Fake Fan Fiction ❯ The Engagement ❯ Chapter 16

 

 

 

The Engagement 16

 

 

 

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Chapter 16

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Early the next morning, Ryo comes into the precinct with Bikky, walking on one crutch. He takes him into his office where, he sets him up with a soda and goes to the Chief's office. Since Dee has not shown up yet, he has to talk to Chief Smith alone.

 

He knocks on the door and when the Chief tells him to enter; he walks in with a smile. “Good morning Chief, I brought my son in for the line up. He's still not feeling well, so I'll like to get this over with as quickly as possible.

 

“My sentiment exactly, where's your lazy partner? Has he come in yet?” He chomps on his cigar as he sits back and waits for his answer.

 

“He hasn't come in but then again, I am a little early. He should be in the office by now.” He looks up at the big regulation clock on the wall and sees it is nine, so Dee should be here. Maybe, if he had let him spend the night last night, he would be here by now. `Wait, I have to stop thinking like this, after all he is an adult and he knows what time he has to be at work!'

 

The Chief laughs, “I'm just pulling your leg Randy and Dee makes it here on the dot. He doesn't know how to come in early. As soon as he gets here, we'll have the line-up. Did you see Drake or JJ, out there? Those two are the ones that brought the suspect in, so tell them to get him out of lock-up for me. That's all, but let me know what happens okay?”

 

Ryo gives him a three-finger salute says, yes Sir, turns, and walks out the door.

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Bikky is looking around the office and drinking his soda when Dee comes in. “Hey brat, where's Ryo?” He hits the back of Bikky's head softly. Bikky turns and laughs as he rubs his head. “You're late, moron! Ryo said you would probably be late. I guess he knows you, huh? What was you doing, besides over sleeping? Did your girlfriend keep you up all night?” He laughs at the look on his face.

 

“Shut up, Bikky! We're at my work and I won't have you talking like that here. At home it's all shit and giggles, but not here, understand?” He gives Bikky a menacing look. “I called Mother and that's why I'm a little late. She says, she remembers you very well. I wonder what Ryo will say when he hears, about your little criminal activity. So keep your mouth shut and maybe I won't mention it to him.”

 

He pulls out his chair and sits down while Bikky tries to think of something to say to the raven-haired man. “Ryo said he wouldn't get mad.” Bikky stares at Dee.

 

Dee looks at him, as he pulls a folder towards him and looks down at it. “Is that what you really think? He may not do anything about it, but I'm sure if he heard of some of the things you have been up to, he just may curtail, your movements. You want to make a bet on it?” He raises his eyes and look at the boy over his folder.

 

“Shit! Okay, I'll give you some slack while I'm here.” He gives him a smirk, “I heard you told them that I was your son too, so I'll let you get away with that for now. But once we get out of here, all bets are off, perv.”

 

“Bikky, do not call me that!” He glares at the boy, not noticing when Ryo comes back into the office

 

“Do not call you what, or do I want to know?” Ryo looks over at his partner, giving him a warm smile, “Did you sleep well, Dee?”

 

Dee rolls his eyes as he answers, “Like you care. I had a long drive late at night. By the time I made it home, I was so keyed up, I a hard time falling asleep. I should have just stayed at your place and went home this morning. You are so mean, Ryo.”

 

Ryo laughs, “You are such a drama queen. Oh yeah, Chief said to have JJ or Drake bring up the suspect, so Bikky can officially ID him. Then they can start on the interrogation, but who ever talks to him, I want to be there. I'll go with you to pick Bikky up but not to drop him off. Is that okay with you?”

 

Dee looks over at Bikky and back at Ryo. “I guess so, you can meet her later and it doesn't take both of us to drop him off. How about it brat, you think Ryo should meet her later, instead of now?” He looks at the boy with one brow raised.

 

“Ah, it's fine with me. As long as you come and get me, I'm cool with it.” He finishes his soda and tosses the can in the wastebasket. “Yeah, two points!”

