Chapter 1

As I took one last deep breath I looked to the one man that always intimidated me. Heck I had been to Afghanistan, Iraq and even witnessed the most sinister things happen and not once was I ever intimidated like the man that was sitting beside me. We sat outside the police station where I was going to work. 15 division was my next job. They had been through a lot and I was given the full details of each incident that had happened. I closed my eyes once more and I took another deep breath; breaking the silence between the two of us.

"Are you ready?" His voice bellowed out.

"Yes sir"

We soon got out of the vehicle and I held my bag in my hand as my eyes saw how big the building was. I was quick to follow suite as the new police commissioner walked towards the door. I was assigned to 15 division for a reason, my little sister started a year ago and my father wanted me to check in on her and keep an eye on her as well. As we walked towards the staff sergeants office everyone's gaze fell on the two of us. Everyone's but my little sisters gaze. As we got into his office I stood by the door with my bag in hand and my gaze straight forward.

"Staff Sargent Shaw, it is a pleasure to meet you"

"Commissioner Parker, I never thought you would come here, what brings you here? And I mean it's a pleasure to meet you as well sir"

My gaze did not deter from staring straight ahead like I was trained for the last six years. As I saw my father sit down that was when my gaze turned to see my little sister walking along with two of her friends. Casey Parker was my little sister by two years and hated me for leaving when I had joined the Seals. She barely returned my phone calls and I knew she was saddened every time I called. My mother always told me when she cried after I called. As she looked into my eyes she immediately ran off and in that moment I flinched just once but my fathers gaze put me back in place.

"Oliver, you have both of my daughters under your command, my Alexis here will be a fine addition to your detective unit as well as uniform. I would prefer it if she was a uniform officer for now Oliver, just to ease her back from the military"

"She was recently discharged sir?"

"Yes just got back six months ago, due to injuries. She was honourably discharged after serving six years"

"I'm sure she will make an excellent officer sir, and I will see to it she is placed with several of my best officers"

I looked at my father and he stood up and immediately I tensed as I stood more firm and confident. He then shook Oliver Shaw's hand and he turned to look at me and I just looked into his eyes.

"I will personally be here after your shift to pick you up, and if Casey wants a ride tell her"

"Yes sir"

"Stay safe out there soldier I expect you home in one piece"

"Yes sir"

When he hugged me I tensed even more as images flashed through my mind of the torture I went through. Immediately he pulled away and closed his eyes as he swore under his breath.

"Sorry I forgot"

When his gaze fell to my bottom lip he saw the small trickle of blood as he realized I bit my lip. Immediately he pulled out his handkerchief and held it out to me. I quickly wiped my lip and I looked over at Staff sergeant Shaw.

"One thing I forgot to mention Oliver, she does not like to be hugged or touched… She was-well I guess she can tell you when the time is right"

"Yes sir I will make sure she is the most comfortable person here"

"Just no special treatment Oliver, I will see you later"

"Good bye sir"

When my father walked past me he stopped for a moment and I took a sharp intake of breath again as I felt his gaze on me one last time.

"Good bye father" I whispered.

And with that he was out the door as only Staff Sergeant Shaw and myself stood in his office.