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Chapter 15

     What you doing here, my mom asked? Miss Trickleman was killed. WHAT? We went on a call and it was her house. I pulled back the plastic and noticed it was her. What happened? She was just found dead in her living room. Damn, who would do something like that to her? I said the same thing ma. She still in the same house ain't it? Naw, she like 2 streets over from her old house. I didn't know she moved, my mom said. I guess after Eddie died, living there was too much for her. Where is Mya? Remember she moved to London a few years ago? That's right, I thought she would have moved back after Eddie passed. She might be back here, I don't know. It was too much for me so I had to leave for a minute. I know it was, she helped raised you. I just can't see why somebody would harm her. I said the same thing, I said. With me being Captain, I have to work this case. You don't have to, my mom said. It's other detectives that can handle the case. Yeah, I could let them handle this one. I'm still focused on this other case. How's that one going? This guy is slowly losing it. He sat outside the station all night. He wouldn't talk to nobody but me. I got him to come in my office and he just broke down. I don't think he'll be able to live with this. Just keep being there for him as much as you can. I been trying to, I don't want it to seem too weird or nothing. It'll only seem weird if you make it weird. My mom was right, me being there for Braxton is the best thing to do. The last thing I need is getting a call that he committed suicide somewhere. I looked at my phone and saw King texted. I been wrapped up with Braxton's case, I haven't talked to King at all. He wanted me to meet him at the park if I had a second to spare. I could use the fresh air so I was down for it.

Hey, im glad you was free to meet me. I needed the fresh air. Everything ok? It's work but I don't want to talk about it. Ok, how you been? I can't really complain, just wrapped up in work. What about you? I been ok, wishing I could see you more. I know, work just getting the best of me. I know, that's why im not tripping. If I had your job I would be busy with work too. I been thinking about you a lot lately, King said. Really? Yeah, I was little unsure if I was going to talk to you again. I was unsure of the same thing too. Why? It's something I been meaning to tell you. Something I should have told you when we met at the resort. I have a boyfriend, I didn't know how to tell you. I already know you have one. How? You said his name while we was fucking. I thought maybe I was hearing things. After we finished, that's when it really hit me. Why you haven't said nothing? I'm so into you, I just don't want it to end. I was willing to ignore it as long as I could keep getting the opportunity of being with you. I knew that's what you was trying to tell me the other day. That's why I kept trying to distract you. I just didn't want you to end our little affair or whatever you want to call it. I didn't want to end either but I know it's something I have to do. I feel it's going too far for me. I can respect that, King said. I'm really not trying to cause no problems in your relationship. I know it's a little too late for me to say that. I'm not trying to hurt nobody no more than I already have. I understand, im sorry for not allowing you to end this sooner. A part of me didn't want to end it but I can't afford the extra feelings right now. It's going to be hard for me. In the short time we were messing around, I developed some strong feelings for you. I felt those feelings trying to develop too, I said. It's best if we do end this before it gets any deeper for either one of us. It's going to be extremely hard trying to erase these feelings for you, King said. The timing just not right for me, I said. I understand and respect that. I think I should be going. One last kiss, King said. I didn't want to but a part of me did. Lord, im going to miss this man's lips.

After leaving King, I headed home. This whole thing with Miss Trickleman, really had my mind gone. I was still in shock this happened to her. I really don't want to think about it at all. Now is the time for Chance to be here with me. Since he's not, guess ill just drink until I fall asleep. While I was sitting here drinking a glass of wine, I decided to call and check on Braxton. He was having a little breakdown when I saw him. I called him a few times but he didn't answer. I was getting worried about him. I didn't know where he could be. I threw some sweats on and headed to his family house, hopefully he there. While heading to Braxton house, my mom called. What's up ma? I was just calling to check on you. I'm headed to check on the guy case I was talking you about. Something wrong? I called him a few times but he didn't answer. I'm a little worried now. It's good you concerned about him, my mom said. I'm just hoping he's at his family house by any chance. I don't know where he could be. I hope everything is ok with him, just call me later. I felt real weird pulling up at Braxton's house after what happened. Caution tape and stuff still up. I don't see his car so im assuming he's not here. I was about to pull off when I noticed the front door was open. I don't remember my team leaving it open. I highly doubt they did that anyway seeing how they furniture and stuff still in there. I got out the car to check it out. I pulled my gun out just in case a crackhead in here or something.

