Disclaimer : The characters and the story is not mine, I just borrowed.
A murder had been committed in a villa, Brenda and her team went to the crime scene. Brenda came into the dining room. A woman was lying on the floor, half her skull was not even there anymore.
"Oh God!'' Brenda screamed.
''Oh yeah...'' Replied Provenza.
''We bet she was married? "Andy asked to his colleague.
The Chief turned to him, 'Oh... Lieutenant Flynn."
The latter looked up surprised ''Well what? ''.
The youngest sergeant then went back into the room, '' Flynn is right, she was married ... ''
Andy turned to Brenda, 'Ah! You see, Chief... I was right! '' Andy heard Provenza's laugh behind him.
'' And where is the husband? '' She asked.
''With Julio. ''
''Well, Lieutenant Provenza will go and see him. Thank you !'' This order put the Lieutenant back in place and putting his hatback on his head, he went to meet the husband.
~ oOo ~
'' You must be the husband of the victim?'' He asked.
'' Yes... I'm Bill. Bill Hood. '' The man replied.
"Mr. Hood, do you mind coming downtown with us ?" Julio turned to the man, ready
to intervene.
''No of course not...''
~ oOo ~
Bill was in the interview room, he was sitting facing Brenda. He was clearly anxious, and this
was showing by the way he was sitting.
''Well, Mr. Hood, what were you doing last night between 6PM and 9PM? '' Began Brenda.
''I was at my office until 6.30PM, then I went back to my hotel room. ''
''In his hotel room?'' Andy repeated in the conference room.
Provenza turned to his colleague. '' Would he have a mistress?"
''He would have discovered her affair and he killed her? '' Andy asked.
''Or, her lover killed her... '' revived Provenza.
''Hush! '' Hissed Buzz, without even looking at them.
''What hotel? '' Asked Brenda again.
''Magic Castle. '' Replied Hood.
''Good, thank you. Do not move .''
Brenda left the interview room and met with Andy and Provenza.
"Chief, do not tell me you believe him?! "Andy asked.
The Chief puffed, ''We have no evidence that he killed his wife... So before we accuse him, we have
to look for evidence.''
The older Lieutenant retorted, "Really? Chief, he killed his wife. Why taking a hotel room
otherwise?"
''That does not mean he killed his wife! '' Brenda frowned.
''Maybe, but that means he has a mistress ... '' added Andy.
''Proofs ? ''
'' But, Chief... ''
Brenda was about to respond when Julio called her.
''Chief!''
'' Yes, Detective Sanchez?"
'' Morales has notifications about the victim. ''
Brenda nodded, "Great! Andy with me, and you Provenza, go see where are the others. ''.
~ oOo ~
'' So? '' Brenda asked the doctor as soon as they entered the autopsy room.
'' She has bruises on her stomach. However, there is no trace of selfdefense." The Doc said.
'' So she knew the killer... '' remarked the blond.
''Without a doubt... '' he asserted.
'' So she knew the killer. And it's a man... So who could that be? I wonder... '' Andy added.
''We have no evidence! If we arrest him now for the murder of his wife, he will ask a lawyer. Is that what you want, Lieutenant?"
'' No, I just want to send him to jail, Chief. ''
Brenda sighed '' Anything else, Doctor? '
'' Her skull was... How can I say it? Shattered by a baseball bat. ''
''Baseball ? I did not see anything connected to baseball in the apartment. ''
'' It costs nothing to go back and take a look... Thank you, Doctor. ''
Brenda and Andy quickly left the morgue.
~ oOo ~
Brenda and Andy went up to the third floor. Andy was deeply convinced he was right, the husband had to be the killer. He just had to prove it!
"Well, Provenza go get me a warrant to the hotel room. You'll go search the bedroom with Andy.
Julio, Mike, go search the house of our victim. I'll go and talk to the family with Sergeant Gabriel. "
Brenda dismissed her team.
