rape Nokea, but he had other plans. He demanded money from us, talked to us like dirt, and held us at gunpoint while we had sex. In self defense, when I was able to rush him, I took the opportunity and did so.â
âWhy did you feel the need to come in here and lie to me about this? These are some serious charges against you.â
âBecause I didnât want anybody to know what happened in that room. First of all, I felt . . . felt bad for not being able to protect myself or Nokea. And now, I donât want Jaylin or Scorpio to find out about this. You know how Jaylin gets and Nokea has already been through enough. Iâm sure heâll have no problem ending our friendship, but complicating his marriage to Nokea was not my intentions.â
âBut, it was a situation that no one could have prevented. If you shot this man in self defense, then Iâd say Jaylin owes you for saving his wifeâs life.â
âHe is not going to see it that way and you know it.â
For a moment, Frick sat quietly while in deep thought. âHe might not see it that way Shane, but if this case goes to trial, heâs going to find out exactly what happened in that room. In the meantime, I have good news, and of course, bad news.â
I leaned back in the chair. âLetâs hear it.â
âThe man who you shot was not a police officer. Heâs a wanted child molester, a con artist and a bank robber. Basically, his rap sheet is three times the size of my dick. Iâd say you did the police a favor. They have no idea where he got the police car from, but heâd used it to pull over several victims and rape them. Heâs being heavily guarded in the hospital. His story is that you attempted to rob him, and when he wouldnât cooperate, you shot him. Because of his criminal record, I doubt that anyone is going to buy his story. But, in an effort to clear your name, you and I have to go to the station and tell the police exactly what happened.â
âOkay, thatâs fine, but whatâs the bad news.â
âThe bad news for you is, the detectives are possibly making their way to Nokeaâs house, as we speak. You and her stories must be on the same page with each other. If they are not, you stand a chance of this case going to trial because no one believes you. You may want to let her know that her attorney should be present. If Jaylin would like for me to send someone there on his wifeâs behalfââ
âThat wonât be necessary. I donât want Jaylin getting all worked up over this. Iâd rather speak to Nokea first.â
Frick picked up his phone. âYouâre going to have to call her now and encourage her to be honest with the detectives upon arrival.â
I covered my face with my hands and rubbed my temples. âWhy must we involve Nokea? I . . . the police will believe me. You know they will.â
âConsidering the background of the individual you shot, they probably will. But, we need to be sure that everything is clear and out in the open. Nokea is the only person who can confirm your story. Iâm sorry, Shane, but youâve got to call her. Call her now,â he ordered.
I took a deep breath and took the phone from Frickâs hand. I dialed out and waited for someone to answer the phone. I hoped like hell that it would be Nokea, but Jaylin answered.
âHey, man,â I said in a dry tone. âIâm at Frickâs office. I need to speak to Nokea.â
âSure. Is, uh, everything working out?â
âEverything is going okay. I just found out that the officer was actually a wanted criminal. This is very good news for me. I just need for Nokea to confirm a few things for me.â
âIâm sure she wonât have a problem with that, but if this is such good news, why are you sounding so fucked up?â
âI donât know, Jay. I just wish this shit had never happened. Iâm
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