Guiding Jake through the double-doors at headquarters and was directed by an agent standing by toward an interrogation room where two special agents waited. "Jake, these men work for a special organization in law enforcement. He introduced them. "This is Special Agents Springer and Bega. They have a few questions to ask you." The boy's body began to shake again. "Listen, sport, they're nice men. You have nothing to be afraid of. Okay? You're important to their investigation, and they need your help." Zach headed for the door on a nod from Springer.
"Can't you stay?" Jake asked in a rush of words.
"I have to get your shield. No one's going to believe you've been deputized if they don't see that first. You stay with these nice men for a while and answer their questions. I'll see you in a little while." He pointed toward the door. "I'm going to be right outside this door. Okay?"