Provenza and Andy were in the room of Mr Hood. They had searched without finding anything.
Provenza walked on the carpet near the bed. Suddenly Andy asked him to stop.
'' What? '' Provenza asked annoyed.
'You didn't heard ...''Andy whispered.
'' Flynn, heard what?"
''The floor … ''
''What about the floor? '' The lieutenant asked.
''Just lift the carpet.'' Andy did with his hand.
Provenza rolled his eyes, but helped Andy anyway. The latter crouched and lifted the carpet.
There was a kind of little door. Flynn tried to open which was very simple, because it was not locked. The older lieutenant turned his head towards his colleague.
''What now ? '' Provenza asked.
''A baseball bat. '' Andy replied, smiling.
"Okay, let me get this straight... The husband had the murder weapon in his room..."
'' Yes, and now we only have to hope that his footprints are on it.'' Andy took the bat with his gloves.
"Yeah, let's hope... '' grumbled Provenza.
Brenda rang the doorbell of the house, a woman opened the door.
'' Who are you? '' She asked to Brenda.
'' Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, of the LAPD, and this is Sergeant Gabriel. May we come in?"
''Of course. ''
"We have some questions to ask about your daughter." Gabriel informed.
"All right. Sit down."
'' Madam, when did you talk to your daughter for the last time?"
'' Yesterday, around 8PM, why? What is going on ?''
'' Did she had a strange behavior? " Brenda asked.
'' No, well, no... What's happening? You made me worry... ''
'' Your...Your daughter was found dead yesterday evening. I'm so sorry. ''
''What ? NO ! NO ! NO ! It is not possible ! Not my daughter, no!"
'' I'm sorry ... But have you any idea who could have done this? Who would want to harm your
daughter? '
''No …. It's impossible... Not my girl, no !"The woman was completely shocked and could not even
heard more questions from Brenda and Gabriel.
~ oOo ~
Back at the office, Andy gave the bat to experts from the scientific, and fifteen
minutes later, the footprints had been identified.
'' Chief, Chief! '
'' Yes, Lieutenant Tao? '
"Scientists had the fingerprints and blood. First, the blood matches our victim, Jenny
James Hood. And the prints are those of Bill Hood. ''
'' Ah! Told you! The husband !'' Exclaimed Andy.
'' It's always the husband's fault. The husband's fault. The husband's fault. '' Added Provenza.
''Good. Julio, could you arrest Mr Hood? Read him his rights. And put it in room # 2. Thank you! ''
Asked the Chief.
'' With pleasure ma'am. ''
Julio entered the interrogation room and proceeded to the arrestation. Mr Hood screamed, 'I DID NOT KILL MY WIFE!' '.
A few minutes later, Brenda arrived in the new interview room with Julio.
' I won't say anything to you without the presence of my lawyer. ''Brenda could do npthing and went back to her office.
The whole team was in the office. The doors of the elevator opened on a woman, tall, dark haired walked in with a confident step. She advanced to Brenda office under the watchful eye of Andy and Provenza.
The Chief was working when the beautiful brunette entered her office.
'' Who are you? '' Asked Brenda watching her guest.
''Angela Ross. I am the lawyer of Mr Hood.'' Angela replied, smiling.
'' Oh, and why are you in my office? '' The blonde asked annoyed.
'' I'd like to talk about the investigation with you. '' Was the response of Angela.
Brenda raised an eyebrow, '' How so? ''
''My client is not guilty. And I have informations that deserve your attention.'' Angela put her bag
on Brenda's desk and sat opposite to her.
''Oh yes ? Really?'' Smiled the Chief.
''Yes really. '' Nodded Angela.
' Mrs. Ross, I'm not making any deal with a killer... ''
''And you won't because my client is not guilty. ''
''Prove it. ''
'' This is what I will do but before you must listen to me. "Angela insisted.
''No no. Come in the interview room.'' The two women stood up.
Brenda passed by Angela and headed to the interview room. The lawyer rolled her eyes and
followed Brenda.
