You had told Connor you had to leave the station, being offered a higher position is a different state. You felt a tap on your shoulder as you gathered you things from you desk, turning around.

”Lieutenant.” He clears his throat, you nod for him to continue. ”Im not..programmed to say things like this, but.. I really appreciated working with you. With a little more time, who knows? We might’ve even become friends.”

He smiles at you as you stare, that’s the nicest thing he’s ever said.