“Two weeks suspension with pay. I like you. Always have. Can’t say the same for DeLaruse and I’m sorry, or at least I hope I’m sorry, that you got wrapped up in this. And because I like you, I’m going to be totally honest with you. Possible termination pending investigation. Whatever DeLaruse was involved in he got you wrapped up in. Sorry Jimenez.”
And that was that. There wasn’t room for negotiation or arguments or pleadings. This was written in blood and Jimenez knew it and he accepted it. He understood there wasn’t use in fighting. He knew he wasn’t involved, and he prayed no one would accidentally find that he was. And that’s all he could do. Pray.