Mezke Bar.
Reid and the first squad from the Robbery and Murder Department had a small get-together.
In Los Angeles, meals are generally split according to the AA system, though there are occasional treats for specific reasons, such as promotions, raises, birthdays, etc.
The last gathering celebrated Luke's promotion to Detective Chief, and he picked up the tab.
This gathering was to celebrate his rank promotion; as expected, he would probably pick up the tab again. Everyone's presence was meant as a gesture of respect; money wasn't a big deal.
Money was something Luke wasn't short of now.
And it wasn't just talk; he had more than two hundred thousand US Dollars.
While incomes are high in Los Angeles, very few people can pull out that much cash.
The group sat around an oval table with Reid at the head, raising his glass, "Luke, congratulations on your rank promotion. You've taken another step forward."
"Thanks." Luke also picked up his glass and took a sip.
