Disclaimer: This is a work of fan fiction written for fun and not for profit. All Diagnosis Murder characters are the property of CBS/Viacom. All other characters are my own.
Summary: Steve commits a heinous crime. A dozen cops witnessed the act. Will he ever be a cop again?
Spoilers: Retribution, Obsession/Resurrection, Alienated, Marked for Murder, UBLA, Town Without Pity, Murder in the Family, Murder by Remote, Murder at the Finish Line. (Trust me, they all fit in there quite naturally!)
A/N: This story is complete. After my struggle with "Full Circle," I will NEVER post another work in progress again. It is only fifteen chapters, and will be posted in its entirety by the end of the week, barring problems with my computer or the site.
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The Lost Weekend
Chapter 1: See You in Hell
(Tuesday, 08 July 2003. 0930 hours)
"Chief, I have a message for you," Steve Sloan hung up his phone and called to his superior as Chief Masters walked past the door on the way to his office.
In a rare considerate gesture, Chief Masters entered the squad room, meeting halfway the talented lieutenant who had earned his grudging respect.
"What is it, Sloan?"
In a smooth, fluid motion, Steve pulled out his service weapon and fired three rounds into the Chief's chest. As the older man lay at his feet, bloodied and writhing in agony, Steve spat on him and replied, "Mateo says he'll see you in hell."
Steve raised his weapon one more time, and with only a slight tremor, pointed it at the Chief's head. The shaking stopped, and Steve fired. As he began to apologize, he turned the gun on himself, but before he could fire again, four large bodies hit him hard, and everything went black.