Past Catches Up
"You're phone is going off. Do you want me to answer it," asked Horatio. "No. Just hand it to me. I'll answer it," said Roxanne.
So Horatio got out of the water and grabbed Roxanne's phone. He looked down at the id and saw a very familiar name. He walked over to Roxanne and handed her phone to her.
"Hello," said Roxanne.
"Hey. I know you're probably going to be mad at me, but I called Stetler and messed with him," said Speed.
"Why did you do that for," asked Roxanne.
"He was at Horatio's place, probably trying to snoop around and find something about you. I had to do something to stop him," said Speed.
"Well, next time try thinking of something else," said Roxanne.
"I will. So, how are things between you and Horatio going," asked Speed.
"They're going pretty good. I'll talk to you later," said Roxanne. She had a feeling Horatio looked at the id and saw who had called.
"Okay. Talk to you later," said Speed as he hung up.
"That was Speed, wasn't it," asked Horatio.
"Yes. It was Speed. He's been watching Stetler for some time now," said Roxanne.
"Why has he been watching Stetler," asked Horatio.
"That whole incident with Speed's gun wasn't an accident. Speed did clean his gun that day. He thinks someone tampered with it before you and him went to the jewelry store. Speed wasn't really with you that day. It was someone who was paid to look like you. He's been hiding al these years to find out who wanted him dead. We thought it was Stetler, but we're still not sure," said Roxanne.
"How did you meet Speed," asked Horatio. He was confused about what was going on.
"A few years ago I was approached by some men. They said they needed my help on something, and they thought I was best for the job," said Roxanne.
"What kind of job," asked Horatio.
"An undercover job. They needed someone to get on the inside of a gang who they thought were smuggling guns out of Florida to Brazil," said Roxanne as she looked up at Horatio.
"Brazil? Mala Noches," asked Horatio.
"Yes. The Mala Noches. I was asked if I would go undercover for them. I told them yes. They didn't tell me how long I would be undercover. I guess as long as it took to find out what Riaz was up to. We were close to finding out when you and Eric showed up. When the both of you showed up we thought it better that I didn't blow my cover so they took me off the case. The man that was in the red car that got away when you were brought back to Brazil, that was Sanchez. One of Antonio's cousins. The man you shot in the head. He was Sanchez younger brother," said Roxanne.
"And you knew all this time? You lied to me about Sanchez when I asked you did you know who Sanchez was talking to. You said you didn't know who he was talking to, but you did know. How come you didn't tell me," asked Horatio.
"I was trying to protect you. Sanchez was after me because he was beginning to suspect that I was the mole in the gang. If Sanchez had seen you he would know it was you that killed his brother and cousin and then he would go after you too. I didn't want that. I didn't want you to get hurt," said Roxanne.
"You still could have told me. And what about Speed? Where does he come into all of this," asked Horatio.
"After I was taken off the Mala Noche case I was put on another case. They just told me someone who was suppose to die was trying to find out who wanted them dead. That's how I ran into Speed. He told me everything that happened, and I agreed I would help him if he agreed to help keep me safe from Sanchez since I knew he was still alive and probably trying to find me," said Roxanne. "So, you've known all this long, but didn't tell me. Why didn't you tell me Speed was alive," asked Horatio. "I made a promise to Speed that I wouldn't tell you or the others. He said he would do it when the time was right and when he was ready to tell you," said Roxanne.
Horatio didn't know what to say at first. He was still trying to process everything Roxanne had told him. A friend he thought was dead all these years was actually alive. He didn't know how to feel about that. He knew he should be mad at both Speed and Roxanne for telling him, but he understood why they didn't tell them.
"Where was Speed when he called you just now," asked Horatio. "He was following Stetler. Stetler was at your place, probably snooping around. Speed called him and messed with him," said Roxanne. "Can I call him back? I want to hear his voice," said Horatio. "Sure," said Roxanne as she handed her phone back to Horatio.
"Speed here," said Speed.
"Speed? Is that really you," asked Horatio in shock.
"Horatio? Yeah, it's me. How are you doing," asked Speed.
"I'm doing okay I guess. It's strange to hear your voice, but it's good to," said Horatio.
"I'm glad. I'm sorry I've been hiding all this time. I just had to do some things," said Speed.
"Yeah, I know. Roxanne told me everything. How about we meet up somewhere and talk," asked Horatio.
"Okay. How about my old place since nobody is living there," said Speed.
"Sounds good to me. When did you want to meet there," asked Horatio.
"About half an hour," said Speed.
"Okay. See you in half an hour," said Horatio as he hung up.
"Are you mad at me," asked Roxanne worriedly.
"No. Not really. I can understand why you didn't tell me. You were trying to protect Speed and yourself too," said Horatio.
