Hi there!
Finally I managed to sit and piece together my new story I am writing for some time. This time it's going to be a longer one ;) What is it going to be about? I would say about danger that may surprise our team the way they would least expect it. What's more? Stay tuned and read the story ;) Chapter 1 is right there! Enjoy!
I don't own Chicago PD or the characters – it all belongs to Dick Wolf and NBC.
No doubt the winter was coming. In early morning hours the cars were covered with hoarfrost and you could literally see your breath in the air.
In direct proportion to decrease in temperature, increased the level of complaints in bullpen.
"Jesus Christ, who the hell turned off the heating outside? It's freezing out there!"
Even if you didn't recognize the voice it was a piece of cake to guess who's just entered the office.
"Maybe you should try to watch a weather forecast sometimes. Instead of your stupid reality TV shows."
Ruzek managed only to raise his finger and open his mouth like he wanted to say something but Lindsay clearly hasn't finished her part yet.
"Because I won't make you read the papers. I remember you get tired when you have too many letters to spell out." She smiled brightly at him as she finished.
Adam just wagged his finger at Erin and after a moment said: "I still like you, didn't work this time."
Antonio laughed at them as he passed them by.
"Hey, kiddos, if you are already bored with your work" – he pointed at his desk – "you are more than welcome to play with filling those pile of paper toys on my desk, right there."
Simultaneously, both of them went to the kitchen to grab a cup of coffee.
"That's what I thought." Antonio smiled at himself "Al, could you take a look at this report for me?"
Dawson placed a paper on Olinsky's desk. The man leaned forward to the desk and took the paper.
"What is that?"
"A report of yesterday's arrest. I just need you to check if everything is how it should be." Antonio gave him a serious look.
"Sure. Will do."
"Thanks man."
Just in that moment Voight stormed from his office and took a cup off Lindsay's hands as she was just about to sit with it by her desk.
"Save that for later, we have a case." Erin just rolled her eyes and took her jacket.
"Where are Halstead and Atwater?"
"Downstairs." Dawson was the first one ready to go.
"So let's roll."
"Why are we in such a hurry? Has somebody killed the President or what?" They didn't have to drive far but it was enough time for Ruzek to do a sit-rep.
They all went to the scene where a few uniformed officers were present.
"What have we got?" asked Voight as he looked on a body on the ground.
"35 year old, male, shot straight to the heart." Olinsky kneeled over him to take a closer look.
"So that's why we were in a rush." Voight just nodded.
"Thank you for coming so quick, sergeant Voight." Everybody turned over to see who's speaking.
"Hello, Mr. Walters." the rest of the team just quietly wandered around investigating the crime scene and slightly eyeing the talk between the men.
"I assume you understand that solving this case is now a priority. I want this son-of-a-bitch caught in the next 48 hours. I was told that you will be able to take care of things." The man raised his look from the body to Voight.
"Don't tell me how to do my job, I won't tell you how to do yours. We always do our best."
The look in Voight's eyes must have encouraged Walters because he turned around, walked away to his car and left the street. It was Jay who couldn't resist to ask the question:
"Maybe I'm an ignorant, but can somebody tell me who is the victim and why attorney Walters took the trouble to see the crime scene by himself?"
"Drew Green, the owner of Greenwood…"
"Wait, wait, that chain of fast food restaurants?" Lindsay interrupted.
"Yup, that's his." Olinsky finished.
"But he's not only the owner of Greenwood." spoke Burgess 'He's a philanthropist. Every year he supports lots of communities as well as Chicago Police. He donates lots of money." Everybody looked at her.
Voight nodded with respect. He knows she would do good in his unit but the rules are the rules. You cannot bound them. Her relationship with Ruzek could conduct serious situations in the field as the emotions run. That's why he requires full attention and expertise. Burgess felt weird as everybody looked at her.
"I… I saw this man on a meeting with him two weeks ago. Every police on 21st that had nothing more important to do was supposed to come. You guys were working on Rodriguez case so nobody bothered you to come…" she cut it off and looked at Ruzek to help her.
