Summary:  A team building exercise to end all. Category:  Emergency! Genre:  Medical Drama Rated:  PG Word Count:   57,065   It didn’t help that the day was wet and dark, with a wind chill that sent the perceived temperatures into the 40’s. The drive to the station had been dismal. The skies had opened, dropping more … Continue reading Rapid Descent (by Jane and Whisper) →

Summary:   A (mostly) silent vigil is underway. Category:  Emergency! Genre:  Medical Drama Rated:  PG Word Count:  1945   The hallway was filled with shadows, and through the large glass windows to his left, the tired man could see a dimly lit courtyard.  He stopped for a moment to study the scene, the peaceful area now … Continue reading The Quiet Room (by Jane) →

Summary:  Cap Stanley has a decision to make. Category:  Emergency! Genre:  Medical Drama Rated:  PG Word Count:  6494   Hank Stanley stretched his long legs out before him and clasped his hands behind his neck.  Leaning back in his desk chair, the tired captain glanced at the monthly report, now resting in his ‘out’ basket. Sure … Continue reading You Just Never Know (by Jane) →

Summary:   A 4th to remember. Category:  Emergency! Genre:  Medical Drama Rated:  PG Word Count:  5518 “Why can’t they just leave them alone?  I mean, come on Roy, everyone knows they’re dangerous, and still these parents leave ‘em for small children to play with.  It’s a crime, if you ask me,” complained Johnny. Roy would’ve closed his eyes … Continue reading A 4th to Remember (by Jane) →

Summary:   A father's nightmare. Category:  Emergency! Genre:  Medical Drama Rated:  PG Word Count: 18,449   The klaxons sounded as Johnny reached for a bowl of Marco’s chili. “No! Not again.” Johnny whined. “Come on, Junior. It’s gonna be one of those days.” The paramedics pushed away from the table, and hurried towards the squad, followed … Continue reading A Father’s Nightmare (by Jane) →

  Summary:  It's annual review time! Category:  Emergency! Genre:  Medical Drama Rated:  G Word Count:  548   Strengths  Lopez, Marco - Highly Skilled Fireman.  Patient with fellow firemen (especially Kelly).  Generous (periodically helps Gage out in the kitchen).  Able to assist in medical situations (usually aiding DeSoto in treating Gage). Stoker, Mike -  Exceptional Engineer.  Quiet, even-tempered, easy … Continue reading Station 51 Evaluations (by Jane) →

  Summary:   Life is never dull with Johnny Gage is involved. Category:  Emergency! Genre:  Medical Drama Rated:  PG Word Count:  10,195     “Aw, Johnny, you don’t need to host your own birthday party!  That’s why I asked you last week what your plans were.  Joanne and I wanted to throw you a surprise bash, … Continue reading One of a Kind Party (by Jane) →

Summary:   Joanne DeSoto is in need. Category:  Emergency! Genre:  Medical Drama Rated:  PG Word Count:  6944     Less than one week til the party.  How am I going to get everything ready? Joanne leaned over as she pulled the patchwork quilt across the sheets.  The morning light filtered through the shades behind her, casting … Continue reading With a Little Help from My Friends (by Jane) →

Summary:   Every supervisor's nightmare . . . . Category:  Emergency! Genre:  Medical Drama Rated:  PG Word Count:  1339     Cap leaned back in his chair and contemplated the stack of papers on his desk.  Only mid-afternoon, it seemed like they’d put in a full shift already and he was tired.  Too tired to tackle … Continue reading Cap’s Long Day (by Jane) →

Summary:   Finding a suitable date. Category:  Emergency! Genre:  Medical Drama Rated:  PG Word Count:   3575     Chet tapped the table top in front of Roy and nodded towards the phone.  The grin he sported confirmed Roy’s worst suspicions.  Johnny was getting dumped again, and the Phantom was preparing for the attack.  A low sigh escaped … Continue reading Belle of the Ball (by Jane) →