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Friends, Family and Love ones.
Prologue
Morningside Heights, New York.
The crime scene tape and NYPD cruisers encompassing the area gave it a sense of foreboding. News crews were on scene filming the area and getting interviews. Yet for Danny Reagan his only concern was for the murder victim lying face down near the Hudson River.
"You find anything partner?" Danny asked his partner Maria Baez. His first day back from emergency family leave following his wife being shot defending a patient during the Carter case. Now an hour into their work day they were working a possible homicide.
"Nothing. No wallet, ID, phone, keys. It's like this guy is a ghost." She replied. She was glad Reagan was back, but her hopes for a light day went out the window. "Early morning jogger found him."
"Yeah, and this looks like a .45 to the back of the head." Danny said getting a closer look at the body. He looked over to the coroner team assigned to pick up the body. "Can you roll him over please?"
The coroner team did so and Danny grimaced. "Facial rec is not going to be much help either. The bullet did a number on it." He nodded to the team who went to go get the body bag and stretcher. He called over the closest uniform officer. "Start a canvas of the area for cameras, the murder weapon and anything else that might help us identify our victim here."
"Whoever this guy was sure pissed off somebody." Baez said as she looked around the area where the body was. "No signs of struggle or a casing."
"It's going to be one of those cases partner." Danny replied walking away from the area.
One Police Plaza
Manhattan, New York.
"I don't see how this matters to the city council." Lieutenant Sidney Gormley said walking into the commissioner's office along with DCPI Garrett Moore. "Just because a nut job who thought his mother was being threaten shoots a patient and wounds Linda, doesn't mean they get to dictate where we put our resources. Good Morning Sir."
"They are not asking for it now, they just want to know what it would cost us." Garrett replied stopping in front of the commissioner's desk. "Morning Baker, Frank."
Frank Reagan looked up from his schedule and to Baker who stood there quietly with a look a humor on her face. He turned back to the two men. "Morning. What are you two arguing about now?"
"Nothing of importance sir, just the city council making a request." Gormley replied standing at parade rest.
"I think it is a matter of importance actually, when the city council ask us to figure out a cost analysis of permanently placing NYPD at the cities hospitals." Garrett replied turning to face Sid. He heard a small cough coming from Baker. "In regards to the incident that involved your daughter in law Frank."
"I am well reminded of what happen Garrett." Frank said leaning back into the chair. He knew Linda was at home recovering and Danny back out on tour. "Is this an excuse by the city council by saying we are not doing our jobs, an attempt to look good for the voters, or an excuse to cut our funding and give more towards hospital security."
"All of them sir." Sid said with a laugh getting a look from Garrett.
"In light of that remark sir, I would suggest we comply with the city council request for a cost analysis sir." Moore answered the jest.
"Alright, but let me look at the numbers before we give it to the city council." Frank answered.
"In regards to the incident, the press is clamoring for an interview with you and Danny about the effects of the shooting on you and his family." Garrett said looking at his notes.
"That would be a mistake sir, since Danny is not exactly the nice type when it comes to his family and the media." Gormley told the room.
"I know that." Frank answered the remark. He sat thinking for a minute. He then looked at Garrett. "Let them know we'll get back to them."
Gormley and Garrett nodded taking a seat in the chairs in front of the desk as the discussion was tabled for now as they moved on to the rest of the morning meeting.
State Attorney's Office
Manhattan, New York
Erin Regan walked into her office setting the file she had down on her desk. She picked up another one, looking it over and called out. "Alex."
Within a minute the DA investigator appeared within her office. "Miss Reagan."
"What's this?" Erin said with a tone of annoyance as she held up the file.
"You wanted a report on the evidence collected at the Gomez crime scene. Unfortunately they are still running it."
"What is going on down there, I told them that the case is coming to trial soon and we need the evidence and the report ready"
"Well they're backed up because of the priority homicide case of Chief Kent."
Erin sat down at her desk and looked into the report. "I'll see if I can get a continuance and hopefully the defense doesn't make a motion to dismiss. Sorry about snapping at you."
"I didn't even hear you snap." Alex replied leaving the office.
12th Precinct
Manhattan, New York.
"A couple of things before the end of roll call here. There is a crew hitting different business within different precincts. So there is a BOLO out for this crew. They hit everything from restaurants, banks, stores, pharmacies." Sgt. Renzulli mentioned to the ensemble day shift. He walked up to the platoon and handed out the paperwork with the BOLO. "They are also armed, pistols mainly, but keep a look out."
"How big a crew we looking at Sarge?" Eddie Janko, Jamie Reagan's partner asked.
"No accurate numbers, but the thinking is 4-6."
"Any surveillance footage Sarge?" Jamie Reagan asked.
"None, take out the cameras inside and out." Sgt. Renzulli replied to the question. He looked out upon the group. "You all know the drill when it comes to this. So I am not going to mention the usual things about safety. You see something, call for backup, and wait. No John Wayne crap out there or the brass will have my hat, and the same thing can be said about my wife."
The group laughed at the comment. Sgt. Renzulli's wife often meals for the shift and brought them by. Sgt. Renzulli looked down at his notes quickly. "Sergeant's exam is coming up and those interested in taking it please inform me by the start of the week. Questions?"
There were none "Alright dismiss."
"Janko grab the keys, I'll meet you outside in a minute." Jamie said to Eddie who nodded. Jamie walked over to Sergeant Renzulli. "Sarge you have the info on the exam?"
"Yeah, I can get it for you Reagan. You thinking about taking it?" Renzulli asked on his way back to the office.
"Maybe, since I'm not making detective anytime soon, I want to think about career options." Jamie replied walking into the office behind Renzulli who handed him the information. "Thanks Sarge."
"No problem, Reagan, but some advice." Renzulli offered by sitting down behind his desk.
"Sure."
"Talk it over with your family, see what they say before letting me know."
"I rather not involved them Sarge." Jamie replied as he shifted on his feet looking for the right wording. "If I do this, I want to do it on my own."
"No hooks?"
"No hooks." Jamie answered the question as he looked over the information. He then also thought of something else as well. "Also Sarge can you not tell Janko about this?"
"Keeping things from your partner Reagan?" Renzulli asked.
"No, it's just if I do this, I have to switch partners to learn how to be a sergeant, and I rather have her hear it from me." Jamie replied again shifting his feet.
"Fair enough Reagan. Just make sure you think it over first." Renzulli said getting up again from behind his desk and walking over to Jamie. "This is a big step so don't take it lightly."
"Got it Sarge." Jamie answered while putting the information away.
"Get out of here." Rezulli told him while shaking Jamie's hand and smiling.
Eddie was waiting for Jamie by their cruiser. "What the hell took you so long Reagan?"
Jamie searched for just the right words without giving anything away. "I asked Sarge for some advice."
"Well what kind of advice?"
"Small scale." Jamie answered climbing into the passenger seat. Eddie confused by this climbed into the driver's seat. "Yeah, I figured I let you drive till meal."
"Not complaining, it's just a shocking development."
"Drive Jenko." Jamie answered the statement with a smile as their patrol unit pulls out into traffic to begin their tour.
