CSI:Miami Road Trip #11: We Ain't Comin' Home

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Oh Shit! Here we Go! The Shit is about to hit the fan as they say! I forsee Lori getting ahold of it first and trying to defuss the situation only to be caught by Speed in the Process! Then Speed will have to be restrained from killing Tom and Maybe Anni at the same time! Boy this is gonna be a showdown!

Great Update Geni!
 
Thanks so much for the fabulous reviews. :D

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Fingerprint lab

Tom: *lifts gun over chamber*

Katie: *steps over* So who's better in bed, Lori or Anni?

Tom: *drops gun*

Katie: *smiles*

Tom: *grabs gun* People tell me you're crazy but I always assumed it was just a quirk. Now I'm starting to see where the warnings are coming from.

Katie: You don't fool me, Thomas Carter.

Tom: *places gun on chamber rack*

Katie: She fought tooth and nail for Tim, don't go ruining it. *slaps Tom's arm* Gosh boy, she has a baby too. HOMEWRECKER!

Tom: *rolls eyes*

Katie: Go after Lori. She has no future.

Tom: Do you just hang around here or do you have an actual job?

Katie: I am doing my job.

Tom: I didn't realize insanity was a profession.

Katie: *frowns* Don't you turn this around on me. You're bed hoppin' with a married woman, MY BEST FRIEND for that matter and I want to know why.

Tom: *staring into gas chamber*

Katie: Are you paying her?

Tom: *pulls notebook over*

Katie: ...Is she paying you?

Tom: *writing*

Katie: Sh-

Tom: Do you ever stop?

Katie: No.

Tom: Please leave.

Katie: I have every right to be here.

Tom: Fine. I'll leave. *walks away*

Katie: I'm going to get to the bottom of this! You just wait! *runs over to door, looks into hallway* LIVE IN FEAR!

Trace lab

Speed: *staring into microscope*

Katie: *runs in* On a scale of 1-10, rate your marriage with Anni. 1 being the worst, 10 being the best.

Speed: No.

Katie: Why the hell not?

Speed: I'm busy.

Katie: You're not busy.

Speed: I'll be sure to mention that the next time a victim's family comes in here asking for our progress on their child's murder case.

Katie: *walks around table* You poor, poor man. *wraps arms around Speed*

Speed: *lifts head* ...What are you doing?

Katie: I pre-emptive hug.

Speed: *stands straight*

Katie: *lets go*

Speed: Go do something productive.

Katie: OH I know! Can I go play with your baby?

Speed: *stares blankly*

Katie: ...What?

Speed: *looks at watch* Oh damnit. *pulls off gloves* I told Josh I'd be back to pick her up 3 hours ago. *takes off labcoat, leaves*

Katie: Way to be #1 Dad! *pumps fist*

Coral Gables, house

Speed: *bangs on door*

Cait: *opens door, crosses arms* What.

Speed: Where's Josh?

Cait: Taking care of your kid.

Speed: *walks in*

Cait: *rolls eyes, shuts door*

Living room

Speed: I'm sorry.

Josh: *picks up Brooklyn* No worries. She was just finishing up her nap.

Speed: *walks over*

Josh: Here, take her.

Speed: *wraps arm under Brooklyn*

Josh: Got bogged down at work?

Speed: Something like that.

Brooklyn smiles, grabs Speed's face

Speed: *smirks*

Josh: Looks like she's finished hanging out with me.

Speed: Thanks for helping out. Anni and I appreciate it.

Josh: *nods*

Speed: I should get this little one home and fed. See you later. *walks away*

Outside

Speed: *opens Hummer door*

Katie: HI.

Speed: *flinches* ...Why do you do that?

Katie: Cute baby. Can I hold her?

Speed: No.

Katie: Why not?

Speed: I've given you enough babies.

Katie: Ha ha. *looks at Brooklyn, grins* OOGA BOOGA WOOGA!

Brooklyn giggles

Katie: *grabs Brooklyn's cheeks* I could just eat you up!

Speed: *places Brooklyn into car seat* You finished following me around now?

Katie: Maybe. Can I get a ride home?

Speed: You don't have your own car?

Katie: I was hiding in the back of the Hummer.

Speed: *looks at Katie*

Katie: *smiles* You're very cute when you're talking to babies.

Speed: *frowns* Walk home.

