Fake Fan Fiction ❯ Counterfeit Money ❯ Unexpected guest ( Chapter 23 )

 

 

 

 

 

Counterfeit Money 23

 

 

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Chapter 23

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Dee looks at the Commissioner and smirks. The man Is easier than he thought. Now he's willing to put his life on the line to catch a killer. Maybe he's doing this to impress Ryo, but that's not going to help him at all.

 

The Commissioner looks around, “Isn't someone missing…where is Det. Adams?”

 

Dianna tells him, “He's at the hospital checking on Drake. I heard he might be released soon. Have you been to see him yet?”

 

“I was there last night and he did look better. I also checked on our witness.” He looks at Ryo and then back at Dianna. “The young man seems to be doing well and coming along nicely. We had a long chat last night and I made a few things clear to him, also.”

 

Ryo looks at the Commissioner and is about to say something when Dee puts his hand on Ryo's arm, telling him to wait.

 

Commissioner Rose continues, “He has to know, we appreciate his help but he is just a witness after all. Pampering him is not doing him any good. He might come to expect more from certain officers, then is allowed.”

 

Ryo looks at the commissioner and then at Dee. Dee nods his head and let's go of Ryo's arm.

 

“When you say certain officers, you mean me Commissioner?”

 

Rose looks at Ryo over his shoulder then turns around facing him. “If you must know, yes I do mean you detective. You have taken this case personally where this one witness is concern. I advised you before to be more objective when dealing with him and I'm sure your partner will agree with me on this.”

 

Dee chuckles, “That's the way Ryo is…Sir, he cares about people. I'm sure someone like you, would never understand what it's like to help someone, without having an ulterior motive. We have to keep an eye on Drew and make sure he's safe if we want him to keep helping us on this case.”

 

Ryo glares at the Commissioner, “Had we not received help from him we wouldn't be as far along in this case as we are and he would never have ended up in the hospital. So yes, I will continue to check on him, until I deem it no longer necessary. Besides, what I do on my own time, is my business…Sir.”

 

Everyone is quiet as Ryo turns and walks out the door. Dee looks at his partner's back and over at Rose. He sighs and takes a seat at the table. “Well at least I know this isn't my fault.”

 

Rose looks at Dee after that comment, “What is that supposed to mean detective?”

 

“You've pissed him off twice in one day, are you trying to beat my record?” He chuckles and adds, “Sir”

 

Ted smiles at Marty, they know when Ryo is pissed at Dee, he won't speak to him for days sometimes and Dee has to do a lot of groveling to make up. Maybe with the commissioner it will be different, but they doubt it.

 

The Commissioner watches Ryo. “He shouldn't get so emotional about a witness; after all it's not like their close friends or anything.” Rose turns back to the Chief, “Let's get this over with, I'm getting a headache. I don't know why I'm doing this in the first place.”

 

Chief Smith shakes his head and goes over the details of the plan they have come up with for his protection, starting with the next press conference.

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Ryo goes into his office, hangs up his jacket, walks over to the coffee pot in their office and starts the pot brewing. He is going through his notes when his phone rings.

 

“This is Det. MacLean speaking.”

 

“Ah…Ryo, you might want to get down to the hospital.”

 

Ryo sits up, his notes forgotten. “What is it, JJ?”

 

“I heard a commotion in the hall and went to see what was going on and Drew told me, Ed Briggs was in his room. I had one of the officers go to the front entrance but we didn't see him and get this, he's dressed like a doctor. He wants to see you and I don't think he is going to calm down until he does.”

 

“Thanks JJ, tell him I'm on my way there now.” Ryo grabs his jacket and heads for the door, he runs for the break room and pushes the door open

 

“Hey, Ed Briggs has been spotted at the hospital! I'm on my way there now, so let's go!”

 

Dee jumps up out of his seat and heads for the door followed by the other members of the task force. The Commissioner and the Chief say they will wait on their call.

 

Chief Smith yells for them to call him right away. The Commissioner groans because he knows he is in for a long night.

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As they arrive at the hospital, Ryo tells everyone to fan out and keep their eyes open in case he is still there.

 

He and Dee take the elevator to the fifth floor and go in the direction of Drew's room. JJ is waiting for them in the doorway. Ryo walks past him and straight to Drew.

 

“Are you okay Drew? Did he do anything to you?”

 

Drew looks up at Ryo, puts his face in his hands, and breaks down. Ryo moves closer and puts his arms around him. “It's alright Drew, we won't let anything happen too you, I promise. Now try to tell me what happen. I didn't think you knew him.”

 

Dee and JJ are watching this exchange from the doorway. JJ looks up in Dee's face to see how he is taking his lover cradling another man. However, he cannot read him and Dee is not saying anything, he is watching Ryo with the same hunger in his eyes he always has when it came to his partner.

 

Dianna and the two agents arrive and JJ says he is going back to Drake's room. He tells Dee, he took a statement from the officers on duty but Drew would only talk to Ryo. He pats Dee's arm and hands him his notes. Dee looks down at JJ and says thanks. He could not move from that spot if he wanted too.

