Season premier worthy? Well, I'd love to write a pemier. :devil: But alas, it'll never happen.
*oggles stubbly Ryan* The newbie's gotta do it. I mean, he DID have to jump out of a cake for you.
Thanks for the reviews everyone!
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Morgue
Heather: *spraying gator parts*
Calleigh: *walks in* Hi.
Heather: Hey. *drops pieces*
Calleigh: *smiles* Find anything probative?
Heather: Unless by probative you mean fish and small birds, then yeah.
Calleigh: There's always something to find.
Heather: *leans in closer to parts*
Calleigh: Something good?
Heather: Looks like some kind of bracelet or anklet.
Calleigh: It's gold. Could be expensive.
Heather: *washes off bracelet* And engraved with our victim's name. J. D.
Calleigh: It's a start. I'll get Ryan to check with local jewelers.
Heather: What about me?
Calleigh: You get to accompany me to ballistics.
Heather: A new lesson?
Calleigh: Who better to brief you?
Heather: *smiles* Thanks.
Ballistics
Anni: *lifts head from microscope*
Calleigh: Have anything for me?
Anni: Your bullet is a 9 millimeter, no unusual characteristics.
Calleigh: You match it against anything in the system?
Anni: Nope.
Heather: Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
Calleigh: It means this gun hasn't been involved in a crime so our killer is either new at it or buys a new gun for every crime.
Heather: Making it harder for us to catch him.
Calleigh: Mhm.
Beeper goes off
Calleigh: *grabs beeper* Looks like Ryan got that Trace back from the bullet.
Trace Lab
Calleigh: *walks in*
Ryan: Hey. *hands over paper* This was burned into the bullet.
Calleigh: *looks at paper* Motor oil.
Ryan: Synthetic motor oil. The difference is in the chemical compounds.
Calleigh: Why would motor oil be on the bullet?
Ryan: My guess is whoever loaded the magazine works in the stuff.
Calleigh: That certainly narrows things down.
Ryan: Yeah. *takes off lab coat* I'm off to the local jewelers, you coming along?
Calleigh: I think I'll check out some leads.
Ryan: Sure. *leaves*
Colombia, 10pm
Lori: *peers from behind wall*
Gomez: GET GOIN', GET GOIN'!
Kid: *runs*
Kid2: *hands over papers*
Gomez: How many customers tonight?
Kid2: Five.
Gomez: Double that.
Kid2: *lifts brow*
Gomez: You want to eat this week? Go!
Kid2: *runs*
Lori: *grips gun*
Gomez: *walks into abandoned building*
Lori: *follows*
Upper floor, stairs
Gomez: *opens door*
Lori: *walks up stairs slowly*
Gomez: *steps forward*
Lori: *points gun to Gomez' head*
Gomez: *stops*
Lori: Place your weapon on the floor.
Gomez: *laughs* I don't have a weapon.
Lori: Do it or I blow your head from your neck.
Gomez: If you wanted me dead, you would have already pulled the trigger.
Lori: There's still time.
Gomez: *throws gun to floor*
Lori: Turn around slowly.
Gomez: *turns around*
Lori: *pointing gun at Gomez*
Gomez: *smiles* I see I have nothing to worry about.
Lori: Why's that?
Gomez: You were one of my best girls. Lori.
Lori: *stares at Gomez*
Gomez: I didn't expect you to remember. You've turned into a beautiful young woman.
Lori: Haven't made your fortune yet?
Gomez: *laughs* So you do remember! Ah, no but I figure in the next couple of days, I'll have what I need. So what brings you back? You miss the good old days?
Lori: Hardly.
Gomez: You a cop?
Lori: You taught me never to trust cops.
Gomez: Good to see you're still on my side. Why don't you go ahead and drop the gun and we'll talk.
Lori: How many kids you got back there? Twenty? Thirty?
Gomez: Thirty-one if you'd like to re-kindle your talents. Those hips don't lie. *laughs*
Lori: *smirks* I'm not your type.
Gomez: Shame. *pulls out gun*
Horatio: *walks up, points gun to Gomez' head*
Gomez: *stares at Lori*
Horatio: Drop the gun partner.
