"Baby!" If Bake knew what happened to her daughter it was not clear. By the time she got to her daughter's side Anet steadily sobered."I'm fine, mom".... She said softly."How exactly are you fine, Anet?" Beka burst into tears, gripping Anet's shoulders."I'm sorry, Zax". Anet lowered her head. She was too upset to notice that her outburst did not harm him the slightest.Zax breathed heavily and got up. "Anet", he disregarded Beka and raised her head with his palms. Maintaining eye contact, his gaze. Take these keys and I will be down in a few minutes. I suggest you take a few minutes to adjust your attitude or you won't have a job in the department."He took the keys and headed back to the property room, mumbling under his breath. I heard the captain in the background telling somebody off before he slammed down the phone. I turned around and faced him before he could say anything."Andy, if they are giving you flack about coming in, pull rank. If you can't command your men, then I want to. ." Not really? Do you disrespect her like you disrespected me?" No... no, I don't-" No what?" Ma'am?"Mr. Davis straightened her back, making herself appear taller. "Are you asking me a question?" She asked. The other women giggled and whispered to each other, thoroughly enjoying the show. "No, ma'am" When is the last time you addressed your mother as ma'am?"Jared searched his memory but came up blank. "I... don't know. I guess it's been a while." See, I think that's the problem, " Mrs. Davis. I don't usually go out on weekends because I hate crowds. But it was amateur comedy night and my friends were able to convince me to go along with the promise of a night of good food and great fun. The club was jammed packed that Saturday night. Susan was seated at the table next to us with a person I assumed to be her lover. It was difficult not to overhear the argument heating up between them about another woman her friend been seeing After a few minutes of quarrelling her companion stands.