Sins of the Father

6

He had been distracted recently, someone who was close to him knew too much and he had to take care of it. But now that had some time to himself, he studied his next mark. He sipped his black coffee and gazed over the newspaper at the woman at the table. She was alone and seemingly distracted, typing away on her laptop. He could hardly contain himself. He knew her from Before. In fact, she was responsible for the way he was. At last he would get his revenge. But he had to be patient. The rain would stop soon, and when it did...

Stabler Residence

700 pm

Friday

Elliot wrapped a towel around his waist and stepped out of the shower. He reached for his toothbrush and ran some water from the tap. It was early for him, but because of the rain, Cragen had sent everyone thunderstorms had caused a few major highways to be closed. Although now the rain had slowed to only a trickle.

"Are you coming to bed honey?" His wife Kathy called from the bedroom. They were alone tonight, the kids all staying at their grandparents and Kathleen was at a movie. His youngest son, Elliot, was fast asleep in his crib.

"Ih a ihet," he gargled, spitting out the toothpaste. A few seconds later, he heard her footfalls approach him. Her warm arms wrapped around his chest. He stopped and looked up at their reflection in the mirror. Holding her hand in his for a moment, he admired how cute she really looked.

"Times up." she said, sliding her hands down his chest.

"Really?" He smiled. He leaned in close, his forehead on hers. Their noses touched, their lips touched, their tongues touched-

The phone rang.

xxx

7:40 pm

Flashing red and blue lights lit up the dark street as Elliot pulled up to the crime scene. His leather shoes splashed in a puddle as he exited the car. Scrambling around the crime scene was several CSU investigators quickly bagging and tagging evidence before the rain destroyed it. The ME's van had just pulled up and Warner jumped out, walking quickly to the partially covered body. Olivia was also there, crouched over, snapping pictures.

"Whadda we got?" Elliot asked. Looking down, he took a quick sip of his coffee and licked his lips.

"It's Elizabeth," she said sadly. "Looks like she jumped." With a gloved hand, she gently placed the cover over the victim's head.

He sighed, it was one thing after another. "When did this happen?"

"911 call came in about 6:30."

"Which apartment is she in?" Elliot looked up at the large six-story building.

"404." Olivia stood up and nodded to the CSU team and handed them her camera.

"Let's check it out." Elliot led the way into the building, and pressed the button for the elevator.

"I can't believe it." Olivia said, she leaned against the wall. "I just talked to her a few days ago, she seemed okay."

"Liv, we don't know what happened yet." The elevator dinged and the door opened. Elliot followed Olivia in and pressed the button for the fourth floor. He was frustrated as well, Elizabeth's death could well mean the end of the case. No matter how she died, there would be no justice for her rape.

Stepping into the hallway, they ran into the sarge in charge.

"Detectives," The stocky man with a Bronx accent greeeted them. "Sargeant O'Brien." He waved to the apartment. "Crime scene's all yours."