Officer Parks looked at Crystal. There were tears in his eyes. "I am sorry," he said, "but I have to do my job. You understand, right?"
"Please," Crystal begged. "This isn't right. I didn't do anything!"
"I'll make it quick," Parks promised as he stood up and walked around the table. He pulled her out of her up by her hair with his left hand. Then he punched her in the gut with his right hand, and when she grasped her stomach, he reached into her pocket and swiped her phone.
Chief Oskin chuckled and said, "Like taking candy from a baby." Then, he turned to Officer Parks.
"Get her out of my sight. She makes me want to puke. Stubborn criminal like her has no space in this place,"
As Crystal was led out of the Interrogation Room, she crossed paths with the woman who'd supplied the eggs. The woman was laughing. Crystal turned and looked away, ashamed by her inability to successfully stand up for herself.
