#you are my life. my pride. my joy. [billy crockett]

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It’s the middle of the night, yet there’s one resolute little light shining in the dark and empty Miami-Dade station.

In the dim glow of the desk lamp, Sonny stands, reading a case file and swaying back and forth. A little boy’s head rests, lolled, on Sonny’s shoulder, eyes shut, arms wrapped around the detective’s shoulders, clearly fast asleep. Sonny holds him protectively and securely, and the same shade of blond hair and two sets of the same soulful eyes catch the faint streams of light.

However, what’s more unusual than Billy Crockett’s presence at OCB in the early hours of the morning is the quiet melody of nonsense a capella sound that’s coming from somewhere in the room, which slowly turns into words.

“With me, tonight I know you’re with me tonight

You’re with me, tonight I know you’re with me tonight

For sure you’re with me, tonight I know you’re with me tonight...”

Sonny’s voice is a sweet, gentle tenor, the song meant for his son’s sleeping ears in the quietude of night only, the tune falling from his mouth effortlessly, as if he had not only sung, but sung this particular lullaby many, many times before.

He doesn’t notice his partner behind him at first, instead pressing his lips to his boy’s head. It’s only when he turns to set the case file down and pick up another when he sees her in the doorway.

“You’re up early,” he murmurs, and though his words stop, he continues to hum the melody and sway in the silence spaces in between his thoughts, “or up late. You get any sleep, pal?”

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Day Seven of the 30 Day Writing Challenge

Today’s prompt is: “List 10 songs you’re loving right now.”

I know I keep stressing that I am more fond of older generations of things, but you guys are really gonna see what I mean with this one. Not many of these songs are gonna be younger than 30 years-old, because I genuinely don’t know many modern songs. Again, I’m not trying to be the “I’m not like other girls” type of person, I’m just being open and writing honestly. I’m going to do this one in actual list format, so here we go. These are in no particular order, because I can’t choose a favorite.

1. “The Show Must Go On” by Queen - I love this one for so many reasons. It is a very empowering song with a very optomistic beat, but it is also very sad to me. I can’t help but to think of how many times Freddie Mercury was absolutely drained from his illness, and yet, he stood strong and carried on with the show. It also doesn’t help that the song was also used in a very sad scene of a TV show that I adore. It was used in season 2 episode 6, I think, of “Cobra Kai” the Netflix series. Hey! A modern reference! I adore this show and it isn’t difficult to guess why. I mean it is a VERY well done spin-off of one of the best movie series from the 80s. I am just not a huge fan of “reboots” and “spin-offs” because a lot of the time they don’t capture the same vibe or magic of whatever the original may be, but since many of the original people are working on this series, they are making sure that the true “Karate Kid” magic stays the same. But you all didn’t come here for my review of a show. 

2. “I Am Not Afraid” by Charley Crockett - I am a sucker for good love songs. I am such a romantic, and good love songs just hit me directly in the heart. Whether I’m in love or not. This is just a simple love song about a person confessing to their love that they are not afraid of the good, the bad, and the ugly that is a relationship. It has a very relaxed mood that makes me feel like I’m in a rocking chair on a back porch somewhere. Crockett is a very talented artist. I just keep on finding new favorite songs of his. He is a modern artist, but he has a skill for making his songs fit into the same genre as the classic country that I grew up listening to. It is refreshing to me when I find an artist who is able to bring the older, more classic sounds back through genuine talent and not through computer generated sound and marketing. 

3. “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding - This song is so legendary! Listening to Otis Redding brings back many memories of me listening to my dad sing while he worked on things either around the house or outside. I had no idea what the songs were, but I just knew that if he was singing them then everything was going his way and nothing was frustrating him. I interpret this song as being the story of a young person being told by everyone around him what to do with his life. I feel like lots of people my age can relate to that message, because we are in the time of our lives where everyone else seems to know what is best for us. The only thing we can really do is sit (on the dock of the bay) and take life in as it comes to us. 

4. “I Don’t Want to be Alone” by Billy Joel - My mom is such a Billy Joel fan, and from a young age she got me hooked. I’ve known every word to “We Didn’t Start the Fire” since I was 12. This song, to me, feels like a real love story. Like one that could happen in reality. I interpret it as a woman giving a guy who had hurt her in the past another shot. She understands that she loves him, and he shows up because he loves her. She realizes that she is lonely without him. Joel has a way of making the stories in his songs seem so much more real. 

5. “Tennessee” by Johnny Cash - I have grown into such a Cash fan. I love how his voice always sounds so down to earth. Like you’re listening to an old friend tell a story. Songs about being happy with the path your life is on always bring me joy. Sad songs about hardship are wonderful and necessary, but I love the pure happiness that proud songs give off. Being from Tennessee myself, I am also always happy to hear a song about my home state. Tennessee pride is strong in this song. 

6. “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” by Chicago - I have been listening to a lot of Chicago recently. I haven’t found a song by them that I didn’t like. This song, in particular, tells me the story of a person who is very reserved and maybe finds it difficult to show emotion. I am a very shy and reserved person myself, and often times I find it very hard to show emotions to people I genuinely care for. Personally, I find this song very relatable and it tugs on my heart strings.

