Barrett allowed Mr. Smith to pull him up because his hands were still shackled to the table, leaving him unable to move away from the edge.

Mr. Smith, no matter how out of control he was, still was clear-headed enough to know they were in the precinct's custody, not a place to get physical. There were things best left unsaid in this environment filled with surveillance and informants.

Suppressing his fury, Mr. Smith muttered, "Just you wait, You'll see how I deal with you, you rascal."

Barrett offered no response. If Mr. Smith pulled him up, he would stand. If Mr. Smith scolded or struck him, he would endure it....