In Search Of You

THE MESSAGE

15 January, 2024.

03:07 AM

4 HOURS BEFORE INCIDENT

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My phone rang.

The loud ringing was annoying this early in the morning. I pull Charlie closer to me, enjoying her warmth before I let her go. I rolled over to my bedside table's side to see who was calling me so early.

It was one of my officers under my division, David.

I roll my eyes and answer the phone, sitting upright on the bed as the white sheets pool at my waist.

"David, you better have a damn good reason..." I say quietly, not to wake Charlie up.

"Sorry to wake you, Commander. But we need you at HQ... Got an anonymous phone call." David says a little apologetic. "Sir, the call was a little strange.."

I see Charlie stir, looking over her shoulder to me before she slowly sits up, rubbing at her eyes. I place my hand at the back of her head, combing my fingers through her hair.

"Alright, I'll be there in 10 minutes." I kiss Charlie on her forehead, moving to get out of bed as I end the call.

I slip my black jeans on, Charlie rolled over to my side, seeking the warmth.

"Everything alright, honey?" She asks as I get up, looking for my shirt.

"Yeah. HQ got an anonymous call. I have to go in and look at it." I say as I find my shirt thrown over the couch, slipping it over my body. The tattoos that were on my ribs, disappearing.

Charlie nods her head. "Alright. Be safe."

I smile softly at her as I walk over to my bedside table, hooking my holster and badge on my pants. "You know I am, love. you know I am."

I bend down to her face, kissing her softly. "Now get some rest... I'll see you at breakfast."

I turn towards the door, walking out as I hear her call out, "Babe! Your meds."

I turn to look at her. She throws the small container to me, and I catch it with one hand, "Thanks, Darling.."

"Don't forget to drink them.." Charlie says as she lays back on my side of the bed.

I smile at her, "Love you.."

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LAPD: S.U.D HEADQUARTERS.

03:39 AM

3 HOURS, 21 MINUTES BEFORE INCIDENT

Jay pulls up in the parking lot marked 'Commander'. The black Camaro, roaring in the quiet parking lot as he turns it off.

He gets out and walks over to the elevator, taking him up to the 3rd floor.

As Jay steps through the door he is met by David, who was waiting at the door for him.

"Morning, Commander." David says as Jay walks past him towards the meeting room.

David is 36 years old, short, a bit overweight with short brown hair and has a check shirt with a colorful tie and black pants.

"So, we got an anonymous phone call, as you already know, I told Sarah to record it.. thought you might to hear it.. as um.." David cuts himself off, not sure if he should say it.

Jay turns around and looks at David, raising his eyebrows. "What is it?" He says sternly.

"Well sir... The main reason I called you is... the call was meant for you." David says.