[h1][center][color=f7941d]Location: 92.9 The Bull Studios[/color][/center][/h1]

[h2][center][color=662d91]Caroline Dawson[/color][/center][/h2]

[h3][center][color=8493ca]Friday Midmorning[/color][/center][/h3]

Caroline would never forget getting the phone call at 8:10AM telling her to get down to the station right away. Caroline knew that it was serious because Bob-O was supposed to be on the air at the time and Stacey Ellis their news reporter was on instead detailing what had happened throughout the city in terms of the building and sports arena, but Caroline had cut off her radio before she heard about the club. It seemed like all Hell had broken loose, and as Caroline biked her way to the studio everyone was shuffling around in a daze. When she arrived at the station that was when her world was shattered. The entire staff was gathered in Bob-O's office and Caroline felt she was among a group of children who just found out about Santa. Scott Beckett, the mid-morning DJ, and Amy Carlton, a member of the sales team, were at the club when it exploded. Bob-O announced that they would be putting together on-air tributes featuring Scott's best moments and stories from the staff. They would also include remembrances of Amy from those who knew her. Bob-O asked Caroline to take care of the Scott tribute from the station as a group and to have her private tribute ready to go by her air shift at seven. 

Caroline was in autopilot mode as she sat behind the mixing board in one of the production rooms just listening to an audio file of Scott do a crank call to Russell Wilson QB for the Seahawks. Scott impersonated Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, and he had Russell believing that the Raiders were on the verge of acquiring him in a mid-season deal. In the end Scott let Wilson off the hook and the Seattle QB had a great laugh over it, and the two actually became quite friendly after that. That was Scott Beckett a jolly soul with a heart of gold that made people laugh even when the joke was on them. Amy was one of Caroline's best friends at the station. She had known Amy liked Scott and Scott had feelings for Amy she encouraged them to go out with one another. Now Caroline's heart was broken and she wondered if it would ever be the same, because of what she did.


Caroline had was making the final edit when Bob-O walked in. He put his hand on her shoulder and he asked, "How's it going?"

Without looking up she replied almost mechanically as she studied the screen, "[color=662d91]I'm almost done. I'm thinking of putting in the bit where Scott called the Mayor and edited that speech by the Governor that made it sound like he was getting ready to impeach him.[/color]"

Bob-O spun the office chair Caroline sat in so he looked at her. He said, "Not how the tribute is going. How's it going with you?" 

Caroline took a deep breath and wiped a tear as she said, [color=662d91]"I don't know Bob. I just lost two people I cared for and tomorrow is the anniversary of my mom's death so I think I'm taking it pretty damn well[/color]."

Nodding slowly Bob said, "I also know what's eating at you."

Caroline just stared intently at Bob as he said, "It's not your fault." Caroline looked a bit taken aback as Bob said, "I know you were the one who not only got Scott and Amy to go out with each other, but you told them the club to go to."

Bowing her head Caroline closed her eyes and said, "[color=662d91]I know that one day I won't blame myself, but right now I'm so numb with pain..."[/color] She raised her head as tears engulfed her eyes and Caroline shook her head and said, [color=662d91]"Oh God, Bob..."[/color] She tried to say "why" but out came a high pitched shriek as she buried her head into Bob's chest and Caroline wept.

Stroking her hair Bob said, "It's not your fault kid. It's not your fault." 

After a couple of moments Caroline pulled away and she wiped the tears away. She said, [color=662d91]"Thanks for letting me let go Bob. I doubt that'll be the last time I do that."[/color]

Bob nodded and replied, "Anytime kid. Hey listen if you want to take off until Monday it's not a problem."

Quickly Caroline shook her head and said, "N[color=662d91]o, I got a job to do and, as cliche as it sounds, they would want me to get to it.[/color]"

Nodding Bob replied, "Okay but if you change your mind let me know. The offer stands until 5PM."

Caroline said, [color=662d91]"Thanks Bob. Now if you'll excuse me I got to finish up here.[/color]"

Bob replied, "Sure hey make sure you include the bit about Scott calling you up as your dad. That was classic." 

Caroline smiled as she said, [color=662d91]"I put it in my private one."[/color] 

Bob left the room and Caroline got back to work...as she felt a single tear roll down her face.