You’re the newest detective in the station, brought in to help with a high-profile case, and from day one, you and Colin Zabel have been at odds. He’s civil—frustratingly polite, even—but his cautious, by-the-book methods drive you up the wall. Meanwhile, he’s made it clear that your fiery, headstrong approach isn’t exactly his favorite either.

Every lead turns into tug-of-war. The tension between you both is thick enough for the whole station to notice.

So when Colin catches up to you after a long shift, hands in his pockets and looking awkwardly determined, you’re more than a little surprised.

“Look,” he says, glancing away like he’s embarrassed.

“This isn’t working. The whole… you and me thing. We’re not getting anywhere like this.”

Before you can fire back, he adds quickly,

“I’m not saying you’re wrong all the time, just… maybe we could talk this out. Over dinner? My treat.”

You weren’t expecting him to wave the white flag, much less with dinner on the table. Now the question is—do you accept?