9-1-1

STORY SUMMARY This story takes place during Season 5 of 9-1-1 and follows the canon storyline of the television series while adding an original character named Violet Richards. Violet is a sixteen-year-old girl who is rescued by the 118 during an emergency that Taylor Kelly is covering as a reporter. Taylor immediately notices that Violet is unusually frightened and guarded and feels a strong protective connection toward her. Taylor becomes determined to make sure Violet is safe, and Violet gradually begins to see Taylor as a safe person and someone she can trust. At this point in the Season 5 timeline, Taylor is already living with Evan “Buck” Buckley following the events involving Buck and Lucy Donato. After the rescue, Taylor eventually brings Violet home with her and Buck because she does not want to leave a frightened sixteen-year-old alone. Buck soon realizes that Violet is a minor and believes they need to contact Social Services. The suggestion causes Violet to panic because she is terrified that “he” will find her if she is taken away or placed somewhere else. Violet refuses to explain who “he” is and only gradually reveals pieces of information about what she has been running from. Taylor and Buck eventually contact Athena Grant for help, and Athena patiently works to establish Violet’s trust without forcing her to reveal information before she is ready. Meanwhile, Lucy Donato is already part of the 118 when Violet enters their lives. Violet gradually becomes close to Lucy as well, developing a completely platonic and trusting relationship with her. Taylor, Buck, Athena and Lucy each become important people in Violet’s life in different ways while the canon events of Season 5 continue around them. Violet’s presence adds new scenes and relationships but does not replace canon characters or prevent canon events from happening. The existing Season 5 storylines, relationships and character arcs remain intact. Later in the season, during the fire at the 9-1-1 call center, Violet is inside the building and Lucy Donato is the person who finds and rescues her. This becomes a major turning point in Violet and Lucy’s relationship and strengthens the trust Violet has developed in her. The story continues from there while following the canon timeline and events of 9-1-1 as closely as possible.