Chapter 10
Time seemed to pass with nothing said. He wouldn’t resist arrest. He knew that would make things worse, but he didn’t mean to break the law.
The officer said, “Just a moment.” The legs left, the spot light and revolving lights went off. She returned, illuminated by the streetlight.
Ken stood and hugged his arms against the cold. Hunger pawed at his stomach. His prior stress replaced by depression. The lieutenant wore a professional smile.
“Please don’t arrest me. I’ll move along.”
“No one’s going to arrest you. No laws have been broken. Seems you might have had some negative experiences with the police?”
“Maybe.” Despite his miserable condition, Ken stared at the officer and her short bobbed haircut with some gray sneaking in on the sides; diamond post earrings, an athleti
