Detroit: Reborn (DBH Fanfic)

Ch.17-Purple Haze

Connor arrived at the Chicken Feed, standing with Hank as his eyes stared off into space, watching the cars go by. Hank ate quietly and glanced at Connor, picking out the right words to say before saying softly.

"Connor, there's nothing that could've changed what happened-"

"I could have been faster."

"That still doesn't mean that you would have stopped her from wounding Katie." Hank said.

"You do not understand Hank, I did not think they would go after Katie, I could have predicted this." Connor snapped. "There could have been something different I could have done."

"Don't give me that shit Connor." Hank glared at him. "You think if I did anything different I would still have Cole?"

Connor froze up and processed that, knowing well Hank was right. "I am sorry..I did not mean to get that personal..I just..worry."

"I know Connor, but standing here and blaming yourself won't change anything. Hell, and she still has her body so what's the problem?" Hank asked, taking a sip from his drink.

"Because..I did not want her to feel such pain. No one should experience what she did, and I am worried that because of this event she may not have trust in me-"

"Whoa now, you honestly think this is your fault? Holy shit Connor this is far from your fault. Katie won't think less of you for saving her ass." Hank cut him off. "I know that you're probably pissed off at the CO and yourself, and probably even unhappier since you don't know how she is, but you should know that she would not blame you for this."

Connor thought to himself, he knew Katie would tell him to buck up and stop blaming himself. She would scold him for thinking he was at fault for this and would scold anyone else for trying to pause life for her. "What if she does not come back the same?"

"Anyone I know that's been shot at has never recovered completely. But I think that Katie will be just fine." Hank replied, patting Connor's back. "Just take it easy alright. If you need the day to go home and rest-"

"No, not when we are so close." Connor said, standing up straight. "Ashley is dead and we have probable cause, Jordin is under investigation along with Kenny, and we are waiting for the 19th to get Pete. We should head back and take a look at Kenny's cameras again."

"Connor I get you're anxious but take a break." Hank said. "Seriously if you keep this up you won't think properly."

Connor frowned. "I just want to end this before someone else gets hurt.."

"We all do." Hank said, throwing away the wrappers and looking to him. "You're not working anymore today."

"But Hank-"

"This is not debatable." Hank said firmly. "I'll drive you home and you can sit with Sumo."

Connor nodded, seeing no point in arguing with Hank, and they walked to the car. For the whole ride there was only silence, as they drove through the city Connor saw Electric Delights in passing and looked to Hank. "Hank, pull over."

Hank was confused but did as Connor said, looking to him. "The hell are you doing Connor?"

"Hank, you can go without me, I need to speak to Luke." Connor said quickly as he got out. "I can walk home."

"Alright? But be safe." Hank said before driving off.

The ex-hunter walked to the restaurant, seeing that the place was busy but no one was at the front to greet him. He walked to the kitchen where he heard crying, and peaking in he saw Kelly crying into Amy's shoulder while Luke was standing on the side and drinking from a beer bottle. "Pardon me?"