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Baldwin hated guys who swung around phallic symbols to feel manly. At least he'd be at the police station soon. He felt safer there, knowing that someone behind the mirrored window listened and watched. It was better than hiding behind this tinted glass with nothing but cold, empty streets outside.
They got to a four-way stop, where the sheriff put the car in neutral and idled. Finally, a police car with Nipple and Hulk stopped across the street. The sheriff did a funky hand signal, and the deputies nodded. Then they drove away.
"Where're they going?" Baldwin asked. He didn't like Nipple and Hulk, but he found himself wanting them around.
Instead of answering, the sheriff shifted into drive. They passed the diner and the Lone Star Motel. Baldwin looked longingly after his most recent place to crash. He wouldn't mind a nap or maybe another beer and roast beef sandwich. Right now, even those rock-hard pastries sounded good. He remembered a break room with vending machines at the police station. They were almost there now--nearly at the parking lot--but instead of turning in, the sheriff...
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