Nick's Inner Strugle (Nick/Riley fic)

[CSI ADAM]

This is a first fic for me so go easy.

Part 1

Riley Adams had only been a the Las Vegas Crime lab for a few weeks but already she had seen and done a lot. She had met all the CSI's and got along well with most of them. It was a warm Vegas night and she was driving to the house a murder was reported. She arrived in a few miniutes and exited the vehicle. The police had already put the crime tape up and she noticed Jim Brass standing outside the house.

"Hey Jim", said Riley, "What do we have?"

"One dead male on the floor in the kitchen", said Jim. "He lived with his wife, she called it in when she cam home and found him dead." "David's waiting for you inside."

"Thanks", said Riley

She walked inside and saw david standing in the kitchen. She knew she had to photograph the body before he could do anything. She took the photos and let him look at the victim when she looked around for other evidnece.

"The COD was a gunshot would to the head", said David. "By the way Riley, where's Nick?"

"I'm not sure", said Riley. "I guess he's running late"

"Nick's never late", said David. "Somethings up."

to be continued........

 

[ladyhunter]

I read this on the Riley/Nick thread. I like what you have going. Can't wait to see where this goes.

 

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Part 2

Nick was sitting in the diner having a cup of coffee. His best friend Warrick had just left. He was waiting for the waitress to come back so he could chat with her. It was a calm evening and all the team had just ate a nice breakfast together. Suddenly the picture started to change. He saw a car in the alley outside and Mckeen looking in the window. He saw the gun in his hand and wanted to warn his friend. He ran towards the car but the shots had already fired. Two of them right through his friends neck. As he got to the car Mckeen turned around and shot him in the head and it all went black................................

The phone rang loudly. It was just on the night stand but it felt so far away. Nick struggled to reach it. Nick picked it up and answered it.

"Hello?"

"Nick, where are you?" said Riley on the other end.

"What?" asked Nick. "What's up?"

"We have a crime scene", said Riley. "You didn't even know?", "Grissom called you 5 times!"

"I'm so sorry", said Nick. "I'll be there as soon as I can."

Nick rubbed his eyes and got changed into clean clothes. He couldn't get the dream out of his head. He had had it for a week straight and he kept getting worse. He left his house and headed to the crime scene to do the job his lost friend loved to do. Catch a killer.

 

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Part 3


Nick arrived at the crime scene after a short drive west of the strip. He exited the vehicle, grabbed his kit, and walked inside. He saw Riley collecting finger finger prints off the counter in the kitchen.

"Sorry I'm late", said nick rubbing his eyes.

"David say's you're never late", replied Riley.

"I guess there's a first time for everything", said Nick. "So what do we have?"

"One dead male found on the floor in the kitchen, his wife found him when she got back from work", said Riley.

"Has the body already been taken away?"

"Yes", said Riley. "About 10 minutes ago."

"Alright", said Nick. "I'll look around the rest of the house."

Nick walked out of the kitchen and in to the living room. He looked around and saw stuff on the floor next to a coffee table. He assumed there was a struggle because of the stuff knocked over.

"I have a feeling the attack started here", said Nick. "There is all kinds of stuff on the ground here knocked over which probably means we had a struggle."

"So you figure the killer chased him into the kitchen?" asked Riley.

"Probably", said Nick. "He may of used one of the knives as a weapon but we won't know until the autopsy is finished."

Nick continued to look around and found many other clues. Footprints, fingerprints, blood, and fibers gave him confidence this killer was not too careful. He noticed brass finishing talking to the wife and he came back inside.

"The wife did not see anything", said Brass. "I'll talk to some neighbours in the morning, they won't help us now."

With that brass walked outside to speak with a few other officers. Nick searched upstairs and everywhere else around the house until he was sure he was finished. He met Riley outside in the back where she was taking moulds of prints in the grass. She looked finished and as she was packing up she dropped her kit. It was open and everything fell out.

"Damn", she said. "I'm such a clutch".

"No you're not", said Nick, as he helped her pick up the stuff. "I've done a lot worse."

The two of them laughed it off and put all the tools back in the kit.

"Thanks", said Riley smiling at him.

"No problem", said Nick as he smiled back.

Nick felt it was a bit of an awkward moment but he brushed it off. The two of them got in their separate vehicles and drove back to the lab.




Please give me some feedback. All comments are appreciated.

 

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Part 4


Nick and Riley arrived back at the crime lab and headed inside. They brought the evidence to the lab and had Hodges, Mandy, and Wendy process most of it. Nick headed to the morgue while Riley started scanning the prints into the computer. Nick walked down the hallways and reached the morgue and went inside. Dr. Robbins appeared to be almost finished.

"Hey Doc", said Nick. "Got anything for me?"

"Yes", said Robbins, " The victims name is Michael Walker." "The cause of death was severe blood loss due to a punctured lung."

"Let me guess", said Nick, "the weapon was a kitchen knife."

"Good guess", said Robbins, "I assume you found it at the scene?"

"No actually", said Nick. "I just assumed it was because the victim was found in the kitchen and a couple cupboards were open."

"Did you check all the knives for blood?" asked Robbins.

"Riley did and she did not find one that had any trace of blood", said Nick. "I am guessing the killer took it with them."

"Maybe so", said Robbins. "By the way the Victim did not appear to have any health problems that I noticed so he was a pretty healthy man."