 

Both men shake their head. Dee gets up, “If I can't find either JJ or Drake I'll start the line up myself, okay? We don't want the brat to be here to long. I'll be right back. He leaves out and Ryo turns to Bikky. You're not afraid are you, Bikky?”

 

He bends down in front of Bikky with his hand stroking his cheek. Bikky shakes his head, “I hope you get both of those ass-holes for trying to kill me.” He has unshed tears in is eyes. “I heard Bobby was killed. He was a friend of mine Ryo. He was killed because of me.”

 

He puts his head on Ryo's shoulder, as his foster father, bends down on one knee. Ryo wraps his arms around the boy, making small soothing circles on his back. He has not been this angry in a long time. Anyone that can kill a child deserves to be under the jail for life and it would be his pleasure to do so.

 

Rose walks in, as he is comforting Bikky and clears his throat. “Good morning Ryo, is this your son?” He looks at Bikky's dark coloring and blonde hair. He looks strange but the boy is cute. “Are you ready for the line up, young man? I hope my detectives picked up the right one. We are going to do everything in our power, to bring him to justice.

 

Ryo stands at hearing the Commissioner. He keeps his arm around Bikky in a protective manner. “He's not afraid Sir, he's ready to do his part and then Dee is taking him to his mother. I'll stay here and pick him up tonight when I get off. If that is alright with you, Sir.”

 

“That's fine with me Ryo. I know you must be worried about him. After the line up, I want you to let me know what happens.” He gives Ryo a wolfish smile. “I'll be in my office.” He looks over at Bikky giving him a wink as he leaves out.

 

The boy looks at the door and then at Ryo. “Is he gay, Ryo?”

 

Ryo looks at him in surprise, “Wha…what kind of question is that?”

 

Dee comes in at that time and tells them that Drake has everything ready for the line up.

 

“Can you make it alone brat, or do I have to carry you?” He chuckles at the boy as he watches him stand up.

 

“Bite me perv…I mean Dee.” He laughs at the look on his face and heads for the door.

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Bikky follows Dee and Ryo to the line up and they have him behind the glass. He looks at all five men in a row and picks out Rod.

 

Drake stands behind the boy, “Are you sure that's him, son? We want you to be absolutely clear, in your mind.

 

“That bastard is the one that shot me and I'm sure about that!” He looks at Drake with his eyes blazing.

 

Ryo puts his arm around Bikky's shoulders, “its okay Bikky, he's on our side. Drake if that's all, Dee is taking him home now.”

 

Drake smiles at Bikky, “Easy there, tiger. You will make a good witness if we have to go to court, but I'm hoping he makes a confession and it won't come to that. You can take him home now, Dee. We'll talk with him again; now that Bikky has ID'd him. He just may be more cooperative now.” He looks at Ryo, “If you want to come along with us you're welcome, Ryo.”

 

“Thanks Drake, I will like that, but give me a few minutes, I'll be right back, start without me and I'll join you later.” He walks back to his office with Dee and Bikky.

 

JJ looks at the threesome as they leave. “Dee is acting like he really is his son, but I know Ryo is the one that's his foster father. They can't fool me.”

 

Drake shakes his head and walks over to the window. “Hold number three and let the others go.” He sighs in exasperation as he turns to his partner, “JJ you need to give it a rest. Dee does not plan to be with you, no matter what. As far as I can see, he is interested in his partner. I know you can tell by the way the two of them act, around each other.”

 

JJ turns his nose up at his partner and walks out of the room. He goes in the interrogation room and glares at Rod, as Drake comes in behind him, closing the door.

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“I'm going in with Drake and JJ to watch the interrogation, so when you come back, that's where I'll be, okay?” He looks over at Bikky, “I don't want you to give Dee's mother a hard time. Do what she tells you and I'll pick you up as soon as I leave here. Maybe we can have take-out for dinner, would you like that?”

 

“Yea, can we have Chinese food? I want my own egg rolls, with out having to share with the perv…uh, I mean Dee.” He looks up at Dee with a wide innocent smile on his face.

