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On Saturday I made an appointment for Carrie and me to see Detective Bud Showers. He had the day off and had nothing planned for the morning except for a little gym time. He agreed to see us late morning in his office. The day began dreary with the expectation of rain. If I got off to an early start I could get a run in. I needed to burn off the anxiety creeping through my system. The protesters were creating havoc, driving people away from my practice and spreading false rumors. And I was apprehensive about seeing Bud Showers. He was proving to be a formidable adversary with the hammer of law enforcement, and I could still feel a bit of tenderness when I touched my jaw in a certain place. I was glad to have Carrie on my side. She was not only a skillful negotiator but she was better t
