CSI:Miami RT #12 - 'Road To Nowhere'

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APL Financial, 100th floor, 3:45pm

Lori: *steps off elevator, looks around*

Bob: *walks over, smiles* Oh hey Lori. I thought you were at lunch with Scotty.

Lori: Yeah, he's trying to hail a cab downstairs so we can catch a flight back to Miami. Do you know where Matthew Whitfield is?

Bob: Sure, he's at his desk. Is there something you needed?

Lori: I just need to speak with him.

Bob: I'll take you over there. *walks away*

Lori: *follows*

Bullpen

Matthew: *writing*

Bob: *steps over* Matt.

Matthew: *lifts head*

Lori: Hey, me again.

Matthew: *looks at Bob*

Bob: *walks away*

Matthew: How can I help you?

Lori: *pulls chair over, sits* I'm trying to get to know all of the employees on this floor.

Matthew: Do you always get to know them so closely?

Lori: ...*laughs* You're referring to the face grab I did back there.

Matthew: *smiles*

Lori: I'm very personable. So where did you grow up?

Matthew: Uh, Staten Island.

Lori: *leans back in chair, crosses legs* Right. And wh-

Matthew: I'm actually really busy, perhaps you could stop by another time.

Lori: This won't take long. Who are your parents?

Matthew: ...My mother's name is Elaine.

Lori: And your father?

Matthew: *stares at Lori*

Lori: Too personal?

Matthew: If you must know, I never knew him. I'm not sure why that matters.

Lori: Oh it matters. Do you have any weird habits? Coffee, nibbling on pens, things like that?

Matthew: ...No.

Lori: Got a half-eaten sandwich somewhere?

Matthew: I'm sorry, what does this have to do with getting to know me?

Lori: I'm...still hungry.

Cellphone beeps

Lori: *pulls cellphone from purse, looks down* Damnit. That man can't wait an extra 10 minutes.

Matthew: Do you have somewhere to be?

Lori: Yeah. *grabs Matthew, kisses him*

Matthew: *blinks*

Lori: *kissing Matthew*

Matthew: *places hands on Lori's shoulder, pushes her* What the hell are you doing?

Lori: *smiles* Nice to meet you. *stands, walks away*

Matthew: *stares down hallway*

Elevator

Lori: *presses button, opens purse*

Elevator doors close

Lori: *grabs Q-tip from purse, swabs lips*

Street

Lori: *walks over*

Scott: *looks back* Where were you?

Lori: Ladies room. We can go.

Miami Lab, 6:40pm

Tom: *staring through microscope*

Lori: *walks in* Was there ever a point where you'd do anything in the world for me?

Tom: *lifts eyes* Depends. Am I going to get fired for whatever it is you need?

Lori: *smiles* I need a DNA test.

Tom: STD clinic's downtown.

Lori: Cute. This is actually regarding someone else. *places baggie on table*

Tom: *looks down at table* Does this someone else know you have their DNA?

Lori: Yes. Sort of.

Tom: What exactly do you expect me to do with it? I'm a trace analyst. *tilts head* For all intents and purposes.

Lori: *pulls toothbrush from purse* I need someone to compare it with this.

Tom: This isn't your own private lab. It's funded by the tax payers.

Lori: I'll pay for it.

Tom: Sorry, doesn't work that way.

Lori: *walks around table* It's important.

Tom: So are a lot of murder cases.

Lori: *sits in chair* Nobody has to find out.

Tom: Someone always finds out. I don't want to ruin what little career I have left.

Lori: I'll pay you.

Tom: ...You're going to bribe me?

Lori: *shrugs* Doesn't have to be with money.

Tom: *stares at Lori* ...Are you feeling okay?

Lori: Please.

Tom: No.

Lori: *smiles* Pretty please.

Tom: *angry sigh*

Lori: Thank you. *kisses Tom's cheek* Call me when you get the results. *stands, walks away*

Tom: *shakes head*

TBC.................
 
LMAO! Lori always gets her man! lol! tom you sucker are you like Meatloaf! What will you do for love! Anything! Lol!

Some how I'm not sure this is gonna be a very happy reunion after this test is confirmed! Scott may not play well with others! Especially where there is financial
wit-holdings involved and company ownerships in play! Hmm this could turn into a financial battle !

Great update Geni.
 
It seems as if all Lori has to do is say, and Tom's willing to put everything on the line for her. There's a certain degree of lunacy tht goes along with Lori's caper, but it doesn't matter to Tom, he's going to do it anyway...I swear, this is the end of that rant...

