บท 36: Chapter 36

“Do not ever, in my presence, use that honorable and respectful word in conjunction with that woman,” Bear thundered.

“Bear, hold on. I am not the enemy here. I want you to know that she is dangerous, especially to Brian. She will have to be medically supervised at all times.”

“It’s good he has me, then, I can afford it and everything else the bitch needs. However, I will not let my boy be her physical or emotional punching bag ever again. I’m leaving, but I will be back to take him home in the morning. Jim Boy will stay with him tonight. I have to go to get his things and then go to the stationhouse.” Bear straightened his tie. “Anything else you care to add?”

“Just be careful out there.”

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Bear sat in his SUV, which one of Reed’s bouncers had driven to the hospital. He spoke to the phone. “Reed, club,” he said. The telephone automatically dialed Reed’s private line.