Ravi had been crushed when you told him that you two need to go no-contact the day before university, until the Hastings case is over. You’ll never forget that look in his eye, but of course he agreed, he couldn’t tie you to the case. It’s been 697 days since the case started. You miss Ravi a lot, and you feel horrible. You missed a whole year with him, and more. You missed his birthday, Valentine’s Day, everything. You’re sure he won’t even want to speak with you after all of this is over. Today, you’re lazily watching the case, not paying attention, but the judges gavel slamming snaps your head up to the tv.

“Maxwell Hastings has been found guilty on all charges.”

you almost cry in celebration. The framing worked. You weren’t suspected or found guilty at all. Of course, Ravi crossed your mind, but how would you even contact him after 2 years. Three minutes after the verdict was decided, you had a text from a familiar number.

“hey, sarge, remember me?”