Poor Matt just doesn't know what he's getting himself into....

Awesome update!
 
Thanks for the reviews. :D

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Miami Lab, 4am

Lori: *frowning, leaning against wall*

Tom: *walks over* Good, you got my page.

Lori: It's 4 in the morning, Tom.

Tom: You said to call you when I had the results.

Lori: I meant at a resonable hour.

Tom: Want them or not?

Lori: *extends hand*

Tom: *hands over paper*

Lori: *looks down at paper*

Tom: There were actually 2 samples on the Q-tip. One was female.

Lori: Yeah yeah, I know who that is.

Tom: The male samples had a considerable amount of markers in common. Probably a sibling or a cousin.

Lori: YES! *lifts head* I WAS RIGHT! *smiles, kisses Tom* I love you!

Tom: Okay you have to stop doing that.

Lori: I am SO rubbing this in his FACE!

Tom: Who's face?

Lori: Scott's.

Tom: Scott has a brother?

Lori: *smiling* Yes! He works at APL in New York. This is so exciting. He keeps telling me that the closest he's ever had to a brother was you and now he has a REAL ONE!

Tom: *stares at Lori* ...He said that.

Lori: You mind if I take this home so I can prove it to him?

Tom: Go ahead.

Lori: Thanks for doing this, Tom. You're so awesome.

Tom: ...So you don't hate me anymore.

Lori: *lifts eyes*

Tom: Do me a favor...don't ask me for anymore favors. *walks away*

Lori: *blinks*

Gables Estates, house, 7am

Lori: *walks in*

Scott: *reading newspaper* Hey. Where'd you run off to so quickly this morning?

Lori: Guess what I did! *runs over*

Scott: Do I want to know?

Lori: *places paper on table*

Scott: *looks at paper* Oh Lori, you didn't.

Lori: *smiling* I did.

Scott: How in the hell did you get a sample of his DNA?

Lori: *smile fades, fiddles with hair* Uh...he...drinks coffee.

Scott: *lifts paper*

Lori: READ FASTER!

Scott: *flinches*

Lori: Okay not fast enough. *rips paper from Scott's hands* HE'S YOUR BROTHER! *jumps up and down* YOU HAVE A BROTHER!

Scott: *sigh*

Lori: Aren't you happy?

Scott: Am I happy that my father was a cheating bastard? No.

Lori: Does it matter? He's your flesh and blood. You said it yourself, he's a nice guy.

Scott: It's not Matthew I have a problem with. Can you imagine going through life knowing you were abandoned by your father?

Lori: Yes.

Scott: *lowers head* ...He's another person my dad screwed over. So no, I'm not jumping for joy.

Lori: But he has you now.

Scott: *places paper on table*

Lori: You need to stop apologizing for your father everywhere you go. You aren't him. *sits at table* Talk to him.

Scott: I'll think about it.

Coral Gables, house

Cait: *opens door, walks in* Dad! *drops luggage onto floor* Dad!

Josh: *runs downstairs, buttoning shirt* Cait. Hey, what are you doing here?

Cait: Got the week off from boarding school. Thought I'd spend it here with you. What's with the uh...fashion mishap?

Josh: *looks down at shirt*

Bob: *walks downstairs* Who's at the d-...

Cait: *looks at Bob*

Josh: *scratches head*

Cait: I guess I'm interrupting something.

Josh: Um...Robert Bennett, this is Caitlin, my daughter.

Bob: *nods*

Cait: Dad, a word.

Josh: Sure. *looks at Bob* We'll be right back.

Bob: Take your time.

Kitchen

Cait: *leans against counter, crosses arms*

Josh: I know how this looks.

Cait: Look, I don't really care that you're seeing a guy alright? I just don't like...walking in on you.

Josh: ...I'm sorry.

Cait: *shrugs* I should have called.

Bob: *walks over* Sorry to interject here but...maybe I should take off.

Josh: *looks at Bob*

Bob: *looks at Cait* It was nice to meet you.

Cait: Yeah.

Bob: *walks away*

Josh: *looks at Cait*

Cait: He seems like a nice guy.

Josh: How have you been?

Cait: ...I missed you. And Mom.

Josh: *smirks*

Cait: Lori was right. *looks down at floor* Drugs are bad.

Josh: *wraps arms around Cait*

Cait: *hugs Josh*

Josh: I love you.

Cait: Love you too, Daddy.

TBC..............................
 
