Sweet Sixteen
Pairing: Lilly Rush and Scotty Valens
Lilly and Scotty meet with McCorkle about the Kimberly Jackson case. They also talk to her older sister.
A/N: I apologize for the delay of this chapter.
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters of Cold Case and any song mentioned. I only own the victim, witnesses, suspects and the actual killer.
Detectives' Discussion and Freaking Out At The Mall
"Lilly, Scotty, I just got your page," McCorkle said. "So, what can I do for you?"
"What do you know about the Kimberly Jackson case?" Scotty asked. "She was the 15 year old girl who was murdered in January 1988."
"January 1988, Amy Kowalski, Kimberly Jackson's best friend, turned 16," McCorkle said. "She had a Sweet Sixteen party and invited all her friends, including Kimberly. Kimberly left early because she had a curfew. She never made it home. Amy's neighbor found Kimberly's body on the street."
"Does she have any family still living in the Philadelphia area?" Scotty asked.
"Her mother was killed in a car accident three years after Kimberly was murdered," McCorkle said. "Her father died of lung cancer last year. The good news is that two of her four siblings still live in Philadelphia. She had two sisters and two brothers. Her older sister and younger brother came here just recently to talk to Stillman. I have the address for you so you can talk to them."
"Thank you, McCorkle," Lilly smiled.
"No problem," he said handing Lilly a sheet of paper with the address.
She and Scotty left the building to speak with Kimberly's siblings.
"Scotty, how are you holding up?" Lilly asked. It had been almost a month since Alyssa died.
"It is hard," Scotty heavily sighed. "I am talking to the department counselor and that has helped me a lot."
About half an hour later, they arrived at the door of a house. Scotty rang the doorbell and a woman pushing 40 with shoulder length blonde hair opening the door. Lilly visualized her as a 20 something with long wild hair with black streaks.
"Are you Monica Jackson?" Lilly asked.
"Yes, but I am now Monica Palermo," the woman said. "Who are you?"
"I am Detective Lilly Rush," Lilly said. "That's Detective Scotty Valens. We are with the Philadelphia Police Department."
"Ah, yes, I went with my younger brother to speak with your superior, a Tom Stillman," Monica said. "My sister Kimberly's case hasn't been solved despite all efforts. It's been 17 years, she would have been 33 this month."
"Can you remember anything about her finals days?" Scotty asked. "You know, like, friends, boyfriends or any event that contributed to her death."
"Oh dear, I just remembered the week before she was killed," Monica said. "I took her to the mall and she freaked out."
"What happened?" Lilly asked.
(Flashback: 1988, local shopping mall
Song: What You Need by INXS)
Hey, here is the story
Forget about the trouble in life
Don't you know, it's not easy
When you gotta walk upon that line
That's why - You need
That's why - This is what you need
I'll give you what you need
Kimberly and Monica are leaving a store after buying clothes from there. They were walking in the area of the mall laughing.
"Kim, do you want to go to that record store," Monica said. "I heard your favorite singer released a new album."
"Monica, I am starving," Kimberly said. "Let's grab some pizza or a burger."
"I am treating you know," Monica said.
Don't you get sad and lonely
You need a change from
What you do all day
Ain't no sense in all your crying
Just pick it up and throw it into shape
That's why - You need
That's why - This is what you need
I'll give you what you need
Kimberly sees something and freezes.
"Kim, are you alright?" Monica asked.
"That's Jonathan!" Kimberly gasped. "What is he doing here?"
"You broke up with him this past Halloween," Monica said. "He hasn't gotten over you quickly."
"Monica, let's get out of here," Kimberly said.
Hey you, won't you listen
This is not the end of it all
Don't you see there is a rhythm
I'll take you where you
Really need to be
That's why - You need
That's why - This is what you need
I'll give you what you need
Jonathan approached the two Jackson sisters. He gave Kimberly a crazed psycho smiled. She flinched.
"Hey, Monica, what's up?" Jonathan asked.
"I am looking forward to going back to campus," she replied with slight venom.
"Kim, aren't you happy to see me?" he asked.
"Leave me alone," Kimberly said. "It's over! Let me move on!"
"Kim, let's go," Monica said. "He isn't worth your anger. Let's go for pizza!"
Back to the present day
"Do you think this Jonathan guy killed your sister?" Lilly said.
"That thought has been racking my brain for the past 17 years," Monica said. "Part of me is convinced he did it. The other part of me thinks that it was a random stranger. I wasn't there when Kim was murdered."
"We need to talk to your brother also," Scotty said. "I thought he was home."
"Anthony's band recently signed a record deal," Monica said. "He is with them in a local recording studio recording their first album. I could give you the name and address of the studio."
"Thank you," Lilly said. "If you recall anything that could be potentially useful, don't hesitate to contact us."
"Sure," Monica said. "Just find justice for my sister."
"We will," Scotty said with a small smile and left with Lilly.
TBC