Chapter 19 - In and Out

                                    

                                          
Chapter 19 – In and Out
                          
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
 9:36a
 Jones Orphanhood Academy (K to 10)
 Cordina Lane, Houston, TX
                          
            After collecting the briefcase, full of the one million dollars owed to Dustin, he arrived back at the orphanage. No sooner did he arrive, did he take notice of the police car behind him, and inside it was Lt. Lewis, along with his team. Obviously, Dustin figured that Salazar tipped the law, but also knew, he had stolen the evidence from Dodson's mansion, as a blackmail tool. He witnessed nearby the Brute Force Gang were chilling. Then he signaled for Alex and Sarah to come to him. They both were confused and pointed to themselves for confirmation, and Dustin nodded yes. They both went towards him as he opened the trunk and took out the briefcase full of the cash.
                          
            "Here, take this!" said Dustin, handing the briefcase to them. "Hide it back at y'alls hideout, until the cops clear out from here."
                          
            "10-4!" exclaimed Alex.
                          
            "Affirmative!" replied Sarah.
                          
            They both then took the briefcase and ran towards the hideout. Dustin then went into his apartment, as the police pulled up next to his car. Lt. Lewis then barged into his apartment. Dustin just sat there, calm in the living room, watching the local news on TV. Lewis walked up to him, as his men searched the apartment. Dustin then looked at him.
                          
            "Search the place, find the bag." Lewis ordered his men.
                          
            "You won't find anything here." Dustin smirked.
                          
            "You think you're the only one with brains?" asked Lewis in anger. "You don't know the C for crime. Every morning, I take the C for crime, toast it with butter, eat it and make it a D for dead! Where is that briefcase full of money!"
                          
            "What briefcase?" said Dustin jokingly, as he stood up from the couch. "If I had the money, why would I be here? I'd be bathing in the Maldives right now!"
                          
            "Arrest him!" ordered Lewis.
                          
            "Crime?" inquired Dustin.
                          
            "Your crime is you looked in my eyes!" said Lewis.
                          
            "Then let's go!" said Dustin, knowing full well he wouldn't be there for too long.
                          
            Later, everyone was asking, including Uncle Howard.
                          
            "I don't get why they are arresting you." Howard declared.
                          
            "Nah, Lewis needs anger management, I'm gonna be his therapist for the day!" said Dustin, and everyone started laughing.
                          
            Lewis then whacked Dustin with his baton and the latter grunted.
                          
            "Asshole! I'll be your therapist in jail." Lewis roared in anger.
                          
            "Wait!" said Mitchell, who arrived. "Do you have a warrant to arrest him?"
                          
            "My face is my warrant!" said Lewis. "You're coming with me too!"
                          
            "Hey, Mitchell! Leave it! Why do you pick a fight with him?" said Dustin. "Why are you getting sour, Lewis? You know he still thinks the law should do the right thing, but corrupt officers like you have destroyed the law, eons ago. Hey, don't worry I'll just be in and out! Yes, you too, Katy! When I come back, we'll have a grand time."
                          
            "Yeah!" said Katy, reluctantly.
                          
            "You'll be out when your hair is gray!" said Lewis.
                          
            "What if I become bald like you?" asked Dustin!
                          
            "COME!" roared Lewis, as he pushed Dustin into the police car.