The future of law enforcement is in turmoil and only Peter Caine can save it - but at what cost? Peter's own life hangs on the balance when he is thrust into a world where bigotry, racism and hatred rule the game. Where friends are foes. and lovers are the worst enemies. The truth unveils itself to Peter, forcing him into a decision he must make alone.

Like most of the fans, I was also not happy with the way KFTLC ended. So this story puts the beginning to my personal post-Requiem series, said in other words, my own 5th season. This first tale is an Introduction: to the life of Peter Caine after he takes the brands, and to what happened to the rest of the gang since then (or to some of them, actually; the remaining will be revealed in the next stories to come). Peter has already learned a lot, both as a priest and as a sifu, and is going to learn more than he is ready to in that particular story. To the outside world he's doing just fine as a priest, but things are not as perfect as they may seem. Of course the story also marks the beginning of a new adventure which will have many and lasting consequences, both good and bad. It also reminds us all that there's no such thing as coincidence. The story introduces old and well-loved names, as well as my original characters. And the whole thing is held together by what KFTLC was all about: the complicated but strong connection between a father and a son.

Two fathers, one special day.

Peter's thoughts as he waits at the hospital. Takes place during the episode, 'The Return of the Shadow Assassin'.