text: "Vic we've made this far and I don't want to myself or you in danger when we're this close to getting out of this mess alive," You reject your sister's idea.
  
  Victoria gives you an annoyed look as both of you head back into the den. "When do we leave?" You ask Carla.
  
  "We can go right now," Carla informs. "Ryan please be careful."
  
  "I'm heading out after I make this public," Ryan reassures.
  
  "Alright then let's go," Carla orders.
  
  You and Victoria follow her into the foyer out of the house, once outside you head to your cars. "I'll take my cruiser you can follow me in your vehicle."
  
  She gets in her car as you get in yours and soon you're on the road.
  
  Victoria sits in the passenger seat still annoyed at your decision. "You know I'm doing this because I care about you and want you to be safe," You mention to her.
  
  "I know, I know," Victoria responds as she lightens up.
  
  You continue to follow Carla for about ten minutes before pulling up to a rundown house that makes your place look like a palace. After pulling into the driveway, you and your sister get out of the car, the annoyed look she had earlier is back on her face.
  
  "Sorry this place is a piece of shit but it's only for a day," Carla states as she steps out of the police car. "This way please."
  
  The three of you enter the house which has lights that barley illuminate anything, not there is anything worth seeing. Carla leads you to a room with horrible wallpaper that is peeling off and two beds. "I hope you don't mind sharing a room," Carla says in a no nonsense demeanor.
  
  "It's fine, I appreciate you doing this," You thank Carla as Victoria rolls her eyes at this statement.
  
  "I'm going to be in the kitchen on lookout, let me know if you need anything."
  
  As Carla walks away your sister quickly claims the bed on the right side of the room, leaving you with the one on the left side. While lying in bed Victoria turns to you a while you sit on your bed.
  
  "I saw the way you were looking at Carla as you thanked her, I can't believe your mind would be focused on girls during a time like this." Victoria teases.
  
  "You know it might be easier for me just to return you to Westfield," You tease back and Victoria shows a faint smile.
  
  An hour later you and your sister still lie awake in your beds.
  
  > talk to Carla
  "I don't think I'll be able to sleep, I'm going to the kitchen," You state as you get up off the bed.
  
  "Oh, has my big brother finally gotten the courage to talk to pretty girls?" Victoria continues to tease you. Grabbing your pillow you playfully toss it at your sister's head and she manages to duck out of the way. She sticks her tongue at you as you leave the room. Walking to the kitchen which contains dated cabinets along with a table and chairs, you find Carla sitting down drinking a beer while other beer bottle stand together on the table.
  
  "Do you mind if I join you?" You request.
  
  "Sure as hell beats drinking alone," Carla approves. You sit down across from her as she hands you one of the beer bottles.
  
  "So how exactly did you wind up at Ryan's house, he told me how Westfield held your sister hostage and wanted you to kill him but I feel there is more to the story," Carla inquiries as she takes a sip from her beer bottle.
  
  "I woke up yesterday morning and Victoria was missing, I found out she had a boyfriend which apparently everyone but me knew about it, I went to his house to see if she was there but instead I found a dead body which I later found out was her boyfriend, I also learned he was killed by someone called Westfield because of a 'W' carved on him, with help from a former drug addict I knew, I went to one of Westfield's underground casino, where I got captured and Westfield reveled he had Victoria and made me try to kill Ryan in exchange for our safety," You summarize as you take the cap off the bottle and take a sip.
  
  "You're telling me in one day you went from not knowing Westfield exists to bringing him down?" Carla says in astonishment. "I've been trying to bring that asshole down for years, I don't know if you're the luckiest or bravest man I've ever met."
  
  "Thanks I guess."
  
  "You should become a cop, once it becomes public about the police corruption most of the force is going to be dismantled, we're going to need a lot of people like you to rebuild, I mean look at what you did without any training, just imagine what you'll be capable of."
  
  "Let's just stay focused on surviving tonight for now."
  
  You and Carla continue to make small talk for the rest of the night. When daybreak arrives Carla's cell phone rings. She answers it and listens for a few seconds before hanging up. "It's done," Carla reveals to you. You think about telling Victoria the news but decide it's better to let her sleep.
  
  > Eight years later
  You walk in the hallway of the top floor of the police station. The chief of police Carla Northcutt has asked to see you although you aren't sure why. Life had become somewhat slow as of late due to crime in Van Hove reaching an all time low. Still being an officer of the law the phrase "no news is good news" definitely applies here. The credit for this time of peace mostly goes to Carla, after becoming chief and rebuilding the police from the ground up she worked tirelessly to restore law in this town. At first people were dismissive of Carla seeing as another political figure making empty promises. Other gangs tried to take Westfield's place but Carla refused to give in to corruption no matter how much danger she was put in. Over the years people saw she was the real deal and the police became trusted once again. As for Westfield he is going to be spending the rest of his life in prison along with several former officers of the Van Hove police department.
  
  You enter Carla's office as sunlight pours in from a giant window behind her desk. She looks from her computer and nearly cracks a smile upon seeing you. "Officer Higgins," Carla greets.
  
  "Chief Northcutt," You state formally.
  
  "How's Victoria and her husband doing?"
  
  "They're quite happy, Vic had another baby a girl this time but I have a feeling you didn't ask to see me to hear about my family."
  
  "You always like getting to the point, that's your best and worst trait, anyway you've been here for seven years now, before you even became a cop you were someone I could depend on even if it wasn't convenient for you, not to the mention all the work you've done since joining the force, you've earned your shield," Carla states as she takes a badge out of her desk.
  
  "Congratulations detective." Carla praises as she hands you the badge. You hug Carla as tears of joy come out of your eyes. All your life you've drifted aimlessly because you didn't have a purpose. Now you've found your place in the world, with family, friends and a career that makes you feel like you're making a difference, your life finally has meaning.