"So…" Adam pointed at the body "He must have had a lot of enemies. Looks like we are going to be workin' overtime in the next couple of days."
"Then save the speech and let's start working." With that words the team moved to their cars and headed to 21st.
"What do we know so far?" Voight hang the photo of Green on the board.
"Owner of a chain of restaurants. Born in Ireland, lived in the USA since he was 15." Jay read from the files he was holding.
"Any relatives we need to inform about his death?"
"It's already been taken care of. His brother is here in Chicago." said Lindsay.
"The pathologist called" Atwater handed Voight a piece of paper "all he can say for now is that the victim was shot straight at heart. He was able to retrieve the bullet. Nothing unusual – 9 mm caliber"
"Alright, we need to look closely for his potential enemies. Check his employees, coworkers, suppliers, competitors, everyone that may be involved. Ruzek and Antonio - phone records, his laptop, company documents, run through it. Halstead and Lindsay - talk to his brother and coworkers. This case is a high priority. Dismissed." After that words everybody went for their work, Jay and Erin took their jackets and left, Ruzek turned on his laptop, Antonio called Platt for court order to dig into company's files.
"Al" Voight invited Olinsky with his hand to his office.
Jay and Erin parked their car in front of Tom Green's house.
"Er, I've got a question for you."
"Shoot."
"Actually it's a deal offer."
"You're sure you want to do it?"
"Positive."
"Okay, let's hear it." she crossed her arms and listened to her partner.
"I can take your car to a mechanic for a check out cause you've been complaining lately on the strange noise coming from somewhere around the engine."
Erin squinted.
"And where's the deal?"
"I can put in use my private car instead." said Jay fully confident. And smiling, what made Erin think harder.
"Still can't see the deal."
"I just… since your car…"
"Oh no, no, no, no, stop, right there!" with her hand straightened up she wanted him to stop before he says what she thought he's going to say. "And I thought you're nice and helpful with this one."
"Cause I am?!"
"You cheeky monkey! You thought that since it's your car, you can drive it. Forget it. I'll mend the car on my day off." She prodded him lightly and smirked.
"Still, it was worth trying."
"Halstead, we've got job to do, let's talk to his brother." and they both walked up the stairs that led to Green's house.
"Ok, good, thanks." Antonio hung up, got up from his chair and went straight to Voight's office.
"Ruzek called. Phone records show nothing unusual. He's been calling his suppliers, coworkers. The only thing that may look odd is that he wasn't really in touch with his brother but the last two weeks he contacted him 17 times." Voight leaned back heavily on his chair.
"So you think that maybe Drew got into some sort of trouble and been asking his brother to help him?"
"Don't know, just looking for motive. It may be obvious one like finishing off the concurrent or jealousy but…"
"Who's the inheritor?"
"According to his lawyer, Drew didn't write down his will. In that case the company will go under his brother's hands as he's the only living relative."
"We will need some background on this brother of his. He might have had a motive."
"Already on that, Atwater is checking him. Lindsay and Halstead talked to him but he didn't tell anything we can use. Shocked about his death, couldn't think of anybody that would wish him to die and so on. Maybe we should talk to him again tomorrow when he's better."
Antonio still stood there, even though the conversation seemed finished.
"Something else, Antonio?" Voight asked.
"There's something about this case, Voight."
"Why you think that?"
"You heard about the threats to our commander Fisher?"
"Yup."
"There's been more. Commanders from 31st, 43rd and 58th are blackmailed too." Voight raised his eyebrows curiously "And our victim is well-known benefactor for the police o Chicago. I would consider looking for some connections here."
"Alright. Look into this blackmailing thing and see what you can find."
"Thanks." Antonio wanted to leave but in the same time Voight got a phone call. After he hung up, he got up.
"We gotta move. Another victim was found. We might have a serial killer."
A/N: Is really a serial killer threatening Chicago? Is Antonio's theory accurate? The story is just getting a started, there's a lot of action and drama coming! Ok, fun moments too ;)
I'd love to read your feedback to know what do you think about it so far!
Thanks for reading and have a nice day!