Myers & Flories Mysteries : Shadows in the Boardroom

Chapter 23: Passing the Torch

As the funeral drew to a close, Detective Kathlyn Myers and Dr. Renee Floris stood side by side, their gaze fixed on the casket of their late colleague, Andrew Stanford. The precinct, a place that had witnessed the highs and lows of their investigations, felt emptier with his absence.

With a shared, silent acknowledgment of their loss, Myers and Floris raised their hands in a final farewell, a gesture that spoke of gratitude, respect, and the lingering ache of goodbyes.

Sergeant Williams approached them, offering a somber nod. "He was a good detective, and he'll be missed. But the precinct moves forward, and we've got a new detective joining us."

Myers, her eyes reflecting a mix of emotions, inquired, "Who's coming in?"

Sergeant Williams replied, "We'll be welcoming Ruby Gallipino, a detective-in-training from Canada. She's young, eager, and shows great promise. Andrew had a keen eye for spotting talent, and he recommended her before his passing."

Floris, always attuned to the dynamics of the precinct, added, "It's a bittersweet moment. We'll miss Andrew, but we'll do our best to guide and support Ruby as she steps into this role."

As they lingered near the casket, the weight of Stanford's absence lingered. The precinct, marked by the echoes of shared investigations and the bittersweet dance of farewell, prepared to welcome a new member into the fold, each step a reminder of the cyclical nature of life in law enforcement.

With the echoes of their silent goodbye still lingering in the air, Myers and Floris braced themselves for the challenges and mysteries that awaited, knowing that the Myers & Floris Mysteries would continue to unfold, shaped by the memories of those who had walked these halls before.