Right Side of Wrong
ADA Amanda "Mandy" Rose thinks her career is landed when Liv Morgan brings her a tip on a dirty cop her older brother Riley. But in the world of police work right can wrong and wrong can right.
Chapter One
Yes I know Changing Worlds still needs to be finished. It will be I want to try something different I actually think this will help Changing Worlds because as I worked on this I got idea for that story.
"You got me out of bed for some child that is an open and shut case?" New York ADA Amanda Rose says. "Mandy listen," Officer Sonya Deville begs. To her friends she was Mandy. She and Sonya had met early on after she joined the force and Mandy was hired by the Distract Attorney and became quick friends. Right now though Mandy was regretting that friendship. Mandy had just wrapped up a long difficult case that had drained her. Instead of getting a well earned a vacation her bosses needed her right back to work. Mandy's head had just hit the pillow when Sonya called. It was unusual since there was supposed to be an ADA on duty. "Mandy this could be huge you gotta get down here," Sonya had claimed.
"Sonya you could have gotten anyone to handle this," Mandy says looking at Liv Morgan. Sonya had busted her with a large stash of pain killers. It was an easy case charge her with intent to distribute use her prior arrests to put the pressure on her. Even the worst ADA could wrap this up quick. Make a deal. If the girl was stupid enough to go to trail it was a slam dunk. No matter what she was going to jail. Her record alone sealed that. "She is really scared because of her priors. She wants to make a deal," Sonya says. "Again anyone could have handled this," Mandy says annoyed. "She is scared to go to jail," Sonya says. "She should be," Mandy says. She had no pity. Liv Morgan had made her bed now she had to lie in it.
"Mandy she claims has information about a cop with mob ties," Sonya says. That got Mandy's attention. Her boss Mike Mizanin had made made cleaning up the NYPD one of his agendas with his reelection campaign looming. "Wait Morgan... her brother is Riley Morgan?" Mandy asks. "Everyone's fave-riot walking thug with a badge," Sonya says. Mandy smiled. Detective Riley Morgan's reputation proceeded him. "I have heard he's dirty. That he has broken every damn rule in the book. Abused suspects and taken bribes but mob ties," Mandy says. "I would have contacted internal affairs but they can never pin anything on him," Sonya says.
"No you did it right. IA will have to listen me since I am bringing them the case Mandy says. Its all playing out in her head. Dragging Morgan in front of a jury, the conviction her become the new hot shot at DA's office. "Lead the way officer Deville," Mandy says.
Inside the interrogation room Liv was barley holding it together. Finally the door opened the cop that busted her walked in by some pretty blonde in a dress suite. "I'm Amanda Rose with the DA's office. Liv you have really messed up," Mandy says. "Look those weren't mine I let my..." "Liv I already told you that crap won't fly," Sonya warns. "She's right Liv. The drugs were in you car. And your history shows you have deal-ed in the past," Mandy says. She mumbles something about some cop having a grudge against her. "Liv you claimed something about your brother having mob ties," Mandy says.
"Yeah my big bro he's a detective," Liv says. "Go on," Mandy says. "Well you know the Social Club down on 142nd and Calhoun?" Liv asks looking at the door as she expects her brother to walk in any second. Both Mandy and Sonya knew the club. It did seem to serve as a front for the Mob. "What about it Liv you gotta give us something?" Mandy says. "Well look Riley is in there every couple of weeks. I over heard a while ago on the phone to Adam Cole about some favor," Liv says. Cole was an up and comer in the "family" right now. "What kind of favor?" Sonya asks. "I'm not sure," Liv says. Mandy didn't say anything but her look made it clear she wasn't happy.
Alleyway
Mia Yim waited as the black muscle car pulled up it's lights off. Detective Riley Morgan hopped out. It was the hottest damn night of the year but and Mia was sweating heavy. Hell she would be doing that even on a cold December night she was so nervous. Anyone saw her talking to the cops it would mean the end of her life. "You better have something Mia," Morgan says his voice gruff. "You told me if I knew anything about that robbery on Linmark to let you know," Mia says. He nodded. A violent robbery of a bank. A crew of two had burst in with automatic weapons and left three dead. A case like this shot right to the top of the priority list. "Lio Rush and Velveteen Dream they are both flashing a lot of cash in the neighborhood. Lio is always a loud mouth but he's bragging about big things coming," Mia says. Morgan took a second but the news was good so far he and his team had no leads. "Any idea of Lashley was involved?"
