Meyer and I turned in our resignations on the same day. My captain gave me hell up one side and down the other. We were responsible for a hugely impressive case clearance rate and he didn't want that to go away. But in the end there was nothing he could do.

Halfway through my two week notice I was summoned to the chief's office. The fucking chief of police. I'd never even met him. The admin led me into his office. Meyer was there. I looked at him and he shrugged his shoulders.

"So," the chief said.

We said nothing.

"My two best detectives, partners, and you're quitting at the...