I knew that Scot wouldn't be very happy about this, and for that matter I don't think Tom was real happy about doing it for her either. Tom seem shock that Scott thought of him as a brother! lol! It is kinda weird to call some one who screwed you wife your brother lol!

I think it would have been even funnier if Tom was his brother! lol!

Oo and Bob! Naughty Naughty! Lol! Cait much feel weird walking in on her dad and his boyfriend lol! But at least she seem to be straightening her life out finally! Now who are we hooking her up with! lol!

Great update Geni.
 
Now, I thoght that I reviewed, but apparently...not. So here we go.... I think Tom was taken that Scott thought of him as a brother. Aside from the fact that he was having ways with his wife, Tom was the closest thing Scott could relate to, especially where Lori was concerned. I think that in some instances, Scott's past Tom and Lori's indiscretions, but I'm sure he's never going to forget them. Tom's saved his family more than one time, he's grateful to Tom in that matter.

I absolutely love that Josh and Bob are doing well! I expect that they will continue. It's really refreshing to see that Cait's finally got some reality set in, and that she's cool with her father's life. Maybe she's finally seeing that life's not about the blame game...

Awesome update!
 
woah. that woulda been extremely akward, oh and srry im postin now, Im new to the site and just started readin this, Great job, I love it!!!
 
Welcome to the RT Gang jontogoisabeast! I hope you enjoy coming here and reading our friend SpeedCochrane's awesome ongoing story! She can tell you how long she has actually been at this story, but i can say i've been on this ride for almost 2 years now and the story has provided me hours of love, drama, laughter, and tears. It is defiantly one hell of a ride and if you stick with us you will have a great time reading and commenting on one of the best Fanfics being written today. So hope you enjoy the trip with us and have fun with it! we sure do!
 
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Miami Lab, layout room, 8am next day

Josh: *picks up tweezers*

Katie: *leans in doorway* I heard you have a new boy toy.

Josh: *lifts eyes*

Katie: *smiles* Is he cute?

Josh: I swear, more gossip gets around this building than evidence.

Katie: *walks in* A little birdie told me. So what does he do...

Josh: He's a CEO.

Katie: GASPAGE. Is his name Bob?

Josh: *stares at Katie*

Katie: GO BOB! I totally knew there was something up with him when he wouldn't hit on me.

Josh: You've met him?

Katie: Oh yeah, I used to stalk-er, visit Scott sometimes at his office. Y'know, just to make sure he was kosher.

Josh: Uh huh.

Katie: *claps* Are you two going to make lots of babies?

Josh: *lifts brow* I'm not sure what planet you think you're on.

Katie: How does Carly feel about all this?

Josh: Carly and I don't speak outside of holidays.

Katie: I see. And Cait?

Josh: Cait seems okay.

Katie: *nods*

Josh: *flips evidence over*

Katie: How exactly do you find your people?

Josh: *sigh* Katie, for the millionth time, there's no such thing as 'my people'.

Katie: I'm just curious.

Josh: And that's fine but you need to learn how to be tactful.

Katie: I'm plenty tactful.

Josh: *shakes head*

Trace lab

Tom: *staring through microscope*

Speed: Your anniversary's coming up.

Tom: *lifts head, looks at Speed*

Speed: You forgot, didn't you.

Tom: I didn't forget. I just didn't remember.

Speed: *smirks*

Tom: The better question is how the hell did you remember?

Speed: Anni and Katie were chatting in the kitchen yesterday about it.

Tom: What did she say?

Speed: Looking for ideas?

Tom: I'm a guy. Ideas don't form in my head on their own.

Speed: Don't worry about it, she's actually got something planned for you.

Tom: *blinks* What is it?

Speed: Sorry, can't say.

Tom: *narrows eyes*

Speed: Okay it's a strip club.

Tom: ...Anni's taking me to a strip club?

Speed: Yeah. She said something about her reclaiming her womanhood through erotic interpretive dance.

Tom: *stares at Speed*

Speed: Act surprised.

Tom: ...I have the best wife ever.

Biscayne Park, house, 4pm

Tom: *walks in*

Anni: *wiping counter*

Tom: *walks over, wraps arms around Anni*

Anni: *smiles* Hey.

Tom: Need help?

Anni: *smiling* No but thanks for asking.

Tom: *kisses Anni's cheek*

Anni: *laughs* What's with you? You're never this affectionate.

Tom: Have I mentioned how much I love you?

Anni: ...Someone told you.

Tom: *smiles* You're awesome.

