"'To serve and protect'," he confirms. 'Moves a bit of copper away from her eyes. "You could always call in sick. Or 'ice-creamed'."

He'd like to see her take some time off, especially after today, but he knows that it's more likely that they'll pass universal health care as soon as Beckett take a day off. 'Have to practically pry her away from her desk with a crowbar.