"Thanks Doc", said Nick as he left the morgue. He headed back down the hallway to the trace lab. As he was walking he noticed he started to get a big head ache. He had been getting them for weeks and just figured it was from lack of sleep. He entered the lab where Riley was scanning prints.

"Hey Riley", said Nick, got any hits?"

"Depends", said Riley, You get anything?"

"Yes", said Nick.

Riley stared at him and seemed as if she was waiting for the answer.

"What?" asked Nick jokingly." "Go on, ladies first."

"Oh aren't you kind", said Riley with a laugh. "Anyway I got a hit to a Kelsey Walker, the victims wife."

"She does live in the house", said Nick. "But why is she in the system?"

"Here's the interesting part", said Riley. "She was a suspect in the death of the Victims brother a few years ago."

"Really?" asked Nick. "What did they have on her?"

"Well her prints were on the brothers bed post suggesting she was cheating on her husband", said Riley. "But the court didn't find any other evidence on her." "They did however find male unknown DNA under his fingers suggesting there was a struggle."

"Interesting", said Nick. "I don't remember that case, who worked it?"

"No one here", said Riley. "According to the data base the brother Craig Walker lived in Miami and was murdered there." "MDPD worked the case and it says it was never solved."

"I'm confused", said Nick. "How does the wife's prints get on the bed post if the brother lived in Florida?"

"Apparently Michael and Kelsey moved to Vegas from Miami about a year ago."

"Well that explains it", said Nick. "I'll have brass bring the wife in." "Good work partner."

"Is that supposed to be words of encouragement? asked Riley."

"What do you mean?" asked Nick.

"Just don't babysit me because I'm the new girl", said Riley. "Anyway what did you get?"

"I got confirmation the COD was a stab wound to the lung with a regular kitchen knife", said Nick. "Only problem is the killer probably took the weapon."

"Ok", said Riley, I'll keep working on this."

"I'll go see brass", said Nick. "See you in a bit."

"Can't wait", said Riley with a smirk. Nick didn't know if she was being sarcastic or not but he left and headed for brasses office.

As Riley continued to scan prints and search the data base she couldn't help but think about Nick after he left. She always enjoyed joking around with him. It was just the way she was. However, even she didn't know why she was happier on a case working with him. She liked Catherine, Grissom, and Greg but for some reason Nick was her favourite to work with.

"Was what I said to flirtacious?" she asked herself. "Does he think I'm weird?"

She continued to ask herself these questions but realised she was loosing focus and got back to work.........................................




Please tell me what you think.




Things to look forward to in upcoming parts:

1. In some way this case will get personal for Nick.

2. Riley will learn something very inportant things about Nicks past.

3. A Few members from the Miami team will be involved later on.

 

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Part 5


Nick learned from Brass that 2 neighbours saw a black Honda Civic parked outside the house at about 11:00pm, which was about an hour before Kelsey got home. They figured that was the killers car but nobody manged to get a plate. Nick waited a couple minutes before entering the room to ask Kelsey some questions. When he entered he saw her waiting patiently.

"Hey Mrs. Walker", said Nick. "I need to ask you some questions."

"Ok", said Mrs Walker

"What was your relationship with your husband?" asked Nick

"It was great, said Mrs. Walker, I can't imagine anyone who would do this."

"Really?" asked Nick. "According to records Miami-Dade PD found your fingerprints on your husbands brothers bed after he was killed." "We know you were cheating on him and you were the prime suspect in his death." "This isn't looking good for you."

"I admit i cheated that once", said Mrs. Walker. "But I never killed anyone I Swear." "Look at me Mr. Stokes, Im 5'2 and 105 pounds." "You think I could really do that?"

"I've seen children do it", said Nick. "So yes you are quite capable." "Now neighbours said they saw a black Honda Civic parked outside your house at 11:00." Do you know anyone with a car like that?"

"No", said Mrs. Walker. "I didn't get home until past midnight so I didn't see anything."

"Ok", said Nick, "I need you to stay here for now we may have other questions."

Nick left the room with Brass and asked him to put an APB out on any black Honda Civics. He agreed and got straight to it. Nick walked down the hallway and was going to get a cup of coffee when someone called his name.

"Hey Nicky", yelled Catherine.

Nick stopped and saw her at a computer in the video analysis room. He walked in and asked her what she wanted.

"I got something dor you", she said.

Catherine opened a video from a traffic cam.

"The victims house was on the corner by a traffic light so I checked the cam and there was a black honda Civic there at 11:00", said Catherine.

"For how long", asked Nick.

"About 10 minutes", said Catherine. "Hear take a look."

Nick watched the video and saw a man wearing all black walk up to he house and knock on the door. He saw that 10 minutes later the man ran out and got in his car and drove out of there as fast as he could.

"That's our guy without question". said Nick

"It gets better", said Catherine. "I got a plate and I ran it."

"What did you get", asked Nick

"The car is registered to an Antonio Fernandez", said Catherine. "It says he currently resides in Miami and has no previous record."

"This is starting to make sense now", said Nick. "Thanks Catherine."

Nick headed back to the room where Riley was working.

"Hey Riley I got some more info", said Nick. "We got a suspect named Antonio Fernandez." "His car was seen at the house at the time of the murder and he currently resides in Miami."

"Why would he come to Vegas?" asked Riley

"Don't know" asked Nick. "But I think we need some Help from the Miami CSI's on this one."

 

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Part 6


Nick left the room and headed to go and get his laptop. He logged in to the Database and viewed Miami's page. He needed to contact someone who worked the Craig Walker case because he needed them to send him some evidence results. He clicked on the link that said contact and it opened up a place to write an email. He thought about it for a second and began to type.

