Fake Fan Fiction ❯ Counterfeit Money ❯ Life saving kiss ( Chapter 12 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

Counterfeit Money 12

 

 

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Chapter 12

 

 

Ryo turns his face away and pulls the two pictures out of the Commissioner's hand, “Is this Drew…what happen to him…I was with him last night and he was fine.”

 

The Commissioner sighs and rubs the top of his nose with two fingers before answering. He puts his glasses back on and looks at Ryo and then at Dee.

 

“He and the owner were found by one of the employees around eight this morning. The owner is dead but Mr. Adams…is in critical condition they don't think he's going to make it. They really did a job on both of them. The owner's body is at the ME's office right now and Mr. Adams is in County General Hospital. Ryo I want you and Dee to see if he can tell you who did this to them. That is…if he wakes up.”

 

Traci looks over at Ryo, “If you want, I could go with Dee if you think you're not able.”

 

Ryo looks at her, “Thanks for your concern but I'm fine. It's just he's someone I know and that always throws me for a minute. I remember him saying he would do what he could to help. I wonder if he has any family here.”

 

“Well if we get going now we may be able to find out. Let's go Ryo; we'll call if we find anything out Commissioner.” He pats his partner on the shoulder and walks over to the door. Dee opens the door and he and Ryo take off.

 

The Commissioner sighs as he looks at the two agents, “I guess you and agent Homma here can pick up our suspects. I'll have a couple of uniforms go with you and I think I'll put two more of our detectives on this also. Somehow I think this is related to our case. So keep me informed and now I have to talk to the chief.”

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Drake and JJ are with the two agents as they ride the elevator to the ninth floor. As they step off they notice two bodyguards standing outside the door they are headed for.

 

“Heads up guys this isn't going to be as easy as we thought.”

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Ryo has a worried look on his face as he stares straight ahead not saying a word on the ride to the hospital. Dee glances at him, “You really like this guy, don't you?”

 

He turns to Dee, “It's not that I like him or anything, it's just, he tried to help and this is what he gets. He didn't have to get involved but he did.”

 

“Well he got involved because he wanted to get to know you. He had something to gain from helping, remember?”

 

“I know, but he was supposed to get his car today and he has some really old scotch he likes and now he may never get to do any of those things again. I feel sorry he ended up like this, Dee.”

 

Dee sighs and shakes his head, he knows Ryo has a big heart and he is probably feeling guilty about what happen to Drew.

 

They pull up in front of the hospital and Ryo jumps out of the car, runs into the emergency room, flashes his badge, asks for Drew, and is told to go to the fifth floor.

 

Dee is following behind his partner as he stops at the nurse's desk and they tell him to take the elevator up to the fifth floor.

 

When they get to the fifth floor there is an older couple in the waiting room. Dee goes in and takes a seat because he knows Ryo will talk to one of the nurses and let him know what is going on.

 

He hasn't seen Ryo this upset since Bikky was brought in after spraining his ankle, during a basketball game. He sits back wishing he could have a smoke but you can't smoke anywhere now but in the streets. He sighs and leans back in his seat to wait.

 

Ryo comes in, “They told me he is in recovery right now and when he wakes, we may be able to see him for a few minutes. He's critical but they say he has a chance. God I hope so, he didn't deserve this.”

 

Dee looks up at Ryo, “Why don't you have a seat, all we can do is wait. I want to have a cigarette but I don't want to leave you alone.”

 

Ryo smiles at him, “You go ahead I'm going to find the doctor that operated on him and see if he can let me in his room. I'll be fine by myself. Just don't smoke more than one, okay?”

 

Dee smiles and agrees and heads for the elevator as Ryo heads back to the nurse's station.

 

“Can you tell me if the doctor in charge of Mr. Adams's case is available? I'll like to speak to him, about his condition.”

 

Ryo smiles at the nurse as she looks up doctor who was doing the operation and pages him.

 

“He should be here shortly Det. I'll have him go to the waiting room or you could wait here if you like.” She gazes in Ryo's face with a big grin.

 

Ryo gives her one of his warmest smiles and says thank you and waits at the nurse's station. As he turns away he looks in at the couple in the waiting room and wonders if they are here for Drew. He turns to the nurse who is watching him, “Are they here for Mr. Adams also?”

 

She nods her head yes and says they've been waiting for him to wake so they can see him too. Ryo turns and walks back into the waiting room.

 

He stands in front of the couple and introduces himself and asks them if they were related to Drew.

 

“We're his aunt and uncle; his parents are on their way here as we speak. They're coming in from Chicago. I hope they make it in time before he…” the woman's voice catches on a sob.

 

“Now don't think like that Martha, he needs our hope not negative thoughts. He's a strong boy and he will pull through.” She turns to her husband and buries her face in his shoulder crying softly.

 

The doctor comes in at this time and Ryo stands and puts his hand out. “Hello, I'm Det. Randy MacLean and I need to see Mr. Adams, I…we need to know who did this to him. He's a material witness in an important case and”, he glances at the older couple; “he's a friend.”

 

The doctor introduces himself as Dr. McCraven and he would take Ryo to see him. Ryo looks back at his aunt and uncle, “I'll let him know you're here and I won't be long. If the dark haired man comes back please tell him where I am, okay? His name is Det. Laytner.”

 

They both nod and say they will and to tell Drew, they love him. They were pleased to hear him say he was a friend when he was talking to the doctor.

