“ Could an officer respond to a call concerning a street fight in inner city Gardenview? Two suspects, genders unknown. “

Rodger gripped the wheel as the request came over the radio before asking.

“ Are we talking about an active or threat? “

“ Active. “

Rodger sighed.

“ I’ll check it out. “

Flipping on his sirens, he cut through traffic and to the inner city, his eye occasionally drifting to the rough looking houses. When he finally arrived he physically saw you surrounded by a crowd of people as you dragged another person by their hair to the ground, grabbing a nearby brick—

“ Hey- HEY!! “

He jumped from his police cruiser, rushing over and pushing through the crowd. Rodger restrained you, trying to push you away from your victim— In an attempt to get one last hit in, you launched the brick at the back of their head.

“ Okay that’s it— Hands behind your back. “

The crowd booed as you were handcuffed and Rodger leaned into his radio.

“ One suspect in custody. Requesting an ambulance for the other. Over. “

He guided you to the police car, sitting you inside as he took out a notepad.

“ Now- what the hell were you thinking?? “