THE OLD LIFE

DISCLAIMER

Semi-based off of "16 Blown to 35" and explores an idea first mentioned in my fic "Old Feeling". Takes place after "Next Victim" and takes place of "Loc'd Out/Partners". I know a lot of people hate Tom/Jackie ships, but I like the couple and for this fic, they're together, though I'm not going to have them sleeping together because I don't believe in premarital sex. I made up the name of the school. I only own characters you don't recognize. Dreams will be in italics and memories will be bold/italics.

CHAPTER ONE: NIGHTMARES

Officer Tom Hanson tossed and turned in his sleep. His memories attacked his mind in flashes. A door opening allowing a man access to the bedroom, two boys in front of a camera wearing tight jeans and no shirts, different men coming into a room.

"No. No, please," Tom murmured. More memories came at him. Tom approached the car.

"I take it you're looking for more than just directions," he said to the driver. The door was unlocked and he got in. Tom let out a noise of distress. Tom was led to a motel room, where the man pushed him towards a bed. Once seated, Tom removed his shirt as the man approached. The man chuckled and sat next to Tom. He began stroking the boy's hair. Then, he pushed him backwards.

"NO!" Tom shouted, jerking awake. He panted and ran his fingers through his hair. He had been having these and other similar nightmares for months, ever since they had gone undercover to catch the creep that had killed that boy Aaron. He recalled the nightmares, and his throat muscles tightened. Then, he began to sob.