Officer Wanted To Quit His Job, But Then Boy Hands Him A Note
Chilly Morning
Soft music was playing in the background as he rested in his seat. He felt thankful to be sitting in his favorite diner with a warm cup of coffee on a cold winter’s morning.
He practically inhaled his breakfast, and after settling the bill, he got up to leave. However, a young boy ran towards him and gave him a piece of paper. What he read made him stop in his tracks.
Serving And Protecting
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Officer Eddy Macintosh was among the many deputies serving in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. A native of New Orleans, Eddy had been an officer throughout the last decade.
Serving for such a long time had ensured Eddy had seen all his county had to offer. But what he’d see that fateful morning would blow all these things out of the water.
A Cold Morning
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That morning began as normal as any other for Eddy. It was a cold Tuesday plagued by a light downpour in the deep of January. As usual, Eddy went for a run around his block and returned home for a shower.
Afterward, he got dressed and left for work. He’d decided at the last minute not to have breakfast, knowing he’d quickly grab a bite at midday after checking in at the station. He had no clue what the day had in store for him.
Leaving For The Station
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The station was nearly empty when Eddy clocked in. The sun was only rising, and most other officers were yet to report.
Eddy ran through the day’s objectives and got into his cruiser to start his daily rounds around the parish. If everything went according to plan, he’d have some free time between eleven and noon for breakfast.
Breakfast Time
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The patrol went as well as Eddy hoped. He’d cleared most parts of the parish by ten, and as the hour hand neared eleven, he knew he’d have breakfast as he’d earlier planned.
Eddy drove to his favorite diner as fast as road rules could allow. He greeted the owner with a friendly hug and took a seat at a booth near one of the windows. But as he was perusing through the menu, something caught his eye.
This Is Odd
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The diner was almost empty despite the day leaning toward noon. Eddy found this detail a little odd as this was one of the most beloved eateries in the neighborhood.
His sight landed in one of the diner’s corners, where a woman sat with a boy enjoying their breakfast. Aside from them and Eddy, a group of bikers sat enjoying some beers with their breakfast. But there was more.
Patches On Jackets
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Eddy noticed something about the bikers that made his brows rise. The patches on their jackets depicted a fist against a red oval. Blurred words surrounded the red oval, and although Eddy couldn’t see them clearly, he knew what they read.
As an officer, Eddy had run into several biker gangs in the parish. He’d met benevolent bikers and others who only wished to cause trouble. So which group did these bikers belong to?
Angels On Motorcycles
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“BACA,” Eddy said lowly as a waitress served his breakfast. The acronym stood for Bikers Against Child Abuse, a charitable worldwide motorcycle organization he’d worked with on many occasions.
As he dug into his eggs and pancakes, he recalled days when he dusted off his motorcycle and joined the bikers in raising awareness against child abuse. With a smile on his face, Eddy chowed down his food, unaware of what was about to happen.
Second Breakfast
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Eddy greeted the bikers as they left. His plate was nearly clean, but he wasn’t full. With a knowing look toward the waitress, he asked for another round of coffee and pancakes, requesting some bacon on top.
He received his meal and dug in, savoring the exquisite breakfast. But as he was clearing the second plate, he realized something about the table with the woman and boy.
Recognizing Her
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Eddy recognized the woman and even remembered her name – she was Heather Jennings, and he’d given her another ticket for illegally parking outside the cemetery just a few days ago.
She’d been furious, but he had just been doing his job. Of course, Eddy couldn’t have known that that last parking ticket would send Heather over the edge.
Too Obvious Not To Notice
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The woman was discussing something with the boy, staring directly at Eddy. There was a sparkle in the boy’s eyes that Eddy couldn’t place. Something was afoot.
Eddy finished his breakfast and requested his receipt, but instead of bringing the piece of paper to him, the waitress shuffled over to the woman’s table first.
