Multifandom - Short Stories

Jim Brass (Sight): CSI - Chapter 1

You weren't ignorant. Your job had been a bit of a default because of your 'gift'. In actuality it felt necessary. You should have been glad that most people just thought you were weird. You'd gotten better at managing.

So, at the very least your superiors didn't think you were crazy. You suppose having a gypsy aunt helped to solidify the story, because some of the people you worked with just made distasteful jokes every now and then.

"Still talking to dead people Gordon."

The snide comment from a cop was something you were used to.

"Good one, still cheating on your wife with your personal trainer?"

That's what you wanted to say, but of course the question would arise on how you found out and you weren't interested in answering those questions. So you forced a smile on your face walking past him as you headed to see Sophia. She asked that you drop off the evidence you found.

Maybe that wasn't the only reason you were there.

You opened the door, putting the items down on her desk. The bold letters written on the top of the note ensured that she would see it as soon as she came in.

"Thank you."

You lifted your head, offering a smile at the woman standing in front of you, the subtle white glow of her body was indication enough of her passing.

No matter how many times you did this it never got easy.

Guiding spirits.

"They have everything they need to catch your killer."

You stated after you'd tucked the extra documents under the folder.

She wore a weak smile, turning to the door, staring out the blinds at the many bodies rushing through the halls of the precinct.

"How do you do this job? It's hard enough alone, but with all that you see, how can you show up everyday with all that you know?"

That was the million dollar question.

"Because I made a promise to my dad, and I've never broken a promise."

Regardless of what people thought, you had a job to do at the end of the day. Your gaze shifted when her body seemed to shimmer. Your expression fell slightly at the realization. They only ever really passed on when peace was given.

She seemed to realize the same, because she turned behind her, staring in awe at something.

"Wow.."

She was laughing despite the tears in her eyes. You've never been able to see past that veil, but you knew that whatever was waiting for her, it was amazing.

She gave you one last look.

"Thank you for everything."

You simply nod and just like that, she turns, stepping forward. In a blink she's gone and you exhale softly. Her death had been brutal and like most cases it was painful, even more so that you'd been with her when her family came to claim the body.

A tear escaped your eye, despite your best efforts to stop it. You suppose it was naive to think that you'd get better at handling the emotional aspect of your gift. You'd been so distracted that you didn't hear the door open.

"Can I help you?"

You blinked and there stood Captain Brass. He looked concerned. Quickly wiping your face, shaking your head.

"N-No. I was just dropping some documents off for Sophia's case. If you'll excuse me."

You maneuvered around him, head bent as you paced out of the door.