A/N: This was so completely random, it's not even funny. And H:LOTS is not mine.
Temperatures soared during the summer. It wasn't surprising, really. Not only was Maryland in the south, but it was on the east coast, which almost automatically meant humidity. And Baltimore, being in Maryland, was no exception. The fact that we happened to be the state's largest city didn't really help. Nor did the fact that the first shift was once again on the day run.
"You'd think more people would start using the heat as an excuse." Kay's voice sounded amused and annoyed at the same time as we flashed our shields at the uniforms nearby and crossed the tape. I looked over at her and shook my head.
"What fun would that be?" I asked. "You can't tell me you don't think some of the reasons we're given are interesting."
"Disgusting, maybe," said Kay. "You can't tell me you actually think about it."
"On occasion," I said, "When there's nothing better for me to do."
Kay rolled her eyes, laughing as she swatted at me. "You're awful," she said, "There's always something better to do."
"Yes, there's always another case to solve, phone to answer, a lecture of Gee's to sit through…"
"You know what I mean. What's today's date, anyhow?"
"June 20th, why?"
"Just wondering." Kay pushed past me at this point and walked over to where the crime scene unit techs were. I watched her go, still wondering why she'd asked, and then it hit me.
June 20th. To anyone else, it was just the beginning of another Baltimore summer, but to a murder police…it was the start of another season of blood.