I slowly walked in pointing my gun. It's been a few days since it happened, I don't know why the team hasn't cleaned the place yet. Normally we get the place cleaned after we've collected all the evidence. I couldn't help but look at the pictures of the family. By looking at these pictures, I could definitely tell Braxton loved his family. It's no way he could have done this. I began to tear up looking at these pictures. I was getting a bad vibe while being in here. While heading to the door, I heard something upstairs. I hesitated on going up there but I couldn't ignore the fact I heard something. I slowly walked upstairs still with my gun in hand. I walked around and didn't see anything. It was a weird smell coming from the closet. I opened it and out feel a body. OH MY GOD! A part of me was relieved it wasn't Braxton. Blake, I need you to get the team and come to Braxton's house right away. What's going on? I just need y'all to get here right away, FAST! Ok, ill get right on it. I tried calling Braxton again but still no answer.

The team arrived within 8 minutes. CAPTAIN! I'M UP HERE, I yelled back. OMG, Blake said while walking in. Who is this? I have no idea, I haven't checked the body yet. What made you come here? I tried called Braxton and he wasn't answering. I was hoping I could find him here. I was looking around downstairs, about to leave until I heard something up here. I checked around and didn't see anything. I smelt a weird order, I opened the closet door, and out fell this body. I tried calling Braxton again but he's still not answering. It's weird you just so happen to come here and you found a body, Smith said. What you trying to say? It's just weird especially considering the fact this body wasn't here before. According to this I.D, this is Lauran Mcneil. I wonder if she related to them some kind of way. What was she doing in here anyway? When I got here, the door was open. She must be related to them for the door to be open., Blake said. Let me try to call Braxton again. Going straight to voicemail, I said while hanging up. Let me talk to you, Blake said. I looked into his sister phone records. And? He's not losing his mind; a call was actually made to him from her phone. Really? Yeah, I tried getting the call traced but couldn't. Whoever did this, took her phone. I wonder what else was taken, I said. Now is the time for Braxton to answer his phone. I'm really worried about him, I said. He completely broke down when he was in my office. He tried to keep it together but just couldn't do it no more. I figured that when he sat in his car all night, Blake said. Try to have his phone traced, I said. If I at least knew where he was, I could just go to him. Ok, I have my equipment in the car. I'm hoping Blake can trace his phone. I'm hoping he's somewhere safe and ok. I heard my phone ringing, I was hoping it was Braxton.

Hey baby! Hey, how you feeling? I'm better, you must have been busy? This the first time im hearing from you today, I said. Yeah, kind of swamped with this project. Aw, how's it coming along? It's getting there, might have to stay the night here. What you doing? At this crime scene, again. Something else happen? I was calling the guy trying to check on him but he wasn't answering. I came to his house hoping he would be here by any chance. I noticed the door was open. I know my team didn't leave it open. I was about to leave when I heard something upstairs. I smelt something weird while I was looking around. I opened the closet door and out fell a body. What? Yeah, some woman. I thought y'all searched the house good? We did, she wasn't here before. I'm still trying to get in touch with the guy hoping he could identify this woman. Could she be related to the family? We're not sure yet. We'll have to run test to find out who she is and if she is related. It'll be a lot easier if we could find him. Damn, I hope y'all find him. Blake is tracing his phone so hopefully we'll find him soon. I'll let you get back to work, Chance said. I'll call you later, love you. Love you too.

Ok, it took some time but I traced his phone. Where is he? He's at the station, Blake said. What? Yeah, I ran the trace twice and both times shows he's at the station. What he doing there? He probably been there since earlier today. I'm going to talk to him, I said. Should I come with you? Naw, I got it. You know what I find weird, Smith said. Why you get to talk to him alone every time? Are you questioning the Captain? Was I talking to you Blake? I don't think you know your role at the department, Blake said. You are just a detective, you're under this woman right here. Meaning, you answer and report to her. You don't have the power to question her at any time. You guys stop, I said. Braxton is more comfortable talking to me. As long as he's comfortable with me, it's helpful to this case. You don't have to explain nothing to him, Blake said. I'm going to meet with him, ill call if I get something.