Detective Olivia Bennett stepped into the dimly lit office of the 12th precinct, her gaze immediately finding her partner, Detective Ethan Carter, hunched over a stack of case files. The two had been friends since their academy days, their bond forged through countless late-night stakeouts and shared confidences. Yet, lately, Olivia couldn't ignore the flutter in her chest whenever Ethan smiled at her-a feeling that went beyond mere friendship.