"Benson, Stabler, my office" Cragen shouted asI looked over at Elliot rolling my eyes wondering what we could have possibly done now, it was 9:17am and all we've been doing is paperwork. I stood up following behind Elliot into Cragens office.
"What's up, Cap?" Elliot asked
"How are you two undercover?" He asked making Elliot and I look at him with a confused look, we have done plenty of undercover ops before.
"Meaning?" I asked
"Well, you two will be stuck in a hotel room for 5 days, no leaving, you will be under as Mr and Mrs Patterson on file because we suspect the kidnapper works at the hotel. The only problem is, they cameras are being watched 24/7 and without knowing who were looking for we can't snoop."
"So how do you expect us to investigate anything?"
"You will have maid service daily, order room service, request things from the front desk, have things go wrong that you have to ask for a manager."
"So make them come to us you're saying?"
"Exactly"
"So why 5 days?"
"Well it's child trafficking and child pornography, Immigration let us know after a tip they received but when they went to investigate cameras were wiped and there was nothing, but they have been having deliveries every Sunday around 8pm and no one signs off, or knows what it is and guests have reported abnormal amounts of crying from a certain room, you will be staying next door"
"Ok, well Im ok with it, El?"
"Yeah, works for me. Kathy has the kids this week so I'm free. When do we leave ?"
"Now. Here's your ID, now go home and pack."
"You already made the ID? What if we said no?" I asked with a raised brow
"You wouldn't have" Cragen smilies knowingly
As Elliot and I walked out I was reading the paperwork that was given to us about our covers.
"Netflix is available" I said out loud with a laugh.
"What's that ?" Elliot asked not hearing me.
"On the what's required and included list it says in bold letters that Netflix is available"
"Well this will be a vacation then!" Elliot joked as we made our way down the elevator.
"Want a ride to your place to pack your things?"
"I can cab, I don't mind"
"And I can drive you, I don't mind"
I smiled at him and followed him to the car. We drove to his apartment first because it was closer, and he took less time to pack. I followed him up and sat on the couch checking my phone while he packed.
"Do you think we will get to swim?" He yelled from the bedroom
"I don't know, Cragen said we're stuck in the room for 5 days, sounds like we won't be able to" I told him as I scrolled through Facebook
"Im packing swim trunks anyways, just in case" He said while coming out of his room with a suitcase.
"Alright, Michael Phelps" I said sarcastically as we made our way to my apartment.
"There's beer in the fridge, might as well enjoy one Ill be a while" I joked seriously as I made my way to my bedroom.
Underwear, bra, tank tops, shorts, leggings, leggings, leggings, t shirt, hoodie, slippers. I tossed into my suitcase as I wondered if I should pack my normal pyjamas which consisted of either little cotton shorts and a tank top, or an oversized t shirt. I decided to pack both, I got up earlier than Elliot anyways I could just change, and I'll be sleeping in my own bed so it should be fine.
I grabbed my oil diffuser and my essential oils to help me sleep, bath bombs, lotion, make up, nail polish I may get bored, books, I Pad, yoga mat, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, I think that was enough. I came out of my room with two suitcases.
"Were gone for 5 days" Elliot said looking at my luggage
"I know but these are my necessities and if we get bored we have stuff, we're going to be locked in there for 5 days"
"We got Netflix" He joked
We made our way to the hotel and I was amazed at this place, thankfully everything was covered because this place was easily $800 a night for a basic room.
"Hi we're checking in for Patterson" I said to the front desk girl being sure to remember her name. Melissa.
"Perfect, you must be Grace and Shawn Patterson"
"That's us" I smiled at her while she checked us in.
"So... Melissa" I started, pretending to look for her name tag. "Have you worked here for a while?" She looked up at us and smiled
"Almost 3 years!"
"Oh fantastic, so you would know the best thing for us to order for room service ?" I said giving a reason to me asking how long she's been here.
"Oh yes, I highly recommend the Mediterranean Chicken, with the lemon rice pilaf!"
"Thank you! That sounds remarkable." I smiled.
"So you two will be in room 1824 with a beautiful view of he city, if there is anything else you need please do not hesitate to ask me" She said with a smile.
"Thanks Melissa!" I said cheerfully as we made our way up to the room. Once we stepped off the elevator Elliot used his key card to open the door. The room was gorgeous, the light grey coloured walls accented the dark grey and charcoal carpets. One of the bathrooms had his and her sinks with the most beautiful marble walk in shower big enough for the entire Brady Bunch, the floor to ceiling windows really gave a beautiful view of the city. We put our shoes in the closet and as we turned the corner both of our jaws dropped.
One bed.