Chapter 3
Sunday 9.30 am: Cindy's Diner
Munch and Fin walked into the Diner and went straight to the woman at the cash desk.
"Muffins? We got chocolate, strawberry…"
" No thank you" said Munch interrupting her "we' re here investigating for a case" Munch continued raising his badge " are you Cindy?"
"Yes, it's me. Is it for the party yesterday evening? The neighbors complained? I told the guys to keep it low, but you know…"
" Do you remember seeing this girl?" asked Fin showing her Hailey's photo
" Yes, I know her. Hailey and her friend Joy come here every day, and yesterday they were the main reason of the party. Their friends asked me if I could surprise them with a pie and something to drink and I was happy to help them. Did something happen to Hailey?" Cindy asked concerned now.
"She disappeared after or during the party, do you remember seeing her leaving with Joy or somebody else?"
"No, Joy left earlier than the others and Hailey… she partied almost until midnight, but at that time only a few were still in here. Hailey left alone, after I gave her the remainings of the pie."
"Do you know this man?" Munch said showing her Flynn's photo this time
"Yes, Dixon. He also comes here to buy a sandwich and a beer. He lives down the block."
"Did you see him yesterday before the party or during it?"
"Mmm, no, I don't think so, why? Is he a suspect?"
"We're just following some leads, we were told he spends here some time and maybe we can use his help too" said Fin.
"Can you tell us the names of the boys that stayed here until the end of the party and left with Hailey or around that time? Munch asked.
"I think one is Lents Kyle, he called one of his friends Seth but I don't know him."
"Ok, thank you Ma'am." said Munch "If you remember something else let us know" Munch gave her his card.
"Sure, I hope you find Hailey, she is really a nice girl."
Sunday 9.30: Flynn's building.
Elliot parked the car in front of Flynn's building. He reached and hold Olivia's arm before she could get off the car "Yesterday evening…it wasn't a way to not waste anymore time Olivia; you know how I feel about pervs out the schools; the thought of some scum bag at Dickie' s or even Maureen's school revolts me, but we can't screw a case messing up with procedures or waste time on an assumption. Just wanted to let you know that…I'm with you, just take it easy on Flynn."
Olivia took a deep breath "I know" she said exhaling all the air "I was tired, and I wasn't thinking straight, I'm sorry Elliot".
"Don't be, if I had to apologise with you for all the times I lost it… you' d have to sit and listen for a looong time." Elliot said smiling and relaxed after he saw Olivia smiling too. "You know, yesterday you were so upset, that you didn't even introduce yourself to Joy"
"Really? Well neither you did."
"I gave her my card but you thought…."
"Ok, ok you're right, I messed up. We both need some time off." Olivia said nodding by herself " so are we ok?"
"Sure" said Elliot taking off the key and opening the car door "let's go nail the bastard".
