.
"We just received notice that the Daniel Ryan trial starts this morning. You two need to be there as witnesses." D explained.
"OK, so why subpoena us? Why not just pick up this new invention called a phone and inform us. Like we're not going to go?" Jack said beginning to get sarcastic.
"There have been threats made. Nothing with any merit, but threats just the same." D said cautiously.
"What type of threats?" Sue asked.
"Bomb threats." He answered, coldly. "That's why there was no advance notice of the trial. The location has been kept secret, and changed 3 times today alone. They've used 3 different couriers to deliver the subpoena everyone. The court house has been swept, twice with bomb sniffing dogs. EVERYONE who comes in and out are being screened for bomb making residue. The security is tight, but it's no guarantee. You two be careful."
"Thanks D" they both said as they walked back to the bullpen and their ride to court.
"Hey, Sparky, what's going on?" Bobby asked.
"Nothing, just court." Jack offered.
"I guess they want to make sure we get there." Sue mumbled as they were escorted from the office.