The Unpopular Decision Prevails

From the earliest memories of her childhood, the vision of wearing the uniform and serving as a guardian of the law had been deeply ingrained in Adrienne’s psyche. It wasn’t just a job; it was a calling. Every siren, every badge, every moment of camaraderie at the precinct were not mere aspects of a career but fragments of a dream she had nurtured since her formative years. Such deep-rooted aspirations don’t wither away easily, even when faced with tantalizing alternatives.