To: (crimelab@miamipd.com)
From: (nstokes@lvpd.com)


To Who This May Concern.


My name is Nick Stokes and I am a CSI with the Las Vegas Police Department. It is my understanding that your lab worked the case of one Craig Walker a while ago. It turns out his brother, Michael Walker, was murdered here in Vegas a few hours ago. We have collected evidence and we have video survalence that shows a black Honda Civic outside of the house at the time of the murder. It is my understanding that the same vehicle was seen outside Craig Walkers house in Miami when he was killed. I need one of your CSI's to send me any Finger prints and DNA results collected from the scene so I can compare them with any we've collected. It's my hunch that the same person killed both brothers. Thanks for your time and I hope to hear from someone soon.



As Nick finished the Email and sent it, Riley had finished in the lab. She couldn't get any more matches with what she had. Greg walked in just as she was packing up.

"Hey what's up?" he said.

"Just finished the results", said Riley.

"Got anything?" asked Greg

"Ya, one suspect named Antonio Fernandez but he's no where to be found", said Riley.

"It's preety early for you to get a solo", said Greg. "It took me ages to work one." "Grissom must like you."

"I'm working with Nick you dork", said Riley jokingly.

"Oh", said Greg, "Sorry bout that."

Riley gave a slight smirk as she continued to gather up the results.

"I just thought you were because I didn't see anyone working with you", said Greg. "Nick making you do all the work?"

"Not at all", said Riley.

"Is he alright?" asked Greg

"Nick?" asked Riley. "What do you mean?"

"Well ever since our colleague Warrick's death, he hasn't been the same."

"Most people aren't after tradgedy's like that", said Riley.

"No it's different", said Greg. "The rest of us still seem to talk to each other fine but he seems to keep to himself."

Riley continued to listen with curiosity.

"When I talked to the shrink it really helped me", said Greg. "I've been able to work easier since."

"Both my parents were shrinks", said Riley, "and I don't do that stuff well." "Did Nick visit her?"

"No", said Greg. "There's no way he would of."

"How come?" asked Riley

"This really isn't my place to tell you this", said Greg. "You can't say a word."

"Than maybe you shouldn't tell me", said Riley sarcastically even though she was worried about Nick.

"Catherine told me that Nick was molested when he was 8 by his baby sitter."

"Oh my God", said Riley who felt really bad.

"We worked a case a few years ago when a therapist sexually assaulted and acciently killed a 11 year old boy", aid Greg. "It sent Nick over the edge and he lost it."

Riley really began to feel bad for Nick.

"I assume that's why he won't open up to therapists", said Greg

"You can't blame him", said Riley.

"I'm just worried about him", said Greg. "Anyway I got a robbery I gotta investigate." "See ya later."

Greg left and Riley stood up with her binder feeling empty. She couldn't believe what greg just told her. She wanted to do anything she could for Nick but didn't know what.

 

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Part 7


Riley walked down the hallways of the lab. She was looking for Nick and finally checked the break room last. There he was asleep in front of the laptop. She sighed and walked over. She put her hand on his shoulder and shook him lightly.

"Huh?" moaned Nick as he came to himself.

"You were sleeping", said Riley

"Ugh..sorry", said Nick as he started to wipe his eyes.

"Party too hard", said Riley sarcastically.

"I wish", said Nick

"What's going on with you?" asked Riley

"Just tired", said Nick who didn't like the question. He hadn't known Riley for more than a month yet and she thinks she knows him.

"Well anyway did you get anything?" asked Riley

"I sent Miami PD a message and I'll check to see if I got a response", said Nick.

Nick opened up his mail and saw he had a new message. He opened it and Riley and him began to read it.


To: (nstokes@lvpd.com)

From: (Edelko@miamipd.com)

To: Nick

I got your message about the case. It took me time but i found all the fingerprint and DNA files from the Craig Walker case. There are several samples but only one match to a print of the wife, but I'm guessing you already know that. I hope these helps and please inform me with what you get. Thanks.

Eric


Nick opened up the files and immediately put them to a flash drive and sent them over to Hodges.

"Hopefully we get a match", said Riley.

"I'm still confused why this guy would target one family", said Nick. "There has to be a motive."

Nick was cut short when his phone rang. He noticed it was Brass and answered it.

"Hey Jim", said Nick

"Grab your Kits and come to 64 Sullivan st." "We got another body."

"Who is it?" asked Nick

"Kelsey Walker", said Brass discouraged.

"WHAT?" asked Nick, "she was still supposed to be in custody for questioning."

"She left 2 hours ago because we didn't have enough on her and she wanted to leave."

"DAM", said Nick as he shut the phone closed.

"What's wrong", asked Riley

"Kelsey Walker is dead", said Nick, "We gotta head over there."

Nick and Riley left the Crime lab and drove to the crime scene as fast as they could. They arrived there in about 15 minutes. There were two cop cars outside and crime tape. Brass was outside and talking two a women. Nick ran up to brass.

"What now?" he asked

"This is Jennifer Walker, Kelsey Walker's sister", said Brass

"I'm sorry Ms. Walker", said Riley.

"He t...took.....h...him", she cried

"Took who?" asked Nick

"M....my.....s.....son" she cried

"Who took him?" asked Brass

"A.....m.....man......w....wearing.....b...bla ck", she said. "H......he......g.....got.....i.....into.....a.... .b...black.....H....Honda."

