So, you saw the dead Royal, stated the Cop.

Freddie furrowed his brows and replied, He wasnt dead when I saw him.
Stop splitting hairs. You saw him, the Cop said.
I saw him, I saw him, he was laying in that alley over there.
We already knew that. What time did you see him?
It seemed to Freddie that the room was now one hundred degrees, and he started to
sweat profusely. Eleven forty? Eleven forty-five?
The policeman paused to jot down some notes before continuing with his questions,
What is your understanding of the rivalry between the Guardians and Royals?
Freddie looked down, not knowing what to say.
All I know is that they are the two biggest gangs around here.
And nothing about their rivalry?
I know nothing.
The Cop stared at him for a while, seeming to see into Freddies soul, then moved on,
Do you know his name?
Freddie dug deep into his memory, trying to think of the scene, His jacket said Andy or
something like that.
Correct, Freddie squirmed as the Cop continued, did you see Andy get attacked?
No, just Angela and I walked into the alley, and there he was.
Why did you two walk into the alley?
Um, Freddie sputtered, we were uh, trying to get out the rain.
Really?

Yes! Freddie virtually shouted, Angela uh, had to get home, so we took a quick shortcut.
Oh, the Cop said in a disbelieving tone, where did you go after you left the alley?
I dropped Angela off, and went straight home.
Did you stop at anywhere on the way home?
Just Angelas house, thats it, I swear!
Nowhere else?
Freddie could feel tears pounding on the inside of his eyes and wiped one away,
Nowhere! I promise!
When did you arrive at Angelas house?
Freddie rubbed his eyes, and looked up at the Cop, Maybe just before midnight.
How far away did she live from the alley?
Four or five blocks.
And that took you fifteen minutes?
Uh, we stopped at a park for a little bit, to take a break.
A break from a four block walk?
Uh, ya, sure.
Did you see anyone else there?
No just us, it was raining pretty hard.
Did you see anyone exit the building where the dance was being held?
Freddie breathed a sigh of relief, No, I was pretty distracted.
By who?
Are you trying to find out how that Royal died, or are you trying to find out my love life!

The Cop pounded his hands on the desk and stood up, Answer the question!
Fine! Angela! All I know about the kid is that he was lying in the alley wearing a Royals
jacket and making loud grunting noises.
He was wearing the jacket?
Yes
Were done here. Leave.
Freddie solemnly stood up and left the room, the Cop staring daggers into his back.