Zane put the phone down. Johnson was watching him and heard his side of the call. He was sure Johnson could tell he was upset. He refrained from swearing and expressing his thoughts about the Commissioner. It would not be a good example for a subordinate.

Forcing a smile he spoke to Johnson. “Okay. That’s taken care of. Let’s hit the road.”

Johnson decided to say nothing about the reaction he had seen from Zane when he spoke with the Commissioner. Instead, he followed Zane out to his cruiser.

“Shall I drive Chief?” he asked.

“I’ll drive,” Zane replied. “I’m not fucking royalty and I don’t need my ass kissed....