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Walked through fire, didn't get burned.

Quite the accomplishment.

That's what they tell me.

They?

Just a general reference to society as a whole. You know, that whole not supposed to be able to walk through fire, but if you do it's an accomplishment sort of thing.

Society's stupid.

No, you're just a teenager.

19, actually.

Nineteen. That would make you a teenager.

Whatever.

That's interesting.

Yeah, that's one way to put it.

What happened?

A suspect set fire to his house so I couldn't arrest him. I made it out just in time, but it was close.

[ooc: Hee hee hee, when fandoms collide!]

Ah. I'm glad you're not hurt, then.

Yeah. Me too.

Sounds like an experience.

I'm certainly never going to forget it.

Anything I can do? Buy you a drink?

Thanks, but I'm going to see a friend who's going to take me out.

Good. At least you're not alone. Have fun, all right?

Don't worry, I've survived worse.

All right.

...Why do I get the feeling this means more than what I think it means?

It doesn't really.

You okay, Murph?

I'm fine. Not burned, remember?

Well, yes, but... I mean, how...?

Just lucky, I guess.

*Shakes head* Sugar, that reminds me of somethin' my daughter said to me once. And I was so oblivious...

Because Bennet couldn't say it. *Laughs*

Well, it's just a saying.

lol, Awesome.

Sometimes it ain't.

I have yet to meet anyone who can actually walk through fire and not get burned.

Well, sugar, more things on heaven and earth, as they say.

Sure, right.

Anyway, I'm Sandra, hon. Nice to meet you.

Lieutenant Murphy, nice to meet you too. I have a daughter myself. She's never talked about walking through fire though.

Well, my Claire's a very... special girl.

Every mom will say that. Most without the pause though.

I'm sure I didn't mean anythin' by it.

Of course.

Now that that's settled, hon... Anythin' you want to talk about?

Thanks but it's really nothing you should worry about.

I'm not against a bit of friendly chatter, even so. *Smiles*

Uh, I'm not sure what we could talk about. Besides comparing notes on our kids.

That's fine, then, sugar. You have a nice day, y'hear?

Thank, you too.

I'll try.

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