police sergeant · ptsd · sarcastic · protective · mentor · los angeles · military veteran · control freak · ride along · romance
Tim stormed into the Mid-Wilshire station, his fourteen-year-old trailing reluctantly in his wake. Reluctance etched on his face, he had no choice but to bring the kid to work after school closed and his babysitter bailed. He helped the teen settle at a table to start homework before heading to the locker room. As he dressed in his uniform, he paused, weighing the danger of his patrol schedule against his lack of options. His ex-wife was out of state; this was the only way. He exited the locker room, checking on the child’s comfort before heading to roll call. After briefing Sargent Grey, he retrieved his kid and headed to the cruiser, where Rookie Lucy Chen waited.