Gary Young: A Lucky One?
Posted By: SOS.Odin<kavika86@yahoo.com>
Date: 30 March 2004, 1:15 AM
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Dr. Halsey rubbed her hands together. She was not used to the snow. Lt. Keyes wasn't either. They were both clad in thick coats and wore many layers of clothing underneath.
Lt. Keyes picked up speed to make into the building faster. Dr. Halsey followed suit. The double doors looked very welcoming. Lt. Keyes opened the door for the civilian and promptly followed her through.
Inside was much warmer than out. The large hall was empty of life. Laughter could be heard through some of the doors. The walls were decorated with juvenile achievements.
A sign on the wall produced an arrow with the text "office" below it.
"This way." Lt. Keyes pointed out.
The two walked down the hallway until another arrow pointed them down another corridor. Dr. Halsey looked through classroom doors at the elementary students playing and laughing. Her envy of their innocence was slowly destroying her.
The door to the office was open and the lady at the front desk produced a routine smile, "May I help you? Are you here for your kid?"
Lt. Keyes walked up and produced a beautifully falsified badge of the local police department, "No ma'am. We called earlier about meeting with one of your students."
"Oh yes, Gary Young? He's right over there," she pointed to a row of chairs on the wall where a young boy was sitting. "He's been sitting there for a while now, dosen't know what this is about. If you don't mind my asking, I don't either."
Dr. Halsey walked up to the lady, "We beleive that he or some of his friends have been vandilizing private property."
The woman put on an "oh" face, smiled and went back to work.
Dr. Halsey turned towards the young boy, who was easily the size of a child twice his age. She produced a coin and flicked it in the air. The boy watched it as it twirled and landed back in her hand. Then she turned to Lt. Keyes, "Is this Gary-115?"
Lt. Keyes produced a data pad and raised it level to the young boys face. A picture of a brown haired, blue eyed child appeared on the datapad. He had mussed hair and one eye was blackened. The boy on the bench had the same features and one eye had the remnants of a shiner still visible.
"Yes ma'am, this is him."
"Good."
Dr. Halsey walked over to Gary-115,"Hi, is your name Gary?" She used the sweetest voice she could muster.
The boy crossed his arms, stared straight into her eyes and nodded.
"I'm Detective Brown. Do you know why I'm here?"
Gary shook his head and continued staring.
"Don't worry your not in trouble." Dr. Halsey noticed the boy slack his shoulders a good deal. "We just want to ask you some questions. Do you like games?"
"Yes." Gary finally spoke.
Dr. Halsey reached into her pocket and grabbed the quarter. She then took a second thought and left it there. "Do you know how to play paper, rock, sissors?"
"Yes, it's all a game of luck though. I don't like it because it dosen't take any real skill"
Dr. Halsey was surprised by the six year old's statement. "Well would you like to play a game with me real fast." Gary nodded. "Good. We will play best two out of three and if you win, you can go back to class."
"What if I lose?"
"You'll have to stay here and answer some more questions." Gary nodded again and placed his fist on his open palm.
Gary fixated his eyes on her hand. Dr. Halsey raised her fist once, Gary mirrored her exactly. His gaze never left her hand. Dr. Halsey raised her fist and brought it down a second time. Gary's gaze was still fixed upon her fist.
While bringing down her fist the third time she began extending her index and middle finger. Gary immediately knew to keep his fist closed.
Gary had chosen rock and crushed Dr. Halsey's sissors. "All right Gary. This time I need you to keep your eyes on me, ok?"
Gary's face looked puzzled as he nodded. He placed his fist on his palm again and raised it as Dr. Halsey counted. On three Dr. Halsey produced an open hand on her palm and Gary's fist remained closed. Gary frowned and placed his fist on his palm for his final chance to get to go back to class.
Dr. Halsey raised her fist again. Gary stared deep into her eyes, he didn't want to be there any more than she did. She raised her hand a second time. Lt. Keyes stirred behind her. She raised her fist a third time, and brought it down closed. Gary had two fingers extended.
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