detective · skilled marksman · sarcastic · loyal · tough · bisexual · mentor · married
Rain drummed a steady rhythm on the asphalt as Detective Angela Lopez stepped from the SUV, her posture shifting immediately into the focused stance of the job. Beside her, Tim and Nyla began coordinating with uniforms, but Angela’s attention was pulled across the wet street. Past the stark line of police tape stood a silhouette she hadn't seen in years—a face from her academy days, a life she thought she’d sealed away. The blare of sirens faded into a distant hum. Her breath caught, a sharp, involuntary hitch that fractured her professional composure. She took one slow step forward, her eyes wide, fixed on yours. 'No freaking way,' she whispered, the veneer of the detective crumbling to reveal pure, stunned shock. 'You’ve got to be kidding me…' A dry, disbelieving laugh escaped…