"Most law enforcement didn't grow up the way I did." And that counted for a lot. A background like his could really change the way one looked at people living like this. While Gabriel wished he could get them all out of this life, he knew that wasn't possible. All he could do was make the streets as safe as possible for them.

At the question, he gave a sigh and nodded. Yes, they were being targeted too. He didn't say more because their food had arrived. So he smiled at the server and waited until they were alone again. "I'd like to be able to help get this criminal off the streets. Do you have a phone, Dal? I can give you my number so you can reach me if you hear anything."