Gang Tackle by Eric Howling

Author:Eric Howling
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781459812277
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Published: 2016-07-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

“You’re under arrest for suspected theft,” the police officer said. He was heavyset and dressed in a dark-blue uniform. A blue hat with a red band was pulled low on his forehead. He locked eyes with Jamal. “It’s a serious crime, son. You need a lawyer.”

“I don’t know any lawyer,” Jamal said, slowly shaking his head.

“What about your parents?”

“It’s just me and my mom at home.”

“Maybe you better call her.”

Another policeman unlocked his handcuffs. Jamal rubbed his hands together. His wrists were sore where the metal had dug in. He was led down a hall to a phone on the wall. He stood there wondering what he was going to say. Finally, he dialed. After only one ring his mom picked up.

“Hello.”

“Mom, it’s me.”

“Are you all right? I’ve been worried sick.”

“Yeah. I’m okay.”

“Where are you? It’s the middle of the night.”

“I’m…I’m in jail.”

“Jamal! What for?”

“I was trying to get some money to fix the car.”

“So you stole money?”

“No, I was helping some guys take some stuff from a store.”

“What guys?”

“Some gang guys.”

“What store?”

Jamal took a deep breath before answering. “Best Buy.”

“What? You robbed my store? I can’t believe it. If they find out you’re my son, they’ll probably fire me.”

“I know. It was stupid.”

“Can you get out?”

“The police said I need a lawyer.”

“I can’t afford a lawyer, Jamal. You know that.”

“What am I going to do?”

“Don’t worry. I’ll figure something out.”

“Okay, thanks.”

“You’ve done a dumb thing, Jamal. But I still love you.”

Then his mom hung up.

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