Bobby Lashley had built a growing empire and until recently Rush had been one of his boys. Intel had indicated there had been some kind of falling out. Rush had over stepped his bounds and it appered had gotten one of Lashley's cousin's killed in a gang shootout no real evidence had turned up on. "I don't think so. Lio is keeping his distance from Bobby. Look Riley is this enough?" Mia asks. She had turned CI to get clear of a gun charge. She had been carrying an unregistered piece and got picked up. "Yeah Mia its enough. I'll take care of your case," Morgan says before walking back to his car.
Interrogation Room
"You will need to wear a wire," Mandy says. "A wire no chance," Liv says. "We need hard evidence get your brother to talk," Mandy says. "You don't understand Bi… Ms. I try to talk to my brother about something like that he will know something is up," Liv says. Mandy acted like she was thinking but she already knew her next plan. "Would have access to his computer at work?" Liv stopped herself she wanted to say yes but the more she thought she knew it was no. Riley worked for the Intelligence Division of the NYPD. Access to the area he kept his desk was restricted. Last time she tried to visit him he came down to get her and never let her near that area. Didn't' help some desk cop named Trish Stratus was always on guard at the desk before the gate. "I don't think so but he's got one at his pad," Liv says.
Sonya tapped Mandy on the shoulder and help up a file so Liv couldn't try to read there lips. "She's scared and conflicted. For now that might be your best option," She whispered. "Alright we will need you to plant a bug on his home computer," Mandy says. "And than I'm free to go? These charges are dropped?" Liv asks. "It depends on what you give us. Let me make something very clear Ms. Morgan. You brother being a cop isn't enough. If he broke the rules he will pay but if something like he fixed a parking ticket it wont' be enough," Mandy warns.
The next morning
"That's him the small one," Riley Morgan says to his partner Johnny Gargano. "He matches the height of one of the guys," Johnny says. The two men had worn all black with there faces covered. One was average height the other pretty short. Gargano looks over at Rush again. "You wanna pick him up? I mean we just saw him pull weed out of his pocket," Johnny says. "No we bring him in we get him on a stupid drug charge and we tip his partner off," Riley says. "Way they smashed and grabbed I got a feeling they are going to try it again," Johnny says. "Hey he's rolling out let's follow him," Riley says staring the car.
Riley's phone starts to ring. The display on the car's screen tells him it's Liv he hits ignore. "She is trouble again?" Johnny asks. "Most and likely," Riley says. Johnny knows his partner of two years well enough to just let it drop. They are silent its more important to hang back just enough to not lose Rush but not be so close he notices them. Rush leads them to a shady part of town. Rush pulls over in front of a long abandon body shop. Rush goes to the trunk and pulls a black case out he than walks to the door and uses a key to open a pad lock. "What do we have here?" Riley asks They watch Lio go in. Johnny starts checking on his phone trying to get information on the property. After about five minutes Rush comes back out still holding the case but now it clearly has more weight to it.
DA's Office
Mandy sat in front of her bosses desk. After getting Liv to agree Mandy had driven him done a quick touch so she could still look professional and than got an early appointment with her bosses Mike Mizanin. "Riley Morgan," Mike says with contempt. "His sister claims he's in with Adam Cole and his crew," Mandy says. "Would not shock me. Morgan has broken every damn rule in the book. First damn I heard about him NYPD was trying to find a missing girl They get this flimsy lead and start kicking down doors. Some how Morgan finds the girl so he gets treated as a hero. What everyone ignored is reports Morgan beat the location of the kidnapper out of the guy's brother," Miz says. "I've heard that report," Mandy says. "And there is so much more," Mike says.
"The reports he's been bribed. I know people think his ex-partner lied to protect him on that shooting that left a man dead," Mandy says. Mike started to rant about how he's been warning NYPD for years but Mandy knew there was more. It was a story that only a few people knew for sure if it was true or what truly happened but everyone had heard about it. The story went years earlier back when Mike was just starting to make his name as prosecute he had done something that pissed Morgan off. The exact details changed depending on who you talked to. It ranged from Mike cutting a deal with a suspect that blew up a case Morgan was on to Mike trying to reprimand Morgan something. The story also ranged to how Morgan reacted at best he Morgan yelled him at worst Morgan had punched him. What ever had happened Mike and Morgan greatly disliked each other.