 

“Yeah, good save, brat. Let's go so I can drop your tiny ass off and I'll eat all the egg rolls I want, for your information!” He grabs his coat and is putting it on when Ryo tells him, “I have to let the commissioner and the Chief know that he has ID'd the suspect. Hurry back Dee, I don't like seeing Rose without you there. He makes me kind of nervous when I'm alone with him.” He unconsciously shudders.

 

“Then, why don't you wait until I come back. Go with JJ and Drake for now and we will make the report together.” Ryo smiles and blushes as he turns away. Bikky looks at Ryo's face and decides he must be gay too. However, that is not going to stop him from getting between the two men, every chance he gets.

 

“Come on brat, we need to get going.” He gives Ryo a wink and the two head out the door. Ryo slumps in his seat and wonders if he should wait on Dee to return before he speaks to the Commissioner. It's not as if he can't face him alone, he just doesn't want to. Maybe he can tell the Chief and he can give the information to Rose. He gets up and heads for the Chief's office.

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Drake and JJ are in the interrogation room with Rod, trying to get him to squeal on his partner.

 

“Why don't you just tell us where we can find him and it will go easier for you. You think if he were here, he would keep silent about you?” JJ pushes a pad and pencil across to him and stares at him in a threatening manner.

 

“Why don't you write down his name and address here and we'll let you go back to your cell. You only shot the boy, right. Your partner is the one that killed the other kid. You had better get in front of this now. When we pick him up and he says you did the killing, we will have no other choice but to believe him.” Drake gets up from his chair and walks behind the man.

 

He looks over his head at JJ, “You know, I'm a little thirsty…you want me to bring you something back to drink?” He stretches as he looks down at Rod from behind.

 

“Yeah, you do that Drake…I could use something cold right about now.” He looks over at Rod. “Uh, do you want a soda Rod? My partner can bring one back for you.”

 

Rod looks up at JJ, “Yeah that sounds good, thanks man.” He turns and looks up at Drake. This one doesn't seem as soft as the one called JJ. He knows JJ is gay because it is coming off him in waves. The other one isn't but you never know. Giving up Lil Mark is something he is not going to do, no matter how many sodas they give him. His boss is mad enough as it is, with the failed hit attempt for him to tell on the other shooter. He'll just bide his time with these losers, since they only have one person's word against him.

 

“Okay then, I'll be right back but this is going to cost you. Tell us what we want to know and we will call it even.” Drake laughs, as he walks out the door.

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“Well what do you think, Ryo? We've tried everything and he still won't talk. I should send you in there, since it was your son he shot but the Chief says no. How in the hell do they expect us to work when they tie our hands like this? I have to go and get the prick a soda. I'll be right back, okay?” He starts down the hall as Ryo turns back to the two-way glass, watching JJ, as he gets nowhere.

 

“How is it going Ryo? Did he give anything up yet?” Rose is standing close behind Ryo, making him jump. He turns and looks up at the Commissioner. “I…I didn't know you were there Commissioner, you startled me.” He turns back to the glass with a blush on his face.

 

“JJ is trying to get him to give up the guy that was with him, but he's not having any luck. I wish I could go in there with him for five minutes. I know he shot Bikky and now he's trying an innocent act, it makes me see red.” He sticks his hands in his pockets, so the Commissioner cannot see them tremble.

 

Berkeley looks over his shoulder, to see if anyone is watching. He leans in close to Ryo and whispers in his ear. “Do you think you can get him to talk, without killing him, Ryo? I could let you go in for, what did you say, five minutes.”

 

Ryo tries to turn, but he knows if he does, he will be face to face with Rose. He stares straight ahead and says nothing. The Commissioner is standing so close; he can feel the heat from his body and his warm breath, on his neck.

 

“Do you want to go in, Ryo? I can make it happen. It seems like the other two detectives haven't gotten anywhere with him, so maybe we need to send in the boy's father.”

