Chapter 6

Tracy showed up at Boyd's apartment with Epstein and Diaz in tow. Chloe and Gail waited outside. From what Tracy had heard about Boyd he had become unpredictable. She was expecting that he may just run given the opportunity.

They knocked on the door and their was no answer. After repeatedly knocking Boyd's neighbor came out of her apartment.

Neighbor: Can I help you?

Nash: Yes, we are looking for Donovan Boyd...have you seen him?

Neighbor: Not today. He usually spends his days at a bar called sully's right down the street.

Nash: He told you this? Are you close?

Neighbor: No but you live next to some one long enough you know theri habits. He moved in about a year ago. I don't know the details but I think he broke up with some girl and moved in here. Anyway, I walk by Sully's everyday while I am walking my dog. I see him in there most days.

Nash: You have been very helpful, thank you. Do you know anything about the women who comes to visit?

Neighbor: Not really, pretty girl, dark hair. Probably in her early to mid 30's. She always looks kind of sad. I got the impression he was trying to get rid of her.

Nash: When was the last time you saw her.

Neighbor: Uhhhh, hard to say. Maybe about 2 months ago.

Nash Grabs for her phone and pulls out a photo of Marlo and shows the neighbor.

Nash: Is this her?

Neighbor: Yup, that's her. Are they in trouble?

Nash: No Ma'am. We just have to speak with them. Thank you so much for your help.

Nash, Epstein and Diaz walk away.

Epstein: I talked to Gail, she and Chloe are headed to Sully's they are gong to stay outside and let us know if Boyd is there.

Epstein's cell rang, it was Gail.

Gail: Hey, he's here. Sitting by himself at the bar.

Epstein: We are on our way. Don't let him leave.

The arrived at the bar a few minutes later Nash went inside and told the others to stay close but she wanted them outside. Boyd was smart and if he saw too many uniforms he would know he was in trouble.

Tracy walked in and sat next to Boyd at the bar. She ordered a beer and Boyd looked over at her.

Boyd: Well, well if it isn't officer Nash. Day off, officer?

Nash: Actually, it's Detective Nash.

Boyd: Wow...climbing the ranks. Hey ummmm, look. You and I barley know each other but I wanted to tell you that I am sorry about what happened to Jerry. it's awful and I am truly sorry. He was a great guy.

Nash: Yeah he was. Funny though, I never saw you at the services. If I didn't know better I would think you were buttering me up.

Boyd: Well, I think you know that I don't sugar coat anything.

Nash: That I will agree with.

Boyd: Let's cut to the chase. What are you doing here. And don't tell me you just wanted a beer.

Nash: I need you to come to the station.

Boyd: Why?

Nash: I will tell you when we get there.

Boyd: Am I under arrest?

Nash: No

Boyd: Then I am not going anywhere with you until you tell me what the Hell is going on.

Nash: Marlo Cruz

Boyd: She okay?

Nash: She's fine. We are just working on a case. We need some answers. You are not under arrest Donovan, we just want to talk to you.

Boyd: I will meet you there?

Nash: You have been drinking...I'll drive.

Nash and Boyd walk out to find the 2 squads sitting there.

Boyd: You didn't have to bring the Welcome Wagon, detective.

Nash ignored him.

Nash: Boyd will ride with me. Epstein you follow me back to the station. Peck and Price you go out on patrol.

Back in Oliver's office he and Steve Peck continues to question Marlo

Oliver: So what is Boyd's story?

Marlo: What do you mean?

Oliver: Does he know about all of this? You and Sam?

Marlo: Yeah. I went over there one night not to long after I started dating Sam. I wanted to see his face when he found out what I was doing and that I was doing it for him. You know what he told me? He told me that Sam and I deserved each other.

That was when I knew it was over, he was never going to be the man I use to know. So I walked away. I kept spending time with Sam and like I said I fell for him. And now...

Oliver: And now what?

Marlo: We are having a baby together.

Oliver: You sure about that?

Marlo: And I sure about the baby? Yes I am sure it is Sam's 100%. Look, my motives for coming to 15, for getting involved with Sam... they were completely wrong and I regret pretty much every decision I made after Donovan left me. But I fell in love and I truly thought that this had all worked out the way it was suppose to. Sam and I were happy and I was taking my meds again. Then Andy came back, I was self conscious all the time. I could tell they had a connection and I just...I stopped taking my meds. I spun out and I lost Sam and I lost myself...again.

Peck: Why didn't you just tell us this in the beginning or even this morning?

Marlo: Honestly? I was embarrassed. Look, I have left the past behind me. I am just focusing on myself and my baby. I don't talk to Donovan anymore. I finally have my life together. I didn't want to screw it up. I didn't want Sam to know. Sam...does he? Did you tell him?

Oliver: He knows.

Marlo: Oh my God.

Oliver: Look, Sam is a good guy. He will understand when you tell him.

There was a knock at the door, It was Diaz: Just wanted to let you know that Detective Nash is in interrogation with the suspect.

Marlo: What Suspect?

Oliver hesitated: Nash brought in Boyd.

Marlo: What? Why?

Peck: Marlo, I am not sure if you are grasping all this but some one tried to blow up the station. A bomb went off and people could have died. When we discovered a connection with you and Boyd, one that you had failed to disclose...Hell one that you tried to hide, we had to look into it. Not to mention Boyd is a disgruntled former cop. He has some motive this was the division that helped to end his career

Marlo: Do you think Donovan had anything to do with the bombing because he would never...

Oliver: Well all of this makes more sense after talking to you. But that does not change that Boyd has reason to be angry at this station. Let's face it McNally was never his favorite person, he hated Sam and he was all around angry when he left so I think it's only right that we talk to him.

Marlo: Fine, can I get back to work?

Oliver: Yeah, you are dismissed.

Marlo walked out leaving Oliver and Steve alone

Peck: You believe her?

Oliver: I think so, yeah, I do. That doesn't mean Boyd is innocent.

Peck: Let's go find out.

To be continued...