Chapter 16: Global Positioning System

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Interrogation room, HQ...

The dim and gray room was quiet. Rubio sat on the only chair available, while Marv leaned back against the huge double sided mirror and Chen sat on the edge of the table, dangling his feet playfully in the air.

Officer Cabrera and Officer Harris stood by the door, the first with her hands on her belt and the second holding a clipboard. The boys had finished providing their statements and judging by the long looks, were extremely bored.

Rubio turned to the door, where both officers stood staring at them. "Cabrera. ¿Hablas español?" ("Do you speak Spanish?") he asked playfully, turning in the chair to face her.

The female officer took a deep breath, and gently answered, "Your dad said not to speak to you in Spanish, so you can practice English."

"¿Qué? ¡Embuste! Pero y ¿qué le pasa a mi pai? ¡Pues, si yo hablo en español con mi mai to' los día'!" ("What? That's a lie! But...what is wrong with my pops? Well, I speak in Spanish with my mom every day.") Rubio complained.

"Actually, he said it was her idea!" Cabrera responded with half a smile.

GASP

Rubio could not believe it, as he opened his mouth wide. On the other hand, Chen began to giggle. Instantly, Rubio turned his head towards the teen on top of the table, who's back was to him, and demanded to know what was so funny.

"Yo stupid ass! That's what funny!" Marv answered sternly, shaking his head.

Chen couldn't hold it anymore and began laughing. He stepped off the table and bent down, holding his stomach, pointing at Rubio.

The younger teen was filled with rage. He sprinted towards Chen and wrapped his arm on the laughing teen's head while bent over.

"Stop! Rubio! Stop!" he yelled, as Rubio squeezed his head, making them both move laterally.

Chen was able to jolt free, pushing Rubio violently towards the wall. Both teens went at it, wrapping each others arms over their heads and waist. Meanwhile, Officer Cabrera and Harris made no attempt to move. Instead they exchanged looks, then returned their stare to the boys.

"Should we..." Q asked turning his head to face her.

"Nah!" she answered, with a tired voice.

THUD

The thunder of the door was heard through the room, as Hondo emerged from the darkness of the hall. The angry sergeant crossed his arms over his chest and stared at the two teenagers, who seconds before had been wrestling. Now both stood frozen, straightened backs, staring scared at the angry man by the door.

Hondo then turned his frown towards Marv, "This your crew?"

"Sarge, by the time I get though my momma's yapping tonight, I ain't even sure I'ma get to 'morrow. So..." he responded nonchalantly, shrugging his shoulders.

Hondo shook his head in response, then lowered his arms. "Q, Cabrera, could you give us a minute?"

"Yes, sir." both officers answered, going through the opened door.

When the door was closed, "Sarge, you find Leyla and Kelly?" Rubio asked desperately.

"We're working on it, but I need you to tell me everything you know. Did the girls tell you anything 'bout where they were going?"

"This morning, we had a SWAT meeting through a conference call with Kaykay." Chen reported

"Yeah, they said they was going to talk to a lady to help Kelly." Marv added.

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