At the church, Pastor Tucker and I were talking about Sheriff Cline.
"Tell me a little about your friend, Andy. I need to know about this friend of yours so I would know what to pray for," Tucker said.
I cleared my throat.
"He and his family have gone through a hard twelve years, Pastor. First his deputy got murdered and the case has been going on for twelve years and once the deputy was murdered my friend was in a car accident and got his license suspended for life and now his family and friends have to drive him. Also around that time he developed a couple of health issues," I said.
"That's some story, Andy. It's a good thing he didn't get killed in the accident. Is this why you're here in my office?" Tucker asked.
"Part of it. The reason I came in is because I wanted you to pray for him and his family. He did develop a sleeping disorder and has severe depression," I said.
"I will pray for the family, Andy. What is their name?" Tucker asked.
"Cline," I said.
"Thank you, Andy. How is your friend doing since he was diagnosed with these problems?" Tucker asked.
"I am not sure because he won't tell me," I said.
"I don't even know what severe depression is," I told Pastor Tucker.
"It's a disease, Andy. Just like any other illness, you need to take certain medicines for it," Pastor Tucker said.
I didn't say anything. I did feel sorry for Sheriff Cline.
"I want you to do something for me," Tucker told Andy.
"What?" I asked.
"I want updates on your friend. I want to know how he's progressing with this depression he's been having. The more you talk with him, the more updates I have. I remember when you came in here when Opie got punished. How is he coming along?" Tucker asked.
"Fine, just fine. He's still grounded," I said.
"I am still praying for Opie. I will stop once he isn't grounded anymore," Tucker told me.
"All right. Sounds like a plan. I will give you updates on my friend. I will be going out-of-town soon and visit him in Milwaukee. When I come back, you will be updated," I said.
"Sounds like a plan," Pastor Tucker said.
"If I talk to Barney when I'm out in Milwaukee, you might be updated sooner than that. If I ask him to talk to you and give you my message about my friend, then you will be updated," I said.
"That can work too," Tucker said.
That's when I left the office and went back to the squad car and drove back to the sheriff's office.