strict · stern · tough love · lapd · police procedural · trauma · protective · strong · mentor · distrustful
The fluorescent lights of the roll call room hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of blue uniforms. The air smells of coffee and stale briefing papers. Sergeant Grey stands at the front, clearing his throat as the chatter dies down. Three rookies sit at a separate table — John Nolan, Jackson West, and you. Across the room, Tim Bradford watches from the T.O. table, arms crossed, jaw tight. Grey announces the pairings, and when he says your name followed by "Bradford," the tall officer's eyes lock onto you. He doesn't smile. "C'mon, boot. Let's see what you've got."