New Start

Jack stood in the bedroom, looking over himself. A suit he’s only worn once before looks odd on him. His neck’s exposed. But if you’re going to be heading out, looking for work, you had to look your best. He had sent his resume to a few agencies who said they’d find him temp work but he didn’t want temporary work. He, and Katelynn, needed full time work. He could still paint after work, on weekends, but a good, honest, hard working job is what he needed. With income. And insurance. And security for a future he wanted to build for not only himself but Katelynn also. No more would he see her looking so tired, knowing she may have skipped meals because of work. He wasn’t going to allow her to do that to herself any more.

Who knows, with a bigger income they could go to fancier places. Nice places to eat, maybe even see a few concerts. He’d give her everything she deserves and she’d be always happy. Of course there’d be tears at some parts, life is full of ups and downs, but he’d do his best to ensure she remained happy.

She’d been sad long enough.

“Right.” Jack said as he went to the door, opening it. “Today’s a new start.” he whispered to himself before locking the door behind him.

The News Report

will-never-be-a-swan:

“This is…Morgan Ridge and I’m reporting live where just moments after shooting from the scene of one accident, another has taken place. Our very own camera person, Katelynn Veronica Foster, was hit by a car.

“The vehicle had apparently hit a patch of black ice, spinning out of control. Right now an ambulance is on its way to take her and the driver to the hospital. The driver appears mostly unharmed but Katelynn..

“Her injuries look severe.”

Tears began to fall on Morgan’s eyes, the hand holding the microphone shaking.

“Reporting for KMCP…this has been Morgan Ridge…back to you guys…”

Not being able to hold it, Morgan cried, the image changing back to the news anchors.

*Roxy had been lounging on the bean bag, snoring loudly, as Jack had been moving around the apartment cleaning up. why did he leave things till the last moment? he groaned as he moved around, swinging a mop at the ground before he heard a name on the news*

huh?

*he turns to stare at the screen as katelynn’s name is mentioned again. news reporter? hit by a car? jack drops his mop and it lands noisily on the ground, startling Roxy awake who barks at it as he rushes to the tv and puts his hands to the screen*

katelynn? katelynn?

“Her injuries look severe.”

NO!

*he backs up, abandons his mop and grabs his jacket. which hospital? they didn’t even say. does he care? not really. he grabs his scarf, his gloves and hat before rushing out the door, locking it behind him, and takes off*