Summary: 20 Squad faces a great challenge as a string of sex traffickers have found a clever way to make business by gaining innocent victims for trade. The team joins forces with new recruits without Street, who has gone on a long road trip through the West Coast.

As the team works together to stop a giant operation, Stris find themselves self between fun and...fear!

Story number 8 of Unexpected will be released soon! Here's a preview...

"Hondo, Tan! You're up!" called Hicks

The two officers looked at each other and nodded silently. They exited the car and walked shoulder to shoulder.

In the darkness of the night, the guests chose colorful body decor and florescent giant accessories, as they lined up to the side of the street eager to go in. The line occupied most of the sidewalk and it rounded up til past the corner of the street. Music was blasting, people were chatting and cars kept arriving. The two bouncers kept the line in check as it seems the club was at full capacity inside.

The officers weren't sure how to proceed, as the call caught both men by surprise. So much so, that neither had a chance to change or gear up, as the SOS call came in just after 1am.

Hondo wore a simple v neck black shirt over dark sweat pants and Tan a black shirt over lose jeans. There was no doubt the younger officer was very tired, as the black circles under his eyes were tough to miss. He had yawned several times in the car, while downing the last drops of the coffee left from that morning's brew.

"Ok, Tan, we just go in, get the information and retrieve. We don't have much to go on plus we're not geared. So...no heroics. Understood?"

"Yes, sir!" he said, as they both approached the entrance.

A man dressed in a flamboyant red party dress stuck his head out from inside and spoke some words to the giant bouncer. The security guard was probably past six feet and half, and could easily weight well over 300 pounds. The conversation was cut short as the man was startled by Tan.

"Adam? Is that you?" he asked followed by a rush of excitement. He opened the door completely and came out both arms up to give Tan a huge hug.

The officer was so surprised he just frowned and took two steps back.

"Oh my God! You don't recognize me, baby? Laquita!" the man said feeling sad

"That's him, Hondo! Right hand of the ring leader" Hondo heard through his ear piece. He looked at Tan who had a disgusted and surprised face expression. He moved quickly, placing his hand on Tan's shoulder.

"Hey girl!" he said smiling, "Sorry we're late!" Tan immediately turned to his boss and leaned his neck backwards. His expression was "Hondo, what the heck?"

"Ugh, you scared me!" said the man placing a hand on his chest gesturing a heart attack. Then, went into a full on giggle. "You so playful. Oh my! You look buff and ready!" he said signaling to Tan's upper torso.

While the man stared at Tan's body, Hondo quickly shot a nod back at him.

"Yeah, sorry" Tan said slowly

"So, um...we in or what?" Hondo asked softly

"Just one question" asked the man raising his index finger, "you buying or selling?"

New chapters coming soon. You can check out other stories of Unexpected: Trojan Horse, JR Swat, Alonso Gone, The Perfect Daughter (starring Lyla Kay and Deacon!), Digital Purge (starring Whitlock!), Street's #1 Fan and Franken Doc. Also available Swat Bits and Stris Bits, updated regularly.

On the works: Crime Set (guest starring Billie Eilish & Ed Sheeran)

Comments and votes always welcomed!