Anni: *sigh*

Condo, 6pm

Anni: *walks in*

Katie: *looks over*

Anni: Is there no such thing as a secret with you?

Katie: *looks down at spoon* I didn't realize my spaghetti was a big secret.

Anni: My anniversary present to Tom was supposed to be a surprise. I've spent the last 4 months working out and you ruined it with your big fat mouth.

Katie: *frowns* Hey. My mouth is not fat.

Anni: You always do this! You can't stand the fact that not everyone is paying attention to YOU!

Speed: Actually I'm the one who told him.

Anni: *looks at Speed*

Speed: I shouldn't have said anything, I'm sorry.

Anni: Are you trying to ruin my marriage?

Speed: ...You're taking the man to a strip club. Your marriage is not in trouble, believe you me.

Anni: *places hands on hips*

Speed: Like I said, very sorry.

Katie: *looks at Speed* How come you never took me to a strip club?

Speed: ...I didn't want to run into Lori.

Katie: Huh. I didn't think she worked in one.

Speed: That's because she never told you the truth.

Anni: Next time, stay out of it.

Speed: Maybe you shouldn't have been telling us if you didn't want him to know.

Anni: *frowns*

Speed: Think about it.

Anni: Why don't you go have a drink or something.

Speed: Ooh, Tom's rubbing off on her.

Katie: *slaps Speed in the chest*

Speed: I'll go spice the sauce. *walks away*

Anni: I wonder who else he told.

Katie: Oh I'm sure he didn't tell anyone else.

Anni: Did you?

Katie: No.

Anni: *sigh*

Katie: Er, except for Lori. And Scott. And Stephanie.

Anni: Katie! *throws garlic bread*

Katie: What? Lori doesn't care, Scott's non-judgemental and Stephanie doesn't understand. It's not like you'll get fired if Horatio finds out.

Anni: *stares at Katie*

Katie: Um...let's just hope Horatio doesn't find out.

Anni: Maybe I should have picked something else.

Katie: No way, you go girl. I wish I had the guts to do it.

Anni: *walks away*

Katie: So moody.

TBC...............................
 
Lol! OMG! What in the world is Anni up to now! A strip club! Anni really why not just do that in the privacy of your own bedroom. i bet the whole department shows up including Horatio! Lol!

Maybe Katie need to do a belly dance or something for Speed. That might bring him back to life for a change!

great update Geni.
 
Hooray for Cait coming back nicely! Let's hope it stays that way! :D

Hehe, an anniversary present of going to a strip club... nice. :D

Ooo, Matt and Scott are brothers... interesting... can't wait to see what happens.

Yay for Bob and Josh! So excited for both of them. :D

Great updates! :D

BTW, speedfanatic05, I love your avatar. :D
 
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Anni... and Tom... absolutely...CLASSIC. Tom is all lovey dovey because he gets a trip to the strip club. With his wife's permission. This is going to be so good...

Katie really does have to watch her mouth...She's like the town cryer. Ugh...she really needs something to do with her time. Something constructive.

I'm led to believe that Anni's efforts will get her some great rewards :D

Awesome update!

Thanks race! It's courtesy of speed_cochrane...She's phenomenal!
 
Thanks for the reviews! :D

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Manhattan, APL Financial, street, 8pm

Matthew: *opens cellphone, fiddles with buttons*

Car pulls up

Bob: *opens door, stands*

Matthew: *lifts eyes*

Bob: *closes door, walks over* Mister Whitfield, you're here late.

Matthew: Yes sir. *looks down at phone* Just taking a break.

Bob: *looks at watch* You should have clocked out at 5. Shouldn't you be out with friends or at home with family?

Matthew: I'm not finished yet.

Bob: You know, you remind me of someone and I'll tell you the same thing I told him. Go home.

Matthew: *lifts head*

Bob: Despite what the previous CEO told you, this job should not be your entire life. You know why it shouldn't be your entire life? Because when something goes sideways, I don't want to find you splattered all over the pavement when I come to work.

Matthew: *nods* ...Is that what happened with the other guy?

Bob: Nah, he likes to take the stairs.

Matthew: *lifts brow*

Bob: I can have a car take you home.

Matthew: It's alright, I'll call a cab.

Bob: *nods*

Gables Estates, house, office, 11pm

Scott: *typing*

Lori: *walks in* Sandwich?

Scott: I'm fine.

Lori: Beer?

Scott: I'm fine.

Lori: I put the kids to bed.

Scott: Uh huh.

