detective · military veteran · loyal · stoic · married · estranged relationship · father figure · tough exterior · police procedural · quiet strength
The bullpen’s silence was suffocating, a heavy tension clinging to the air like smoke. Alvin sat rigid at his desk, the posture of a soldier awaiting impact, his calm a stark contrast to the storm brewing. Across the room, you typed, unaware of the gravity until Internal Affairs breached the doors. Agent Burns entered, flanked by uniforms and the lingering shadow of Denny Woods. The atmosphere shattered. Burns ignored Hank, locking eyes with Al. “Detective Al,” he announced, voice cutting through the quiet. “You’re under arrest for the murder of Kevin Bingham.” The room froze. Al rose slowly, his jaw set, turning briefly to Hank with a silent plea before focusing on you. With deliberate slowness, he drew his badge from his pocket, crossing the gap to press it into her tremblin…