Chapter 920 Going To The Marked Location

John shook his head in a mixture of disbelief and amusement. "Of all the situations I've walked into, I didn't expect this."

Rudy chuckled softly. "We weren't exactly trying to cause trouble, John. Just enjoying a little thrill."

John let out a low chuckle, his initial tension ebbing away. "Well, next time, maybe stick to roller coasters."

Maria's lips twitched into a sheepish smile as she nodded in agreement. "Definitely."

As the last traces of tension ebbed away, Rudy couldn't resist a lighthearted comment. "John, I didn't realize they demoted you to a mere patrol officer. From chief to chasing speedsters, quite a downgrade."

John's lips quirked into an amused smile as he shook his head. "Not exactly, Rudy. I was actually on my way to headquarters when I noticed your car speeding by like a flash. I figured, as a man of law, I should probably do something about it."

Rudy raised an eyebrow, a mixture of amusement and curiosity in his eyes. "So, you were just doing your duty?"

John nodded, his expression growing more serious. "Exactly. Regardless of our history, I couldn't let reckless driving go unchecked. You know how it is."

Rudy chuckled softly, a twinkle of mischief in his gaze. "Of course, Officer John. It's good to see you're committed to upholding the law."

John's grin matched Rudy's as he leaned casually against his patrol car. "Always, Rudy. But next time, maybe stick to the speed limits. It'll save both of us some time."

Maria chimed in with a sheepish smile. "We'll keep that in mind, Officer."

With a more relaxed atmosphere settling over them, John finally turned his attention back to his duty. "Alright, you're free to go. Just be more mindful of the speed limits."

As the exchange of words came to a close, Rudy extended a hand towards John, his smile genuine. "Well, thanks for not giving us too hard a time, John. It's good to know you're still around."

Maria looked at him, clearly taken aback. "You knew?" she asked, her eyebrows raised in disbelief.

Rudy chuckled softly. "I had a feeling. And honestly, Maria, it's not something you have to handle on your own. We're in this together."

A mix of emotions swirled within Maria. She felt a sense of relief, knowing that Rudy was there to share the burden with her. "I just wanted to be sure before I told you," she said softly, her fingers unconsciously clutching the steering wheel.

"I understand," Rudy reassured her, his hand reaching out to give her shoulder a gentle squeeze. "But I also had plans for us today."

Maria's brows furrowed in confusion. "Plans?"

Rudy's grin widened. "Yeah, I was going to take you out for a fun day, just the two of us. And the hospital visit was just a quick stop before we enjoy the day."

Her surprise was evident in her gaze. "You were planning this?"

"Yep," Rudy nodded, his eyes twinkling. "You deserve a break, and I wanted to surprise you. But I guess I ended up spoiling part of the surprise."

Maria's lips curved into a small smile, a mixture of emotions coursing through her. "You know, sometimes you're impossible to predict."

Rudy chuckled. "Well, that's what keeps things interesting, right?"

Maria's smile grew. "Right." She glanced at the road ahead, her fingers still interlaced with Rudy's. "Thank you, Rudy. This means a lot to me."

"Anytime, Maria," he replied, his voice filled with sincerity. "Now, let's go to the hospital and make sure everything's okay. And after that, we'll continue with our day."

As the car glided forward, the city's lights illuminated their path, they reached the hospital.

Rudy smiled as he couldn't wait to meet a certain someone who worked at the hospital.