Gladys took hastened steps to where I sat and before I could say anything, she slapped me.

"You piece of shit," she cussed panting hard.

The guard walked to us immediately but I looked at him and shook my head. "Don't worry, I'll handle this."

He looked like he was unsure of my response but I gave a nod insisting that it was okay and he could leave.

"Go ahead," I told him again. "I'll take care of her."

He gave a nod in response and walked away through the door. ...