"He's the detective assigned to the deviant investigation. I was designated as his partner." 'Friend' wasn't the right word, but...it wasn't the wrong word, either. The idea of calling Hank such wasn't disagreeable. Every time Connor was sure he failed his own programming, Hank was there to reassure him. Given the lieutenant's nature, it was unlikely they were idle words, either.

Maybe with a little more time...

Well. It was unlikely they'd get it.

"He's a wildly unpredictable alcoholic with a penchant for playing Russian Roulette, unhealthy food, and arguing with his direct superior when he bothers to show up for work." It was a mystery how the man was still alive much less with a full time job.