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Ryo is standing next to Drew's bed looking down at him. He wonders who could do something like this to this handsome man. He brushes some hair off his forehead and Drew opens his eyes slowly looking up at Ryo. At first, he doesn't believe he is there so he closes his eyes and opens them again. He tries to smile but it comes out twisted and he tries to put his hand up to his face.

 

Ryo puts his hand on top of his, “You have a bandage on the right side of your face Drew, and it might make talking a little difficult.”

 

Drew looks at him, “What are you doing here Ryo?” His voice is gravelly and low. Ryo has to bend down to hear him. He stands up and smiles, “I heard you were in trouble so I can to check on you. How do you feel Drew?”

 

“Like I was run over by a train, I probably look like it too. Can I get some water?”

 

Ryo turns and see they left some ice chips for him to suck on so he gets a spoon full and lifts his head gently and gives them to him. Drew tries to takes them in his mouth but has difficulty opening it. Ryo remembers a first aid tip from his respiratory class and puts the ice in his mouth and puts his lips over Drew's mouth sliding them in easily with his tongue. Drew leans back and licks his lips as he looks up at him. Ryo smiles down at him, “That's what we call a life saving kiss.”

 

Drew smiles up at him as much as he can, “I'll take it anyway I can get it, thanks Ryo. I'm sure you're here because you want to know who did this to me right.”

 

Ryo nods his head, “Do you know who did this Drew?”

 

He sighs, “It was three guys. After I left you last night I went to my job and the owner was in the back arguing with someone and the next thing I know I was being kicked and hit. They were asking me questions but the hits were coming so fast I couldn't think straight let along answer them. But I did hear them say…”

 

He coughs as if he's choking and Ryo pushes the call button and tries to raise his head for more air. The nurse comes in and calls for another nurse and they tell Ryo he has to wait outside. He backs up watching all the activity as more people come into his room.

 

Dee is standing outside his door as Ryo bumps into him. He spins around and looks in his face, “He was about to tell me who did this when he started coughing. He said it was three men there with the owner. I think he got a good look at their faces so I think we should let him rest for now. He is in bad shape; I have to call the Commissioner. He needs to be in protective custody.”

 

Ryo goes to a corner and calls the Commissioner telling him what is going on and suggesting they put a couple of uniforms on his room.

 

“If you think it's needed Ryo, I'll send down some officers right away.”

 

“Thanks Berkley, he's a material witness and he knows who did this to them. I know if he pulls through he will help us. Dee and I are going to head to the ME's office, unless you wanted us to do something else.”

 

“No that's fine Ryo; the agents went with two other detectives to pick up our suspects. Make sure you come to my office afterward, okay?” He tells the Commissioner yes and hangs up.

 

Dee walks over to Ryo, “Let's go partner there's nothing we can do here.”

 

I want to make sure he's alright and speak to his relatives' first Dee.”

 

“Well yeah, that goes without saying. I'll wait here and you go speak to them.” He pushes Ryo in the direction of the waiting room and Ryo walks slowly and looks over his shoulder at Dee.

 

Dee gives him a smile and leans against the wall, waiting on the medical persons to finish with Drew.

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Traci walks up to the door and tells the first guy she would like to speak with Taylor Sims. He looks her up and down with a sneer. She stands back and pulls out her badge. He looks at it and knocks on the door and opens it. He says something to some one else and then allow them to pass.

 

All four detectives walk in and are told to have a seat and Ms. Taylor would be with them shortly. They look around the apartment at the paintings on the wall because they all look like originals and the carpet was a thick plush contrasting with the warm beige couches and chrome and glass tables. The bar is made of glass also and you can see the expensive glasses and liquor as if it were on display.

 

The drapes are open so the sun light plays colorful music in various shades of brilliance, bouncing from one decanter to the other. JJ stands there admiring the décor and smiling at the different object d' art. He walks closer to a statue of the kiss but notices it is of two women kissing instead. He smiles to himself and is about to touch it when Ms. Sims enters the room.

 

“You wish to speak to me?” She is a very tall woman dressed all in black. Her hair is a platinum blonde and cut very close to her head.

 

She looks at the officers as she stands with her hands in her pockets. She zeros in on Traci and gives her a slow smile.

 

Steve stands and tells her they have some questions they want to ask her and if not she could come down to the station.

 

“I'm sure I will help you all I can, but what is this about?”

 

“You were last seen in the company of Robert Powell right before his death and we would like to know what the two of you discussed.”

 

She looks at Steve, “We only had dinner and then we went our separate ways. I don't see how I can help you; I don't know where he went after he left me.”

 

“Well, you do know he died within an hour after leaving the restaurant in your company.”

 

“I wasn't the only one he spoke to in the restaurant that night; maybe you should talk to someone else. If that is all Detective, I have some place else to be, instead of answering these idiotic questions!”

 

JJ smiles at her, “That's true Ms. Sims; you do have somewhere else to be. You have to be at the station with us, we have a few more questions we need to ask.”

 

Drake starts reading her, her rights and she calls out to one of her guards to call her lawyer. He comes rushing in and asks what's going on and Agent Dalton explains she is under arrest for suspicion of murder.

 

Drake and JJ look at him very hard until he backs down. JJ walks over to him and flashes his badge, “Do you have a permit for that gun you're wearing?”

 

“Uh…I'm a bodyguard, so I need my gun.”

 

“Do you have a permit for the gun?”

 

“Uh…no”

 

“Well you can join your boss down at the station. Put your hands behind your back…Sir.”

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TBC