บท 100: HOAX

I choose the part of indifference at his confession for obvious reasons but really, I'm freaking out on the inside. I had suspected that he had a clue as to who Jason really is, he's a cop and might have been briefed on his way here about the shit that happens in this town.

However, he can't know that I know about this and probably much more because that'll put Jason and I in a lot of hot water. I did keep silent about Jason's involvement with Bob when I was questioned by the police last year.

''Involved in gang related activities?"' I whisper. ''Where'd you get that idea from?''

He sighs in frustration. ''It's not an idea, Mel. It's a fact.''

''You just said he's 'suspected'. How can it be a fact when he's a suspect?''

He looks at me suspiciously. ''Why are you defending him?''

''I'm not defending him. You were the one who told me that you can't put a man on a charge unless you have concrete facts,'' I shrug. ''What if you're wrong?''