Chapter 107

• "Well, I've got plenty of witnesses that corroborate your side of the story, that he did in fact throw the first punch. We would have him for assault, but you say you're not willing to press charges. That means all I can charge him with is disturbing the peace. He's got alcohol on his breath so my partner tested him and he blew over the legal limit, so we can add public intoxication to that. He'll be spending the night in jail, and there'll be a hefty fine for him to pay. Other than that, I'd advise you the next time something like this happens, just walk the other way before something worse comes of another incident."
• Mike nodded. "You got it officer. Thanks for the help."
• The officer turned and went over to talk to the other officer standing near a different group of people, getting more of the same story from them. As Mike approached the rest of his group who were standing near the ice cream shop, he turned and called to the officer. "Do you need anything else from any of us?"