I had asked twice. The amount just didn’t seem right, so I asked a third time. What I heard was confirmed. Against my better judgment, I administered the medication. Seconds later, I knew I had been right to doubt the doctor. The patient seized uncontrollably before going completely lifeless. It wasn’t until after he called the time of death that the doctor and I discussed what happened. While I h...

Arriving on the scene to a crowd

I take note of the body’s secrets

A bruise on the neck and throat

Hands and feet bound by rope

A single strand of hair is found

It’s stuck under a fingernail

The crime scene techs bag the hair

As I happened to see another thing

Blood was on the feet, the bottoms

I had the techs swab them both

As I waited not so patiently

I finally got the call

I headed to the s...

He walks in carrying grocery bags and telling me to close my eyes. I know this means a surprise awaits me, as he only left for one thing. I feel butterflies from his joy and excitement to show me my presents. My favorite ice cream and a Laffy Taffy are gleefully pulled from the bags. I giggle with excitement as he smiles from ear to ear. His favorite thing is physical touch, so I pull him in for a...