Katie: HEY. I took precious time out of my day to hide in the back of your Hummer and let me tell you, jumping in before you got inside was a magnificent feat all on its own. The least you could do is drive me home.

Speed: That made no sense.

Katie: I don't mind. *crawls into Hummer* Baby time!

Speed: *sigh*

TBC..................................
 
katie's hanging around...not a good thing. Poor Tom to be exposed to her insanity. Unfortuantely, being Anni's guy, he's got much...MUCH more of that to come. Unless, of course, they all scour away any decent interactions with Anni and bog her down with a Scarlett A...lol...Yes, a bit of English Lit for you :wink: Seriously though, I do hope that when it's done, people can look at this like ADULTS and get over it. Anni deserves to be happy, Tom deserves to be happy, and yes, Speed deserves to be happy. Now if we can just get over the bump called Lori....

Awesome update, Geni!

can we take a moment and give snaps for my promotion...FINALLY! :guffaw:
 
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Well Looks like Katie is hot on trail of this case! I'm telling you that Speed is gonna go nuts when he figures out whats going on! Not to mention Lori too!

Although he is pretty cute with that Baby! I wonder if he will let Tom raise her? I forsee him letting Katie back into his life somewhere down the road! I mean really deep down he loves that crazy woman!

Great update Geni!
 
Thanks for the reviews. :D

Congrats on the promotion, Anni! :) *dances*

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Miami Lab, 10am next day

Tom: *walking*

Anni: *runs up, smiles* Got the results on the gun. *hands over folder* It's registered to a Richard Taylor.

Tom: Yeah? *opens folder* You say that like it means something.

Anni: It might to you. He's a pimp in the Grove.

Tom: So?

Anni: So check out his aliases.

Tom: *looks down at folder*

Anni: You mentioned to me last month how you used to buy heroin from a guy named RJ.

Tom: *stops*

Anni: *looks at Tom*

Tom: ...You mind taking this for me?

Anni: You don't want to talk to him?

Tom: It may do more harm than good.

Anni: Bad memories, huh.

Tom: ...He um...he employs runaways to work for him. I never used his 'services' but I didn't stop him either. I was cop. And I sat by and got high instead of helping those girls.

Anni: *stares at Tom*

Tom: How am I qualified to question him about a murder?

Anni: *places hand on Tom's arm*

Tom: *hands over folder* Let me know how it goes. *walks away*

Anni: *nods*

Gables Estates, house, 11am

Lori: *coughs, waves hand* Ack, okay so apparently it wasn't a good idea to try and make lunch.

Scott: *runs downstairs* What's with the smoke?

Lori: Don't worry, it's just me failing.

Scott: *walks over* ...What happened to my kitchen?

Lori: It's only a wee bit charred around the edges. But it's all good because I disabled the smoke detectors so it's like nothing ever happened.

Scott: *opens oven*

Smoke billows out

Scott: *coughs*

Lori: 500F wasn't too hot, was it?

Scott: *coughing, steps back*

Lori: I wanted it done quicker so I didn't think it would be a bad idea to crank it.

Scott: *leans against fridge, gasps*

Lori: Scott?

Scott *coughs*

Lori: *runs over* Are you okay?

Scott: *grabs dish towel, places it over face*

Lori: Okay uh, breathe! Breathe!

Scott: *coughing*

Lori: *grabs Scott's arm* Let's go outside.

Backyard

Scott: *sits on deck*

Lori: *kneels*

Scott: *coughing, grabs onto Lori*

Lori: Just try to breathe normal! Jesus, Scott!

Scott: *lies head on Lori's chest, closes eyes*

Lori: *wraps arm around Scott* ...I guess we won't be going back inside for a while.

Scott: *coughs*

Lori: Sorry.

Scott: It's *clears throat* it's okay.

Lori: *leans against bars* I thought you were going to pass out on me.

Scott: *sigh* I'm fine.

Lori: Are you sure you don't want to go to the hospi-

Scott: Let's talk about something else please.

Lori: ...Okay. What about?

Scott: Names. Baby names. We should discuss that.

Lori: What did you have in mind?

Scott: You pick.

Lori: *smirks* Alright...well, how about...April for a girl.

Scott: That's a good one. What about a boy?

Lori: Uh...Dixon?

Scott: *lifts head*

Lori: What? You're giving me the floor. If you don't like what I gotta say, you can beat it.

