Faster than Thought
Characters: Caitlyn
Category: gen Warning: none
Challenge: # 4 An Act of Desperation Word Count: 205
"Mama, please," a hint of desperation tinged the blonde's voice as she paced the length of the telephone cord. "I know I'm not getting any younger."
The two men working on the helicopter glanced at each other, amused grins flashing on their faces. The older man settled back against the hull, crossing his arms over his chest to watch his employee. The younger man shook his head before returning his gaze to the engine parts strewn about him. Both had witnessed this scene before and both were listening avidly.
"No, Mama, you don't need to find me a husband," Caitlynn O'Shaunnessy groaned as she sank onto a chair, still clutching the phone tightly. "No!" her voice sharpened at her mother's comment. "You don't need to bring him and the boys. Why? 'Cause they'll scare off my man." Face flushed with embarrassed pride, the young woman continued. "Yes, I have one... Mama! ... his name?... Hawke."
The dark haired younger man dropped his tools as he looked up in shock. The older man began to laugh. And the young woman went pale as she realized what she had just said. She bowed her head, expecting her death at her friend's hands to be anything but easy.