He smiles when she says that and although he doesn't nod, the look he gives her makes it clear that's exactly what he's been thinking. At least part of it anyway and it doesn't surprise him at all that Karen can read exactly what he's trying to tell her. He squeezes her hand in return, then heads a few steps away to find the officer in charge.

It doesn't take long to deal with the situation and John arranges for them to come to the station tomorrow. They know him, they know his reputation, and he's well liked in the department, so it doesn't take much work.

"Come on," he says, returning to where Karen is standing so he can taker her hand again. He loves her and she knows it now, he's said it to her, heard it from her. Somehow that makes the entire night seem just a little bit different. "We're free to go."