The Edge of Nothing

Today has been one of shock and sadness. I remember the first time Nirav and I interacted. I was caring for a patient, s/p a fall and he said, as he leaned down to check behind the patient’s ears, “I’m checking for…” He didn’t get to finish because I blurted out “Battle’s sign, indicative of a basilar skull fracture” I remember how his eyes widened in surprise. He told me most interns wouldn’t have known the answer to that. My reply…”And that’s why I’m a nurse.”  We clicked that day and I always looked forward to working with him. I’ll never forget how he would always answer my questions and how he helped me grow as a nurse. Forever he will be in my memory.

This serves as a cruel reminder to tell the ones you love and cherish how you feel before it’s too late. So to all those I consider family and friends…remember how much I love you, even if I don’t say it enough.

I couldn’t have survived the last year without many of you and I want to express my sincerest thanks and love. 

Doc, you will be missed.

My first gator!

Charlotte gazes at Henry’s hand as it surrounds hers. In this moment, She wants his warmth and comfort above all else.

Her hand squeezes his lightly and she looks up at him.

“I’m worried. What if the Lightwoods try to forcibly remove me from the Institute?” Her fears are close to the surface, but she cannot allow these thoughts to overwhelm her. Instead she raises a brow at Henry, “I know I can trust you to remain at my side. You are my husband. I know you love me as well as you can.”

Charlotte sighs quietly as she ponders Henry’s invention. If they could stop the Clockwork Army, perhaps there was a chance she would survive as head of the Institute. She smiles again at Henry. “Keep working. I trust you will be successful. You are the key to fighting this army.”

Her eyes shift back to the stack of papers on her desk. She can’t help but wonder if the work will ever be complete.

Charlotte changes the subject as she addresses her husband once more. “Henry” She bites her lip, unsure how to proceed. “Do you ever wish for more than this?” She waves her hand in the air to indicate both the Institute and subtly gestures to herself. Her eyes drop to their linked hands. “I know this isn’t what you imagined for yourself.”

Charlotte’s cheeks burn as she expresses her vulnerability.

(This is my first attempt at posting for Charlotte. I hope you enjoy it!)

One month and 50,160 words…I can’t believe I finished!

mundiemoms:

It’s day 22 of our 31 Days of Clockwork Prince Celebrations and the last day of our one line teasers. Today’s teaser is between one of our favorite characters, Magnus and Tessa. This line is taking our of context and is from the middle of a conversation they’re having.

“And you will find that feelings fade too, the longer you live.”

*points @Will_Herondale and laughs* 

tmisource:

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You know what Will says, never trust a duck.

I have my MSN chat log open…just in case I need Claire and Stefan inspiration. Claire is pushing hard to get to the place where she meets Stefan. She doesn’t seem to understand that this particular meeting is very…very…far away…*sigh* And now she is pouting.

I am surprised by how devious and evil one of my characters is. Very unusual for me, but I know the outcome of his story, so I’ll go with what he wants.