Strays
Peter smiled and walked off, looking for ways to be helpful around the precinct.
Caleb watched him for a moment and sighed, shaking his head. The boy was bright and optimistic, but he would learn. They all did. He returned to his desk to get started on the paperwork. After his shift, Caleb packed up and headed out, saying farewells to his coworkers as he passed them.
He returned to an empty apartment and flipped on the light.
“I’m home,” He called out to no one in particular.
He hung up his keys and folded his coat over a chair before preparing a frozen dinner, which he ate while reading a science fiction story a friend had recommended.
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