Nick, Riley, and Brass all looked at each other and knew this was Antonio Fernandez.

"H....he.....s....shot.....m....my....s.....sister .....a...and.....g....grabbed....m...my....s....so n."

"How old is he?", asked Brass.

"8......p.....please.....h....help....h....he's... .s.....so.....s....scared", she cried.

"We'll find him", said Riley

Nick had a sickened look on his face. It brought back memories of when he was abducted. David brought the body out and loaded it in the van. Brass got on his phone and ordered an amber alert be made and all exits out of the city be blocked. Nick and Riley processed the house and found prints, DNA, and a couple shell casings. Nick was getting impatient and very angry. He kicked over one of the kitchen chairs.

"WHY ARE WE STILL HERE?" he yelled. "WE SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR THE BOY."

Riley looked shocked. She had not seen Nick lose it like that before.

"Brass is on it Nick", said Riley trying to assure him.

Nick sat down on the couch and stared at the ground. Riley glanced at him and continued processing.

"What's wrong with him?" she asked herself. She wondered if Greg was right. "He seems so angry all the time." "I feel like he hates me."

Riley heard stomping and glanced to see Nick storm out of the house.

 

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Part 8


Nick left the house and headed back to the lab. He felt bad about leaving Riley but he didn't see a point in being at the scene. He knew who did it and was focused on finding the missing boy. He arrived back at the lab and saw Hodges in the hallway.

"Nick I got the results back that Miami sent" he said.

"And?" asked Nick

"We had a match in DNA and finger prints but they were matches to unknown samples", said Hodges. "I'm guessing they're Antonio Fernandez's because he's not in the system."

"Thanks", said Nick

Nick headed back to the break room and logged into his laptop. He typed up an email and sent it to the Miami crime lab.


To: (edelko@miamipd.com)
From: (nstokes@lvpd.com)


We have ran all the samples you sent and our lab has matched a print and a DNA sample from your crime scene to ours. The same person did both crimes. Antonio Fernandez is our suspect and I'm 99% sure he's our guy. He has kidnapped the son of Kelsey Walkers sister and we are trying to find him. Thanks for your help.

Nick



He finished the letter and sent it. As he finished Greg came running into the room.

"Nick you need to see this", he said.

"What is it?" asked Nick

"This tape was just sent to us", said Greg.

Nick and Greg walked to the video analysis room and gave the tape to Archie. He popped it in the machine and started it. The three of them began to watch. As it started they saw a man holding a child at gunpoint. They watched closely as he began to talk.

"My name is Antonio Fernandez", he said. "I have the child you foolish cops are trying to find." "If you want this boy alive you will drop off $10,000,000 to the warehouse at 23 palm st by 9:00 this evening." "If you don't he will end up like the others."

The three of them continued to watch and they noticed the sickening laugh he had.

"You better hurry up because I may get bored and decide to pull the trigger." "You CSI's are pathetic and you can't touch me." "Bring it on."

As the video laughed Antonio gave a sickening laugh. Nick was furious and wanted to teach him a lesson.

"Who sent the tape?" asked Nick

"Somebody walked in and brought it", said Greg. "Brass has him in interagation."

Nick hurried over and wanted to hear from whoever dropped off the tape.

 

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Part 9


As Nick walked to the interagation he saw Riley in the hallway. She looked angry with him.

"Where have you been?" she demanded

"I needed to clear my head", said Nick

"So you just left me to do all the work?" said Riley

"I'm sorry Riley", said Nick, "but a missing child is more important." "I'm going to see the man who dropped off the tape."

"What tape?" asked Riley

Nick explained what was in the video as they walked over to the interagation rooms. When they got there they saw a man wearing a blue hoody, blue jeans, and a baseball cap. Brass was sitting inside and got up to open the door.

"One of you come in", said Brass.

Riley stepped forward and walked into the room to sit down. Nick waited outside and watched through the glass.

"What's your name?" asked Riley

"Thomas Campbell", said the man.

"Mr. Campbell", said Riley. "Where is the boy?"

"I don't know what you're talking about", said Thomas.

"Come on", said brass. "do you want kidnapping charges?"

"I don't know what you're talking about", said Thomas

"You dropped off that tape", said Riley, "Where is Antonio Fernandez and the child?"

"Look", said Thomas, "I don't know anything about a missing child." "I was walking outside and a man in a black car pulled up to me."

"Was it a Honda?" asked Brass

"Ya", said Thomas.

Brass and Riley now knew it was Fernandez's car.

'What happened next?" asked Brass

"He rolled down his window and gave me the package", said Thomas. "He gave me $100 and told me to take it into the crime lab."

"Did he tell you where he was going?" asked Riley

"I can't say", said Thomas

"There is a child's life at risk", said Brass. "You you have important information you need to tell us."

"I can't", said Thomas

Nick lost his patience and stormed in the room.

"C'Mon Tell the truth", he demanded.

"Escort him out officer", said Brass

The officer started to move towards Nick and push him out of the room.

"Nobody's going to know nothing", yelled Nick. "We'll get you protection, anything you need." "C'MON!"

The officer took Nick outside and Grissom saw it all unfold as he was standing in the hallway.

"Officer I'll take it from here", said Grissom

The cop left and Grissom walked towards Nick.

"I thought it was your day off", said Nick.

"I came in because of the case", said Grissom. "Now what's going on?", "you know better than this Nick."