Scott: *smiles*

Lori: You have a better suggestion?

Scott: How about...Dominick.

Lori: Huh...Dominick.

Scott: *sits up* Yeah.

Lori: ...I kind of like it. Dominick Finch. Strong enough, doesn't come off as geeky.

Scott: Dixon was geeky.

Lori: *smirks, slaps Scott* Shut up.

Scott: *smiling*

Backyard, 5pm

Steph: *grabs juice box* How come we're picnickin' outside?

Lori: Because Mommy burned the kitchen and the house is still airing out.

Steph: Oh. *looks down at juice* How come there's a tent outside?

Lori: Daddy doesn't want to sleep in the house tonight so we're going to do a little camping.

Steph: What's campin'?

Lori: It's like a sleepover outside.

Scott: We'll have to go on a real camping trip someday. Maybe in the Colorado mountains.

Lori: What for?

Scott: Why not?

Lori: Um let's see. Bears, wolves, cougars...did I mention bears?

Steph: *gasp* Teddies!

Scott: *smiles*

Lori: Why can't we vacation like all the other rich people? You know, mansions on isolated islands.

Scott: I thought you didn't like all that stuff.

Lori: It's safe.

Scott: You're concerned about safety.

Lori: Not mine. *wraps arms around Steph* Hers. No bears.

Scott: We probably won't even see one.

Lori: Where are we supposed to go to the bathroom?

Scott: ...Weren't you raised in a jungle?

Lori: *throws cracker* It doesn't mean I liked pissing in a hole.

Scott: You missed.

Lori: *frowns*

Scott: Someone's losing her edge.

Lori: Am not.

Scott: Are too.

Lori: *narrows eyes*

Scott: *smiling*

Lori: UGH. *tackles Scott*

Scott: *falls over* Oof.

Steph: Yer messin' up the crackers. *straightens out crackers*

Scott: *rolls Lori over*

Lori: AH!

Scott: What happened to all that advanced self-defense training?

Lori: It lies dormant when one becomes a human incubator. *pokes Scott's chest* Now get off of me, bucko.

Scott: *sits up, extends hand*

Lori: *grabs Scott's hand, sits up*

Scott: You're going camping.

Lori: *frowns* No I'm not.

Scott: You'll love it.

Lori: Oh gee well now that I think about it...constant bug bites, intense heat and cold, dangerous wildlife, no civilization and poisonous bushes around every corner, what's not to love?

Scott: That's the spirit.

Lori: *rolls eyes*

Inside tent, 9pm

Steph: *crawls over Scott, tugs Lori's hair* Momma.

Lori: *frowns*

Steph: *tugs Lori's hair* Momma.

Lori: If you 'Momma' me one more time, I'm going to throw you in the pool.

Steph: I can't sleep.

Lori: *sighs, opens eyes* Why not.

Steph: I don't have pony.

Lori: It's just a bunch of cotton stuffed into some pink material shaped vaguely like a horse. You'll live. Go back to sleep.

Steph: I'ma go get her. *crawls toward tent flap*

Lori: *sits up* Oh no you don't. *grabs Steph* I'm not about to let you navigate the backyard by yourself. You're going to stay here.

Steph: But Momma-

Lori: No buts. Get your keister into that sleeping bag and close your eyes.

Steph: *sigh* Okay Momma. *crawls over to sleeping bag*

Lori: If I so much as sense you moving, there's going to be hell to pay.

Steph: *frowns, lies down*

Lori: *lies down*

2 minutes later

Steph: *lifts head*

Lori: I've got eyes in my ass, don't even think about it.

Steph: *lies down*

11:30pm

Steph: *looks over at Lori*

Lori: *sleeping*

Steph: *sits up, staring at Lori* ...*crawls over to tent flap*

Scott: *grabs Steph by the pants* Uh uh.

Steph: *whispers* Yer supposed to be asleep, Daddy.

Scott: You're supposed to be asleep. Get back here before I wake up Mom.

Steph: *crawls over* Nooo. *places hands on Scott's mouth* Momma'll get mad.

Scott: *smirks, takes Steph's hands* Exactly.

Steph: *lies down beside Scott* I'll be good.

Scott: *closes eyes*

5 minutes later

Steph: *pokes Scott's nose* ....*pokes Scott's nose*

Scott: *scrunches nose*

Steph: *pokes Scott's nose*

Scott: Stephie, I'm getting impatient.

