“How long have you been a paramedic, Jack?” Jack Kemp sighed. “Almost five years. I wanted to be a doctor, but my family couldn’t afford medical school.” “Couldn’t you get any scholarships?” He laughed curtly. “I tried. It turned out … Continue reading →

Al reappeared as Sam entered the hospital elevator. By this time, the uniform he wore on the rare occasions when he was in a serious mood had given way to a delightfully colorful outfit, one that Sam didn’t recognize. He … Continue reading →

Sam had just collapsed onto the couch in the elaborate hotel room when there was a knock on the door. He stood reluctantly and walked to it, praying that the person on the other side was not a reporter. “Um…who … Continue reading →

The Limo pulled up at the curb and she stepped out, glancing back with a smile at her fiancee, Allan Gardener. “I’ll meet you inside,” he promised. “All right.” Around her, flashbulbs flared, cameras clicked, and voices were raised in … Continue reading →

“Donna.” Donna’s eyes flew open at the sound of her own name. Standing beside her bed was a pretty, middle-aged woman with shoulder-length brown hair and kind eyes wearing an emerald green blouse and black skirt. “How did you know..?” … Continue reading →

“Would you rather I have forced her to stay here, gradually losing her hope?” Al shook his head impatiently, trying to remain unmoved by Beth’s logic. “No, but I didn’t particularly want to have two of them to look for … Continue reading →

“How can we thank you enough?” Jenny smiled and kissed Sam on the cheek. “You’ve been like a guardian angel too us. I don’t know how we would have made it without you.” Warren squeezed her hand and reached his … Continue reading →

She awoke slowly, feeling the new energy of a new day gradually fill every part of her body. From her back she rolled to her side, wrapping her arms around the pillow and squeezing her eyes shut tighter to block … Continue reading →

Author’s Note: Another early one. This is the aftermath of the events in “Donna’s Song,” and it was meant to lead into an ongoing series but the later installments just never quite got finished. They may eventually make an appearance … Continue reading →