 

Ryo can feel the anger come back and it's a two-way sword, he pushes back on Berkeley. “Excuse me, Sir. I think I will go in if you will allow it.” He looks in Rose's eyes, with determination in his own.

 

Rose takes his glasses off and tweaks the bridge of his nose. Drake comes up at that time and he stops him. “Det. Parker, I'm sending Ryo in to talk with the suspect, maybe he can get something out of him.”

 

Drake looks at Rose in surprise since he knows that Ryo is too close to the case, to question the man but…whatever. He hands Ryo the sodas, “This is for him and JJ.”

 

“Thanks Berkley and Drake I will give him his…drink.” He moves to the door opening it, as the two men watch.

 

JJ looks up, as Ryo comes in. He looks over his shoulder and asks, “Where is Drake?” He takes the soda Ryo hands him.

 

“He wanted to take a break. Here you go Rod; I guess this is for you.” He hands the other soda to the man and leans against the wall with his arms folded. JJ is still trying to get him to give up his partner.

 

Ryo pushes off the wall. “Tell me Rod, are you…comfortable?”

 

Rod looks down at his soda and smile. He brings it to his lips and takes a sip. “I don't have anything to say to you either.”

 

“That's not what I ask you, Rod. I asked if you were…comfortable.” Ryo walks to the side of the table with his hands in his pockets.

 

Rod looks up at Ryo, takes in the honey blonde hair and the half smile, and thinks, `This has got to be the only precinct, with the prettiest officers and they're all soft. This one, I wouldn't mind seeing again, when I get out.'

 

“Yeah, I'm comfortable, officer.”

 

Ryo pulls his foot back and kicks the chair over, causing him and the chair to fall to the floor. He walks over to him, stops at his head and looks down at him with a sneer on his handsome features, “You comfortable…now?”

 

JJ jumps out of his seat, looks over at the glass and back at Ryo. He is at a lost for words. He knows Drake has to be on the other side, but he does not know Rose is there also.

 

Ryo looks down at Rod, with anger blazing in his dark eyes. Rod looks up at him from the floor and his opinion has changed concerning the honey blonde man. Maybe he doesn't want to see him on the street after all.

 

“This is as comfortable, as you're going to get. Tell me what I want to know or else this is just the beginning. I know where your cell is and this can go on for as long as you like.”

 

Rod tries to sit up and Ryo squats down besides him. “Tell me who the other shooter is and I might go easy on you. If not…everything falls in your lap including the murder of Bobby King. Personally, I could care less because you are the one that shot my son and for that, you're going to pay. You should know you're going down, along…or with your friend. The first one that talks gets the deal.” He stands back up, looking down at him on the floor, completely ignoring JJ, and watches Rod as his mind races.

 

“Okay, okay, his name is Mark.” He tries to sit up but he is partially under the table.

 

Ryo stands over him, looking down, “Mark what?”

 

Rod pulls himself from under the table and looks at Ryo with his eyes narrowed. Mark Colman. I don't where he lives. Can I get up now?”

 

Ryo bends down, pick up his chair, and helps him off the floor. He brushes him off as he smiles at him. “Thank you Rod, see we can be nice when you cooperate with us. Finish your soda; someone will be here to take you back to your cell.” He turns and heads out the door.

 

JJ looks at his back and then at Rod. He didn't have a scratch on him, so he follows Ryo out of the room. As the door closes behind him, JJ looks over at the Commissioner and Drake. “Did you see what he just did?”

 

Drake has his head down and Rose is looking at Ryo with a newfound respect. “I see you got what you needed in five minutes Ryo, good job.” He turns and walks away leaving the three detectives alone.

 

JJ turns and looks at Ryo. “You know, you could have hurt him just now. What were you thinking?”

 

Ryo smirks at JJ, shakes his head and walks away. He doesn't have time to explain himself to JJ. Berkeley told him good job so that's all he needs. If he wanted to hurt Rod, he would have been hurt. What he did was let him know, he can be hurt. Now he has to look for this Mark Coleman and hope he is in the system.

