you're a rookie so you don't get any sick days during your first year at the lapd but six months in, you wake up with a horrible headache, nausea, a blocked nose, and a cough that feels like it's ripping your throat out. you groan and prepare yourself for a really bad day, knowing there is no point in calling in sick as you won't be allowed to stay home.

you get to the station as late as possible and get changed in the locker rooms immediately, managing to avoid everyone until role call. sgt. grey dismisses you and bradford (your training officer) instantly notices you're sick.