Heather had seen the Major under some pretty trying circumstances lately, but she had never seen him lose control. It scared her. So much that she began to tremble, unsure of what his next move might be. She hadn't even had a chance to get into the whole Goetz/Mimi/embezzlement thing or how Goetz had literally pushed the Ranger's backs against the wall. She wondered if she would have the chance.
She also knew that Jericho needed Jake to remain as Sherriff. She recalled the conversation that she had with him and Hawkins at the Green home and knew the stakes of the game were higher now than they had ever been. How much further either one of them could stick their necks out before paying the ultimate price weighed heavily on her. She hoped this wouldn't be that time.
Beck saw how his outburst had frightened Heather and struggled to regain his composure.
"I apologize for my outburst, Heather. It shouldn't have happened."
Heather nodded hesitantly at the Major. "There's more." She stopped for a moment looking to see if she should continue, when Beck didn't say anything she began again. "It seems Goetz was embezzling from J&R. He orchestrated the attack out at the Richmond Farm. Mimi Clarke had evidence in a ledger there. Goetz didn't realize she had survived the attack until after you left. He went after her at the Med Center. The Rangers protected her. Goetz called for reinforcements and went to meet them. Before they arrived, the Rangers were able to give them the slip."
Up until this point Heather had remained true to the day's events but to get Jake of the hook she would have to embellish the next part a bit. "I told New Bern what direction Goetz went in and I did it to save my own life."
Beck looked Heather up and down deciding whether or not to believe the story that had come spilling out of her. He wished he could say he didn't but one look into those crystal blue eyes told him she was terrified. He also wished he didn't have to carry out his next order of business, but with the chaos erupting around him he had no other choice.
"Follow, me please." Beck didn't make any eye contact with Heather as he left the office. She followed.
Jake was still sitting in the chair Beck had left him in. When the crash of the broken window came he tried to rise but found a number of automatic weapons shoved in his face. He hoped Heather was alright and he sure as hell wished he could be a fly on the wall of this conversation. He was glad to see Heather follow Beck from his office. She appeared nervous but otherwise she was intact.
Beck gave signaled for his Lieutenant to come to him. "Take Miss Lisinski to holding. No one is to have access to her unless I grant it." He made sure to stress his next words. "No one. Is that understood?"
"Sir, yes sir! Came the Lieutenant's reply.
Jake began to protest but was quickly shown his seat again. He locked eyes with Heather just has she was being led away to the holding cells. She gave him a quick nod to show that she was o.k. and was gone through the door.