That made Tina smile."Do you have a thing for transsexuals?" she asked. Gayle frowned."I didn't mean..." Sorry, that came out a bit harsh. What I mean... was, if it's the factthat I'm transgendered that draws your interest." Maybe. I like you, how you look, how you are with people, and then Iremind myself that you're a girl, and I've never thought of myself as alesbian, but then I realize that you're...kinda different."Tina smiled broadly and congratulated her on her sense of delicacy. Butthen. .. well ... use your imagination.”Emily sat stunned, her lips moving while she remained silent.“And what is in our jurisdiction, what you cannot say ‘Boo’ about, is us taking into custody anyone we suspect of terrorist affiliation. As of this afternoon, that means anyone associated with a gang or criminal enterprise, in the area, could be seized. We even suspect someone of being friendly with anyone on that list, we might take them, too.”“So, you’re taking all our troublemakers...”“Oh no, not. "Are you really sure this is a good idea?" We'll be fine," Rich replied. "Nothing to worry about."Nothing to worry about, Donald thought. They were about to enter the house of one of the most notorious crime lords in the city. His stomach flipped again and Donald struggled to keep hold of his breakfast. Come on. He had to get on top of this. What kind of impression would it give if he threw up on the gangster's shoes?"Nice pad," Rich commented as they left the car and looked up at the house.It. ***I spend all night contemplating whether I should just leave it alone, accept my embarrassment and walk away or go apologize. After hours of thinking, I decide.The next day I wait in the parking lot, searching for him. He’s not hard to spot considering he’s about six foot two and has the hair as bright as the sun. I spot him walking with his friends on the edge of the parking lot. I’m determined, and I’m angry, with myself, not him.I walk over and yell, “hey.”He turns around and looks annoyed.