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Dee pulls up to the orphanage and parks the car. He turns to Bikky, “Are you hungry sport? I think she will be serving lunch soon or I can take you to get something to eat.” He smiles as he lights a cigarette, blowing the smoke out the window.

 

“I'm okay; I just want to get some place and rest. My leg is hurting a little and Ryo told me to take the pills, every four hours. When I do take them, they make me sleepy. You think she will let me lay down, when I go in?” He has his eyes closed in a frown and his head against the headrest.

 

Dee opens the door. “Of course she will. Do you think you can make it inside on your own?” He gets out and goes over to open the door for the boy. “Do you need my help, Bikky?” He grabs the boy's crutch and stands waiting for him to get out.

 

“My leg has stiffened up on me, Dee. I can't move it. I think I do need your help.” He puts his head down as he rubs his aching thigh.

 

Dee props the crutch against the car, reaches in, and takes the small boy in his arms. “Grab your crutch and we'll be on our way.” He smiles down at the boy who is trying to hide his face. “What's wrong with you?”

 

Bikky covers his face as he tells Dee, “I don't want anyone to see me. I'm not a helpless baby, you know.”

 

Dee chuckles at the boy, “Well, cover your face and I won't tell any one you were in pain and I had to carry you, okay. Your secret is safe with me.”

 

He takes him inside and calls out for his mother. She comes out of a back room and hurries over to Dee. “Hello Dee, is this the young man? Is he alright, he's not in any pain is he?”

 

“Yes he is. He needs to take his meds and lay down for awhile penguin, so if you show me where to put him and get some water he should be okay.” She points to the door that has four beds and goes off to the kitchen to get the water.

 

Dee sits him down on the side of the bed, takes his crutch and puts it by the door. “Where are your pills, Bikky?” He takes them out of his pocket and hands them to Dee, as he lies back on the bed. Mother Maria walks in with the water.

 

“Here you go dear.” She hands the water to Bikky with a smile on her face and Dee hands him two of the pills. Bikky looks up at Dee, “I'll only take one. These pills are strong and I don't want to depend on them.” He takes the pill, drinks the water, and lies back down, closing his eyes. “Thanks for everything and don't tell Ryo you carried me, okay?” He opens one eye staring up at Dee.

 

Dee smiles down at him and puts his finger over his lips, gives him a wink, he, and Mother Maria leave out, pulling the door up behind them. As they go to the front, she looks up at Dee and beckons for him to bend down. He leans down thinking she is going to whisper in his ear. She grabs it and twists it between her thumb and forefinger. He yells out and pulls away.

 

She laughs, “That's what you get for calling me penguin, earlier. You have some of the kids calling me that and it's not nice Dee. I've taught you better.” He puts his arms around the stout nun and kisses her on top of her head. “I know Mother, I forget sometimes, but I love you.”

 

She puts her arms around him and laughs with him. I love you too Dee, even if you are still a handful. Mona has her work cut out for her, when the two of you get married.”

 

Dee pulls out of her arms and looks down at her, “Ah, about the wedding Mother…Mona and I called the wedding off. I don't love her, so I didn't think it would be fair to marry her, feeling the way I do. I'm sorry to disappoint you.”

 

“You haven't disappointed me Dee. If you are all right with your decision, then it is fine with me. Maybe she isn't your destiny, after all. You're young son; give yourself time to find the one that make you happy. There is someone out there for you, dear. Just don't rush yourself take your time and make sure the next one, is the one you want to spend the rest of your life with.”

 

Dee scratches the back of his head, “Funny you should say that, because I have met someone.” Dee looks at her with a big smile plastered on his face.

 

She shakes her head, “So soon Dee? You just broke up with Mona and you've met someone to fill the void? You need to slow down Dee, or is this person the reason you broke up with your fiancé?”

