Chapter 3

With the help of Huey, Ray managed to get Ben into the GTO. Before getting into the car Ray thanked Huey for his help. Huey looked at the figure of Fraser who sat starring out the front window of the car.

Putting a hand on Ray's shoulder Huey asked, "Will Fraser be ok. Is there anything that I can do? You call me if you need me ok"?

Ray nodded, "Thanks Jack. I don't know if he'll be ok. We just have to be there for him. And catch who ever are doing this".

Ray sat in and turned to Ben, "Ben love how are you? Do you want to talk about it"?

Ben turned and looked at Ray wearing a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "No Ray I'm fine. Right now I just want to sleep. But I will talk. Just not right now. I'm too tired".

Ray patted his thigh, "Ok Ben. Take your time. We go home have something to eat. And while you get some sleep I'll walk Dief ok".

Looking out the side window Ben answered in a hush whisper, "That will be fine Ray".

As they drove in silence Ben closed his eyes and rested his head against the headrest. As Ben drifted off memories that were long buried flashed in his mind. And just then Ben was right back to that day.

Getting dressed after his shower Ben could hear Kate calling him, "Ben, Ben I need you to go to the store. We need supplies".

Smiling and laughing, "Kate we have a cabin full".

Hands on her hips, "Ben proper preparation". And she put the list in his hand and pushed him out the door.

Nine months pregnant and she looked beautiful forever glowing. Full of light and energy.

Going as fast as he could Ben was back at their cabin in less then an hour. The shiver he felt then ran through him now. Feeling very uneasy as he walked up to the cabin.

Ben's fears came to light as soon as he walked through the cabin door. The feeling sharp pain at the back of his head and then just blackness.

As Ben opened his eyes he could see a man holding his Kate at gun point.

Their stood a tall well built man holding Kate. He was taunting her and there was noting that Ben could do. Whatever the man was saying Ben could not remember. All he could see and hear clearly now was the sound gun going off and Kate grabbing at her stomach. She was pleading for our baby's life. She knew they were going to die.

The only words that Ben can remember the man saying echoing in his ear was 'Enjoy the show'.

Ben came back to the hear and now when Ray pulled up to their apartment. They ate in silence and Ben went to bed. While Ray took Diefenbaker out just like he promised that he would.

The flashbacks haunted Ben all night. No matter what comfort Ray or Diefenbaker offered. The nightmares just kept hitting him.

Ben was determined now he had his memory back from what happened. They would bring this man to justice.

At breakfast as they prepared to go to work to make a start on this case properly now. As Ben was their only living witness. He was vital to the case. Reaching out Ray took Ben's hand, "Ben are you sure you are up to this"?

Taking Ray's hand in his, "Ray I am your only living witness. I have to do this. Not just for Kate. But for those murdered before her and after her".

As they sat in the room with the entire photo's and files Ray scratched his head, what I want to know is why the gap in the murders. Sorry Ben. But Kate was murdered what three years before you came to Chicago. And that was what seven years ago. And now we have three murders in a week. What kind of pattern is that"?

Ben was sketching a picture of the man he now remembered. While Ray was talking to Huey and Dewey.

Ben handed the sketch to Ray. And Ray showed it to Huey and Dewey.

Dewey took it in his hand, "I know this guy. That's Frank Dafoe. I arrested him for forgery about six and a half years ago when I worked at the 19th. That's why the gap guys. He got six years for what he did. I'd know that face anywhere. That's the disguise he wore trying to get away with it".

Ray was out of his chair with new found energy, "Dewey you sure"?

Dewey handed back the sketch, "Oh I'm sure alright. He was a tough one to pin down. We caught him coming off a flight from Canada. We'd been after him and his partner for awhile. When he ran off for his retreat as he called it".

All looked to Ben. Ray spoke with vigour, "Now we know who he is Ben. We'll get him don't worry. Thanks Dewey if it wasn't for you we'd have gotten no where".

Ray got the picture along with his name out to all officers in every district. And they were put on alert for him. They didn't want another victim.

As they sat in the break room alone Ben's voice was barley a whisper, "Ray I am sorry I never told you. I honestly blocked it out. The only reason Maggie knew was she worked in the area at the time so I was told. I do love you so very much. I can not wait to move into our new home. And when we get a child will even better. I know you'll be a fantastic father Ray".

Smiling at him, "Ben I understand. You blocked it out because your mind was trying to protect you. You would have told me I know you would have. I love you to and can't wait for our home and our child either".