12 noon Deakins Office

Motioning for the Detective to leave. He looks Goren directly in the eyes. "Stand up."

"Sir." Goren says hoarsely.

"Damn it. Just do it. Stand up - now."

Goren complies and stands up. Deakins comes around his desk and stands in front of him. "I'm only going to ask you this once Detective and I want the truth. What happened in there?"

Goren shifts his gaze to the floor. "I'm not sure."

"Look at me when you answer, Detective. What happened."

"With all do respect - you wouldn't believe me even if I told you the truth." Mutters Goren.

"Try me, Detective."

"I can't." responds Goren.

"Did I hear you correctly? You CAN'T?"

"Yes Sir, that's what I said." Goren says quietly.

"Well - isn't that convenient. Because you know what Detective? She's crying rape. And your defiance isn't helping your case. I'm putting you on administrative leave - indefinitely. I strongly suggest you contact PBA. Now, turn in your badge and gun and get the hell out of my office."

Furious, Goren pivots, unclips his gun and badge and slams them down on Deakins' desk. Then promptly exits, slamming the door behind him so hard the blinds clatter for a full minute.

Deakins was left speechless again for the second time.