"Yes. I was trying to protect everyone. I was trying to do what I could. I just wanted everything to be over with and start a new life. I guess I can't do that just yet. I still have to help Speed find out who wanted him dead," said Horatio.
"Do the two of you really suspect Rick of wanting Speed dead," asked Horatio.
"We did at first, but now we don't. We do know it's someone on the inside. We do know that for sure," said Roxanne.
"I want to help you two. Please let me help you and Speed," said Horatio.
"Okay. We'll let you help us. Let's go so we can meet Speed at his old place," said Roxanne.
So, they got everything packed into the hummer and left for Speed's place.
Thirty minutes later they arrive at Speed's place.
"I haven't been here in such a long time. It feels weird to be here now," said Horatio.
"I'm sure it does feel weird, but you'll get use to it. Come on. I'm sure Speed is waiting for us inside," said Roxanne.
So, Horatio and Roxanne went inside. When they got inside they headed up stairs.
"Hey H. It's been a long time," said Speed as he came into view.
Horatio was speechless at seeing Speed at first. It took him a few minutes to get over the initial shock.
"Speed. I'm so glad you're alive. All these years I blamed myself for what happened," said Horatio as he tried not to cry.
"I know. I've been watching you and the others over the years. I'm sorry you had to find out this way, but it was the only way," said Speed.
"I understand completely. Roxanne told me you know someone on the inside wanted you dead, but you're not sure who it is," said Horatio.
"Yeah. At first we thought it was Stetler, but I have come to the conclusion it isn't him. I'm thinking it's someone higher up," said Speed.
"Like the Chief maybe," asked Horatio.
"No. I don't think it's him. I'm thinking more on the lines of judges," said Speed.
"Judge Ratner. I know he has it out for me ever since I found out he killed that girl. He was going to let someone else take the fall for him," said Horatio.
"Yeah, but we can't prove that he's involved. I know he's involved somehow, but I just don't know how he is," said Speed.
"I want to help you figure it out," said Horatio.
"I knew I could count on you. By the way, did you notice me in the lab the other day," asked Speed with a smirk.
"I thought I saw you, but then I thought I was just seeing things. You were really there," said Horatio.
"Yup. I was really there. I was doing some snooping of my own. I think I might know who else is involved," said Speed.
"Who," asked Horatio curiously.
"Kurt Rossi. He had a lot of stuff on you and the others," said Speed.
"I know. Calleigh and Eric retrieved all that stuff from his place," said Horatio.
"He was going to use it against all of you. He tried to get Stetler to get in on it, but Stetler said he wouldn't do it. He told Rossi that at one point he may have wanted in on it, but that was a long time ago," said Speed.
"Weren't you afraid of getting caught by Eric or Calleigh when you were at the lab," asked Horatio.
"I took my chances on that. I had to. I got the disks that Eric and Calleigh got from Rossi's place. I looked to see what was on there and let me tell you, it isn't pretty," said Speed.
"So, Rossi and Ratner became partners to take down me and the lab," said Horatio.
"Yeah, they figured if they sent the information that was on those disks for everybody to see, that nobody would trust you or the others," said Speed.
"What kind of information is on those disks," asked Horatio with curiosity.
"Information about your personal lives," said Speed.
"Our personal lives? You mean like our childhoods and everything," asked Horatio.
"Yeah, that's exactly what I mean. He has a whole lot of stuff on you then he does the others when it comes to personal life," said Speed.
"Who all has seen that information," asked Horatio. He really didn't want to ask that question, but knew he couldn't avoid it either.
"Only Roxanne and myself have seen it," said Speed.
Horatio looked up at Roxanne in shock.
"You've seen what was on those disks about me," asked Horatio in disbelief.
"Yes. I have seen them. It doesn't change how I feel about you. You're still the same person to me no matter what your past was like. Like I said before, we all have something from the past we want to hide from others. I'm no different. I have a past I'm not proud of either, but it's made who I am today," said Roxanne.
"Same here. I didn't have such a great past either, but I've learned and grown from it though, just like everybody else does in their life," said Speed.
"Do you think the others would look at me differently if they knew of my past," asked Horatio.
"No. They'll look at you the same as they always have. You're a great person Horatio, no matter what anyone else says or thinks. You're who you are. That's all that should matter, nothing else," said Roxanne.
"I guess you're right. The next thing we need to think about is telling everyone else you're alive. I know they're going to be shocked, but they need to know," said Horatio looking at Speed.
"I know, and I've thought about it over and over again in my head. I think we should do it on a weekend. Have everyone come over here and tell them," said Speed.
"Okay. I'll make plans on doing that. I'll see when everyone is off together on a weekend and we'll go from there," said Horatio.