Ten years later….
"Papa, come on, don’t be like that," Jade said. "Mom’s getting an award. She finally locked up that big-shot gangster. Honestly, I think she’s tougher than you."
He sighed. "Yeah, she probably is."
Jade grinned and threw her arms around him. "Love you, Papa."
"My beautiful girl," he said, holding her tight. "I’m so proud of you. I don’t deserve you or your mom."
"Papa, what’s gotten into you today?" Jade asked, pulling back to look at him.
"Just feeling emotional," he admitted. "But only at home. Can’t have the guys at the station seeing me like this."
As if on cue, a sergeant walked in. "Sir, ready?" He winked at Jade.
"We’re ready," Georgio said, taking Jade’s hand.
"We should grab some flowers on the way," she suggested.
"No time," Georgio replied.
Jade shru