Lori: And then I did some crack and slept with a homeless man down the street.

Scott: That's great.

Lori: SCOTT!

Scott: *lifts eyes* What?

Lori: Have you been listening to anything I've said?

Scott: Of course. You put the kids to bed and then slept with a homeless man.

Lori: Funny.

Scott: *smirks* I'm almost finished, I just have to send this last e-mail.

Lori: *walks over, sits on Scott's lap* Or, you can put the computer away and come to bed.

Scott: Not yet.

Lori: *reaches down, pulls plug*

Computer shuts off

Scott: *looks at Lori*

Lori: *places hands on Scott's cheeks, smiles* You're finished.

Scott: *grabs Lori's arms* No. I'm not. Please leave.

Lori: *stares at Scott* ...Alright. *stands* Don't be too long. *walks away*

Scott: *lowers head*

Foyer, 8am

Lori: *opens door*

Anni: Hey, you called?

Lori: *grabs Anni's arm* I'm conducting an investigation and I need your help.

Anni: With what?

Upstairs, office

Lori: *pulls keyboard over* I know my mother can crack databases but I can't tell her anything without the entire planet finding out. Tim told me you know a little something about computers too.

Anni: Sure, Katie showed me some techniques back when we were still 'bffs' as she calls it. Why do you need to crack your own computer?

Lori: This is Scott's computer.

Anni: *looks at Lori*

Lori: He's up to something, I want to know what it is.

Anni: Why don't you try speaking to him instead of going through his private things.

Lori: He shouldn't keep his things private unless he wants trouble.

Anni: I take it you didn't have a diary as a child.

Lori: Can you crack it?

Anni: I can try but it's not right.

Lori: Scott's been blowing me off all week and staying really quiet around me. Try to access anything with a woman's name.

Anni: You think he's cheating?

Lori: Maybe.

Anni: ...Are you really one to preach?

Lori: *looks at Anni*

Anni: I'm just saying.

Lori: Keep looking.

20 minutes later

Anni: There's an e-mail here from a woman named Tia.

Lori: Open it.

Anni: *clicks mouse*

Lori: *stares at screen*

Anni: Hey Scott, are we still on for tomorrow night, lend me a line.

Lori: The e-mail's dated last night. That must have been the one he was responding to when I interrupted. Did he respond?

Anni: Nothing outgoing.

Lori: Can you find out based on the e-mail address who this Tia is?

Anni: Yeah. *typing*

Lori: He left for New York this morning, it means he was supposed to meet this person tonight.

Anni: Okay, I think I got it. Tia Richardson, native of New York City. There's a link to a website.

Lori: Pull it up.

Anni: *clicks mouse* ...

Lori: *staring at screen*

Anni: Nice picture.

Lori: Professional companionship. What the hell is that?

Anni: It looks like an escort service.

Lori: He ordered an escort?

Anni: Maybe they're just friends.

Lori: Yeah right. Why the hell do you think he married me?

Anni: Talk to him, sweetie.

Lori: Why? He's just going to deny it.

Anni: Would it make you feel better to ignore everything?

Lori: Maybe.

Anni: *wraps arm around Lori*

New York, restaurant, 6pm

Tia: I wanted to...thank you for everything you did for me and my son. His new school is great.

Scott: Wasn't a problem. *sips water*

Tia: And we really do appreciate the new apartment...*lowers head*

Scott: *places glass on table* What's wrong?

Tia: ...No one's ever done anything like this for us. At least not without something in return.

Scott: You work hard to provide for your child. You should both feel safe and comfortable.

Tia: *lifts eyes* How can I ever repay you?

Scott: *smiles* Dinner's more than sufficient.

Tia: *smiles*

TBC............................
 
Bob rocks out! Seriously, he's doing the whole CEO thing with style. I love Bob, even more so now that things are working out for him!

There's something fishy with Scotty...He's all secret agent man all of a sudden. And in a true example of what's good for the goose is good for the gander, Lori employs Anni to do some hacking. Poor thing finds something too...Glad to see Anni's there to support her.

AND....Just when i thought that Scotty was up to no good, it turns out he's helping Tia. I promise I thought that he was going to sleep with her or something... What a clever turn!

Awesome update!
 
Scott Scott Scott! When will you ever learn to quit being so damn easy! Lori is gonna kick your ass when she find out that you've bought this bitch an apartment. What the hell else have you done for her? Or better yet whats she done for you ! HMMM!

Let the fireworks begin! I know their goin to !

Great update Geni.
 
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