Criminal Minds [Multiship] * H I A T U S *

《21 - Brother》

Chris felt angered, knowing he was so close to catching Roadkill, only to have him slip so easily.

He couldn't sleep all night remembering those blue eyes... Eyes full of mischief and mystery.... The playful smirks on those.... those damned.... soft.... lips....

SMACK!

Chris swung his hand up and slapped his own cheek hard.

"Snap out of it, Chris! He's a killer!!!" he screamed in his mind.

At least he was able to learn more about Roadkill. Though he could only wish he had seen his face more.

"Agent Cerulli," a voice pulled him from his thoughts as he looked up to see Agent Mabbitt.

"Yes?" He asked.

"Bethany Olson is here. She's waiting for you in ther conference room," He said.

"Ah. Excellent. See that she's attended to, and I'll be right there," He said.

Agent Mabbitt nodded and walked off.

Chris then started to check the time, frowning to see it was the afternoon.

"Angelo's usually here before noon," he said to himself. "I wonder where he could be."

He just sighed and got the file together.

Just as he got up from his desk, Angelo had rushed in.

"Sorry I'm late. My alarm didn't go off," He said.

"Well, I'm about to interview Bethany Olson. You can help yourself to the coffee here. It's fresh, and Agent Moggs bought donuts. They're in the break room," Chris said, soon spotting something on Angelo that had him fighting to hid the smirk growing on his face.

"Okay, thanks," Angelo said as Chris walked out but then stopped.

"By the way, nice hickeys," He smirked. "Gave Devin the same treatment last night?"

Angelo had a donut stuffed in his mouth as his eyes widen in realization and his hand slammed against his neck, having Chris laugh loudly as he left.

*****

"Waking up, near the border into California... I never felt so scared," she said. "I... My life was ruined because of that man," Bethany Olson spoke in a shakey voice.

Chris nodded. "I'm sorry that happened to you, Bethany."

She sighed. "But, what happened? This case was closed when they caught the man and he was sent to prison. Why am I here?"

Chris pursed his lips. "Well, Bethany, I want to inform you that... Your rapist was murdered last week in his cell."

Her eyes widen. "Seriously?"

He nodded. "There have been a series of murders in our town, victims being people like Watkins. Their crimes go to those like rape, abuse, sexual harassment, sometimes bigger cases like trafficking and other murderers, things like that," Chris said, then pulling out Amelia Patlan's picture and showing it to her.

She frowned at it. "Never seen her before. Who is she?"

"Someone like you. Her name was Amy Patlan. She was humiliated by Ian Watkins, too. However, she killed herself, not being able to handle the trauma," Chris said. "She was avenged by the killer."

"Oh my god," she gasped.

"She left behind a younger brother," Chris said, pulling out a picture of Matt.