Changes - Chapter 10

Chapter 10 It was an election year and 'heads were rolling'. Day after day another person running for congress or senate dropped out of the race because of scandals. William said a few he knew to be true, but others were definitely not. We were lucky nothing more came from the photo of the two of us. William came walking into the office, "Hello! Where's the little liar up front?" I responded, "Angela's been out for a few days, she must be sick?" "Uncle, have you controlled your temper and kept your distance from her?" Mr.

Lewis, shook his head, "Yes, I haven't said a word to her, it's making me damn crazy. I'm glad she's been out." One of the officers came rushing in, "Major sir, we have a situation out front," he was panicked. Mr. Lewis was already aggravated enough, "What situation, just handle it." "I can't sir, it's the press and they are overtaking the lobby, demanding to see you," he explained. Mr. Lewis said, "What in the hell is happening now?" He rushed passed us and headed to the front lobby. We could all hear the commotion as we got closer.

When we turned the corner and the press seen Mr.Lewis, the cameras were flashing, reporters began shouting. There was total chaos. One reporter shouted, "Major Lewis can you explain how a man in your position could think he could get away with sexual harassment?" "Huh?" he was dumbfounded. "I haven't harassed anyone!" William intervened quickly, he grabbed Mr.

Lewis by the arm as he announced to the press, "There will be no comment from anyone in this department and furthermore you are obstructing the State Police from doing business by taking over this lobby." A reporter shouted, "You can't cover this up Mr. Fields, we have a right to answers!" "Perhaps, but you'll have to ask them from outside the station. Now move along!" He spread his arms and literally began herding the press out the door. A few of the officers joined in with him and within minutes they were out, but setting up tents outside.

William had taken charge of the situation and at least for now the press was out of our hair, until we could figure out what was going on. The phones began ringing off the walls. I walked back to the office to find Mr. Lewis at his desk, "I need some privacy Carla. I need to call my wife," there were tears in his eyes. "Yes, of course, I'm sorry. If there's anything I can do?" I asked. Mr. Lewis said, "No, Carla. You go ahead and take the day off, we're not getting anything done today." "You're sure?" He waved me away and I shut the door behind me. I felt just awful for Mr.