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?"
