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It takes everything in Lucy to get herself out of bed. Today she started her first day at Midwilshire. She just moved into her apartment three days ago so there are boxes literally everywhere. She groans as she sits up in bed Kojo who is lying on her feet grumbles.
"Kojo come on I gotta go to work" Lucy smiles as she pets the dog. They both get up, Lucy lets Kojo out into the little backyard area she has. She then starts some coffee and lets it brew as she gets in the shower. While she's in the shower she hears a noise she freezes but doesn't hear anything else so she continues showering. But then all of a sudden Kojo jumps into the shower with her.
"Kojo!" She scolds as she looks down at the dog, who just lays down, "You're such a mama's boy ugh," Lucy says as she turns the water off, and gets out. She grabs a towel and covers herself, "Now look at you, you're soaked" Lucy frowns and they both leave the bathroom.
She sends Kojo outside to dry off as she gets dressed. She brushes her hair into a low pony and then braids it up so it'll be easier to do at work. She then goes into the kitchen, grabs her thermos, and pours the coffee into it. She then looks at the time, "I should've been on the road five minutes ago" Lucy sighs she then grabs her bag, thermos, and her keys, "Kojo I'm leaving" she calls out, and then she's out the door.
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Once she gets to the station she feels all eyes on her.
I feel like I'm in high school again, Lucy thinks to herself. She has fifteen minutes until roll call so she goes to the locker room to change.
"Hey you're new right" Lucy looks up and sees a smaller woman about Lucy's height and a taller woman walking over.
"Um yeah, I'm Lucy Chen I just transferred," Lucy says and sticks out her hand.
"Detective Anglea Lopez, This is Detective Nyla Harper," Angela says and shakes her hand.
"You're the TO from the Hollywood division right?" Nyla asks.
Lucy sucks in a breath, she already knows what's coming, "Yep" Lucy forces a smile.
"We heard what happened, I'm sorry," Angela says.
Lucy shakes her head "No it's fine I'm fine. I came here to get away you know"
"Of course just wanted to welcome you to the midwilshire family. See you later Lucy" And they both walk off. Lucy lets out a breath and falls to the bench behind her. She calms her breathing and shakes out her hands.
"You got this Lucy," She says to herself and then she finishes getting ready and heads out to the bullpen. There are other officers littered around, some in groups and others by themselves. Lucy looks around and then takes a seat at an empty table. She takes a sip of coffee and then looks at her watch for the time.
"You must be Lucy, I'm John Nolan" Lucy jumps and looks up, " I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare you"
Lucy shakes her head "No you're fine I just wasn't expecting it, nice to meet you" she says as he takes a seat next to her. "Uhh, you been here long?"
"Oh no I look it but I'm a TO, I was a rookie last year tho. A walking mid-life crisis as Sergeant Grey likes to say." John says and continues to inform her about how he decided to join the academy after his company failed and was in a bank robbery. He then starts to tell her about some of the officers.
"One officer you should stay away from is Smitty"
"Why what's wrong with him?" Lucy asks but before he can tell her Sergeant Grey and another blonde Sergeant walk out.
"Alright everyone settle down," he says placing some papers on the podium. "As you can see we have a new face here Officer Lucy Chen please stand and introduce yourself," Sergeant Grey says.
Lucy reluctantly stands "Hi I'm Lucy Chen I just transferred here from the Hollywood division where I was a TO." She says and sits back down.
"Why would you transfer from Hollywood to here," Somebody asks from the back.
"Smitty please" Grey rolls his eyes.
"What it's an honest question"
"Change of scenery," Lucy says with a tight smile.
"Done with your questions Smitty can I continue to do my job, something you don't know about" Grey deadpans, Smitty shoots him a thumbs up. "Anyway Officer Chen you will be riding with Sergeant Bradford today, he'll show you how we do it here in Midwilshire" He explains and nods towards the other man standing next to him. He's tall, blonde, and has some really pretty blue eyes. Lucy flashes him a small smile but he just frowns.
"That's Bradford" John whispers still looking ahead, "He's like that to everyone, so don't take offense."
"Why what happened"
"I honestly don't know he's been like that since I got here"He shrugs.
"Night shift didn't do their jobs like always so we have a lot of open cases." Grey starts giving everyone their cases. Lucy and Bradford have to do a follow-up on a domestic from last night. "Everyone you're dismissed" Grey announces and everyone starts shuffling around.
"C'mon Boot set up shop," Bradford orders.
Lucy frowns "I'm not your Boot, Bradford I'm P3" she snaps.
"Well P3 set up shop," he says and then disappears.
"Good luck he's in a mood today," A woman says walking over.
"Celina this is Officer Lucy Chen, This is Celina she's a rookie" John explains.