"I just wanna find the boy", said Nick.

"We will", said Grissom. "Don't do that again."

With that he walked off towards his office. After a few minutes Riley exited the room and Nick was sitting on the chair outside.

"Thomas said Antonio was going to do whatever he wished", said Riley. "He wasn't very specific."

"Damn", said Nick.

"I need to talk to you", said Riley.

"About what?" asled Nick

"I feel we aren't working together", said Riley. "You keep loosing yourself and i'm sick of it." "But I mostly want to help you." "What's wrong?"

"Sorry Riley, I'm just really affected by these cases", said Nick

Riley wanted to ask but felt it was rude to but luckily Nick got into detail.

"A little over three years ago I was kidnapped", said Nick

"Oh my God", said Riley who felt shocked and really surprised. No one else had ever mentioned this to her.

"I drove out to a scene west of the strip where somebody reported body parts found", said Nick. "It was a set up, a hit."

"A hit?" asked Riley

"A man named Walter Gordon had a grudge against our department because we put away his daughter in prison for murder." "He decided to take revenge and kidnap me." "I was knocked out driven to a plant nursery."

Riley continued to listen and felt her insides turning.

"They put me in a glass coffin and burried me alive", said Nick who appeared to be almost crying.

"I'm so sorry", said Riley who put her hand on his shoulder.

"They had a camera in the box so our team could watch me die with their own eyes." "Grissom noticed fire ants on the camera and knew they were rare so he narrowed down the position." "After finding out Kelly worked in a plant nursery they found where I was and rescued me", said Nick.

"Thank goodness", said Riley

"I almost didn't make it." said Nick. "I only had about 10 minutes left of air and I was a few seconds away from shooting myself in the head." "Only after hearing Warrick's voice did I stop." "And now he's gone." "Forever."

"Know I know why you are so up set", said Riley who still had her hand on his shoulder. "He was a great friend wasn't he?"

"Best friend", said Nick. "And it's my fault he's dead."

"Don't say that", said Riley

"I stayed behind in the diner to hit on a waitress", said Nick "If only I would have walked out with him he'd still be here."

"Nick I know you feel bad but you have to let this go", said Riley. "I think that the undersherif would of killed you too if you were there so there really was no way out." "It's such a shame."

Nick just stared at the ground reflecting on his thoughts. Riley took her hand off his shoulder and stood up.

"Come on", said Riley holding out her hand. "Let's get this guy."

Nick managed a smile and grabbed her to stand up and together they walked off.



What do you think?


Just to clarify Riley and Nick aren't together yet just incase you were confused.

 

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Thank you to everyone that is reading this fic. I appreciate everyone that takes their time to read my fic. I've been pretty busy and I'll try to get the next part done as soon as I can.

 

[CSI ADAM]

Part 10


Nick and Riley met Brass in the hallway. He looked in a hurry.

"Where you off to?" asked Riley

"The drop site", said Brass. "We have the money."

"How did you get it?" asked Nick

"We made a request to the government and they delivered", said Brass.

"Alright let's go", said Nick.

Nick and Riley put on bulletproof vests and drove with Brass and about 10 other cop cars over to the warehouse address Antonio Fernandez gave them on the video. They arrived in about 10 minutes and didn't notice any activity outside. They exited the vehicle as a swat team surrounded the building.

"LVPD!" said one of the swat team members. "We have you surrounded!"

Brass and other officers approached the front door and were ready to barge in.

"Be careful", said Nick. "This might be a trap."

Brass nodded and approached with caution. Riley started to walk forward but Nick stopped her.

"I need you to stay out here", said Nick.

"Why?" asked Riley surprised.

"It's not simple", said Nick. "With this guy it never is". "This could get very dangerous and I need you to stay out with these guys."

"I'm perfectly capable of handling this", said Riley. "You think because I'm a lady this is too much for me." "Don't treat me like a kid."

"I'm not", said Nick. "I just don't wanna loose another friend."

Nick walked off with brass and Riley just stood still.

"Why is he doing this?" she asked herself. "Does he actually think of me as a friend?"

5 members of the swat team broke the door and ran inside. Nick and brass followed and so did another 5 officers behind them.

"POLICE", yelled the officers. "SHOW YOURSELF!"

Nick looked around and all he saw was empty shelves and long halls. Then he heard a voice.

"You better put down your weapons", said a Fernandez. "Or else you'll regret it."

Nick saw him standing on a ledge on the up stairs level but couldn't see his face because of the shadow.

"Where's the boy?", yelled Brass

"Where's the money?" said Fernandez.

Brass showed the brief case and held it up.

"Bring it up here", said Fernandez. "Alone."

Brass hesitated at first but walked forward slowly.

"We got your back", said Nick as he watched the man closely.

Brass walked up the stairs and Nick and the several officers could hardly see him when he reached the top. Brass handed over the case to the man.

"It's all there", he said. "Now where is the boy?"

Fernandez laughed and than spoke.

"So you thought that would be it", he said. "Get em boys!"

With that he took off. Three men than emerged from a hallway and started to open fire. Everyone grabbed cover as a shootout broke out. Brass ducked and tried to pull his gun. Nick hid behind a shelf for cover. One of the swat team members was shot in the leg and dropped to the ground.

"MAN DOWN!" yelled one of the officers.

Outside Riley and the officers heard the madness going on inside. Two of the officers were about to run in when they noticed a black car speeding away from the warehouse.

"Hey he's running", said Riley.

