Figure It Out for Yourself

by Chase James

‘Enjoy yourself,’ I said. ‘It’s not going to last long.’

‘Do you feel like coming down to Headquarters, ma’am?’ MacGraw asked. ‘You needn’t if you don’t feel like it.’

‘Of course. I wish to see Captain Brandon. This man must be taught a lesson.’

‘He will,’ MacGraw said and showed his teeth. ‘Well, if you’re ready, ma’am, we’ll go.’

The cop grabbed me by the arm and shoved me to the door.

‘Bend your nightstick over his skull if he tries anything funny,’ MacGraw said.

The cop and I got in the back of the police car; Serena and MacGraw got in the front.

Paula’s small convertible flashed past us as we turned the bead into Orchid Boulevard.

V

Mifflin was going off duty as we all tramped into the charge-room. He had his hat and coat on, and was leaning up against the desk, giving the sergeant in charge his final instructions.