The Fear of the Past

The Devil of Her Past

Severide's POV:

I could feel the tension in the room from the shit storm that had just happened. Stella looked like someone had just slapped her, Rebecca looked like she might cry, and Antonio looked at them both with sadness. All I wanted to know was what in the hell could so bad that it would cause the scene before me. I just wasn't prepared for what I was going to learn. Rebecca sighed and turned to look at me, "Let me start from the beginning." She led us to the whiteboard in the next room.

"Steven Kidd, age 61." she said sticking a photo to the board. "Wanted for the murders of 43 people, distribution of firearms and stolen goods, and counts of domestic abuse and sexual assault of minors." she paused glancing Stella and then to me. I looked over at Stella, her face had gotten slightly paler as she looked at the pictures on the board. "Recently, we have tracked him here and heard some rumors that he might be investing in a new business venture with some local cartels."

"What kind of business?" I asked

"I don't know," she said, "That's what I'm here to figure out."

"This isn't a good idea." Stella said looking at Rebecca.

"This time there are more lives at risk than just ours Stella. Word going around is that this is going to be his last major activity in the U.S. before he flees the country."

"Then you need my help." Stella said.

"This is where I explain exactly why that's not going to be happening." Rebecca said, "Remember when I said you should've changed your name because you're easy to track?" she asked. I turned to look at Stella, who nodded. "According to some my sources," she paused, taking a deep breath, "he's also here for you." My stomach dropped, the room was silent.

"What does he want with Stella?" I asked nervous.

"I don't know." Rebecca said. "I'm not sure if there is even a reason." She looked down at her watch, "You guys should get going, I don't want you to miss too much of your shift."

"I still think I don't need protection." Stella muttered.

"Yeah, well I do." Rebecca replied smiling. She hugged Stella, "Love you big sis."

"Yeah, yeah love you too." Stella replied begrudgingly, smiling slightly as she pulled her sister in for one last hug. "I'm proud of you.' she yelled as she walked towards the stairs.

"Hey Kelly, wait up for one second." Rebecca called after me. I turned around. "Thank you for everything."

"It no problem, you know Stella at first—"

"No, I mean being a good friend. Even though I haven't seen her in three years, I still keep tabs on her." she looked down, "She seems happier than I've seen her in a long time, so thanks."

"Of course." I said tilting my head to look at her. "You're not going to tell her about that fire I pulled you out of, are you?" I asked.

"At least not today, maybe one day." she whispered.

"Okay." I said. I started walking towards the stairs again, "Hey'" I said, she turned around.

"Yeah?"

"Keep me updated, okay?" I asked

"I will." she nodded. She turned on her heel, and made her way towards Antonio.