Finding Me Chapter 4
"Thought I had it figured out, when out of the blueEverything got turned around in light of you
Turns out I've been walking blindSo now that I've discovered sightPardon if I stareā¦"
On her way to Congressman Winston Carter's residence, she phone in his widow, Helen Carter to inform her that she is on her way to interview her and the family. Since the Carters and Prentiss' were friends, she felt that a courtesy call was required. She was pretty sure that the family has been through quite a shock with the murder of the Congressman and she can just imagine what Helen is going through since the discovery of the body.
On the phone, she informed Mrs. Carter that the US Secretary of State personally sent her to help out her former team the BAU with the investigation. She will primarily be doing the interviews while the BAU assists the DCPD and come up with a profile of the killer or killers.
Mrs. Carter told Emily to go around the back because the media has been camping out of the front of the house. She said that Bradley will be waiting for her.
When Emily drove up, she saw Bradley standing by the back door. He waved at her and she waved back. The moment she parked the car, Bradley walked up to her car door and opened it for her. Bradley greeted Emily as they hugged.
"Hello, Emily. It's been awhile. How are you?"
"I'm doing very well. I should be asking you that. How are you?"
"You know that Dad and I have never been close. I'm only here for my mother."
"I know. How is she? Is she up for an interview?"
"She was in shock for a bit but she's fine now. I don't know why she would be shock that this is how my father ended up. I knew that sooner or later, something like this would happen."
"What do you mean Bradley? Do you know something I don't?"
"C'mon Em. He likes young women. As young as 18 remember?"
"I know I remember. That's one of the angles we are looking at. So you have never spoken to your father since that night you left?"
"No. Megan and I, we have not stepped foot in this house until now."
"How is Megan? Is she here?
Yeah, she's inside with mother. Come on, let's go inside. She's expecting you."
"Okay."
The house is exactly how she remembered it except for the furniture and pictures have been updated.
Bradley guided her to the room she remembered quite well. This was the room where Bradley's father had made advances towards her. To this day, that memory still gave her uneasy feeling.
When they entered the room, Helen and Megan were talking on the sofa. They got up when they saw her and Bradley at the door.
"Emily Prentiss, how are you?"
"Hello, Helen." She walked up to Helen and greeted her with a kiss on the cheek and a hug.
"Hi, Em." Megan greeted her. Megan pulled her into a hug.
"Hi, Megan."
"Won't you sit down, my dear?
"Thank, Helen."
"I saw your mom not too long ago and she said that you were travelling a lot
"Yes, I quit the FBI eight months ago when I got an offer from the US State Department."
"I am relieved that you will doing the interview. I don't think I can handle the FBI interviewing after hours of dealing with the DC police."
"Do you mind if we start the interview now?"
"No, I don't. Bradley, why don't you get Emily something to drink? What would you like, dear?"
"Water is fine. Thank you, Bradley."
"So, Helen, tell me, when was the last time you saw Winston?"
"About a week ago, He said he was going to New York. Bradley and I have been estranged for years, Emily. Not hearing from him for a week or sometimes even two weeks is normal."
"Megan, Bradley told me that you both have not spoken to your father, did he try contacting you at all?
"No. Mom mentioned that he was going to be in New York but you know, it's just part of our conversation."
"Helen, are you aware of, how do I say this?"
"You mean that he likes young women? And that he goes to an escort service to hire these young college girls?
"Yes. I'm sorry Helen that I have to ask these questions?"
"Don't be. It's not a secret in our circle that Winston has this sick desire for young women. At least, he waits until they are at the legal age of 18. I give him that. But you know that he isn't the only one. But I will tell you this though Emily, your father isn't one of the sick ones. He is one of the good ones. Bradley told me about what Winston did a long time ago. I'm sorry for that. But I am thankful that you didn't tell your parents about it because I'm sure if your parents ever found out, they would have stopped talking to us completely. Your mother remains one of my closest friends to this day."
"Yes, she called me earlier to ask that I'd be gentle with you."
"Oh, you were always a polite young lady. I was not worried."
"You said you knew that he liked young women and that he used escort services, do you know if there was one young lady that he might have had an affair with? Or that Winston was her regular?"
"I heard that there was a young lady but I did not know her name. But if it's anything, I recall Winston arguing with that young man, Devon Chase, the one whose body was also discovered."
"Interesting. Do you know what they were talking about or arguing about?"
"I remember Winston laughing at him and yelling "You're a fool. If you think she's worth anything. She's damaged goods. If you want a career in politics, a whore isn't exactly a model wife. Blake, talk some sense into this fool."
"When was this?"
"It was around the time he announced his engagement to that lovely young woman, Shannon Brand."
"Do you recall if this happened again?"
"No. The last party we attended together, Winston and Devon were drinking together and laughing."
"Well, I think that's it for now. If you remember anything, call me.
"If I did forget anything, I will surely call you, my dear. By the way, when this is all over, I would love to invite you and your parents to have dinner with me, Megan and Bradley. It has been too long."
"I would love that, Helen. Again, I am sorry for what happened to Winston."
"I wish I could say the same, my dear. Don't get me wrong, he gave me two wonderful children, and I did love him, but he was a sick man."
Emily did not have an answer to what Helen had just said because she knew that Helen was right about Winston Carter. He was a sick man.
Emily said her goodbyes and dialed Aaron's number.
"Hey there."
"Hey. How did the interview with Helen Carter go?"
"It was fine."
"Anything you want to share?"
"I will later. I just wanted to hear your voice."
"Everything okay?"
"Yeah. It's just been awhile since I have done this. And it is not easy when you have to interview people you know."
"I know, honey."
"Well, I'm headed over to interview Devon Chase's family. I will call you again later, when I'm done."
"Thank you for calling me. I wanted to hear your voice also."
After hanging up, Emily smiled and made her way towards Devon Chase's house.
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