STRIS Bits

Can she be nice?

Disclaimer: Presence of strong language. Reader's discretion is advised!

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"Street, Alonso" called Hicks, "take our suspect down to lockup...and make sure he doesn't pull a fast one!" he finished annoyed.

20 Squad had been called to provide backup for an FBI operation involving animal trafficking. A group of criminals had been under investigation for smuggling exotic birds through customs in the airport for the past seven months. The detectives had no real leads until yesterday afternoon. A confidential informant had come forward with intel on the specifics on the group's plans the following day. Thankfully the operation was a success except for one of the smugglers that decided to take Street and Chris on a 200 meter dash competition. The man ran through security checks, broke windows, jumped over people, maneuvered through halls and stalls, etc..The true definition of a rabbit!

It turns out the man was ex military with years of experience in breach and combat. So, it took the entire squad to surround the man and make him surrender. Once in the ground, he was taken under the control of the FBI. SWAT could breath again.

"Great job, guys! See you tomorrow!" said Hicks pleased with his crew. While he finished the transactions with the other officials, Hondo called 20 Squad to hop on Black Betty and go back to HQ for debriefing, paperwork and dispatch.

After three hours everyone had finished their statements and washed up. They gathered in the locker room, getting ready to head out.

"So...who's up for a nice night out? My chef's trying out new recipes and a new cool location, so...what do you say?" Luca said excited

"I'm in." Tan said nodding

"Rain check. Babysitting duties for me. Annie's sister is taking her to the opera, so I have to take care of all the kids." Deacon answered closing the door to his locker

"You mean the sister that has 3 kids?" Chris said surprised

" Woah! Seven kids? On your own, Deac?" Street asked surprised

"That's why I admire you, dawg!" Hondo said with a smirk

"I would go crazy!" Tan added added

"It's not as bad as it seems. Put on a movie for the younger ones...coz the older ones are mostly on their phones. So, I'll survive. I hope!" Deacon said swallowing hard

"Good luck, D!" Hondo said closing his locker door

"C'mon, guys! Food's on me!" Luca said eagerly

"I'll go!" Street said

"Free food? I'm there!" Chris said excited

"Boss?"

"Next time. Gotta stop by Raymont's, make sure he on the right track." Hondo said

"How's it going with him?" Deacon said stepping right behind him, as both officers were at the door

"Doing good, so far." Hondo said shrugging as they both left

"Alright, let's go!" Luca called

Everybody finished their prep and headed out the door.

The next day, 10:45am...

"C'mon, stop yapping! We got it done!" Street said angrily

"I don't care..." Chris began raising her tone

"Why does everything gotta be like you  want, Chris? I'm..." Street retaliated at the same time

They stopped midway, arguing intensely, each facing the other. The confrontation got so loud, Deacon, who had already boarded Black Betty, got out and approached them.