Finally Home

No Clue

LANIE'S POV

Friday, 6:55am
I woke up and after I got dressed I went to the kitchen, I was surprised because the kitchen was empty which means Kate is still asleep, that’s great, she needs a rest. After I made coffee, I decided to go see if Kate was still asleep. I was so happy that she finally managed to get some sleep. But as I entered the room, my happiness stopped. She just sat on the bed, with tears in her eyes and stared at the wall. Hey Kate I tought you were sleeping I said disappointedly. How do I sleep Lanie, how ?! Tell me. Kate, this has exceeded every measure. You have to stop! I said sharply. I know and I want this to stop but I can't, Lanie. No matter how hard I try, I try to think of other things but he’s all I think about, just him, Lanie. And I know I was wrong, but I want to correct it, more than ever, but he doesn't even give me a chance, I know he lost faith in me but, I just want him there next to me, I'll do anything, just to get him back. Kate, if you want to fight for your marriage, this behavior will accomplish nothing. You need to get organized! Kate you are a strong woman, where has that power gone? I asked her. I wish I knew. She answered as her thoughts wandered.
Hey, what about that message? I reminded her. Her eyes widened. Can you look, Lanie, because I really can't get through this again. No, I can't Kate, it's your phone and this is about your husband and you. You are a grown woman, you can look at your own phone, Kate! I said a little angrily because I really wanted my friend to be encouraged and get back to normal for once. Ok she said as I saw the concern on her face. She picked up the phone and opened it. In a few seconds she looked at me with eyes ready to cry. Hey listen to me! I said quickly to stop her from trying to cry. Now we go to work, when we get home, we'll check if he answered, if not we'll call him, okay? I added. I calmed her down enough to get out of bed from getting ready for work.

KATE'S POV

When I was ready, I went to the kitchen to take my last sip of coffee before leaving. I pulled on my jacket and headed for the door, just then my phone rang. My whole body was agitated, as if I had received an injection of hope, but that hope quickly disappeared when I pulled the phone out of my front pocket and saw a well-known name, but not the one I had hoped for the most. "Hey, Ryan" I answered the call. Hey, Beckett, we have a murder. If you want, maybe join the case? Ya, sure... I said shortly. Where the crime scene is? On the Upper West Side, intersection of 1st and 13th Avenues, Bongard Street. Ryan replied. Okay I'll be there in 10 minutes I said as I ended the call. Hey Lanie, I shouted. Yes? She replied. I have a case, I'll take my car and go to the crime scene, we'll meet there, okay? But I am ready, we can go together. She said. Ill go alone, don't worry! We will met there, see you! See you there, girlfriend, I heard her voice as I left the apartment. I didn’t want to go together because I needed some time alone. As I drove to the crime scene, I thought about the only thing on my mind. He, I was thinking about him. At that moment I looked towards my wedding ring, and remembered his, which is now standing on the nightstand next to the bed because he gave it back to me and said he didn’t need it anymore. When he said that, I couldn’t believe my ears, that ring is proof of our love and he just takes it off like that. But at that point I made one decision, I won’t give up! I will fight to the last drop of blood ... As I got out of the car I looked at my ring and you firmly promised, I will call him tonight!

At the crime scene

Hey Boys, who is our vic? I asked how I approached the crime scene. Hey Beckett, this is Mark Twonson, 32-years old lawyer. Boys said.Okay, do we know how he was killed? I may have the answer you are looking for, Lanie said. For now, I can only say that he was hit in the head with a blunt object, I will know more after the autopsy, said our medical examiner. And he was killed between 10 and 11 p.m.
Okay, Thank you, Lanie. Do we have any witnesses or suspects? I asked, turning to the boys. Yes, his wife Clarie Twonson, Espo said. I'll interrogate her and you go do a little research around and see if there are any more witnesses. Okay they said.

Hello, Ms. Twonson, I am sorry for your loss. I am detective Kate Beckett, NYPD. I would ask you a few
questions, if you are able.
Ya, anything to help you to catch the killer. Okay, did you noticed that your husband has been acting weird lately? No he was just normal, everything seems so normal and now this... she started crying. I know it's hard, Ms. Twonson, but I need to ask you few more questions. Did he have any enemies? No as far as I know. Okay and one last question. Where were you yesterday around 11pm?
I was here, at home, why? Do you think I killed my husband?! How can you, detective? No, I just need to ask, I am sorry. Are you married, detective?
Ye... Yes, I am, I said uncertainly. Then you know that an apology is not enough, And you know for sure how strong the love is between two married people. Just catch the killer.
I know... I said remembering Rick. No, you need to stop, Kate, I said to myself. You're at work now, wait until to night and then you'll call him. Hey Beckett, I heard the guys calling me. Hey, did you find anything? Instead of answering, they showed me a man in handcuffs. Suspects and a possible killer, Ryan added. Okay, I'll interrogate him.

At interrogation room

Mr. Claide you have an impressive record, what do you do besides car theft and street fights, I asked our main suspect. I'm a baseball player. Pro-professional? I interrupted him. Not an amateur for now. Yo, Beckett, I heard Esposit's voice. Hey Espo, do you have anything new?
Yes, Lanie discovered the murder weapon. And, I asked. A baseball bat, he said. Oh Mr. Claide, you just got even more interesting I said as I turned to our suspect, most likely the killer. What was your relationship with the victim like? Good, he just said. I don't believe you. Well you don't have to, he arrogantly retorted. Did you kill him? No, he said indignantly. Don't lie to me! I'll just ask you one more time, did you kill him? What else could I do, he snapped, he was drooling over my woman. It was his wife, I replied.
But I loved her more, if loving is a crime then arrest me. Loving is not a crime, but murder is  a heinous crime. Mr. Claide you are under arrest for the murder of Mark Twonson I said as I handcuffed him. This was one of the easier cases, but now comes the hard part, I thought, remembering what I had promised myself this morning.

At the loft
I walked into the apartment and saw Lanie on the couch, waiting for me. Hey Kate, did you catch the killer she asked me. Yes, I answered in the affirmative. I'm glad to hear that, I see you're better, I'm glad she said. Yes, I am...What are you going to do ... About Rick, she asked me. I'll call him now. I said. Good choice, she confirmed.

I dialed his phone number and after a few seconds I heard a voice on the other side of the line. "Rick" I said, I was happy like a little child, I will finally hear his voice, but also scared. My wait was over as a female voice responded. Hello Ma'am how can I help you? Who are you and where is Rick? , I asked her in shock. This is the hotel reception, ma'am, a female voice answered. Can you tell me where Rick is I asked again, I need him urgently. I'm sorry ma'am but I'm not allowed to give such information about our guests, the receptionist said. Please, I am his wife, I begged her, please just tell me where he went.
He had an important meeting with his publisher, so he dropped his cell phone here, so no one would disturb him, he said the meeting was very important, that’s all he told me and what I can tell you. Thank you, I answered weakly, can you tell him I called, I added. Of course ma'am, I'll tell him when he comes back, have a nice evening, she said. Tears began to trickle down my cheeks as I hung up, my world was again broken into a thousand pieces. I curled up at Lanie's and I couldn't stop crying, no matter how much she comforted me, I just wanted to hear his voice, that's all I wanted, I whispered through my tears.

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