"What? You're pregnant?" Captain Tang exclaimed over the phone.
"Yes," Halia confirmed, "That's why I would like to request for an 18-month break from the force. Will that be OK, Captain?"
She needed to give birth and spend some time with her child too, so 18 months sounded reasonable.
Halia knew it was a lot to ask. Especially when she had only been transferred to the SPU not long ago. But, she and Captain Tang had grown quite close during this time and she had helped him crack a couple of big cases, so she hoped he would take it into consideration.
Captain Tang sighed, "I'm honestly happy for the both of you. But, we have a small problem. You're currently the first and only 'Brain Tap Agent (BTA)'."
"Brain Tap Agent?" Halia asked.
