Fairness.
They had investigated difficult situations involving people with power.
They understood how important accountability was.
But outside work, they rarely discussed their careers.
They did not introduce themselves by their titles.
They did not carry themselves differently because of their positions.
To them, being professional meant knowing when to separate personal life from work.
That Friday night was supposed to be exactly that.
A normal evening.
A chance to relax.
A chance to be sisters instead of investigators.
Around 10:30 p.m., two men entered the bar.
They were local police officers.
Officer Ryan Cooper and Officer Jason Hall.
Both had worked in the department for several years.
They were supposed to be off duty.
But instead of maintaining professional distance, they quickly became part of the crowd.
The bartender noticed something unusual.
The officers appeared to have been drinking.
They laughed loudly.
They spoke aggressively.
They seemed more interested in showing authority than enjoying the evening.
Maya and Naomi noticed them but ignored it.
They had no reason to interact.