JR SWAT 2: Two, Taken

Chapter 2: Rock on!

Thursday early evening, Street-Alonso home...

"So, when it comes to making decisions, we sit down and discuss each other's point of view and compromise to make a final decision as to what will be done. It's important for each one to have an opportunity to express their point of view and from there the relationship can grow and become stronger." Street said, staring at Rubio taking notes.

The dog had become bored of the conversation, so he was peacefully napping right besides the young officer's lap on the couch. The little ball of fur sat quietly, as Street checked his phone and answered the teenagers question.

"Pa, this is bull!" Rubio snapped, holding back the giggle.

"Hey! Hey! Watch your mouth!" Street scolded. "It is not. We talk and come to a decision."

Rubio stared skeptically at him.

"What?"

"Pa, we do what ma says!"

"Excuse me!" Street snapped annoyed, while the teen giggled. "Just...don't write that, ok?"

Rubio's giggle turned into soft laughs as Street shook his head slowly.

BEEP BEEP BEEP

Street sat up straight upon noticing the notification pop in his screen. Rubio became intrigued by the beeping sound from the cellphone.

"Hey! Did you finish the homework?"

"Yeah. I only have one question left coz it says two members of the family. So, I have to ask ma in the morning."

"Ask her now!" Street said with a smile, as he turned the cellphone around. Rubio's eyes widened as he read the message.

Just got to the hotel. Zoom in!

"Eso eh!" ("Yeah!") cheered the excited teen.

"C'mon!" Street urged as he grabbed his laptop and set it up in the dining table.

"Topo!" Rubio called. The scared dog jolted upwards when he heard his name. "¡Levántate, papi, vamo' a hablal con mamá!"("Wake up, dude, we're gonna talk with mom!") he said approaching the dog. He gently lifted the dog, as it stretched and yawned.

CLICK CLICK

"Heeeeeyyyyy, beautiful!" Street cheered, staring at the laptop screen.

"Ma!" Rubio called going around the table.

BARK BARK

Greeted the enthusiastic dog. They were greeted with a smiling Captain Christina 'Chris' Alonso, who besides content showed signs of tiredness. Small dark rings gathered underneath her eyes and the undershirt seemed wrinkled past her shift. No blazer, no makeup and no one around.

"Hey, bae!" she paused, "¡Hola, mi amor! ¡Mi vida, que bello mi niñito perruno!" ("Hi, my love! Dear, my sweet canine boy is so cute!") she said tenderly.

Chris heard a noise coming from her door and immediately raised her gaze.

"Guys, give me a sec." she said, moving the screen downward.

"Ok." Street answered. "What did she say?" Street asked Rubio.

She could hear the conversation between them, but was intrigued when she saw shadows below her hotel door. She frowned and froze in silence. She waited for the knocking sound on her door, but none came. A few seconds went by and the shadows moved on.

What was that? she wondered. Everyone should be tucked in for the night by now. Only ones in my floor are my team and one of my bosses, so...maybe someone needed my help. I better check it out!