Steph: *pokes Scott's nose*

Scott: *opens eyes* Enough.

Steph: *stares at Scott*

Scott: Lie down and go to sleep.

Steph: But-

Scott: I mean it.

Steph: *flops down, pouts*

Scott: *closes eyes*

12:30am

Steph: *points flashlight up* ....*clicks on flashlight* ...*clicks off flashlight* ...*clicks on flashlight* ...*clicks off flashlight* ... *clicks on flashlight*

Scott: *grabs flashlight*

Steph: *sighs*

12:45am

Steph: *grabs flap zipper, pulls it down* ....*yanks zipper up* ... *yanks zipper down* ...*yanks zipper up* ...*yanks zipper down* ...*yanks zipper up*

Scott: *swings Steph into arms*

Steph: *blinks*

Scott: *leans down near Steph's ear* If you don't stop, I'm going to get very angry. And not only will Mommy wake up but so will the entire neighborhood.

Steph: *stares blankly*

Scott: Do not do it again. Do you understand me, young lady?

Steph: *nods*

Scott: *lets go*

Steph: *crawls onto floor, lies down*

Scott: *rubs eyes, lies down*

TBC...................................
 
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Geni! Great updates! I'll hopefully be back online tonight...I am lost without you guys.
Keep up the great work. I loved the Finch's camping adventure. :D
 
Ahh! Nothing Like what we like to call down here urban Camping! Thats when you camp in your own back yard instead of roughing it in the woods! Steph is about to get here can tore up if she doesn't lay down and behaive herself ! lol! She reminds me of.......Me! Lol!

Poor Tom hes afraid he'll go back to his okd ways if he goes near that guy again, and he regrets not doing the right thing at the time he was living the drug life! Well it probably best that he doesn't go do the interview. but it may not be the best thing to send Anni into ! Their could be some problems come Anni going and doing the interview ! I hope she doesn't go it alone ! that would not be to wise!

Great update Geni !
 
I agree , flash. Anni going into that interview by herself is probably not a good idea. I wonder if this is a set up for some heroism from Tom? That would be so SWEET if it were! Oh, I'm fawning all over Anni/ Tom.

GASP...Scott...it's starting to manifest. Slowly but surely, things are starting to surface about Scott's health. I mean, really, that cough was crucial. I was afraid he was going to go into spasms or something. Ugh...a horrible reminder that he's going to kick the can one day.

How cute was Steph? Even though she was toeing that line,...she was still adorable. I absolutely love the family life for them, its so...family oriented. And they are so HAPPY. That's the greatest!

Awesome update!
 
Thanks so much for the lovely reviews, everyone! :)

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Gables Estates, house, 6am

Scott: *places bowl on table*

Steph: *grabs spoon* Where's Momma?

Scott: Upstairs.

Steph: Momma's sick again.

Scott: Yup.

Steph: Bring Momma chicken noodle soup.

Scott: *smiles*

Steph: *eats oatmeal*

Lori: *walks over, sits*

Scott: How are you feeling?

Lori: I hate you. *lies head on table*

Steph: *pats Lori's head*

Lori: *looks at Steph*

Steph: *wraps arms around Lori*

Lori: *frown fades*

Steph: You'll be okie dokie, Momma.

Lori: *smirks* Thanks.

Steph: *lies head on Lori's shoulder*

Scott: *sips coffee*

Lori: You going to work soon?

Scott: Nope.

Lori: *lifts brow*

Scott: Called in sick.

Miami Lab

Speed: *staring through microscope*

Katie: *buttons up labcoat* What are you working on?

Speed: How many times are you going to ask me that before you realize where we're standing?

Katie: *grabs microscope from Speed* I want to see. *stares into scope*

Speed: *grabs scope back* You're not working this case so it's not important.

Katie: Maybe I can help. *drags scope over*

Speed: You can't. *pulls scope back*

Katie: How would you know?

Speed: I know you.

Katie: You also know I'm a competant CSI. *reaches for scope*

Speed: *places arm on table*

Katie: *frowns*

Speed: *stares at Katie*

Katie: You don't have to hog it. Act your age. *pushes Speed's arm, grabs scope*

Speed: *steps back*

Katie: *looks into scope* ...Fungus. *lifts head* You blocked me from seeing fungus.

Speed: 10 points if you can narrow down the species.

