It's 8 o'clock when Chris and Street walk through the door of the headquarters.
Smiling Tan approaches the two, "hello lovebirds," he says in a low voice, winking at them "how are you?"
"Good morning to you Tan. Very well," Street replies
"Agent Tan, I remind you that as of today I'm your sergeant." Chris replies jokingly but with a serious tone "I don't think you've ever asked Hondo so brazenly what he does in his spare time"
Street and Tan stop surprised by Chris's words. She continues to walk, turns towards them and smiles "I'm kidding guys! And anyway that loguace is him" continues pointing to Street "and then the commanders are waiting for me. See you later"
Knock on the door of the commander's office
"Can I?"
"Chris comes in, we've been waiting for you" Luca invites her
"Alonso, good morning, we called you in. How tall plants have approved the changes that will take effect Directly from the next shift."
"whao, you throw me into the fray right away," jokes Chris
"You have been ready for this role for years, and then it's 20 Squad, your family." Luca tells her
"I know, but it's still a new job."
"Okay, at 9 there is the press conference, you will be present with the team."
"Got Boss" Chris replies before leaving.
"So? What did they want?" Tan asks, leaning against the wall outside the office with Street.
"There will be the press conference in an hour. Hicks will officially communicate all the changes that will take place. In short, from this round I will be 20-david"
Without thinking, Street throws himself around Chris's neck, hugs him and lifts her off the ground. "Whao, congratulations honey"
Tan laughs, he knows how much Chris doesn't like showing affection in public, Street certainly knows about it too, but he is amused by how his friend couldn't stop himself from hugging the woman he loves.
"Street, put me down now!" She scolds him "we have to set the record straight, I'm your boss, and you my subordinate, so we have to be professional. Got it?"
"got it, boss." He replies as they make their way to Deacon who has just arrived.
Street comes close to her ear and whispers "for the record, I'm fucking proud of you" she doesn't reply, smiles and rolls her eyes.
The three tell about the latest developments in Deacon, put on their tactical uniforms, and go to the conference room, now packed with people.
Chris looks at Commissioner Grigson, nods at him and approaches.
"good morning Commissioner,"
"good morning sergeant, how do you feel?"
"Well enough. Sir, I wanted to ask you if the matter between me and Street, you want us to keep it confidential or we can go public."
Grigson smiles "Alonso, we have given you the authorization to work together, now it is up to you to decide whether to go public or not." He pats her on the back and walks away.
Chris smiles and sits in her place.
"Good morning gentlemen" begins Hicks "I have called this press conference to announce changes within Swat"
He stops and looks at the front row where Team 20 is sitting.
"I'm going straight to the point, it's time for me to leave SWAT." The room is filled with voices "after 10 years of service to this city, the time has come to think about my family." He turns his gaze to Molly and JP "I have neglected my children a lot over the years. I have lost their performances, their diploma. But from today I don't want to lose their future goals. I thank everyone for allowing me to undertake this fantastic work experience. . " Continue with clear eyes "together with the commission, we have been looking for a person who can fill this role in the best possible way. A person with innate leadership. It was not difficult, we have always had it in front of us for 15 years. agent Dominique Luca "
The hall explodes in loud applause and whistles.
Luca gets up and greets in the audience
"I thank Commander Hicks and the commission for this opportunity. Honestly, at the beginning I didn't want to accept this new assignment, I thought I would lead Black Betty to retirement" says Luca smiling. even 20 Squad smiles at his words.
"then a little voice in my head made me think that maybe it's time to give way to the new generation. But I could still guide them. And that's where I accepted."
