Outside of police headquarters, a hand swiped a badge through an electronic sensor. The LCD screen displayed:
DAY – SATURDAY
TIME – 6:00 PM
ACCESS APPROVED FOR BADGE #803835
"Done," Sally said as she put her police department employee badge back inside her pocketbook.
"Thanks for meeting me here, Sally. You're such a lifesaver. With my stupid badge deactivated, I never would have gotten in here to get that present out of my desk in time for the birthday party tonight. I can't believe I forgot it the day I cleaned my desk out."
"You were distracted that day," Sally said kindly.
"That's for sure," Jen agreed.
"You sure you don't want me to come up with you? I can use the exercise," Sally said patting her hips.
"No, I'll just be a minute," Jen said as she disappeared through the
