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After ensuring the kid was safe and the father was in custody for a multitude of charges, Bishop decided it was time to grab some lunch.
The speakers blasted Spanish tunes as she drove the patrol car into a corner street lined with food trucks and beach shops.
We all got out of the car, and my eyes immediately caught sight of Lopez and Bradford sitting at a central table, while Chloe and Lucy stood by a cart, scanning the menus.
Seems like this is a regular spot for the TOs.
“First day, you’re buying, Boot,” Bishop said nonchalantly.
“Alright, what do you want?” John accepted the tradition with a grin.
“Surprise me, but I’ll be judging you on your choice," She replied, walking off.
Chloe and Lucy noticed us just as they stepped away from the cart, both of them chuckling at what they overheard. Their own TOs had apparently issued them the same challenge.
Nolan sighed, scratching his head as he turned toward me.
“Can you use your superpowers to help me out?”
I paused for dramatic effect, then took a deep breath. “Sure, but what’s in it for me?”
He blinked, as did the others.
I was offering a golden tip to impress their TOs, and I wasn’t doing it for free.
“Uh... How about I buy you lunch too?” John suggested after a moment of thought.
I considered it, then nodded. “Deal.”
“Bishop’s expecting a chicken shawarma, medium spice, extra garlic,” I said, pointing to a nearby Mexican food truck. “Get it from there.”
Nolan nodded, while Chloe and Lucy looked intrigued by how I figured that out.
“Uh... Tek?” Lucy stepped forward, her eyes pleading.
“Bradford’s a pizza guy—no pepperoni, olives, extra cheese, and... pineapple.”
“Pineapple?" She repeated, uncertain.
“Pineapple,” I confirmed with a nod.
“Chinese for Lopez,” I added before Chloe could even ask, and then I took a seat near the TOs, who were deep in conversation, discussing their rookies' progress.
Meanwhile, the rookies huddled together, talking about their morning experiences while waiting for their orders.
“So, how was everyone’s morning?” John asked. “Enjoying yourselves yet?”
“I think someone here could use a hug,” Chloe smirked, casting a glance at Lucy.
“Don’t you dare,” Lucy glared back with an exasperated sigh.
“What’s wrong?” John asked, raising his brows in concern as Chloe chuckled.
“Her TO’s being tough,” Chloe teased.
“Well, that’s their job, right?” John shrugged. “They’re supposed to get in our heads, push our buttons, see how we react. It’s not personal. Just figure out what makes your TO tick and turn the tables.”