Katie: Give me a hint. I want to know where your crime scene is.

Speed: Canal in the Glades. Near an alligator farm.

Katie: Microsporidia. Most likely used to control the insect population but I wouldn't be surprised if it had infected some fish in the area and given the diet of our scaled friends, it could have been transfer to your victim. Might be relevant if you're looking for your primary crime scene.

Speed: Impressive. Puts our crime scene inside the alligator farm.

Katie: Looks like you've got some warrants to obtain.

Speed: *nods*

Katie: So who's your vic?

Speed: We couldn't positively identify her. There were no IDs on her, she had fake teeth, dyed hair, her prints aren't in the system and DNA hasn't kicked anything back yet.

Katie: Seems like she didn't want to be found.

Speed: Or she wanted to go for that plastic 'Miami' look. Cause of death was exsanguination due to sharp force trauma to the neck. Pierced her jugular.

Katie: Ouch.

Speed: Thanks for the help. *pulls off gloves, walks away*

Katie: *smiles* Ha!

Alligator farm, Everglades

Delko: *looks around*

Speed: *lifts paper* We have a warrant, Mister...

Daniels: Daniels. What's this all about?

Delko: We have reason to believe a murder took place on these premises.

Daniels: Based on what?

Speed: Fungus.

Daniels: *looks at Speed* Is this some kind of joke?

Delko: *lifts picture* No joke.

Daniels: Why that's...*grabs picture* that's Michelle.

Delko: ...Michelle?

Daniels: Our animal attendant. She feeds the alligators. You don't...you don't think someone here murdered her.

Delko: That's what we need to find out.

Daniels: Everyone loved Michelle.

Speed: Sometimes nice people get killed too.

Daniels: It doesn't make any sense. I spoke to her last night on the phone, she was closing up shop and heading out on a date.

Delko: A date. Who with?

Daniels: ...Pierce? Parker? Something like that, I can't remember exactly. She was really excited. *rubs forehead* I...I can't believe she's gone.

Speed: Do all of your employees divulge information about their personal lives to you?

Daniels: We're a real close-knit family here, informal. We don't even have uniforms.

Speed: *nods* Why don't you show us to your feeding area.

Daniels: Of course. *pulls out keys*

Back area

Daniels: *pushes gate, grabs stick* Watch your step, they can be aggressive.

Speed: *looks at alligators*

Delko: *elbows Speed* They like the smell of cheap cologne.

Speed: I guess you'd better hang back, then. *walks away*

Delko: ...*sniffs shirt collar*

Feeding area

Daniels: This is it. If you need anything else, let me know.

Delko: Thanks.

Daniels: *walks away*

Speed: *kneels, opens kit*

Snarls are heard

Speed: *places hand on service weapon*

Delko: *chuckles* Scared?

Speed: *lifts head, frowning* ...I hate alligators.

Delko: Relax, it's not like we're digging for plane wreckage or anything.

Speed: You're not going to let that go, are you.

Delko: *laughs*

Speed: When this case is over, I'm sticking to homicides on dry land.

Delko: *looks around* If she bled out in here, I'm not seeing it. And I didn't see anything on the way in, did you?

Speed: It was spotless.

Delko: *pulls out luminol* Worth a shot, right?

Speed: *looks at Eric*

10 minutes later

Delko: *sprays fence*

Speed: There's a lot of foot traffic in here.

Delko: *sprays fence*

Fence turns blue

Delko: Got blood.

Speed: *stands, walks over*

Delko: Tip of the fence. Unique design.

Speed: Yeah this whole place is themed. The fences are supposed to resemble alligator teeth.

Delko: Pretty sharp.

Speed: *tilts head*

Delko: *pushes bush away from fence, looks down*

Speed: *looks over*

Delko: Found the blood.

Speed: *lifts brows*

Miami PD

Tom: *writing*

Tripp: Carter.

Tom: *lifts head*

Tripp: That's my desk.

Tom: I just needed to finish writing th-

Tripp: I've only got a couple of sure things in this department. My badge and my desk so get off your ass before I stick my boot in it.

Tom: *looks out window* ...Hey Tripp...does it look like that bus is swerving this way?

Tripp: What? *looks out window*

Interrogation room

Anni: Okay, let's try this again. You think your gun got in the garbage bin because of leprechauns.

RJ: That's what I'm sayin'.

