The second Holly entered the neighbourhood she knew this wouldn't be an easy grab and go kill. The streets were littered with children, adults and drug dealers alike. Holly's new SUV would stand out on streets like these, every car at least ten years old. She drove around taking in the surroundings, grateful that she had opted for a dark tint on her windows. Before she knew it she was passing Jose's house. "Hello Mr. Morales" she said to herself. There he sat on his porch, flanked by three other men all deep in conversation. A older woman appeared at the driveway with some shopping bags and the men stood and approached her to help. Holly continued on and stumbled upon a row of old stores that had been abandoned, perfect for a stakeout. It was a bit farther up the street than Holly planned but nothing a pair of binoculors couldn't solve. She pulled into the alley behind, no real cover for her car so she'd have to make alternative plans for a full scale stakeout. Several of the back doors and windows to the stores had been badly boarded over, easily granting access to the insides.
Holly had her plan set for the following evening and headed back into the neighbourhood. As luck would have it Morales and another male were leaving in a van. Holly stayed a safe distance behind and followed. Fifteen minutes later and she had witnessed the two men walk into a large building. She circled the block, this building was perfect for a grab site. No cameras, poorly lit alley to the west and north. She quickly crossed the street and read the plaque on the door 'Our Lady of Guadalupe Church'. "Bingo" she exclaimed, "Going to Church to keep Mom happy".
Gail was in the middle of her paperwork when Chris appeared at her desk. "Hey Gail, you coming to the Penny? After that case this morning we could all do with some drinks and decompress you know". "I'm busy, I've got a load of forensic bla bla bla to add to my notes thanks to the new pathologist. I swear, she seems like she'll be more of a pain in the ass than Woods" Gail grumbled. "Give her a chance, we'll be there if you finish soon and change your mind ok?". Gail didn't even look up from her notes. "Later Diaz". Maybe I should give her a chance, I'll see what she's properly made of next time Gail mused.