"Nice to meet you, ma'am," She says and sticks out her hand.
Lucy shakes her hand "Same here"!
"Officer Juarez go set up shop, Lucy you better get going too you don't know what Bradford might do to you," John says. Lucy smiles her goodbyes and walks over to grab the war bags and then her body cam. She then walks out to the shop and sees Bradford standing there looking unimpressed.
"Something wrong?" Lucy asks as she loads up the shop.
"Yeah, when I tell you to do something I expect done when I tell you. Not for you to finish your conversation with Nolan."
"I'm sorry he wanted to introduce me to people on my first day, You know you could be a tad more welcoming"
"I'm not here to baby you I'm here to make sure you're a good cop. One strike already for not doing what I say" He gets into the shop and closes the door. Lucy huffs and gets into the passenger seat.
It's going to be a long day
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Once they arrive at the house, Tim stops and turns to her. "Tell me what we do?" He asks.
Lucy frowns at him "We go up there and knock on the door, again I'm not a rookie" she snaps and gets out of the shop. Tim smiles to himself and follows her. Once he's beside her she bangs knocks on the door.
No response
She then bangs on the door "LAPD! Welfare check!" Then there is some ruffling from behind the door. Lucy places her hand on her taser. Lucy raises her hand to knock again when the window next to them explodes as bullets pour through.
"Take cover!" Tim yells as they both duck away, "Dispatch this is 7-Adam-19 shots fired at our location we need backup.
"She's my wife! You can't take her!"
"Francis Mckinney put the gun down!" Lucy yells crawling towards the window. She signals that she sees him and ducks back down. Tim points towards the door and she nods. Tim gets up slowly and approaches the door taking out his gun, and Lucy does the same. Tim backs up and kicks the door down.
"LAPD put down your weapon!" Tim says and Francis runs out of their view. They start clearing the house and walking further in.
"Clear," Lucy says and they walk further into the house. Everything's a mess, furniture thrown around, broken dishes on the floor, toys littered on the floor. Lucy walks around and notices an open basement door. "Bradford" She calls as she keeps her gun trained on the door. She hears him shuffle towards her. Tim nods at her and she opens the door. They both walk down the stairs to the basement. They hear quiet whimpers and Francis yelling.
"Look what you made me do! I shot at the police because I love you and I want us to be a family Julie! Why can you see that!" He yells standing over his wife and daughter. They're both tied up in chairs, covered in bruises, the little girl looks no older than five. Tim and Lucy both take over behind some boxes.
"If you loved us you wouldn't scare us or put your hands on us!" Julie spats at him, and Francis in retaliation slaps her.
"Francis Mckinney drop the weapon and put your hands up!" Tim says training his gun on him.
"I just want my family, you can't take them," Francis says brokenly.
"You made the decision when you put your hands on them," Lucy says. It gets quiet when the sirens of other police cars pull up. Tim takes a step out to get closer and Francis jumps, grabs Julie, and puts the gun up against her head.
"Mom!" The little girl sobs.
"Stay where you are or I'll shoot her! I-I'll do it!" He yells. Lucy goes behind the boxes and looks around to see if she can get a better angle while Tim radios about the brewing hostage situation.
"This is not my fault okay? She wanted to leave! She wanted to take my family away. It's not my fault" He rants. As Lucy rounds the boxes and shelves, she finds a spot and pulls out her taser, Tim notices her and nods.
"Francis drop your weapon now!" Tim barks.
"No this is her fault!" He yells, then Lucy pulls the trigger on her taser and he falls immediately. Tim runs over and kicks the gun away from him and starts to cuff him. Lucy quickly walks over and starts untying Julie and the little girl. Once Julie is free she instantly hugs her daughter. Lucy stands as more officers come pouring down into the basement.
"Thank you thank you so much" Julie sobs and hugs Lucy.
"It's my job ma'am," Lucy says and she guides them upstairs and outside. She brings them both over to the ambulances to get checked out. She then sees Nolan and Juares walking towards her.
"Hey, you good?" Nolan asks.
"Yeah, I mean getting shot at seven in the morning always helps wake me up so," Lucy says sarcastically.
"Welcome to Midwilshire" Nolan smiles and they walk off.
Tim walks out with Francis in cuffs, "Chen, let's go" he says as he shoves Francis in the shop.
Once they arrive back at the station Tim hands Lucy Francis, "Show me how you would book him."
"I'm not a rookie," Lucy says, seriously getting annoyed with him.
"Mhm book him," Tim says and stands back and watches. Lucy rolls her eyes, She books him starting with finger-printing him and finishing with placing him in a holding cell.
"Good?" Lucy fake smiles at him.
"You want my approval? Back on the street let's go."