Everyone applauds, Luca goes back to his seat and Commander Hicks takes the floor again "the news is not over." Bring back the order in the room "They have been allocated to restore the position of supervisor of the swat teams, a role that until a few years ago was held by Captain Cortez. The commission, in agreement with me, decided that this role was filled by a person who over the years as a team leader has distinguished himself for stubbornness and a sense of duty. He is not present here today, as he is following an important investigation, which has led him out of town. I'm talking about Sergeant Daniel Harrelson, " a new applause invades the room
"consequently, as you all have understood, a new 20-david has been appointed to command the 20 Squad" he pauses for a moment. Hicks knows this announcement will make swat history "I'm excited for this announcement, it's a step forward in swat history, which I honestly didn't believe would ever come." He stops again and looks at Chris, smiles at her and continues "I am immensely proud to introduce you to the new team leader of Squad 20, the first woman to become a SWAT officer, best sniper in charge, k9 trainer, and sergeant since yesterday. Gentlemen. , meet Sergeant Christina Alonso, 20-david! "
This exploding clap is the loudest of all.
Chris, red-cheeked, stands up and walks up to Hicks' hand, shakes his hand "thank you commander and the board for this opportunity. Whao, you know I'm not a very talkative woman, but I've been thinking since they told me about the promotion. that I should have spent a few words for the people who made this possible "takes a breath before continuing" Deacon, although sometimes we clash on some topics for which we have different visions, if always there for me, to support me in any action I decide to take "Deac smiles at her
"Tan, you are my best friend, the person who tells me when I'm wrong, and I think" Tan smiles at her too
"Luca. What about the new boss? Surely positive things, if I don't want to be warned" everyone laughs "my older brother, are the only words with which I can define him."
"Hondo, even though he's not here now, I want to thank him for being my inspiration, actually he's the inspiration for many here in Swat" everyone nods
"and last but not least, the most important person of all for me." Look for Street's eyes "Jim Street, a big pain in the ass," everyone laughs and street puts his hand to his heart as a sign of offense "the man who made me a better woman, the only one who managed to break my walls, which made me happy when I thought that happiness was not a feeling I could ever feel. My best friend, my teammate, the man I love "
The last words surprised many in the room. Street is shocked by Chris's confession, he never expected it. These are the little things that make him fall in love with this woman more and more!
Chris has shining eyes, not even she believes the words that just came out of her mouth "these are the people who helped make me the person I am. Thank you very much" looks at her team and welcomes them in A hug.
The last one is Street "come here Chief!" He tells her
They hug and she whispers "I love you"
"me too"
They are interrupted by the sound of their cell phone. A called Swat
"chris, hostage robbery, your first 20-david action, grab any two agents you want and go!" Hicks orders her
"sir, I'd like Stevens if he's available and then I'd try Agent Powell"
"whao, you already want a difficult challenge apparently" replies the commander
"you know how stubborn I am, and prone to lost causes" counter turns to the audience of people "Powell and Stevens with me!"
"Come on guys, there's no time to waste, we have a call" he calls his team back before heading to the locker room to put on the equipment.
As they head over to black Betty, Chris calls everyone "guys, stop a minute." His men stop "It's not the first time that most of us have answered a call together. But it's the first time that I'm the team leader. Nothing will change in the dynamics of the team. He just won't be there. watching our backs "everyone laughs and pats her on the back
"come on 20 Squad let's move!"
They arrive near Black Betty, Deac opens the door and stops "honor you Chief" he tells Chris
She rolls her eyes and then orders "Tan, you have the honor of taking us there"
"received Boss!" He answers
Once on the vehicle, Chris is in Hondo's place, Deac next to him, and now he's in front of Street.
A Chris in Boss mode begins to describe the situation "Armed robbery, 6 unsubs barricaded in a bank. About 20 hostages between employees and customers. Street do you have the floor plan of the building?"
"Here she is" he replies as he hands her the tablet
"cameras inside?" Chris asks
"They have been deactivated," Stevens replies
"Deac prepares the infrared equipment to see inside"
"received"
"command at 20-david, estimated time of arrival?" Asks Hicks from headquarters
Chris looks at Tan who gestures for two
"two minutes command"
"received"
As soon as they stop outside the bank, everyone gets off in seconds
"Sergeant Alonso, I'm Agent Taylor, I took the call"
"hello" Chris replies, "what's the situation?"
