“Where are the two kids?”
Elrick shrugged. “I told them to go home.”
“Oh, you told them to go home, did you?”
“Now look, Reeve, don’t start that with me.”
Reeve looked at the other three cops. “Two possible star witnesses and he tells them to go home.” He looked at Elrick. “Once upon a time I made up my mind that you were dumb. I was wrong. You’re not dumb. You’re an imbecile.”
Elrick pushed the cap back on his head.
His big hands formed fists.
“I won’t take that from any—”
One of the cops stepped in. “Aw, why don’t you guys cut it out!”
“He’s been lookin’ for trouble for a long time!” Elrick boomed. “And now it’s up to my neck!”