Helena was just landing on the apartment building's roof when the snow began to fall. "Great...perfect," she said, turning the collar on her coat up. < Something wrong, Huntress? > The light sound of typing and music came through the open … [Continue reading]
In A Song (part 4 of 12)
01 November 2003 by Leave a Comment
Saturday: 11:51pm: Clocktower "Are you sure? I can stay here just as easily as I can stay out at the manor," Dick said. The concern in his voice was genuine and it brought to Barbara a warm swell of affection. "Really, I'm fine. Thanks for a lovely … [Continue reading]
In A Song (part 3 of 12)
15 October 2003 by Leave a Comment
Six Weeks Later: 12:43am: In a dark alley somewhere in New Gotham Helena felt the thug's nose break as she shoved the heel of her hand into his face. She stepped back from the gush of blood as her attacker put both his hands up to his wounded face … [Continue reading]
In A Song (part 2 of 12)
02 October 2003 by Leave a Comment
Saturday: 8:56am: No Man's Land "I'm sorry to call you so early but I didn't know what else to do," Deke said, his eyes darting back and forth. Gibson glanced at the woman bent over the pool table to make a shot across the green felt. The pool cue … [Continue reading]
In A Song (part 1 of 12)
03 September 2003 by Leave a Comment
Saturday/Sunday: 1:26am: New Gotham Club District Helena sighed and moved some pebbles around with the toe of her boot. Her body and brain screamed out their boredom in a feeling that left her simultaneously restless and lethargic. Ever since Harley … [Continue reading]
The Quality of Mercy
19 April 2003 by 1 Comment
Despite the darkness, Olivia could tell as she pushed open the door that her apartment wasn't empty. Olivia had hoped Alex would choose to come here after leaving her at Bellvue to wait for the outcome of Cheryl's surgery. She'd thought she'd find … [Continue reading]
Secrets and Lies
19 March 2003 by Leave a Comment
The burn in Olivia's calves began mid-way through her third loop around the Central Park Reservoir. Nearly five miles and she hadn't managed to shake the thought that had been with her for the past three weeks: when would she get time alone with … [Continue reading]
Repercussions (part 2 of 2)
21 November 2002 by Leave a Comment
Alex's conscious mind rose slowly from the depths of sleep. The sensation of gentle hands caressing her back, which she assumed was leftover from a dream, was soon joined by the touch of warm lips on the back of her neck as she tried to roll … [Continue reading]
Repercussions (part 1 of 2)
29 August 2002 by Leave a Comment
The small brass bell mounted on its frame jingled as Alex Cabot pushed open the door to the flower shop. The sweet, organic smell of roses, irises, orchids, and a dozen other flowers suffused the air. The scent of fresh coffee mixed with the flowers' … [Continue reading]
Consent
31 March 2002 by 4 Comments
"Who is responsible for this? Who approved this," the young man's mother demanded. Cragen, Benson, and Stabler avoided the woman's eyes. "I did," Alex Cabot said. "You should be ashamed of yourself," the woman said quietly. "We've got the person … [Continue reading]