Anni: *rubs eyes* And how about the bullet in my victim? Was that leprechauns too?

Bus smashes through PD

People scream, glass shatters

TBC.....................................
 
Oh Know ! Well here comes the heroic efforts of Tom to the Rescue! I'm sure he will have to be the hero and save Anni! I wonder how Speed is going to feel about that! I sure he will have something to say about it and I wonder if he'll notice anything differant about his wife and the way Tom and Anni are around eachother! Hmmm!

This could get real interesting to say the least!

Speed better watch out he will be Allegator bate for some giant Allegator in the feeding area! Lol! I don't blame him I wouldn't want to be in there either!

Great update Geni !
 
I was all excited about spoilers that I almost forgot to check the latest update.

OH GOODNESS!!! A bus hit the lab. OH NOOOOOOOOO!

Delko & Speed...ah the good ol' days.

Great job Geni!
 
A . bus. hit THE LAB! OMG...I hope no one's badly hurt. THat would suck...I do believe though, I see a heroic moment for Tom. I mean, there are so many people there...

Eric and Speed...*sigh*, it's so good to see the banter!

Awww...Poor Lori and her morning sickness... Isn't it cute though that Scott stays home with her? Or is he really sick?

Awesome update!
 
Thanks so much for the reviews. :D Mwaha! :)

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Miami PD

Tom: *lifts head, coughs*

Tripp: *pushes filing drawer over*

Tom: *looks around*

Tripp: *places hand on front of bus, stands*

Tom: *looks under bus*

Tripp: Well this is another one for the books. *shakes head* What was the driver smoking?

Tom: Anni? *kneels* Anni! Anni, can you hear me?

Anni: *opens eyes, blinks* UGH! *grabs at Tom's shirt*

Tom: Don't move. I'm going to check you over.

Anni: What the hell happened? Why does it smell like gasoline everywhere?

Tom: *looks at floor*

Gasoline flows under Anni

Tom: Okay, I'm going to get you out of here.

Anni: I thought you didn't want me to move.

Tom: Change of plans. *wraps arm under Anni's back*

Anni: *grabs onto Tom*

Tom: *pulls Anni*

Anni: AH! I'm stuck!

Tom: What's stuck?

Anni: My leg! MY LEG!

Lights flicker; sparks fly

Tom: *looks up*

Anni: I'm wet, what the hell is that? *reaches down, touches gasoline*

Tom: *pushes cubicle walls*

Anni: Tom...hurry.

Tom: *crawls under bus*

Sparks fly

Anni: TOM! NOW WOULD BE A GOOD TIME!

Tom: *reaches for large cabinet, pushes it* UGH! *pushes cabinet* MOVE! *slams shoulder into cabinet*

Cabinet rolls away, bus drops

Tom: *drops, ducks*

Anni: I'm-I'm not stuck anymore! Tom!

Tom: *crawls toward opening*

Anni: AH! *holds side* Oh OW.

Tom: *crawls out from under bus*

Sparks fly into gasoline

Anni: *looks at floor*

Gasoline ignites

Tom: *yanks Anni by the shirt, drags her*

Fireball shoots upward

Tom: *shoves Anni behind toppled desk*

Anni: *covers head*

Sprinklers activate

Tom: *rolls over*

Anni: *wipes forehead*

Tom: You um...you okay?

Anni: Yeah.

Tom: *sighs, closes eyes*

Anni: *crawls over* Are you hurt?

Tom: I don't think so. *sits up*

Anni: *places hand on Tom's face* You could have been killed.

Tom: *stares at Anni* ...You could have been killed.

Anni: *stares at Tom*

Tom: *lies forehead against Anni, kisses her*

Anni: *closes eyes*

Outside, parkinglot, 1 hour later

Speed: *walks over*

Anni: *leans against ambulance*

Speed: What happened? Are you okay?

Anni: I'm fine. Just a little bumped and bruised. It could have been a lot worse.

Horatio: Bus driver went into a diabetic coma.

Speed: How's everyone else?

Horatio: No deaths, about 26 people were injured.

Tom: *walks over*

Horatio: Detective.

Tom: Fire rescue cleared the scene.

Anni: *looks at Tom*

Tom: The remaining victims are on their way to the hospital.

Horatio: Thank you. How are you holding up?

Tom: A lot better than the building. *smiles* If I didn't know better, I'd say Scotty Finch was in there. Right?