 

Dee is watching Ryo with Drew and knows it is not sexual on his partner's part. He's comforting Drew, as if he were Bikky. He can see the concern in his face; he is stroking his hair as you would an upset child. Ryo genuinely cares what happens to this man. When had that started? He didn't know, but he can see it now. Ryo wants to protect him and that means he will do everything in his power, not to let him die.

 

Dee walks over by the bed, stands next to Steve, puts his hand out, and rubs Drew's back. “We're here now Drew and no one is going to hurt you.”

 

Ryo turns and looks up at his lover when he hears his voice. He smiles up at Dee and puts his hand out giving his fingers a small squeeze. He looks back at Drew, “tell us what happen.”

 

At that time the doctor comes in, “I have to give this patient a sedative, he is too agitated right now and his blood pressure is too high.”

 

Drew shakes his head, “Can it wait, I have to tell them what he said.” He looks at Ryo and tells him, Ed Briggs is coming after him if he testifies against him. “He says it is easy to get to me here and he can get to me later. I'm so scared Ryo, what am I going to do when I get out of this place. I can't go to Chicago; I would only put my parents in danger. I have to go in an institution until I'm able to go to court.”

 

Steve smiles, “He came here and tried to intimidate you and that's a serious crime. We will put you in protective custody until we round everyone up. This way you can feel safe. How does that sound?”

 

He looks up at Ryo and realizes he is still in his arms. He blushes and pulls out and looks at Dee quickly. Dee has his trademark smirk on his face so Drew, apologizes. He looks down at Drew and waves his hand.

 

Ryo gets off the bed and says in a soft voice. “Drew, we all want what's best for you and I speak for everyone when I say this. You can trust Steve; he'll make sure you're safe.”

 

Drew looks up at Steve and says okay he will go in his custody for now. The doctor looks at Ryo since he seems to be the one in charge, “I really need to give him this sedative. If you would all excuse me.”

 

Ryo smiles at Drew and tells him he will be back. He turns and the others follow him out the door. He finds the officers in charge of guarding Drew.

 

“Are you the one that let Ed Briggs, into his room?”

 

“I'm sorry sir, I thought he was a doctor, he had on a lab coat and everything.”

 

Ryo glares at him, “Did you even check his ID; you were supposed to be a little more diligent than that.”

 

“No sir, I didn't, but he didn't do anything to him. The guy was in there three minutes tops.”

 

Dee walks up to him and points his finger in his chest, “And how long does it take to kill someone, ass-hole! When you are on duty to guard someone you check all ID's, no matter what. You got that!”

 

The officer looks up at Dee in alarm, opens, and closes his mouth not knowing what to say. The other officer puts his head down, not wanting the raven-haired detective to turn on him. He has heard about Det. Dee Laytner's infamous temper and he does not want to be on the receiving end of it. For his partner to say the perp was in there three minutes is a rookie mistake.

 

The elevator opens and Ted and Marty get off with two more officers. Ryo walks over to them and back to the others, “You two are dismissed, go back to the precinct and report to your Captain.

 

The two officers leave without making eye contact with anyone. Dee watches them and shakes his head. “Idiots, did they not see what the man looks like. He's all over the news, for christ sake!”

 

Ryo walks over to him, “Calm down Dee, we have new ones now and they know what to do, okay. Let's go visit Drake and see how he's doing.”

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JJ is in with Drake telling him what is going on when Dee and Ryo come in.

 

“Hey buddy, you're looking a whole lot better. When are you getting out?” He walks over to the bed and ruffles Drake blonde hair. “Did JJ tell you we are working together since they put Ryo in charge of the task force? You gotta get better man; I can't take much more of him.”

 

“Ah, Dee-senpai you know you enjoy working with me. We're like a well oiled machine.”

 

Ryo chuckles in the in the background. “You're looking well Drake, I'm happy to see you're feeling better. We're going to nail the people responsible for putting you here.”

 

Drake looks at him and smiles, “I thought JJ took care of the one that shot me.”

 

“He did, but I'm talking about the people that put him there in the first place. He was seen in the hospital, so he is still in the city, which is good since the Commissioner is holding a press conference to smoke him out. If that works, we should have him in a few days.”

 

JJ looks at him, “The Commissioner agreed to do it? I shouldn't be surprised, with the way he feels about you.”

 

Ryo spins around and glares at JJ. “You know, you are really a piece of work, JJ. It just so happens, Dianna is the one who talked him into it, not me.” he turns towards Dee smiling, “I'll be back Dee; I'm going to talk to Steve about where they're moving Drew.” He kisses Dee softly on the lips before he leaves and everyone looks at Ryo in surprise.

 

Dee smiles at his partner as he touches his lips in surprise. This is the first time Ryo has kissed him in front of anyone before and he is thrilled. He turns to Drake and JJ, with a smile on his face.

 

Drake says, “I never thought I'd see him do that with my own eyes. It must make you feel good, huh Dee? Although, I don't think I want to see that at work too much.”

 

“Don't be jealous Drake, I can't help it if I'm irresistible to Ryo and he can't keep his lips off me.”

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After Berkley Rose gives his press conference, Ed Briggs is in a rage. He turns the TV off and picks up his gun rubbing it on the side of his face as he looks down at the information in front of him.

 

He has the Commissioner's address. He should pay Berkeley Rose a little visit and make good on his promise to shut his mouth if it's the last thing he does.

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TBC