The officers jumped in the cars to follow him as Riley and another officer stayed outside.

Inside one of the shooters had been gunned down by a member of the SWAT team. Brass noticed one of the others had his back turned and shot him once to bring him down.

"Nice shot Jim", said one of the officers. "Where's the other guy?"

Two of the three men had been taken care off. One of them was still left. Everyone watched closely. Nick noticed a shadow move across the wall behind one of the officers. He moved closely toward him when he saw the man holding his gun behind one of the officers head. Nick dove to the ground and fired two shots toward him. Both of them went through his head and he was killed instantly. The officer turned around and saw the dead man lying behind him. He looked shocked and out of breath

"Wow Stokes", he said. "You saved my life."

Nick nodded and ran towards the swat team member who was shot. He saw him lying on the floor holding his leg which was gushing blood.

"WE NEED AN AMBULANCE!", yelled Nick. "Stay with me buddy."

As Nick saw the man bleeding he got visions in his head of Warrick dying in a similar way. He was going to make sure this officer didn't die. He took of his vest and held it around the officers leg. The man spoke a few times but mostly yelled in pain and appeared to be going into shock. After 5 minutes paramedics came running in took over the job. Nick told them he had been shot once in the leg. The paramedics thanked him as they took him into the ambulence. Just before they closed the back door, Nick saw the officer look at him and wave thank you. Nick smiled slightly and headed for the door. Most of the other officers had headed outside when the paramedics arrived. He walked outside and saw Riley looking worried. She looked relieved when he walked out but also shocked with all the blood on his arms.

"Oh my god", she said. "Are you alright?" "I was worried sick."

"I'm fine", said Nick. "I was controlling the officers bleeding."

"So you saved two lives in one day", said Riley. "The other officer told me how you shot the man just in time."

"Oh", said Nick who wasn't at all proud of it. "It had to be done but I never wanted to kill anybody."

"You were a hero", said Riley. "I'm sorry I doubted your decision." You were right, there was no way I should of been in there."

"I was just looking out for you", said Nick.

Riley smiled and remebered about Fernandez.

"Fernandez got away", she said. "5 officers chased him but they lost him".

Nick looked very disapointed.

"Damn", he said. "He's got the money and the boy now."

Nick and Riley continued to discuss the next move when brass walked over.

"We got a brake", he said. "Fernandez was seen driving to the airport by camera's and he boarded a privet jet." "He was seen with the boy as well."

"Know where he was going?" asked Riley.

"I called people at the airport and his pilot said he would be flying to Miami this afternoon."

"He's going back home", said Riley. "How are we going to ge him now?"

"We follow him", said Nick. "Pack your bags, we're off to Florida."

 

[CSI ADAM]

Part 11


Nick and Riley drove to their houses and packed up clothes and anything else they needed. Nick grabbed all he could because he didn't know how much he needed. It only took him about 20 minutes and he was finished. He left his house and headed to the airport to meet Riley. Back at Riley's house she was still packing. Her phone rang and she answered it.

"Hello?" she said.

"Hey it's Nick". "I'm all packed and on my way to the airport."

"Already?" asked Riley. "Wow you're fast."

"Well every minute is crucial", said Nick. "You almost done?"

"Ya", said Riley. "I'll be a few more minutes."

"Okay", said Nick. "I'll be waiting."

With that he hung up. Riley suddenly felt the urge to throw her stuff in randomly. Not caring to fold it properly. She didn't want Nick to be waiting for awhile. She finished and left a few minutes later. She drove to the airport as fast as she could. She paid for parking and headed to the terminal. She got inside and started to look for Nick. She spotted him talking to a worker at the terminal. She walked toward him and heard him arguing with the worker.

"Look buddy", he said. "There is a young boy that's been kidnapped." "I am a CSI and need to get to Miami." "I need to go now."

"I'm well aware sir", he said. "I've heard it all on the radio." "There is a flight to Florida in 3 hours."

"That's it?" asked Nick. "We need to go now."

"Everything Okay?" asked Riley.

"Oh hey", said Nick. "I'm trying to get us to Miami but he's holding us up."

The man got on the phone and was talking to someone on the other line for several minutes. Finally he got off and spoke.

"Good news", he said. "Because of the situation we have arranged a police chartered flight for both of you to Miami."

"Wow really?" asked Riley.

"Yes", said the man. "Please follow this man here."

He pointed to a man in a suite who appeared from around the corner.

"Thank you", said Nick.

Nick and Riley followed the man out of the terminal and onto the tarmac. They arrived at a large jet with police logo's on it. They boarded the plane and stored their bags in the compartments. They said hi to the pilot and sat down.

"Wow this is nice", said Riley. "You ever been on a private jet like this?"

"No", said Nick. "This is more than I expected."

"Ya", said Riley, "you ever been to Florida?"

"No", said Nick. "I'm interested to meet their CSI's." "We worked a case with them several years ago."

"Really?" asked Riley.

"Ya", said Nick. "A little girl was taken their by her family and we needed to find her." "I didn't go though." "Grissom chose Catherine and Warrick instead."

"Oh", said Riley. "I've never been either." "One time when I was going to New York with my family and the flight we were on had terrible turbulence." "All the passengers were throwing up the whole time."

"Wow", said Nick. "That's not a good thing to bring up." "Don't wanna bring any of that on us."

Nick and Riley joked for a few minutes as the plane took off. Nick got on his phone and called the Miami airport. He spoke to a man working there and told him to watch for a private jet landing in a few hours and to have police ready there to make an arrest. Nick told him thank you and hung up.

