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 f*****g royalty and I don’t need my a*s kissed. Got it?”
“Yes sir,” Johnson replied.
“Got it?” Zane repeated.
Johnson hesitated not sure why Zane was asking him again.
“Okay, got it, Zane.”
“Good man,” Zane smiled and they
