The World Needs More Grimm
Chapter 15
Josh meets Sherri Cosgrove
It's the week of Valentine's Day 2019, and Josh is back at HW NYC with his team. They are told one of the top board members of Hadrian's Wall will be arriving to meet with them all.
The following day they meet her. Sherri Cosgrove discusses certain changes that Hadrian's Wall is working towards, including moving some of them overseas permanently.
Josh FLASHBACKS to Thursday, February 14th 2019.
It's almost 11pm, Josh has taken a shower, and is ready for bed. He is writing in his Grimm Diary as the last task of the day when there is a knock at his door.
Josh is sitting at his desk. "Come in." He shouts.
Sherri Cosgrove, then one of twelve top board members of Hadrian's Wall, walks in and remains standing. "Hey Porter, can we talk?" She asks.
Josh spins around in his chair and stands up. "Sure Cosgrove." He responds.
Cosgrove approaches Josh and faces him. They both remain standing.
Cosgrove looks at him in the eye. "I wanted to thank you for organizing your group for our new endeavors." She says, eagerly.
Josh nods. "You're welcome. Glad to help." He replies, sincerely.
"I will be leaving tomorrow." Cosgrove tells him. "They are sending me to Philadelphia. I understand you are from there." She smiles slightly.
Josh nods. "Yes." He suddenly feels nostalgic. "It's been a long time since I've been home. July 2017 to be exact." He explains.
Cosgrove smiles. "Do you still have family there?" She asks, curious.
Josh shakes his head. "Not really. My parents are both deceased. I have 2 cousins on my mom's side. My dad was an only child." He explains.
Cosgrove looks down. "That's too bad. About your parents. I'm sorry." She says, somberly.
Josh nods. "Thanks. The Grimm ancestry was from my Dad." He reveals.
Suddenly, Cosgrove begins breathing hard. "I've had an intense fascination with Grimms. All my life." She woges into a Steinadler.
Josh quickly averts his gaze from her woge. "Really? I only found out the truth about Grimms and Wesen when my dad passed away in 2014. Before that, I just thought he was crazy." He explains, in a lame attempt at conversation.
Cosgrove retracts. "That explains why you are so different from other Grimm men I've met." She says, lowering her voice.
Suddenly she is closing the distance between the two of them fast, and succeeds in kissing him.
Cosgrove stops kissing him only to speak. "I think you are so hot Porter." She tells him, whispering. "I want you. Come on." She starts to undress, first with her blouse. "It's Valentine's Day." She says, breathless.
Josh turns his head to create distance between the two of them fast, backs away from her and looks at her straight in the eye. "NO. I'm really flattered. But I can't sleep with Wesen. Sorry." He says to her, firmly.
Cosgrove is momentarily speechless that he refused her advance. "Ok, I guess I didn't expect that to happen." She says, still in shock.
Josh gives her a piercing stare. "You know-when I first learned about Wesen from the books it altered my psyche ok? I spent 2 years before I became a Grimm having no relationships at all because I was terrified I'd wake up a Grimm and discover my girlfriend was Wesen." He says, raising his voice while still being respectful.
"Sure. You want me to believe you haven't slept with anyone in—how many years?" She scoffs.
Now Josh is angry. "I don't care what you believe Cosgrove. I was only trying to explain myself." He says, firmly.
Cosgrove straightens her clothes. "And to think I was going to ask you to come with me to Philadelphia. I thought we made a good team. Thanks for proving me wrong." She says angrily, in an attempt to hide her embarrassment.
Josh walks over, opens the door, and holds it open for her.
"GET OUT." He says to her, firmly.
Sherri Cosgrove walks out in a huff without saying another word.
The Flashback ends. It is Sunday, March 1st 2020.
Josh is laying on his bed at HW NYC. His face turns to a look of utter disgust at the memory.
END OF CHAPTER 15