"How far ahead do you think he is?" asked Nick.

"At least an hour", said Riley.

"Excuse me?" said Nick to the pilot. "How long is the flight?"

"4 and a half hours", he said. "Before you ask I can't go any faster." "The average flight there from Vegas is a lot more than that."

"Thanks", said Nick.

It was getting late in the day and Nick was very tired. It had been a long day and this case was taking it's toll.

"I'm gonna take a nap", said Nick. "I'm real tired."

"Me too", said Riley. "Don't snore too loud."

Nick laughed and leaned his chair back and closed his eyes. Riley did the same in her seat and they fell asleep in a matter of minutes. They both needed the sleep badly because when they arrive at Miami it will be back to business.

 

[CSI ADAM]

Part 12


Nick woke up hours later and saw Riley was still sleeping. It was dark outside and he remembered he was now on the east coast and that he was in a different time zone. The pilot told him they were about 20 minutes from landing at the airport. Nick got up and used the washroom on the plain and attempted to fix his hair. He noticed he hadn't shaved in a couple days but didn't mind the scruff look. He walked out and noticed Riley had woken up.

"Sleep alright?" asked Nick

"I guess so", said Riley. "Are we almost there?"

"About 15 minutes now", said Nick.

"Cool", said Riley. "What will we do when we get there?"

"Well we have to find where Fernandez went", said Nick.

"I mean where are we going to stay?" asked Riley

"The Miami-Dade PD has been told you are coming and has arranged for you to stay at a hotel.", said the pilot.

"Really?" asked Riley. "That's nice of them."

The three of them continued to chat as they approached the airport. The pilot told them to sit back and prepare for landing. The landing was a little ruff but nothing too terrible. Nick and Riley grabbed their bags and thanked the pilot. They exited the plane and saw police cars stationed all along outside. Their were many officers around and they were all looking at Nick and Riley. A women with long blonde hair and a man balding came over to greet them.

"Hey", he said holding out his hand. "I'm detective Frank Trip."

Nick shook his hand and greeted them.

"Nick Stokes", he said. "And this is my partner Riley Adams."

"I'm Calleigh Duquesne", the lady said. "Nice to meet you both."

"Did Fernandez land here?" asked Riley.

"No unfortunately", said Calleigh. "He landed somewhere else." "He probably figured we were waiting for him."

"We have a full APB out on him and we are doing random spot checks all across the city", said Frank. "But so far nothing."

"Thanks", said Nick. "Where do we go from here?"

"Well, lets get you two to your hotel", said Calleigh. "It's really late and there's nothing we can do now." "We'll begin at 7:00 am sharp tomorrow."

"Where is it?" asked Riley

"It's the Paradise inn, two blocks north of the beach", said Calleigh. "Don't worry I'll drive you." "It's on the way to my place."

"Thank you so much", said Nick

The three of them said bye to Frank and headed for Calleigh's Hummer. They loaded their luggage in the back and got in. Nick got in the front seat beside Calleigh and Riley got in the back. They left the airport and headed to the hotel.

"So ever been to florida before?" asked Calleigh

Riley and Nick both said No.

"We worked a case with your team years ago right?" asked Calleigh

"Ya, that's right", asid Nick. "The missing girl Sasha."

"I remember", said Calleigh, "but I don't remember either of you two."

"We didn't come", aid Nick. "I stayed back in the lab and Riley here is new. "She's only been with us a few weeks."

"How's the job treating you?" asked Calleigh.

"Okay", said Riley. "Everyone on the team has been great to me."

"How is everyone else on your team?" asked Calleigh. "Who did we work with before again?" "I'm sorry I forget their names."

Nick hesitated to answer but did the best he could.

"Well it's been a tough year for us", said Nick.

Calleigh started to look curious.

"Catherine, who you worked with before is okay", said Nick. "But Warrick was killed a few months ago by a crooked cop in our lab."

Calleigh looked shocked and almost didn't know what to say.

"I'm so sorry", she said. "He was very nice." "I know how that feels."

"How so?" said Nick.

"A CSI of ours was killed several years ago and we never really got over it", said Calleigh. "Everyday I see his locker it reminds me."

"It's scary", said Riley. "It comes with the job but we never are reafy for it."

The three of them continued to talk until Calleigh pulled up to the hotel and dropped them off. A man came out to help them with their stuff. Calleigh gave them the cars they needed to show they were covered.

"Thank you", said Riley. "We'll see you tomorrow."

Nick and Riley said goodbye and walked inside. They checked in and were given their room keys. They headed to the elevator and headed to floor 15.
The found their rooms and they were beside each other.

"See you in the morning", said Riley.

"Bright and early", said Nick.

They entered their separate rooms and got ready for bed preety soon afterwards. Nick gave Grissom a quick call before he went to sleep just to tell him they had made it and wht their plans were. After saying goodbye he hung up the phone and drifted off to sleep almost immediately.







The morning came almost two early. Nicks alarm rang at 6:00 and he tried to shut it off. He got up in a few minutes and took a quick shower. He was used to hot temperates in the dessert so dressing for the Florida sun wasn't too hard. He grabbed his gun his vest and everything else he needed. He left his room and saw Riley waoting in the hallway.

"Didn't keep you waiting did I?" asked Nick

"No", said Riley. "I've only been out here two minutes.