 

“I got to get back to work and as soon as I get off, I'll bring his father to pick him up. Bye Mother!” He runs out the door before he can give her an answer. He heads for his car and jumps in.

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Ryo is at his computer looking up the other suspect's name, so he can arrest him when his partner returns.

 

Dee walks in and sees Ryo busy on the computer. He hasn't notice his partner at all. The raven-haired man takes his coat off as he watches the blonde.

 

“What's up partner? You look pretty busy.” Before he can hang up his coat, JJ comes barging in. “Dee-senpai! Do you know what your partner did in the interrogation room! He almost killed our suspect! I told you he is a violent person, didn't I and now he is taking his anger out on the suspects.”

 

Dee looks from Ryo to JJ. “What the hell are you talking about JJ? Slow down, Ryo is not a violent person!” He looks over at Ryo and he can see a slight tremble in his hands.

 

“Look JJ, get the hell out of here. If he did go off on the perp, than the bastard must have deserved it. Go and fucking find your partner!”

 

He walks to the door and yells, “Drake come and get your damn partner before I shoot him!” He pushes JJ out the door slamming it behind him. He turns and looks at Ryo.

 

Ryo hasn't said a word since he came in. “Ryo, you want to tell me what that spaz is blabbering about?” He walks up behind Ryo and puts his hands on his shoulders, massaging them.

 

Ryo lets out a sigh, “Drake and JJ, weren't making any progress with Rod. While I was watching, the Commissioner came up behind me and offered to let me have a crack at him, so I did.”

 

Dee looks down at him as he leans back into the massage. “Okay he let you have a crack at him and then what?” He leans down kissing the top of his head. “It has to be more to it then that, so tell me, what else did you do.”

 

Ryo turns his head and looks up at Dee. He smiles mischievously, “Since he didn't want to cooperate, I kicked his chair over. He told me the name of the other shooter. So in a way he confessed to shooting Bikky.”

 

Dee looks at him and starts laughing, “I don't believe it! You kicked his chair over!” He is guffawing so loud Ted comes to the door and pokes his head in.

 

“I see you heard about your partner's tactics of persuasion. Way to go Ryo! JJ is out here telling everyone you're a dangerous man. I guess when criminals find out you don't play, they won't be giving you a hard time. Drake said you ask the Commissioner for five minutes and you got him to give you the name in four. The boss is behind you so don't worry about it, dude.”

 

Ryo smiles at Ted, “Thanks man, when it comes to the people I care about, I lose my composure, I guess. However, I found the other one and he has a long arrest record, dating back to when he was a kid. Dee, I have an address on him, let's go pick him up.”

 

Dee is still grinning as he grabs his coat, once again. “We have to go see the Chief first. He may want Drake and JJ to go out.”

 

Ryo stops as he slides his arms in his jacket, “Wait…let's see Berkeley instead. He'll let us go without a hassle, trust me. He gave me an `atta boy' when I came out.”

 

“I see you've gotten kind of close with the Commissioner. I don't like it Ryo, I don't like any damn part of it.” He grabs him by the arm turning him around to face him.

 

Ted laughs, “You better watch your step Dee, and he may flip you over his shoulder.”

 

Dee glares over at Ted, “Don't you have some work to do! Get the hell out of here.”

 

Ted throws his hands up and backs out the door. “I'll be leaving now, Ryo don't hurt him to badly okay.” He laughs as he closes the door on the two men.

 

Ryo jerks his arm from his hand, “What the hell is wrong with you, Dee? You'll have everyone talking about us if you don't control yourself. Is that what you want?”

 

“I don't give a fuck who knows. What's the matter, are you ashamed to be with me?”

 

“No, that's not it at all. If they think we are seeing each other, they will break us up or send me to another precinct. Have you ever thought about that, `Mr. I can't stand for the boss to talk to…oh never mind. Let's go before we say something we can't take back.” He pushes past Dee and heads for the Commissioner's office.

 

“One day Ryo you won't be able to talk your way out of this! I promise you that.” He follows Ryo, trying to catch up with him.

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