"we tried to contact the kidnappers, no response."
"Okay agent, well done. Now let us work"
The agent nods and walks away
"guys listen," she calls his men of him "from the floor plan there are two entrances, the main one, and a secondary access on the back. Through the access codes we can enter without being heard. Inside I will try to negotiate.
Tan, Stevens and Street in the back, I want to view your kidnappers. Me, Deac and Powell from the entrance. Let's move"
Before walking away, Chris takes Street's arm "be careful"
"You're the one doing the dirty work. Pay more attention than me!" They look into each other's eyes and go on
"Powell, let us in," he orders the rookie
A few seconds later I'm inside
"24-david in position, I have a robber at gunpoint"
"71-david in position, same situation"
"22-david idem"
"on standby" replies "Deac, Powell get two from here, on standby too until my order"
Chris steps forward to get noticed by the robbers. She puts her rifle behind and raises her hands "I'm Sergeant Alonso, Lapd Swat."
"stop! Or I'll shoot the hostages"
"you won't!" She orders "what do you want to get out of here?"
"I just want you to go! Otherwise I'll kill the hostages!"
"ok ok! I'm leaving, but you a bullshit"
Chris Back off until he disappears.
"20-david on command, the situation is unstable, no sign of negotiation."
"received 20-david, how would you like to proceed?"
Asks the commander
"coordinated attack, while I distract the alleged boss."
"but you have 5 shooters and 6 robbers."
"The boss will be mine! First I distract him and then I tear him down". Chris answers
"Got it, go ahead," Hicks confirms
"Deac to you the count, as soon as he sees me you leave with the bill, we won't have much time"
"received"
Chris goes towards the robbers, as soon as he sees her, the man begins to get agitated, so much so that he takes a little girl and points a gun to her head "I told you to go away!" The screams
"Deac, proceed anyway"
"30-david to all units, 3,2,1 fire"
Everyone hits their target, except Powell who aims at the boss instead of her target, who sees the scene and runs away.
Chris looks into her eyes and would like to kill her if only he could. Without hesitation he orders "Deac not me," as she starts running, communicates to the command "20 and 30-David in pursuit, robber fleeing inland. Street, Tan and Stevens check the hostages"
"received" they answer together
Deac and Chris split up and circle the robber.
He does not have the weapon in his hand, to stop his run, Chris decides to throw himself at him.
A few seconds and the man is handcuffed to the floor "20-david on command, code 4"
It's not the first time he calls a code 4, but it's the first time he's done it since 20-david!
As soon as he gets back from the team, Chris walks over to Powell and pulls her out of the flak jacket
"can you know what you wanted to do?" Yell at the rookie
Everyone turns to look at the scene
The tugs "What don't you understand that you have to follow orders? The chain of command is made to be respected! In a team you follow the orders of the leader! You don't improvise what you want!"
"I took the opportunity to hit the boss," Powell retorts
"But you let your target slip away! Do you understand that you disobeyed an order? What's in that head! You are not alone here, do you understand?"
"he would have hit the girl!" The screams
"It wasn't your problem! And what do you think I was doing there? Grab your things and wait in Black Betty! Go now!"
"Hey" Street approaches her
"are you okay Chris?" Deac asks her
"Yes I'm fine guys. I just don't understand how this girl doesn't understand that she doesn't have to fuck her! I swear that after Street novice we wouldn't have met a reckless one again! But Powell surpasses him by far!"
"thanks for the compliment!" Street replies offended
"Not at all Long Beach" she replies in a flirty tone, "ah street, nice aim. Who knows who it got from" she told him before leaving the bank.
"I'm sure we're going to see a lot of flirting like that from today," says Stevens
"my dear Stevens, we've been looking at those two for 5 years!" Tan answers
"and with all these feelings at stake I don't know how we never missed a shot. They're perfect!" Stevens retorts
"Do you three have to badmouth them for a long time or can we go back to HQ?" Chris calls them back
"we come!" They all answer together.