When Mac, Horatio and Eric's team returned to the lab, they lined up the officer's.
"What is this about Lt.Delko?"
"One of you officer's gave up your post, when you were flashed a shield. Now we are going to stay here till one of you own up to it."
"You can't do that, you are not our superior."
"But I am. Now one more time, who left their post?"
"I did, said Officer Stoles. I was told by Frank Tripp that he was to take over."
Everyone stood in shock.
"I'm sorry. By who?"
"Ex Det.Frank Tripp. He was my relief."
"Listen son. How can you be sure it was Frank?"
"He flashed me his badge, and said I was dismissed."
"You didn't see his face?"
"No. He wore a hoodie, all I seen was the badge."
"Then you can't be sure it was Tripp."
"I guess not."
"You are all dismissed."
"Do you believe this Horatio?"
"I do, said Eric. On our way here, we seen Frank with a car full of plastics, explosives, and other items for making bombs."
Horatio still couldn't believe it.
"I just can't believe Frank would do that. What reason would he have?"
"Well...he wasn't very happy when he was told to retire by Stetler."
"Hold it...are you telling me my guy got his job because Stetler wanted someone younger?"
"Just not Stetler Mac, the Chief of detectives too."
At the moment Frank walked through the door.
"Hey guys, what's going on?"
"Frank...ummm...I think, I think you should have a seat."
"Sure. What is it Horatio."
"Frank...where is your badge?"
"I turned it in a month ago to Stetler."
"Did you say to Stelter?"
"Yes. He asked me for it. So I gave it to him."
"Horatio...who's at home with the girls?"
"No one."
"Christ...Mac, he's got them. This was all a set up. It's Stelter that wants us all gone."
"Hurry, move, let's go."
Meanwhile....
Mackenzie and Calleigh were making lunch for the kids and Stella.
*Knock, knock*
"Hey you must be Stetler. Can I help you with something?"
"You can. I need to see Calleigh."
"Sure, come on in. I'll get her."
When Mackenzie left the door. Stetler planted a bomb across the top and bottom, followed by one on the window.
"Stetler...what are you doing here?"
"I need to talk to you all in the living room, it's about Frank."
Just at that moment the dogs came out and Kong noticed the scent.
"Grrrrwwll, grrrrrwl, woof, woof."
"Kong. Sit."
Not listening Calleigh told Mackenzie to put them outside.
"No. I think they should stay. Stetler not to be rude, but this is my moms house, and I'd like you to leave till my dad gets home."
"I'm sorry Mackenzie. I can't do that."
Lifting off his jacket, they seen he was fully wired with explosives.
"Oh.....my....God....!!!!"
"Now I'll say it once more. Put the dogs outside."
"King, Kong, come."
Not listening, Mackenzie dragged them out the back door, where they continued to bark.
"Now...go get Mac's wife, and gather all your children into the living room. And no tricks, or little one here gets blown to pieces."
Wrapping MJ in his embrace, the girls headed upstairs to get Stella and the kids.
"God Auntie Calleigh. This may just force mom to go into labour. What are we going to do?"
While they were upstairs. Stetler wired the patio door, and all the windows, including the kitchen.
"Who are you? Why are you doing this? What is that?"
"You know what kid? You talk to much. So SHUT THE HELL UP BEFORE I KILL YOU."