As time passed, Ellen showed herself to be a quick learner and was fast becoming an able patrol cop. Bobby was glad he had made the decision to help her during her tough time. He truly liked her enthusiasm and enjoyed working with her.
Bobby was always trying to get Ellen experience in the various aspects of transit policing. On this particular day shift, Bobby requested that he and Ellen be allowed to work the tour in plainclothes so he could show her how the world of pickpockets operate. They stood leisurely on the sidewalk of 42nd Street, just outside the entrance to the Chase Bank. Ellen got flashbacks to her professors at Hofstra with the manner in which Bobby explained pickpockets.
He explained to her that pickpocketing in America was once a proud tradition, rich with drama, and ce
