“Mother f***er!” Alejandro swore. “Should I arrest you for solicitation?” he asked in a low voice, his brow arching sarcastically. He crossed his arms over his chest.

Officer Yiannis shook his head quickly and avoided eye contact with Alejandro. “She didn’t charge me anything. I’m sorry, man.” He opened his mouth as if to say more but his lips just flapped weakly like a fish out of water. Eventually, he said, “I’ll ask for a reassignment.”

“No s***,” ...