Thank you everyone who's been reading.

All of these chapters will be short, and my goal is to finish before next week's episode. And this was all inspired by one of Emily's lines from way back, which is subsequently the title of this story.


You Don't Choose Who You Fall In Love With


Blaring white lights flash in her face. The honking, loud and obnoxious – with good reason – startle her out of her thoughts. Jerking the wheel to the right, she straightens herself out.

She's a goddamn mess. A cold sweat mixes with her warm tears, her heart thrashing violently in her chest. Her mind in a fog.

As she approaches the next intersection, Emily finally wipes the tears from her eyes. But only because red and blue flashing lights blur in her vision.

Police cruisers, government-issued sedans and SUVs line the road. She's reached the outskirts of the city. Less than ten minutes from here, her destination awaits. After careful inspection, the two cars in front of her are allowed through the barricade. She rides her breaks to a stop as three uniformed officers approach her.

She rolls down her window and grabs for her badge that lies haphazardly on the passenger seat.

She has yet to toss it in the nearest trashcan.

The officer on the driver's side asks if they can conduct a quick search of her vehicle, and of course Emily doesn't object. Ian Doyle is not in her backseat.

Just make it quick.

They check the hatchback and the rear seats. Satisfied, two of the officers head to the car waiting behind her.

It's not until the one at her window asks if she's alright, his flashlight nearly blinding her, that she damn near laughs out loud. Emotions are a screwy thing. She looks down at her hands – unconsciously picking at her nails again – and at the badge she's decided not to even bother showing the man.

"I'm fine officer, thank you. I'm just in some hot water with my ex."

Nice Em.

And the award for 'Understatement of the Year' goes to…


To Be Continued...


My apologies for the super short chapter, but it just begged to be stopped there.

Feedback is appreciated!

Jessalynn