ODDS OF LOVE : SEASON ELEVEN

Episode 156

" I've never been arrested before," DuBuis said as he sat on the bench beside Jas and Devin in the holding cell.

Across from them was Malik Johnson and Lazarus Jones.

Lazarus snorted ," That is surprising. Being a  African American male makes you a prime target. Right, Mr. Johnson? "

Malik rolled his eyes and turned his head from the preacher. " I'm not talking to you. I believe in Black Lives Matter as a Black man but I don't believe in you and your divisive bullshit. "

Lazarus just laughed. He leaned back against the urine stained brick wall and wondered where Roscoe had gotten to. He hoped the footage had not gotten damaged.

Malik looked worried. " I hope the kids are ok. Dr. H. is going to love this. Not. "

As Devin rested his head on Jas' shoulder, to Lazarus' disgust , Jas replied," I saw the other pastors we came with gathering them all up on the bus. They looked unhurt. " He paused. " Except for Lewis Norland. He seemed to be limping. And Alan Kendall had bruises on his face. Thank God it wasn't worse. I didn't see Joy when they took us away. I hope she's ok."

Lazarus made a rude face at Jas. " My sister's whereabouts is of no concern of yours , White grey eyed devil man. "

DuBuis shook his head. " Will you please shut up ? Seriously. You make good points at times but you are attacking the wrong ones. This man isn't the enemy because he's White. He actually cares. I actually saw him trying to protect Joy earlier. Where were you? "

Lazarus folded his arms over his chest. " I refuse to accept criticism from sellouts. You with your race mixing queer marriage. You would protect a White man involved with another Black sell out. " He waved his hand towards Devin.

Devin sat up abruptly. " I'd rather bbbbe a ssssell out than an idiot and fool like you. "

Lazarus would have responded except for the arrival of several people outside the cell.

Spencer in his chair with Faith next to him.

Joy with a bandage on her forehead.

And Thomas Jones.

Spencer said softly," I can't believe those idiots arrested you, sweetheart. I paid your fine. You should be out soon. "

Faith couldn't resist grinning. " You're becoming a rabble rouser in your old age, bro. You're lucky we convinced Mama and Nicholas not to come down. "

Joy sighed and looked tired as she said," Jas , Devin , I'm paying your fines too. And , youas well, Mr. Johnson. " Then she smiled. " Your Aunt Dotty called me, Jas. She saw it on the news up there. She said it looked like fun and she wished she had came. "

Thomas Jones clicked his false teeth as he said," Damn pigs. I got you all set , son. You'll be out in no time. Just like last time. And the time before last. Oh. That employee of yours. Roscoe something? He called me from the ER at St. Paul's. Apparently he got the mess beat out of him by those bigots but he said he was fine. He told me to tell you that the footage was fine. "

Lazarus actually looked concerned. He leaned forward on the bench and snapped tersely," Damn White devils. They'll even turn on their own. Dad , when we leave here we need to go and retrieve Roscoe. "