A Surprise In The Storm

The windshield wipers of the police car swept away the heavy rain that drenched the glass and blurred Sergeant Rodney Bradford's vision. He didn't dare to drive fast in the bad weather in Chicago. The wind blew the leaves of the trees planted in the green spaces on the right and left sides of the streets of the Windy City.

"Rod, stay at my apartment if you want instead of driving all the way home in this bad weather. I also want to review all the evidence and testimony in the Crawford case with you," suggested Lieutenant Benjamin.

Sergeant Rodney agreed to his superior's suggestion. He drove toward Arlington Heights. Within half an hour, they finally arrived at Buffalo Tall Tower, Lieutenant Benjamin's apartment. They then went up to the 8th floor carrying a box containing evidence files to be worked on that night.

"I'll make a pot of coffee. Do whatever you want. Make yourself at home, Rod!" Lieutenant Benjamin took off his boots and headed to the kitchen.

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