Epilogue

One Police Plaza

Manhattan, New York

Frank stood off to one side of the room as waited for his guest to arrive at his office. He heard a sigh from behind him as he kept an eye on the door. He turned his head slightly at the sound. "What is it Garrett?"

"Nothing Frank." Garrett answered as he looked down at his phone.

Ghormley looked at Garrett now. "Well its something."

Garrett looked up from his phone. "Its nothing. Trust me."

Frank turned around and stared at Garrett for a moment. "You don't like the fact I'm meeting with him are you."

Garrett looked at Frank then Ghormley, then back to Frank. "No I don't. I mean we skirted a very thin line to get Officer Eren out which I am grateful for, but why cant we leave it when you shook hands at the consulate."

"Because maybe Garrett we don't leave our people behind." Ghormley replied as he looked at Garrett. He took a breath. "Plus there was no harm no foul. They kept the secretary out of jail and we got our officer back. It's a win-win."

"Not when you have the State Department calling you asking what the hell were we thinking." Garrett said. He shifted on his feet as he looked at Frank. "Other than that, I'm fine with this."

Frank gave a slight smile. "Just tell them it was my idea and it should be fine."

Garrett chuckled. "Yeah, I don't think they are buying that."

Yet before anyone could answer, Baker came to the door. "Commissioner he is here."

"Send him in please Baker." Frank told her who nodded. He then looked at the pair behind him. "You two don't need to be here for this."

Garrett and Ghormley looked at each other before starting towards the conference room door as the door to Frank's office opened. Officer Aragon Eren walked in his dress uniform and came to attention and saluted. Frank returned it then motioned to the couch. "Please take a seat Officer Eren."

The young officer nodded. "Thank you commissioner."

Frank nodded his understanding and moved to the chair opposite him. "Have you been cleared by the doctors?"

Officer Eren nodded. "Yes sir they have cleared me to return to full duty."

"Good good." Frank replied. He picked up a folder from the table and handed it to the young man. "This is your new assignment. It's a good precinct where you…."

"Excuse me Commissioner, but I don't want it." Officer Eren replied cutting Frank off. He shifted in his seat. "I would like to stay in my original precinct."

Frank set the folder down already knowing the answer. "Can I ask why?"

"Despite what happen to me, I rather not show the government in Ankra they can scare me off." Officer Eren replied. He shifted in his seat before he continued. "Also sir, I build a good relationship with the community. I rather keep it like that if you don't mind sir because going to another precinct…"

"You'll have to start all over again." Frank answered. He took a breath and gave the young officer a slight smile. "Of course you remaining will cause quite a stir with the consulate."

"I'm ok at handling it sir." Officer Eren said. He shifted once more in his seat. He then looked at Frank. "I'll go sir if you need me to, but I would like to stay within my precinct."

Frank looked at him for a moment and then nodded. "Of course, but may I give you a suggestion?"

Officer Eren nodded. "Of course sir."

Frank smiled at the man. "Keep all your political post quiet and out of the public spotlight. It would make your life lot less complicated."

Officer Eren smiled. "Yes sir I will."

"Excellent." Frank replied. He leaned forward in the chair now. "Now tell me a little bit about yourself. I see your file hasn't done you justice."

"Yes sir." Officer Eren replied.

The two men leaned back into their seats as they would get to know one each other for the next 30 minutes.