III

Casey Blake walked quickly out of the elevator and made her way to the exit. She had made her decision and was leaving CyberLife for good. They didn't need her here anyway, and she could find another job easily. This was the best thing to do. She just needed to reach the doors, and everything would be alright.

"Where do you think you're going, young lady?" the voice of Rachelle Charbonnet echoed behind her.

Casey sighed as she turned around slowly. Her hand tightly closed into fists, she looked straight into the woman's eyes.

"I was leaving," Casey replied.

"I don't think so," Rachelle said slowly. "You know a little bit too much, I can't let you go just like that."

"What are you going to do to me? Keep me hostage? I'll just call the police. There's nothing stopping me from leaving, not even you," Casey said as she crossed her arms.

"You should watch your language there, young one."

"I'm not scared of you, Rachelle. I'm leaving, and I'm going straight to the police."

"Try again, Blake," Rachelle said.

"I. Am. Leaving. Goodbye, Rachelle," Casey said as she turned around and started walking. She swore she heard Rachelle mumbled something. But it was already too late.

A sharp pain in her neck suddenly hit her. She reached to it and pulled out a small dart. Casey looked at it with a frowned before feeling the pain travel up to her head. The world around her started to blur and she fell to the ground. The last thing she saw was the two guards and Rachelle looking down at her.

XXX

Connor opened his eyes slowly and looked at the ceiling of Hank's living room. He sat and ran a quick scan before standing up slowly. He needed to go wake Hank up if the lieutenant didn't want to be late. Turning to the kitchen, he heard the water running in the bathroom and a small smile appeared on his face. Hank was already awake. He was definitely starting to be better at that. Connor only had to wake him up about three out of five times now. Hank was making some progress.

The android walked to the kitchen and started preparing a quick healthy breakfast for Hank. He filled Sumo's bowl and pet his head a little as he ate. Once Hank was dressed and sitting at the table, Connor brought him his food and sat in front of him.

"How are you feeling this morning, Lieutenant?" Connor asked.

"Call me Hank alright? And I'm great, thanks. What about you?" Hank asked between bites.

"I am feeling happy this morning," Connor announced.

"That's good, want to join me today?" Hank replied after a moment.

"I do miss the police precinct," Connor said softly. "I would like to join yes."

"Great, I'll just finish this, and we'll go. Thank by the way, it's really good."

Connor nodded before standing up. He kneeled next to Sumo and started petting him softly. Quietly munching on his toy, the dog didn't pay that much attention to Connor. The android heard a plate being put in the sink and stood up to follow Hank. They left the house after saying goodbye to Sumo and sat in the car. Connor was excited but also nervous. It was the first time he would go to the police station since the deviant's demonstration and it stressed him a little bit.

During the drive, Connor reached for the coin in his pocket and started rolling it on top of his knuckles. He looked out the window and watch the building go by. They arrived soon after and Connor stepped out of the car. Both men walked inside the station and went straight to Hank's desk.

"Should we tell Captain Fowler that I am here?" Connor asked as he sat down on the side of Hank's desk.

Hank looked up at the android. He had been talking about something with Jeffrey for a while now and today was the day it would all happen. It had taken a lot of convincing, but Hank was proud of himself. The lieutenant stood up slowly and smiled at Connor.

"Sure, follow me," Hank said.

Connor jumped down the desk and followed Hank. He closed Fowler's office's door when he stepped in and walked next to Hank. The Captain stood up and stared at Connor for a moment.

"Good morning, Captain," Connor said as he nodded once.

"Morning, Connor," Fowler replied with a small smirk. "Hank has been telling me how much you would be a great addition to our team recently. I have thought about it and I must say that I agree. So, I've decided to offer you a job here. I'll make you a detective, and you can follow Hank everywhere like you normally do. What do you think?"

Connor tilted his head slightly before looking at Hank. The android seemed so confused, Hank couldn't help but worry a little bit.

"You okay, kid?" Hank asked him as he put a hand on his shoulder.

"I do not know what to say, Lieutenant," Connor replied.

"You just need to say yes or no, Connor," Hank replied with a smirk.

Connor thought for a moment, his LED flashing yellow, before looking at the Captain. He gave him a small smile before speaking out.

"It would be an honor, Captain."

Fowler nodded and opened one of the drawers of his desk. He placed a gun and a badge on the desk and pushed them towards the android.

"I've already made the paperwork, now it's just official," the Captain said as he raised his hand.

The android shook his hand firmly with a proud smile. Hank was proudly smiling in the back as Connor attached the badge to his belt next to his gun. The deviant turned to Hank and gave him a big smile.

They left the office and walked back to Hank's desk. The older man pointed to the desk in front of him and smirked.

"That one's yours for real now," Hank said.

Connor sat down at his desk and looked around. He felt happy.

"Thank you," he suddenly said.

Hank looked up slowly and shrugged.

"It's nothing. You looked bored alone at home anyway."

Connor smiled.

"Well look who's back," a voice said behind him.

The android turned slowly and stared up at the detective.

"Good morning, Detective Reed," Connor said happily.

Gavin frowned as he stared at Connor's badge. "They just give out badges now? Pfff, this is ridiculous."

"I just find it more ridiculous that they gave one to you, Reed," Hank said right after.

Gavin rolled his eyes as he shook his head. He turned around and walked to the break room. Connor looked back at Hank. The lieutenant smiled.

"I'm proud of you, son," he simply said.