Yes, I do what the writers won't.
But that's because if the writers did this, it would be a very disorganized show. :lol:
But this isn't a show so HA.
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Halls, one our later
Horatio: Calleigh.
Calleigh: *walks over* We checked the entire Hummer. His story checks out. Alexx reported cause of death was head trauma.
Horatio: Can we confirm who beat him?
Calleigh: Subcutaneous photos show both hands against the child's skin. Now, if Josh would have done it, there would be an impression from his wedding ring. There isn't.
Horatio: He could have taken off the ring.
Calleigh: He could have but he didn't. The fact is, all Josh tried to do was save him.
Horatio: So we have one man evading the scene and another man trying to save a dying little boy. You know what I think we're missing part of the story here.
Calleigh: What do you mean?
Horatio: Ernest claims they came down to Miami together.
Calleigh: Well maybe they took different flights. He could be lying.
Horatio: Yes but something doesn't add up. Where was Ethan during all of this?
Calleigh: With Ernest.
Horatio: So that means this little boy was with him too?
Calleigh: We can ask Ethan.
Horatio: Let's do that. I have a feeling he knows more than he's letting on.
Atrium
Ethan: *sits on bench*
Calleigh: *sits, smiles* Hi.
Ethan: *staring at feet*
Calleigh: I wanted to ask you some questions, is that all right?
Ethan: *nods*
Calleigh: I'm going to show you a picture now, and I would like you to tell me if you know him. *hands over picture*
Ethan: *looks at picture*
Calleigh: Do you recognize him?
Ethan: *shakes head*
Calleigh: Okay. I have a couple more questions. When you came from New York to Miami, who was with you?
Ethan: The man.
Calleigh: Who's the man?
Ethan: Ernie.
Calleigh: *smiles* That's good. Was your dad with you too?
Ethan: *shakes head*
Calleigh: Where was he?
Ethan: *shrugs*
Calleigh: Were you asleep or awake when you got to Miami?
Ethan: Asleep.
Calleigh: Did you sleep a lot?
Ethan: *nods*
Calleigh: And you've never seen this boy?
Ethan: ...
Calleigh: Ethan?
Ethan: ...Um...
Calleigh: Was he there?
Ethan: ...Yes.
Calleigh: In New York?
Ethan: *shakes head*
Calleigh: Miami?
Ethan: *nods*
Calleigh: Was he in that apartment?
Ethan: *nods*
Calleigh: Before or after you got there?
Ethan: Before. He was in a closet.
Calleigh: Did your dad ever go to the apartment before he found you?
Ethan: No.
Calleigh: Okay. *smiles* Great, thank you Ethan. You've been a very brave boy.
Ethan: *smirks*
Interrogation room
Horatio: Let me see your hands.
Ernest: Why?
Horatio: If you don't give me your hands, I'll get them myself.
Ernest: ...*lays hands on table*
Horatio: *places hands on hips* They seem pretty bruised up.
Ernest: I got them from the fall.
Horatio: The fall? Or beating a child to death.
Ernest: *rolls eyes* Josh killed that kid.
Horatio: Josh tried to
save him.
Ernest: He was always such a bleeding heart, you know that? Always trying to do the right thing.
Horatio: And that's what he did.
Ernest: No. No, he beat him. I tried to stop him, remind him of what a good guy he used to be.
Horatio: We swabbed your hands. They had blood and sunscreen on them. The blood wasn't yours and the sunscreen matches what was on the child's skin.
Ernest: ....I want a lawyer.
Horatio: Better late than never.
Outside, parkinglot
Lori: *throws bags in back of car*
Ryan: *runs over* Lori!
Lori: *looks up*
Ryan: You're leaving already?
Lori: Yeah my flight leaves at 8.
Ryan: You need any help with the ba...I see you already have them in the car.
Lori: I'm more of a do-er.
Ryan: So I guess you're happy to be going back.
Lori: Yeah. I love my job.
Ryan: Don't you get kind of sad when you come home to no one?
Lori: I like being alone. Besides, I never liked crowds very much and I find that a lot of people annoy me anyway.
Ryan: Aren't you afraid of getting hurt and no one will be there?
Lori: Contrary to popular belief, there
are hospitals there.
Ryan: No, I mean loved ones.
Lori: Why are you asking me these questions?
Ryan: Because I don't understand you.
Lori: What's to understand?
Ryan: I don't understand why you push people away.
Lori: Because people are idiots. They're selfish, they lie, cheat, and hurt each other.
Ryan: We're all human.
Lori: Well the human race has quite a few flaws to work out.
Ryan: Some people are decent.
Lori: Look I'm sure we could get into a big debate about human nature but I have a flight to catch and I don't have time for this petty crap.
Ryan: You can't run from everyone.
Lori: I'm not running. *slams trunk*
Ryan: You're no better than anyone else.
Lori: I didn't say I was.
Ryan: *grabs Lori's arm* Don't be afraid to get close to someone.
Lori: *stares at Ryan*
Ryan: I won't hurt you.
Lori: ...Words are just words.
Ryan: That's why you have to have a little trust.
Lori: *looks down at ground*
Ryan: *stares at Lori*
Lori: ...Thank you. *lifts head* But, I'm still leaving.
Ryan: Will you come back?
Lori: *smirks* I never really liked the idea of 'goodbye'.
Ryan: I'll take it.
Lori: *gets into car*
Ryan: Have a safe trip.
Car drives away
TBC...............