Gomez: *drops gun*
Gavin: *walks over, lifts gun*
Gomez: Should have known.
Lori: *grabs Gomez' arm, cuffs him to railing*
Gomez: *looks down*
Lori: Why don't you chill out for a while.
Horatio: *lowers gun*
Gavin: *holsters gun*
Gomez: This is all these kids know. If you take them, their families will die of hunger and disease. Who do you think supports them?
Horatio: *opens door*
Thirty or so kids seen in room, huddled together
Horatio: *walks in slowly*
Kids back up
Horatio: *holsters gun* Okay. I want you all to listen to me very carefully. I want you all to stand up and come this way.
Kid: *creeps forward* Policia?
Horatio: *smirks* That's right.
Kid: *stares at Horatio*
Horatio: No one's gonna hurt you anymore, you understand?
Kid: *nods*
Horatio: *extends hand*
Kid: *grabs hand*
Outside, two hours later--Police cars surround area, kids taken away in police vans
Horatio: *looking down at cellphone*
Gomez: *handcuffed* You realize these kids will be back on the streets by morning!
Horatio: Actually you're wrong, these kids will be on their way to Interpol by morning.
Gomez: What?
Horatio: We have an estimated number of American, French, Spanish and Canadian girls all of which were reported missing. You've got some operation running.
Gomez: You'll never find all of them.
Police officer shuts car door
Horatio: *walks few feet*
Lori: *kneeling*
Horatio: Find something?
Lori: I found multiple treads, all belonging to the same vehicle.
Horatio: Our friend's partner.
Lori: He's still MIA.
Horatio: I'm thinking he has the rest of the children.
Lori: The guy's smart. Take them to different locations, it's harder to find them all.
Gavin: *walks over* You guys should come up and see this.
Inside building, upstairs, small room
Horatio: *kneels, lifts sheet*
Lori: *looks down*
Gavin: One of the girls. She looks about eight or nine years old.
Horatio: So not only are these girls being exploited, but murdered as well.
Gavin: I guess this girl didn't want to cooperate.
Lori: I refused to cooperate once, almost lost an eye. She's obviously a repeat offender.
Gavin: *looks at Lori*
Lori: Excuse me. *leaves*
Horatio: Let's get a hold of the Embassy and print out the paperwork on these girls.
Gavin: I'll get on it. *leaves*
Outside
Lori: *gets into SUV*
Gavin: *gets into SUV*
Lori: *looks over*
Gavin: Spill it.
Lori: *rolls eyes* Please. *starts engine*
Gavin: Why didn't you tell us you knew him?
Lori: Wasn't important.
Gavin: *holds onto dashboard* You mind slowin' down?
Lori: *stares at road*
Gavin: Look, I'm just...Concerned about you. If you need any help-
Lori: *slams on breaks*
Gavin: *clutches dashboard*
Lori: You want to help?
Gavin: Yes, I do want to help.
Lori: Then get out of the truck.
Gavin: Who the hell stuck a rod up your ass? You chose to come here! Yes, you're bound to see the most grotesque things that people can do to each other, that's life. If you can't deal with it then you shouldn't be here at all. If you want to kick some ass, then go ahead but at least remember that what's going on here isn't about you, it's about those kids.
Lori: *glaring*
Gavin: Hell, take a few swings at me if you want!
Lori: ...
Gavin: *stares at Lori*
Lori: I guess I haven't really gotten over this, have I?
Gavin: It doesn't seem like it.
Lori: I'm tired of dreaming about this place...And being angry. Wishing I could have done something more than sit behind a desk.
Gavin: It's not your fault people do this. And it's not your fault you were dragged into it. Something
is being done no matter how insignificant it seems.
Lori: *angry sigh*
Gavin: I can't understand what you're going through but I understand why. We all have our demons.
Lori: Mine just happens to be an entire country.
Gavin: *smirks* Yeah.
Lori: I'm sorry I've been such an ass to you lately. I just didn't want to involve you.
Gavin: Like it or not, I'm involved. Wherever you go, I go. Besides, you leave such a huge damage path wherever you travel so it's easy to find you.
Lori: *laughs*
TBC.......................