Actually, it took Murphy long enough to even find out that Anne was what the "A." stood for on her badge. If nothing else, it was just sad.

"Can't really think of a position better for you, then. And... if that job doesn't pan out, I don't think it's like you're stuck with it for good." Murphy grinned slightly, trying to lighten up somewhat for Alex's dark, moody sake. "If it's goin' crazy and snapping on people that's been holdin' you back, just know that I still stand by my word. Don't have official experience, either, but I know a thing or two 'bout kickin' people's asses."

He had to. Murphy avoided trouble whenever that was an option. When it wasn't, he had to learn to bite the bullet if he didn't want to become someone else's little toy.

And yeah, he couldn't have that.