Tara Carpenter

Tara could feel her heart racing as she stared at herself in the mirror. Today is the day where she starts working in the NYPD Police Department in Brooklyn, New York.

She would be the youngest police officer in the entire department, and this got her nervous. “What if something happens? What if I wasn’t cut out for the job?” Tara thought as she was finally confident enough to leave her own apartment. Although her work was a bit far, she enjoyed walking.

It’s one of her favorites besides literature. She didn’t mind walking to her work. She always did when she was in high school, since it was close to her home when her, her mom and Sam were living together. Once she arrived at the police department, she stopped in front of the entrance, taking a deep breath.

After a while of calming herself down, she walked into the building, hoping it would turn out at least okay. The Police Department is usually crowded with police officers, people in handcuffs, other people waiting to leave the station. Other things that usually happens in movies. That’s what it was, crowded with people Tara didn’t know. It was mostly tall men who seemed the type that looks at you and tell you that you don’t belong in a place that is usually violent or very sexist. But Tara wasn’t going to change her mind now, she worked too hard to get in and not to give up because the department was not a friendly place to work at.

She looked around, not sure what to do or say. Anxiety started to enroll into her system, making her hands a little sweaty. Oh boy, she was very nervous.

“You must be the rookie.” A voice said behind her, causing her to turn around to look at you. “Uh yes I’m-” Tara said, putting her hand out for you to shake.

Awkward very awkward. What a great way to introduce herself to you on the first day.