Title: Guess What?
Fandom: The Sentinel TV
Rating: G
Length: 424
Content notes: A short but sweet, ficlet.
Author notes: I’m writing two for this week.
Summary: Jim and Blair are discussing what the newest baby in Cascade Police Department was named. And Jim wonders why Blair always knows this stuff.


Jim got home from the gym and saw Blair in the kitchen cooking something that smelled divine.

“Hey, Jim. Guess what I’m making?”

Jim sniffed the air and thought for a moment and said, “Something with cayenne pepper, diced tomatoes, black beans, beef broth and hamburger with egg noodles.”

“Holy shit! You’re so good at this. That’s exactly what I’m making. Must be nice to be a Sentinel. It’s a new recipe. It’s called Mexican Goulash. The name is a riot.”

“It sounds good and smells delicious. I can’t wait to try it. How was your day? I didn’t see you much at the bullpen. You’ve been really busy with Megan lately. Are you any closer to closing her case?”

“Yes, we closed it today. I’m done and can help you with your new case you just got. Tomorrow, I’m all yours, Jim.”

“Thanks, Blair. I didn’t mind waiting for some help.”

“Did you hear that OfficerTony Vega and his wife just had a baby girl?”

“Chief, I don’t even know Tony Vega. How do you know this shit?”

“Jim, I listen when people talk to me. If they ask how I’m doing, I tell them something nice and then I ask them how they’re doing and remember when they answer. Guess what they named her?”

“I’ll never guess, just tell me, Blair.”

“Willow Leaf. Isn’t that cool? I told him I loved it and he said I was the only one that liked it so far.”

“I think it’s cute. Besides, he shouldn’t care what anyone thinks.”

“True, but he was very happy with my response.”

“Is dinner about done, Blair?”

“Yes, come and get it.”

Mexican Goulash
1 pound of lean hamburger
1 can of diced tomatoes or Rotelle
1 can of beef broth
1 can of black beans
1-3 tablespoons of Cayenne Pepper (Depends on how warm you want it.
1 teaspoon of salt
2 teaspoons of black pepper
1 small package of egg noodles. 6 ounces.
Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Fry hamburger, drain the grease, add the rest of the ingredients, until it’s time to add egg noodles. Once it’s boiling, cook them right in the goulash for 10 minutes. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese. Enjoy.