Everyone: *staring at Tom*

Tom: *smile fades* Because he...y-...nevermind.

Anni: *smirks*

Tom: *winks*

Anni: *looks down at ground, smiles*

Katie: ANNI! *runs over, hugs Anni*

Anni: Oof.

Katie: YOU'RE NOT DEAD! OH HAPPY DAY! *squeezes Anni*

Anni: Ow ow OW!

Katie: Oops. *lets go* Well I had to make sure.

Anni: I'm okay.

Katie: *looks at Tom* What the hell are you doing here?

Tom: That's my cue to exit stage left. *walks away*

Anni: *staring at Tom*

Katie: Was it exciting like in those action movies? Was there a bunch of dramatic music and tense slow-motion moments?

Anni: I...I don't know.

Katie: That was a joke. Believe it or not, I do have a grasp of reality.

Anni: *blinks, looks at Katie* What?

Katie: Did you hit your head?

Anni: Not that I know of.

Katie: Quick, what day is it!

Anni: Can you just give me a few minutes?

Katie: What for?

Anni: Katie.

Katie: Ugh, fine. *walks away*

Anni: *sigh*

Speed: I'm glad you weren't hurt.

Anni: *nods*

Speed: *walks away*

Anni: *lifts eyes*

Miami Lab, layout room

Delko: Just got the results on the blood, it belongs to our victim.

Speed: *spreads out photos*

Delko: Did you manage to isolate the footprints?

Speed: Yeah, the staff volunteered their footwear. We've got the victim, manager Daniels and 3 other animal attendants. Not uncommon considering they all work there.

Delko: Check out the underbrush. *points to photos* Wet leaves, mud...maybe she slipped. Could have been an accident.

Speed: *looks at Eric* And conveniently ripped her jugular open on the edge of the fence.

Delko: Stranger things have happened.

Speed: Or maybe someone pushed her into the fence. Weapon of opportunity. Besides, she was moved so someone had to have been there.

Delko: Someone could have happened upon her body after the fact.

Speed: *grabs folder* PD got us the manager's phone records to confirm he'd spoken to her the night of her murder. Time of death was around 9:40pm and the call was placed to his cellphone at 9:15pm. The call lasted until 9:30.

Delko: So he was literally the last one to speak to her.

Speed: Which makes him our primary suspect.

Delko: Let's go pick him up.

Lab, interview room

Daniels: *looks around*

Speed: *walks in, shuts door*

Daniels: Why am I here? How come we're not at the police department?

Speed: It's being redecorated. *sits* We got your phone records. Whenever someone calls 9-1-1, the number gets stored into the system. Guess who's number showed up the morning after Michelle was 'found'?

Daniels: *stares at Speed*

Speed: You didn't tell us you found her. And I can think of a few reasons why.

Daniels: *looks down at table*

Speed: Were you jealous that she was seeing another man?

Daniels: That's ridiculous. Michelle and I were just friends.

Speed: Maybe that wasn't doing it for you. See your phone records also show over 300 calls to her cell over the course of a week. *tilts head* That much rejection from one person can sting.

Daniels: We were speaking about the yearly fundraiser. About how the owner was thinking about cancelling it because 3 groups of alligators had contracted a fungal infection. There was no way were going to get people inside the gates with sick animals. We were working out solutions. I didn't kill her.

Speed: Then why did you move her body?

Daniels: ...I was on the phone with her the other night. We were talking about our plans for the weekend and suddenly I heard her yelp and...she didn't answer me after that. I thought something was wrong so I drove back there and found her lying in the feeding area behind a bush. She...she must have slipped or something. I-I didn't think, I just dragged her out. I mean, with the fundraiser already on thin ice, what was the public going to think after they read in the newspaper that someone died in the park? In the feeding area, no less. Nobody would show up!

Speed: You moved her so your park wouldn't lose money.

Daniels: It was for the best. Michelle loved educating people about Florida wildlife, she would hate to see the visitor numbers reduced. I did it for her.

Speed: *squints, nods slowly* ...Right.

TBC...............................
 
Simply great...I can see the shift occuring. And I think Speed sees it too. It was awesome that Tom was able to save Anni, and the moment that they shared *re reads...* In my opinion, I think it's time for them to be revealed...but I'm just a loyal fan.

Awesome update!
 
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