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events is even more shocking than the arrest.
    More police show up to make room for our exit. My arrest sure stirred up a lot of people. Word must have traveled fast, because the moment we cleared the doors there were cameras and reporters everywhere. God, I hate the media.
    None of the questions fired off were aimed at me, but at the police, and none of them flattering.
    The ride to the precinct is a quiet one. Both officers look nervous. The media follows us like bloodhounds, and are made to wait outside. I’m escorted into what I assume is an interrogation room, the handcuffs are removed, and I’m left to wait. If they are looking through the two-way, expecting to see me nervous, they can think again. On the outside, I’m calm, cool, and collected. But on the inside, I am nervous. Not for me, though, for them. Whatever Max and Tony are going to do will be swift, I know that much. I wonder how long I’ll have to wait, and seconds later the door opens. So okay, I guess I didn’t have to wait very long. Guess it’s good to know people.
    “Hello, Venessa, it’s been a while.” As if I could ever forget that voice.
    “Yes, Captain, it has. How are Diane and Gary?” I ask quietly.
    “She’s real good. Retired, and now we have cats,” he says proudly. “Gary, though, we don’t see much”
    “I’m happy for you, Cap,” I say seriously. “So, tell me about Gary. Is he any better?”
    “Oh, Venessa, we missed you, you know? Diane and me, we worry, too. Gary, we can talk about later. You, though, you were like a daughter to us. What happened to your family…fuck. What happened to you, and no one was there - then you left and never came back. Why didn’t you come back?“ he asks me, with hurt in his voice and I feel the guilt in my gut.
    “Cap, please don’t do this now. I’m okay I swear. I stayed away, because I thought it was best for everyone. You, Diane and Gary were always good to me. I still love you, you know. Even though I stay away, I do,” I say, pleading with him to understand why I can’t go back to that life, or see the people from it.
    “You were always a good girl, Venessa. Proud and strong, like your dad. You’ve become like a celebrity around here, you know? The guys, they keep an eye when they see you working, making sure you’re safe. Except some news just hit about what you’ve been up to, and it’s not good. You have some real shady friends, Venessa, and it ain’t no secret. We’re going to need to discuss that while you’re here. I know being here is tough on you, but we do have to talk,” he tells me.
    “Okay, Cap, what was so important that, instead of coming to see me in person, you had me cuffed and charged in public? Because it caused quite a scene, sir. And it made of a few of the regulars who come there to see me pretty upset,” I defend.
    “I heard. This is a clusterfuck, pardon my language. You aren’t being charged with anything right now, but this was the only way I could get you here. We didn’t know where else to find you, then I get word that Tony Gallo is a close friend of yours? Do you have any idea what kind of people he is? How dangerous he is? Your father wouldn’t be happy about this, Venessa. I’m going to grab a cup, and then we’re going to talk. Do you want anything before we do this?” he asks.
    “Yes, Cap, I’d like my attorney and a bag of pretzels, please,” I say, smiling because I’m not rolling on Max, Tony or anyone else. I don’t know what the hell is going on here, but if I’m not being charged for Briggs, or any…let’s call them past discrepancies, then I’m out.
     
     
     
     

 

     
    T he Captain storms into the room like the Tasmanian devil. He’s flinging curse words and coffee everywhere. This did not go down as planned. Honestly, arresting her publicly was not my idea and this is why.
    “Fuck!” he yells, and I agree with the Captain.
    But, before I can offer my two cents, Rafe adds his. “Gallo’s attorney