Chris hadn't announced the closure of the mine because it had been his father's life's work, and he felt deeply guilty about it.
Luke said, "You can go to Los Angeles. I happen to have some ideas about your mine. I'll have my secretary talk to you."
Chris was surprised. "What?" You're just a detective. Why do you have a secretary? And you're acting like a big boss? Are you kidding me?
Luke simply patted his shoulder thoughtfully again. "Chris, sometimes an opportunity is right in front of you. It's up to you to seize it. Don't disappoint Samantha."
Chris looked at Samantha, who was talking to Selina not far away.
He couldn't bear to part with her familiar and mature charm. "Fine, I'll go talk to my aunt."
Luke waved his hand. "Take Gladys and Bruce with you. I'll arrange food and lodging for you when we get there."
Chris returned in a daze, having no idea what Luke was thinking.
Samantha was definitely out of the question. Although she was so charming, she was only 38.
On the other hand …
Chris looked at Ashley, who was standing next to Samantha. She seemed to be the right age.
But recalling what Luke had said last night, he subconsciously shook his head.
Ashley was the right age, but her temperament and style didn't match Luke's at all.
Then, it occurred to him that Ashley had an older sister. Also, she was Luke's colleague.
Wait! This young detective already had that hot Detective Selina by his side?
For a moment, Chris's head became even more muddled as he overthought things.
In the end, Luke and Selina set off on their own.
However, Samantha and Chris both said that they would go to Los Angeles in a couple of days after taking care of business here.
They weren't in a hurry. After chatting with Luke for a while, Selina went to the backseat to catch up on sleep.
Luke turned down the volume and turned on the radio.
"… God, aliens are coming to attack Earth. They have eight claws, and they're killing humans …"
Luke was lost for words. Wasn't this the private radio station in Boom Town? This guy was fine? Also, S.H.I.E.L.D. didn't care about him at all?
But on second thought, there were hundreds of townspeople, and it was impossible to keep them from talking about it for the rest of their lives. At most, it would be fine as long as they didn't make a big deal out of it.
What the hell was this guy talking about? Aliens, octopus? People who didn't know better would think that it was a tentacle monster.
This kind of alien, on private radio stations in the United States, if not a thousand a day, there would be at least eight hundred people saying that they saw it. Only a ghost would believe it.
He twisted the radio and finally tuned to a country song. Luke nodded in satisfaction and decisively … switched it.
According to some rumors, listening to country songs for a long time can make people depressed.
Although Luke didn't believe the rumor, he wanted to hear something comforting.
A moment later, a melodious violin tune appeared. He retracted his hand and hummed as he drove back.
They drove all the way out of Arizona and into California.
It was already afternoon, and Luke couldn't help but stop the car on the side of the road.
He looked at the flat land with sparse trees and wide lawns. It was full of life in the bright afternoon sun, and the faint wildflowers were mixed in with the vast green, playfully revealing a little pink or light purple color.
Luke couldn't help but turn his head to look at the woman who was sleeping soundly in the backseat. He chuckled and drove the car into the grass on the side of the road.
A moment later, he woke Selina up. "It's time for dinner."
Selina opened her eyes in a daze. "Huh? We're in Los Angeles? "She sat up and looked in the direction of the sound.
Luke was standing outside the open car door. Behind him was the bright sun, as well as … grass, blankets, and food boxes.
Selina smiled. "A picnic?"
Luke pulled her out with a smile, revealing his left hand that he had been keeping next to the car.
In his hand was a small bouquet of pink, purple, and white flowers tied together. It wasn't gorgeous, but it was very wild.
"My angel, do you like it?" asked Luke with a smile.
Selina accepted the bouquet and looked at it in satisfaction for a moment, before she smiled brilliantly. "Yes, I do."
In the afternoon sun, they chatted and laughed as they leisurely ate their late lunch. The tension from last night's battle and the frustration from today's endless questioning slowly faded.
Not far away, in the open car door, a female radio announcer was enthusiastically introducing the place.
"… It's time for our annual spring camping trip. Let's see if there are any suitable spots nearby."
"… We'll choose Salton Lake. It's a vast lake with plenty of space for water activities. Lake Masvier is a good distance away. Huntington Mountain Park, 73 kilometers southeast of Long Beach, isn't bad either …"
"… Please avoid the children's holidays … But Crist … the water is clear, and children love it …"
As Luke chatted with Selina, he couldn't help but recall a classic opening line from a certain show in his previous life: Spring is here, and it's another season of communication.
They didn't get back on the road until the sun was setting. It was already night when they returned to Los Angeles, and they went straight home.
Selina went into her house the moment she entered. She soon found a vase that she hadn't used before, and put the bouquet of flowers in it.
She didn't come out of her room until Luke was done with dinner and called for her.
They were about to eat, when someone knocked on the door.
Selina opened the door. "Oh, Elizabeth, are you here for dinner?"
Luke chuckled inwardly. Of all the things that a certain someone hated most, being visited during dinner was undoubtedly one of them.
Although Selina's words weren't pleasant, she had already let Elizabeth in.
Luke watched Elizabeth come in. "Want to eat together?"
Selina rolled her eyes. She had known that he would say that. She hurriedly returned to her seat and picked up a piece of beef to chew on.
Elizabeth wasn't bashful at all. She nodded quickly.
She had learned that from Selina and Elsa.
If a female detective of the Major Crimes Division was as reserved and bashful as a regular woman, she wouldn't be able to work as a detective anymore.
Luke didn't talk about Boom Town's current situation during dinner.
Elizabeth's family was safe and sound, and there was no need to talk about such depressing matters.
Working together, the three of them finished dinner very quickly.
Selina cleaned up the dining area and went to the kitchen after dinner, leaving the living room to Luke and Selina.
Elizabeth flattered Selina, "Wow, Selina, you made an excellent dinner. You have to teach me in the future."
Luke chuckled.
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