7. “The Long Way Home” by John Paul White - I am at an age where it feels like everyone is expecting so much greatness from me, including myself. I sometimes get far too caught up in trying to keep up with my “social clock” that It drives me batty. With my interpretation of this song, I am reminded that it is okay to take a different path in life, as long as I stay on the same journey. It reminds me that it is okay if I take my time and do things based on my own priorities. 

8. “Don’t Tell Me What Love Can Do” by Van Halen - This is another band that my mom got me hooked on from a very young age. I was so upset when I heard about our tragic loss of the legendary Eddie Van Halen. My interpretation of this song is a bit more comedic, and not nearly as deep as the other ones. I am the perpetually single friend in each of my friend groups. Being the single one gets strenuous when everyone is talking about how great their relationships are going, or everything their partners add to their lives. This song is kind of like a “stop rubbing my nose in it” sort of song for me. I find it kind of funny, because of course I support my friends and all of their happy relationships, but I also tease them all the time by telling them to quit bragging. 

9. “Somebody Up There Likes You” by Jackie Wilson - This is such a “feel good” song. A lot of Wilson’s songs just put a little more pep in your step, but this one never ceases to make me feel great. Recently, I have been rediscovering my own religion, and the religious references in this song just bring me joy. Whenever I am feeling down or like I need some religious encouragment, I listen to this song and dance things out. 

10. “Cold” by Chris Stapleton - I love Stapleton’s sound. Each of his songs sound like classic rock meets classic country and I really dig that. My dad loves him too, and anytime I hear him I think of my dad seranading me. Sometimes I need that, when I can’t visit him or when our family luck looks bleak. I also appreciate good piano and the riff in the beginning of this song makes me weak in the knees. I love it so much!  

There you have it, the ten songs that I am loving the most right now. I listen to a lot of music and my favorite songs change from week to week. I also have such a broad taste that spans over all genres, so those favorites vary even more. But at least I always have song recommendations for every occasion.

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I’m really feeling Sonny and li’l Billy things, hmmm...

just? Sonny singing to his son and rocking him? Sonny playing with him and carrying him and taking him on trips? Sonny being annoyingly proud of him and telling all of OCB about him (for about the fiftieth time today)? Sonny being so happy when he sees him/when he’s around him?

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It was an idyllic day off-- from school for Billy, and from work for Sonny and Stan. As a result, they had elected to go down to the beach to spend the day. A little further down the beach from where Stan was, where Sonny and Billy had wandered in search of seashells, stones, and crabs, there was a gasp, which, whenever Sonny or Billy was concerned, was usually a very bad thing. But this seemed to be an exaggerated, theatrical breath of delight rather than horror.

“You did?” Sonny exclaimed, his voice warm and proud. Like any good parent, there was something in his tone that indicated he already knew about whatever Billy was talking about, but he kept up the sense of interest and pleasant surprise for his son’s sake.

“Uh-huh!” Billy returned, self-satisfied.

“Well, heavens forfend and little fishes!” Sonny remarked, scooping Billy up and grinning up at him. The six-year-old giggled, smiling down at his father.

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They were on the way back to OCB from their latest meeting with an informant when Crockett suddenly got a call on his car phone. After a brief conversation with who sounded distinctly unlike any drug dealer, informant, or suspect they were currently involved with, Sonny hung up, turning to his partner in the passenger seat with a smile.

“Change of plans, Tubbs,” he announced, “got a little errand to run ‘fore we head back. Hope you don’t mind, it’ll only take a minute.”

He didn’t change their route at all for a little while, only diverting when they got into a distinctly suburban part of the city, pulling up, somewhat confusingly, to an elementary school and parking in the lot. Sonny got out of the car, waiting outside for a few minutes as a swarm of children burst out of the doors of the school, ambling their way towards cars or buses.

A young boy among the masses was scanning the parking lot, looking for something and frowning when he couldn’t find it, until his eyes fixed on the detective, who waggled his fingers and smiled the warmest, sweetest smile he could muster. The boy lit up, racing towards him with open arms. Sonny’s smile grew into a bright grin and knelt down to catch him, his arms winding around him to hold him tight.

“Hey, son,” he greeted, voice radiant with joy, “how’s my boy?”

“Dad!” the boy chirped, snuggling into him contentedly. “You’re here early, it’s not Thursday yet!”

“I know, son, but your momma’s a li’l bit busy at the clinic today and won’t be home ‘til late, which means you’re gonna spend the night with me. That sound good?”

“It sure does! Can we go fishing and have hot dogs and can I feed Elvis his dinner? Please?”

“Well, now, I think that can maybe be arranged,” Sonny laughed, standing and holding the boy on his hip with practiced ease, “But first, I’d like you to meet somebody.”

Finally turning his attention to Tubbs, the older Crockett’s smile grew a little bit shyer.

“...Billy, this is miss Ricki Tubbs, my partner. Ricki, this is my son, Billy.”

“Hi miss Ricki,” the boy repeated politely, offering her a small wave and a smile that looked almost identical to his father’s, reaching all the way to his sparkling eyes.

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Friendly reminder that my Billy’s older fc is Jesse Johnson!