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“Thank you.” Alonzo takes his leave and saunters down the hallway. A few feet
later, he arrives at Debra’s office. And he gently knocks.”
“Yes, Mr. Thomas ...” getting on her feet “Come right in.”
Alonzo steps in and reaches for the back of his pant. He retrieves his billfold,
pulls out his driver’s license, and hands it to her.
“Look at that ... Nice pic, Mr. Thomas.”
“Thank you ... Please, Alonzo is fine. Now we're going to be working together.”
He pauses, but continues … “And what's wrong with your ID?”
Pulling her ID out, “I look like some --"
“-- Ouch.”
“Seriously? You weren't supposed to react that way, especially toward a lady.”
Alonzo tries hard not to laugh, but “What lady?”
“Wow ... Just let me know when you're done making fun of my ID.”
“Didn’t mean to. Why don't you get another ID?”
“Twenty-five dollars for a replacement ...” leans forward and takes her ID.
“... That's what happens when others abuse the privilege.” She continues, “moving
along, here are the keys to your office.”