Sgt. Shawn Michaels' office
"How sure are of this CI?" Michaels asks between sips of coffee. "One of my best sarge. She's never lead me wrong and she knew this could chance to be clear," Riley says. They had tried to keep following Lio but had lost him in heavy traffic. They figured it was a good time to clue in there boss on there progress. "What do we know about the body shop?" Johnny took over. "The business closed years five years ago. Nothing been in there since. Talked to a guy at city hall he says that area is marked for a redevelopment project. Technically a LLC owns the land but they are just holding on hoping for a payday if and when the project gets approved."
Michaels looked down at the photos of the robbery that were on his desk. "I don't know if this is enough for a warrant guys even with the most friendly judge," Shawn says. Before either man can respond a knock on the door and uniform cop enters. "Sgt, Detectives there is another robbery they think it's your guys." "Where?" Riley yells getting up.
Crime Scene
Sonya was working a double and as result had been one of the first uniforms on the scene. "Four dead this time," Sonya hears someone say. She turns and see Morgan and his partner Organ being lead in by a veteran uniform. "Victim one is the manager he caught it in the heart. Victim two is a security guard," The uniform explained. Morgan seemed like he was only half listening. "Oh my god he knows," Sonya thinks as Morgan walked toward her. "John boy check it out," Riley says. "What is it?" Gargano asks. "The first local it same set up with Tellers right? Open air like this?" Morgan asks. "Yeah it did so clearly speed is what matters to them," Johnny says. "Might help us narrow down there next target," Riley says. "It might," Johnny says.
"They also shot out the cameras this time," Riley says. "They learned from last time don't want more photos all the news," Johnny says. Sonya took a deep breath. "Officer… hey you," Morgan says and it dawns on Sonya he is talking to her. "Yes Detective?" "We understand there are two more victims by the vault," Riley says. "Yes sir right this way," Sonya says.
Later that night
"I swear to god my heart stopped when he walked in," Sonya says. She was finally off the clock and was meeting up with Mandy at there favorite bar. Mandy took a sip of her wine. "But you are sure he has no idea about his sister getting arrested?" Mandy asks. "No. I kept it silent and you put the fear of god into Liv," Sonya says. "Good now all she has to do is plant the bug. As long she plugs in the device when he is logged on we will get him," Mandy says.
Around the same time
Liv nervously paced on the porch of the old house. "Here we go," she thinks as Riley pulls up. "What the hell are you doing here?" Riley asks when he sees her. "Nice to see you to bro," Liv says. "If you want money forget it Liv," Riley says. "Riley come on," Liv pleads. "Look Olivia I told you last time either get clean or get out," Riley says. "Maybe I want to get clean," Liv says. "Oh here we go again. Liv tries to play my heart strings," Riley says. "Riley please I just need to spend the night," Liv says. "Alright one night," Riley says punching the code to his door lock in. "Thanks," Liv says.
They enter the house. Riley undoes his shoulder holster and walks over to a wall safe where he puts his gun. "You hungry?" Riley asks. "Starved," Liv says. "Okay I'll order a pizza," Riley says. Liv reaches into her pocket and feels the device that Amanda Rose had given her. Riley pulls some money out of his wallet. "If it comes why I'm in the shower that will cover it," he says. "Riley thank you," Liv says. "Yeah sure," Riley says not showing emotion. He had been burned before and Liv did feel bad about the times she let him down. Liv waits until she hears the water running and than moves towards his office. The door is closed and when she reaches for the knob it won't turn. "No, no no," she says out loud the door is locked and she can't help but think how this will lead to her in a lock cell.
Upstairs Riley took a quick shower. Once he get out he steps into his bedroom. He picks up his phone to see if there any updates on the case. Instead there a message from Adam Cole via text. "We need to meet." Riley quickly responded. "Make it a breakfast meeting. And we need to make it quick this bank robbery case is already kicking my ass." Cole must have been waiting. "Excellent."