“What is it that you don't understand, woman?” The officer asked.

“What are these men doing here, and what business do I have with them?” I muttered. With a bit of an unnoticed crack in my voice.

“You mean you don't know them? It's okay.”

“Anthony,” the officer called. Turning his face towards Anthony. “Do you recognize this lady sitting here?” The police officer asked Anthony.

Anthony stayed silent for a few seconds and then nodded his head, indicating that he knows ...