Now we know who he is

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Becky's Pov
I arrived at the office and walked into the building.,,Good Morning Becky. The weather's great as always.",Ben, one of my coworkers who was also "my" cameraman, joked. I laughed a little and replied:,,Oh yes indeed. So what am I gonna do today? Has Tony (the Boss) told you anything?" I walked over to my desk with Ben following me.,,Yes, he did.",Ben answered. I sat down on my desk and looked at him while giving him a look that clearly asked him And-what-did-he-say? ,,Oh yeah right. He talked about the shooting at the Mumford High. You're not going to go out and go live,unfortunately...",he told me. So Ben had nothing really to do then right now.,,So, I have to write a newspaper article?",I clarified and he nodded.,,How great...",I mumbled but got an idea.,,Let's go and pack our gear.",I said.,,For what? We're not supposed to go live.",Ben asked clearly confused.,,I need to get some information which means we have to go and asked some questions.",I explained and grabbed my notebook and pen.,,That's not your job and you know that.",Ben tried to argue with me.,,And you know that I'll do it anyways. Plus, then I'll have enough stuff to not just write an article but to write an interview as well.",I meant and heard him sigh.,,Sometimes I ask myself why I'm "your" cameraman.",he mumbled and then got the camera. Together we walked to my car and put the camera on the back seat. What? You never knew if you needed to record some stuff. Then we got in and I drove to the school.

At Mumford High
After I had parked my car, Ben and I were walking towards the building. There were some kids standing in front of it. Maybe one of them saw something or could tell me where to find someone of the victims.

,,Hello, I am Becky Thorne. A reporter from Detroit Picture News. I would like to know if one of you..",as I was going to ask the teenagers, one of them interrupted me by finishing my sentence:,,..has seen the shooting,right?",,Yes. That's my question.",I said and looked at the boy.,,We didn't see it but I know someone who did. I could bring you to her.",he said.,,That'd be really kind of you.",I replied. He then brought Ben and me to the school yard.

,,There. Her name is Catherine. She was close to death if her boyfriend hadn't tried to stop the shooter.",Sean, he had told us his name, said.,,Then why isn't she at home?",Ben asked.,,Don't know. She didn't want to leave until she knows more about her boyfriend.",Sean answered and shrugged.,,Ok. Thanks again.",I meant and he just said that it was nothing and that probably everyone else would have done the same. Then he walked back to his friends.,,Let's go and talk to her.",I mumbled and walked with Ben following me to Catherine.

,,Catherine?",I asked carefully and waited for her to response in any way. When she looked at me, I smiled slightly and introduced myself:,,Hi, I'm Becky. Can I sit here with you and ask you some questions?",,Sure.",she responded quietly. Still in shock...Well, I would be just like her after a shooting. I probably would be terrified for the rest of my life!

,,So tell me what you saw. Or what you remember,please.",I asked and got my notebook and pen.,,It was a normal day, you know? Just us students going by bus or driving to school. No one suspected anything.",Catherine began and fidgeted with her hands.,,Then in third period, we were in the gym and waited for our teacher. But even after he came, it was too late.",she continued and had to fight back the tears.,,It's ok. You don't have to tell me more of you don't want to.",I reassured her.,,No, it's ok...I remember hearing someone shouting and then there were shots heard. People got hurt and I was up close.",she said after she had taken a deep breath. I nodded slightly and took some notes.,,It was one of the geeks. I knew him. He had helped my sister by turtoring her...I n-never would h-have thought that he'd do that.",she stuttered.,,How does that boy look like? What did he wear?",I asked. Catherine looked around like she was trying to make sure that no one heard us.,,He has black hair and is quite pale. Blue eyes... Wore a black hoodie, black jeans, boots. He usually wears glasses but today he didn't.",she explained and I wrote down everything.,,Can you tell me his name?",I asked carefully. I knew that this wasn't my job but if I got all the information I wanted, I could help Mal or the police in general with the case.

,,I'm afraid.",Catherine said. I knitted my brows together.,,Of what?",I inquired and looked at her.,,Of him hurting me.",she answered, tears streaming down her face and quietly sobbing. I looked at Ben.,,We're taking her to the police department.",I whispered to him. He nodded and walked back to my car.,,Catherine? I'm gonna take you with me to the police department. There you'll be save, ok?",I told her.,,Is that a part of your job?",she asked me. I shook my head.,,No it's not. But I won't let him hurt you.",I said and she thanked me quietly for being to kind. We both then walked to my car and the three of us got in. I started it and drove to the Detroit Picture News building and dropped Ben off. After that I drove to the police department.

In the police department
I had told Catherine to sit down and wait for me or one of the officers/detectives to get her. She did as she was told while I looked for Mal. When I saw her, I walked to her.

,,Hey.",I greeted her and she turned around.,,Hi. What are you doing here? Did something happen?",Mal asked. I shook my head.,,Then why are you here?",she inquired.,,That girl over the there. She needs to be watched until the shooter is locked up. And I have some information.",I answered and whispered the last sentence. Mal nodded.,,Clarice? Can you watch over that girl over there?",Mal asked one of the officers. Clarice looked at Catherine and nodded. Mal thanked her.,,Let's go outside and you'll tell me everything.",Mal said and I nodded. Then we walked outside.

The first thing I told her was who Catherine was and then what happened from Catherine's point of view.,,We already talked with Eric,her boyfriend. He couldn't tell us much because he was on meds.",she said.,,Catherine told us how he looked and what he wore. But she didn't tell us his name.",I began.,,That's great. Now it's easier to find the shooter...hopefully.",Mal meant. I nodded and told her what Catherine had told me. Mal was quiet and listened very carefully. When I finished,she cursed:,,Shit!" And ran back inside. I followed her as quickly as I could with my heels.

,,What's gotten into her?",I asked myself when she walked towards Catherine.,,Catherine, what's his name? The shooter's name.",Mal asked her. Catherine didn't say anything. She was really afraid.,,Catherine if you don't tell me his name, we can't lock him up.",Mal told her and looked at her sternly. Catherine took one deep breath before the name of the shooter fell.,,Kyle. His name is Kyle Miller.",was what Catherine said. Mal nodded and turned around.,,Mal?",I asked.,,Grayson! We got our guy.",she called and ignored me. The guy named Grayson nodded and got ready. Wait what for?!,,Becky thank you. Really, but now go back to work.",Mal meant and it sounded like an order. Or hell no! I wouldn't go now without knowing what was happening. As if Mal had read my mind, she explained:,,Now we know who the shooter is. Thanks to you and Catherine. We'll go and get him. Don't worry, I'll be fine and I won't be going alone." I nodded and Mal wanted to go and grab her stuff but I hugged her first.,,Just be careful, alright?",I asked her. She laughed slightly.,,I always am.",was her answer. I let go of her and she walked to get her stuff and to talk about a plan. I just hoped that she would be alright when she came back home....

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