Flynn watched her walk away, '' She's sexy! '' He thought.
Angela feeling observed turned her head. Our two lieutenants smiled at her and gave her a wave.
The brunette raised an eyebrow and smiled before returning towards Brenda.
Provenza and Andy were always in the same place since Angela left when Gabriel arrived.
'' What? '' Grumbled Provenza.
''Nothing... You two justseemed a little lost. ''
'' They were looking at our killer's lawyer. '' Julio laughed.
''What ? '' Flynn asked.
'' That woman is a lawyer? '' Said Provenza very surprised.
'' And we were not looking!'' Andy defended himself.
''You were like two diabetics in front of a candy store! '' Julio added.
''NO WAY!' 'Exclaimed the two lieutenants.
'' Julio for as a detective you disappoint me... Now, I'm going to conference room... You never know what could happen... "Andy turned and walked with rapid steps toward the door.
''I'm coming with you. I would not stay in the same room as the man who dares to pretend that I
ogled a lawyer! '' Provenza added and followed Andy.
Once the two men went Julio Gabriel looked.
''They left to go to the conference room ?! '
'' Yes... They are just like kids... '' Gabriel sighed and sat down at his desk.
~ oOo ~
Brenda was sitting in front of Bill Hood and Angela Ross.
''Good. Mr Hood, where were you yesterday between 6PM and 8PM? '
'' I've already told you. '' Bill sighed.
'' Well, repeat it. '' Brenda insisted.
Angela turned to his client, '' Bill answer the question of Chief Johnson ... ''
'' I was in the office until 7.30PM, then I went to my hotel room. ''
''Why a hotel room? Do you have a mistress? ''
Bill looked up at Brenda, '' WHAT? ARE YOU KIDDING ME !''
''Bill, calm down. It's only speculation. ''
''Answer my question, Mr. Hood.''
Angela looked at her client and nodded, '' Bill... ''
"My marriage was not at his best... So we decided to take a break. '' Bill lowered his head, almost
ashamed.
''What do you mean 'a break'? '' The Chief asked.
"Angela, please... '' Bill turned to his lawyer, whatever had happened, he was clearly hurt.
In the conference room, Andy and Provenza were sitting next to Buzz. When Bill uttered the name
'Angela', Provenza noted something on his notebook, which made Andy curious.
"What are you doing ?''
'' I'm writing her name. Why ? Do you mind?"
'' Why are you doing this? '' Andy insisted.
'' To find informations on her... You never know... It would be required... '
'' You can shut up? I hear nothing. '' Demanded Buzz.
The lieutenant sighed ...
''Chief Johnson. Get to the point please.'' Angela asked.
"Of course Mrs. Ross." Brenda nodded.
Provenza was delighted he had a name and a family name more than enough to begin his researches.
'' So... Ah, here! Angela Ross. Great lawyer apparently, Italian, and divorced for three years. ''
Provenza was delighted.
'' Italian? That's interesting. One point for me... '' Said Andy smiling.
'' You're kidding! '' Laughed Provenza.
'' What ? I'm Italian too! ''
'' SHHH!" Was Buzz's response..
'' We found the murder weapon in the hotel room of your client. ''
Angela noted that new information and crossed her legs, pulling her skirt a little higher and showing a little more skin to two lieutenants.
'' It's not possible! '' Bill said, shaking his head.
'' We have your fingerprints... ''
'' Really?'' Angela asked.
''Yes really. Your client has a motive. We, we have the fingerprints. And you, Mrs. Ross, what do
you have? '
Angela sat up straighter in her chair, '' The proof that my client is not guilty. ''
Angela pulled out a CD from her bag and placed it on the table. Brenda looked at the CD with
astonishment and Angela pushed it towards Brenda.
'' This is the CD with the surveillance camera from the hotel. We can see my client entering it at the time he gave you, and never coming out. But I give it to you, you can check it by yourself. ''
Andy and Provenza were in awe of the beautiful brunette.
