“Officer! Am I glad to see you,” Jackie grinned, a sentiment he’d never truly felt -- but some situations called for ‘nice Jackie.’ And if they wanted to get back to their own bed for the night -- this was going to have to be one of those times.

He kept his hands upon the steering well, posture upright, the picture of an upstanding citizen -- though he was sure they all knew he was not exactly that. He was a bit rough around the edges, but the smile he wore was surprisingly genuine. That was just him, though -- he always had a reason to grin.

“You see,” he tilt his head, leaning against the window opening. “I know the streets are being shut down, but -- my girl. She’s givin’ me a chance, and for a guy like me, that’s somethin’ y’don’t get often. She’s waitin’ on me.”