A White Mercedes Pulled Up to Gate Six on a Tuesday Afternoon Without a Permit

“He’s been practicing saying Corporal on duty all week.”

“I have not,” Dewitt said.

“You have too.”

A cardboard box sat at the end of the counter.

The packing slip said digital access scanner, parts, and gave a Monday delivery date.

I clipped the recommendation under the brass clip.

“Nothing goes through this gate without a stamped tag.

Not one.”