So I started laughing, and I went into my vest pocket and came out with my credentials and badge.

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' One guy just started laughing, so I left.

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In the late afternoon, after lunch, Lopez and I were driving around Asbury Park and he started laughing and pointing.

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And I look over and I hear some rustling in the bushes and Mark pokes his head out, and we both just started laughing.

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