''She is hot.'' Andy noticed.
Provenza and Buzz looked shocked. Andy then understood the double meaning of the sentence and resumed immediately.
'' In her work I mean, she is a good lawyer! '
Brenda was gone for a long time. Angela got up and went into the murder room.
Provenza was sitting at his desk when he noticed Angela entered. He stood up and put back on his tie, he walked to her, looking her straight in the eyes.
"Lieutenant Louie Provenza." He said, extending his hand.
"Mrs Angela Ross." Said Angela smiled.
"Sit down, Mrs Ross."
''No, it's okay thanks.''
'' I insist ... Sit ... ''
Angela then sat on his chair.
Andy who had been looking at his partner, rolled his eyes.
''Chief ?''
'' Yes, Mike? '
'' I have the report. The video is not faked. Mr Hood was in his hotel room. ''
Angela stood, to the despair of Provenza who was about to approach her, "Good. Now that you've
finally cleared my client, maybe you are willing to hear what I have to say. ''
''I have nothing to lose. '' Said the Chief.
Angela took a folder from her bag and gave it to Brenda.
'' Here is all the informations you need to stop the real killer. ''
'' How can you know that this man is the killer. '' Brenda asked, pointing a finger at a picture.
'' That man is Mark Welk. The lover of your has a motive. And above all, no alibi. Of
course, you can always check for hours... But the facts are there. ''
''I…. Well ... I do not know what to say. ''
'' I think we should go get this man, after all, we have all the evidences we need thanks to Angela."
Smiled Provenza.
'' We can always try. Lieutenant Provenza, you and Julio go get me what Mark Welk. ''
Provenza grumbled under his breath, he had no desire to leave the office now. Andy had to contain a laugh.
Andy approached Angela and put his hand on her back which startled the beautiful brunette.
"Sorry..." Andy apologized.
'' No, no, it's nothing. Is everything okay? '
'' Oh, yeah... You want some coffee? ''
'' Uh... Um... Yes. '' Angela smiled.
'' Perfect, follow me. ''
'' Where? '' Angela asked.
Andy smiled. '' In the rest room. We will drink it together. ''
'' Okay, with pleasure, Mr...? ''
"Oh, Lieutenant Andrew Flynn. But call me Andy." He held out his hand.
She gladly took it, "Okay, Andy. I'm Angela Ross. But call me Angela."
Mark had finally been stopped. He was in the interview room.
Julio came back in the murder room clearly upset.
'' What happened, Julio?'' Brenda asked.
'' He wants a lawyer. ''
'' Great... '' grumbled Brenda biting into a chocolate.
'' Yes, that's great! '' Replied Angela.
'' You say that because you're a lawyer. ''
'' Exactly, Chief Johnson! I can make him confess the murder! ''
'' But we do not have the right to film a conversation between a lawyer and his client.''
'' Yes, well I know Lieutenant Provenza. But you are if I am not his lawyer... ''
'' I'm afraid not to follow ... ''
'' Well, I walk into the room and tell him I am a lawyer, if he does not say out loud 'I urge you', I'm
not his lawyer... So you can listen. If he does hire me, then, we could make a deal..."
''That's not a stupid idea at all Angela! You surprise me, really... '' The older lieutenant added.
Angela smiled, '' Thank you. So, Chief Johnson?"
''Are you sure it'll work? ''
"Trust me."
Angela smiled and then left in the direction of the interview room. Brenda, Andy and Provenza
went in the conference room, none of them wanted to miss it.
~ oOo ~
Angela opened the door to the room and walked to the chair that was facing Mr. Welk. She sat down and looked at the man carefully.
'' Who are you? '' Asked the man, smiling.
'' Angela Ross. I am a lawyer. So I need to have some information. ''
'' What kind? '' He added, his eyes sweeping Angela's chest.
