Being Behind: Reflections on Family and Cop Life

By Detective Dave Barone | Created on 2025-10-25 08:45:22

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I’ve been behind my brother Ray’s ass ever since we were kids. I mean, what else could you expect from the Barone brothers? It’s like being in The Price is Right, but instead of a hot air balloon, it's me chasing Ray around with handcuffs on.

But hey, it’s not all bad. Being behind has given me some interesting life lessons. Like the time I had to catch up to Ray after he blew through his traffic ticket like it was a $10 bill at a garage sale. I was running down Mulberry Street with my badge flapping in the wind, and I swear to God, I could hear the sirens already.

But then again, who’s counting? The important thing is that we’re together. And hey, if being behind means I’m always trying to catch up, well, at least I'm getting some exercise. Plus, it gives me a reason to show off my detective skills. You know, like the time I caught Ray with his hands in the cookie jar—literally. I was just checking on him to see how he was doing, and the next thing I knew, I was holding a chocolate chip monster cookie.

Yeah, so maybe I’m not exactly the hero of my own story, but hey, at least I have a brother who’s always got me talking. And let's face it, if Ray wasn’t around to keep me on my toes, I’d probably be watching reruns of The Shield and eating frozen pizza all day.

So here’s to being behind. To the moments where I’m chasing after my brother and the times when he’s chasing after his next big case. Because even though it might not always feel like it, being behind has its perks. It keeps me humble, gives me a reason to laugh, and reminds me that no matter what, I’ve got Ray in my corner.



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