God's Grace and Merc y

Mariah's eyes widens enormously as Sergeant

Marshall comes bounding in angrily. He is irate, so

much that he is shaking, and the anger she realizes

is directed at her. As he comes quickly towards

them, his eyes bores into hers, furiously. Mariah

drops the file she's holding and steps quickly

behind her aunt, terrified. Spenser stops instantly,

still staring at her. Rose Dade looks from one to the

other, wondering what is going on.

"Can I help you, Sergeant Marshall? Is there a

problem?"

"Yes, there is a problem! He shouts, his voice

thundering as he points at Mariah. "You took my

children to church!" He states, livid. "What makes

you think you can go against my will and push my

children into that mess? Is there a problem with

reading instructions in this place? I specifically

stated on my application," he pauses angrily, "that I

am an Atheist and you," he stares at Mariah, "and you

took my children to church against my will!" his voice explodes again