The two of them headed downstairs to the lobby. They were provided with a car by the police depatment and they headed to the underground parking to get it. It was a department hummer with MDPD logo's on it.

"Cool", said Nick. "I've always wanted to drive one of these."

They got inside, turned it on, and drove out of the garage. When Nick drove he asked Riley to work the GPS to tell them how to get to the crime lab. She finally got it to work and it was about a 10 minute frive. When they arrived they noticed the place right away.

"Nice", said Riley. "They've got a great lab here."

"Don't judge a book by it's cover", said Nick laughing.

He parked the Vehicle in an empty spot and both he and Riley got out. They walked up to the large Miami Crime lab slowly looking around curiously.

They were about to open the door when a white man with black hair held them back and got in their way..............



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[CSI ADAM]

Part 13


The man got in their way and prevented them from entering.

"You look lost", he said. "LVPD?". "I don't know what you're doing here but I can't let you in?"

"We were called down here on the Antonio Fernandez case", said Nick. "Who are you?"

"Rick Stetler", he said. "I'm more curious who you are."

"Nick Stokes, Las Vegas crime lab", said Nick. "And this is my partner Riley Adams."

"You are now in Florida and this case isn't in your hands anymore", said Stetler. "So we control everything." "Understand?"

Riley and Nick were outraged and furious at him.

"Excuse me?" said Riley. "I don't know who you think you are but fighting for control isn't going to get us the boy back."

"You two better watch it", said Stetler.

"Or what?" asked Nick who shoved him lightly.

Stetler looked as if he would shove Nick back but a man with red hair and sun glasses emerged from behind and broke it up.

"Stetler get inside", he said. "Do your job instead of interrupting ours."

He walked back inside with an angry look and glanced at Nick as he went in.

"Jeez", said Nick, "and I though Eckley was bad."

"It's good to have you with us", said the man holding out his hand. "Horatio Caine."

"Nick Stokes", said Nick shaking his hand.

"I'm Riley Adams", said Riley who also shook his hand. "Where should we begin?"

"There's been no sign of Antonio yet but we do have a relative of his in the interagation room now", said Horatio. "We waited for you to get here so you could ask him your questions."

"Thanks" said Nick. "What's his relation?"

"He's Antonio's brother", said Horatio. "We figured Antonio might try to contact him when he got back so we picked him up."

"Let's go", said Riley.

The three of them walked inside the Miami police department. Nick noticed that it was very similar to the lab in Vegas except they seemed to have a lot more levels where Vegas seemed to have a lot of the labs on one level. Nick and Riley said hi to several workers as they walked with Horatio. They arrived at the rooms in a couple minutes and saw Frank standing outside with Calleigh and a Cuban looking man.

"Hey Horatio", said Frank. "He's ready whenever you are." "Oh hey guys, what's up?"

"A lot", said Nick jokingly.

"Me and Horatio will go in first and after we are done you can ask him your question's", said Calleigh.

"Sounds good", said Riley.

"Oh I almost Forgot", said Calleigh. "Eric, this is Nick Stokes and Riley Adams from the Las Vegas Crime lab." "They are here to help us get Fernandez."

Eric shook hands with Nick and Riley.

"Yes", said Eric. "I sent you the DNA and fingerprint results." "Nice to meet you."

Calleigh and Horatio walked in the room when Riley, Nick, and Eric watched from the Window.

They saw Horatio ask him what his name was and when he last saw Antonio. He told him His name was Jose' and he hadn't heard from his brother in a week. Calleigh asked him what his brother was going to Vegas for and he told her it was for a vacation. The man didn't seem to know much and Calleigh and Horatio left the room. Nick and Riley walked in and asked him what he knew about the Walker family. The man told them that he heard about their deaths but didn't know anything else. After a few more questions they weren't getting any solid leads and they decided to leave the room.

"Damn", said Eric. "He either doesn't know or he's bullshiting."

"Ya", said Nick. "We're out of leads."

Just as he said that Riley, Eric, Calleigh, and Horatio looked at the television on the wall. Nick glanced and saw the news reporting about Fernandez.

"This is CBS 4 news", said the man. "We have a new development in the missing child who was abducted by a man named Antonio Fernandez."

"What?" said Nick. "What do they know that we don't?"

The four of them continued to watch the television.

"We have a caller on the line with information", said the man. "What is your name and what can you tell us?"

"Hello Miami", said the man. "you have to be living under a rock not to know my name."

Nick and Eric immediately recognized the voice and sickening laugh of Fernandez.

"You foolish cops think you can stop me with your APB's and spot checks?" said Fernandez. "I got conections deeper than you can even imagine." "I got people everywhere, even in your lab Caine."

The four of them looked shocked and knew this man was taking it too far.

"This isn't about the boy", said Fernandez. "You should be more worried about the city." "Make your way to the bridge on star island in 20 minutes for a surprise." "You won't be disapointed." "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA!!!!!!"

He hung up the phone and the news reporter looked terrified on the television.

"We gotta get over there", said Horatio. "Grab a vest and load your guns." "I'm calling SWAT."

Nick, Eric, and Horatio stormed down the hallway with Frank and headed outside. As they did they ran into a man with brown hair.

"Wolfe, no time hop in", said Eric.

"What's this about?" asked Ryan

"Just get in", said Eric.

Eric got in his hummer and Nick got in the passenger seat. Ryan got in the back and Horatio and Frank rode in the another hummer. They all headed over to the bridge as Calleigh and Riley stayed back in the lab......