He notices them immediately as he sits down in the interrogation room.
The spark he sees brings out feelings he's certainly never placed before. That was weird he thought. He takes a closer look at the woman, her platinum blonde hair catching the sun just right, her petite stature, and her determined face. All wrapped up in a stunning package of brains and intelligence. He's the first to admit he's been attracted to women, but it stopped at that. His own need for release coming from the very thing he's denying right now.
But looking at this woman in front of him brought out feelings he never knew existed within him in the first place. His chest felt like it was tightening with each breath he made. The butterflies that flew thru his stomach made him slightly uncomfortable. Why would she affect him in such a way? Usually people felt this way with him, at least that's what he thought. He wasn't sure if it was the lilt in her voice or the way she carried herself, but he found himself entranced by her. Blinking he realizes that she's been waiting for a response. For how long he wasn't sure. The only thing he picked up on was the word "alibi". Shrugging, he hopes he answers her question correctly.
"Ms. Duquesne..." "Detective " she shoots back with a tilt of her head "Detective Duquesne, I've been attending to patients at odd hours. The summer usually sees a rise in patients. I couldn't have brought harm to anyone. Besides, I help save lives, not take them. It's understandable if I fit the profile, lots of men do. But please, you're wasting time from my patients keeping me here" he sees her visibly relax but her eyes were still high on guard. "We'll rule you out thru your alibi, I know we cant have your patients name, but you can provide someone who can confirm your whereabouts." Her voice was cut and professional. "Of course Detective. I like you, took a code of honor"
He smiles at her nodding head. Their banter was light, she believed him on some level. He'd have to make sure that he lays low for a while. "My secretary can confirm, I also have footage." She thanks him softly and ushers him out of the glass room. "Sorry for the inconvenience." She apologizes and it's sincere. "No worries, this isn't the first time I've had to entertain a woman from across the table. At least my host this time was as smart as she is beautiful." He takes his time to rake his eyes alongside her body and she turns a startled look his way. A slight blush makes it to her cheeks before she recovers quickly and fixes him with a stone face.
"Im grateful for the compliment Mr" "The way your Lieutenant bullied me into coming here, I surmise we'll be seeing more of each other. Just call me Esteban." "I'm sorry he did that. He can be enthusiastic." "Your hospitality more than makes up for it. Too bad we couldn't have met under different circumstances." She smiles in condolence "Too bad huh? See you around I guess." She walks away with a small smile, tucking a piece of hair behind her ear. That was intriguing to him, he wonders if he could break that brick wall down.
The eyes were the window to the soul, and he reaped them every time he got a toy. But the detective seems more vivacious if kept alive. He's never felt this way about anyone before. The feeling of what seemed like endless joy flew thru his chest again and he was quick to vacate the building. As he surveys the front of HQ, he catches the eye of the Great Lieutenant. A smirk makes its way past his lips. His curiosity is getting the better of him, and what would he be if he didn't mess with the ginger haired man.
"You're getting too cocky, you need to lay low mi hijo. Last thing we need is Caine's nose anywhere near our direction." His father warns from the seat next to him. "I'll lay low Papi, besides that woman I was telling you about, Calleigh Duquesne, interrogated me. I think… I think I'm in love." His father laughs, head thrown back in joy. "And what makes you say that?" Esteban gives a small smile. "My chest hurts when I look at her, think about her. It feels like…butterflies. I want her Papi" "You've been saying that for years son." "But I mean it now. From what we've seen, she's not with anyone(not that I care). And when we spoke, I felt a connection, better to explore it right.
"As long as I get my grandkids. And mi hijo, she's great to have on our side, she's to be treated as if you two were already married. I don't want her slipping thru to someone else. You know she's sought after." Esteban gives his father a pointed stare. The rumblings of the crime world all want Calleigh for a specific reason. Most to get back at Caine. He wouldn't want anyone hurting her because of the Lt, especially when he can care for her. "I want her Papi. No matter what. I mean it when I said I love her. I like this feeling, and I wonder if she feels it too."
They spend the rest of their ride lost in contemplation. He'll make sure she's as comfortable as possible before indoctrinating her into the family. But the risks were many, and most he has to do with Caine. But he shouldn't fret, she'll be home soon enough.