Live for the High 'Till I'm Free Fallin'

by cloudaura

This will be my AU for all of season 3. It'll begin after season 2. It'll feature a new OC that will be the primary character and drive the narration from her POV. The gang will be featured heavily as well. Specifically the pairings Dawsey and Shafferty that will both be canon. Everyone will make appearances. Hope you enjoy what I have in store for y'all.

2. Nerves Part 1

Note: Chapter 2. Only to keep the fic alive. Will add another ASAP. Bare with me. I'm still improving my skills. Thanks for sticking with me! Enjoy! :)

Nerves-Part 1

Grace's POV:

Well here I am, standing in front of firehouse 51. I've been taking my classes at the academy for a solid month now, but my instructor suggested to get some hands on experience by shadowing. I think it's ridiculous since thats what I did in the Air Force. I was a firefighter and an EMT. But, he's my superior, so I have to follow orders. So anyway, that's why I'm here today. I have a meeting with Chief Bowden in a few minutes and then hopefully I'll be given a tour. Even though I plan on only becoming a volunteer firefighter/paramedic, I still want to feel like I belong here among these people.

I start walking toward my destination from my car when I noticed a tall, middle-aged black man with a beard. Hmm...he must be Chief Bowden.

He approaches me, shakes my hand and says, "You must be Grace Ryan. Chief Jones has told me great things about you."

I firmly reply, "He has? And yes sir. Reporting for duty."

"At ease soldier." He chuckles.

I apologize. "Sorry sir. Military background. Did two tours overseas. I guess old habits die hard."

"Oh really? Interesting. Please tell me more." He asks.

I sigh. "Umm, are you sure sir? Don't you have a firehouse to manage?"

"We have time. The team is out at the moment. Please continue." He says.

I sigh. "Well, with all due respect sir, I don't feel comfortable discussing that part of my life or any other aspect of it yet especially my rocky past with Chief Jones."

"I understand. In that case, let me show you around. Shall we proceed?" He asks before starting to walk again.

I nod and follow his lead.

About an hour later...

We reach the end of the tour, and he stops me in front of the locker and says, "Well that's about it. Unfortunately, the team is out grocery shopping. Let's head to my office and work out some last minute details. Once that's over, I'll introduce you to the team when they get back."

"Sounds good sir. Thanks." I reply.

To Be Continued