'' Did you kill or not Jenny James Hood? ''
At that point, Mark looked up at her, "You will not tell anything to the police, right? Professional
secrecy and everything... ''
Angela nodded gravely, 'I promise you I will not. ''
''Yes.''
'' Yes, what? '' Angela insisted.
''Yes. I killed Jenny. '' Mark replied, staring at Angela. She did not like this man, she dind't know if
he was stupid or very clever.
''What for ?''
'' She chose her husband. I asked her to choose, and she chose her husband.'' He replied
simply.
'' How did you kill her?"
'' I first hit her and then she fell to the ground. I was in such a rage that then I took the
Baseball bat and I hit her until I get better... ''
''Good. '' Angela said, getting up.
''WHAT?'' Shouted Mark.
Angela turned to the surveillance camera, '' Is that okay, Chief Johnson?"
Brenda smiled then walked to the interrogation room.
'' You're right Flynn. She is hot.''
Andy shot him a glare.
'' As an attorney, I mean... ''
Andy knew that Provenza was mocking him and he rolled his eyes.
'' What does that mean that, you b***? '' Mark continued to scream in the room, he was clearly angry now.
'' You are arrested for murder. We have your confession! '' Brenda clarified.
'' I did not say anything to you, I spoke to my lawyer! ''
'' No ... I am not your lawyer. '' Angela said quietly.
'' What ? But you said ... ''
'' I said I was a lawyer, not that I was your lawyer. '' Angela turned and left the room.
Mark knocked fists on the table, "You f*** w***!".
Brenda did the same and leaned toward the murderer, "I strongly suggest to control yourself."
~ oOo ~
Brenda was in Pope's office, she had given him the survey report. Pope placed it on his desk.
'' Something else Brenda? '
'' Actually, I want ... Well, I would like you to ... And that ... ''
'' You want me to hire Mrs Ross to help you with the legal world? '' Will frowned.
'' Well, yes! '' Brenda smiled.
'' I have already made the contract. You just have to give it to her and made her sign it, if she agree
of course. ''
The beautiful blonde took the document and thanked her ex-lover.
'' How did you know? '' If she marveled.
'' I know you ... And I saw the video of her interview with your killer. Flynn and Provenza will be
happy to work with her, I guess.'' Will smiled.
Brenda left the office. Angela was trying to gather her things in the Murder Room and Brenda
called out.
'' Mrs. Ross! ''
'' Chief Johnson. '' Replied Angela smiling.
'' I, um ... Well ... Well ... '' The other detectives watched Brenda strangely, she was never frustrated.
''Tell me.''
'' I'd like you to stay working with us. You are an excellent lawyer and our service is quite famous
for the failure of the respect of procedure. You could be a very valuable help...". The
boys looked at each other, except for Flynn who kept his eyes on Angela and the latter met his gaze inadvertently. She blushed slightly and refocused on Brenda.
"I ... um ..." "Angela played with strands of hair nervously.
'' It's a very good job. '' Brenda insisted.
''Yes. And you will like it here. '' Andy intervened.
'' But ... I ... Well ... ''
'' Please, Angela ... At least for a test ... ''
"Um ... Okay! '' Smiled Angela.
''Great ! Here is the contract. '' Brenda looked very proud of her and it made laugh the whole team.
Angela took the contract and thanked her.
'' What about a drink to celebrate! '' Provenza proposed, delighted to have a new nice colleague.
'' I'm fine with it! '' Julio said, rising.
'' Me too, but this time I drive Julio! ''
''I am going too. Angela? '' Asked Andy, he looked into her eyes again.
'' Um ... Chief Johnson? '' Angela asked shyly.
Brenda laughed, '' Do not worry, they're not bad, and yes it suits me too. I'll go ask Will if he wants to join us. ''
Provenza was already choosing which bar they should go to. Andy waited for Angela to take all her belongings.
"All ready!" She said, turning to Flynn, "Sorry ..."
"No problem." He smiled and showed her the way, a hand lightly on her back.