Chapter 4
"She called him "honey," Dr. Hines said to Horatio once the door was closed. "Are they in a relationship?"
"Only as colleagues, I assure you. Don't look for something that isn't there, Dr. Hines." Horatio could tell they were not satisfied and were looking for something else. "Dr. Woods is empathetic to the living as well as to the dead. That's what makes her a damn good coroner and a fine human being."
"On the job relationships are highly improper." Dr. Marton said.
Horatio's patience was wearing thin. "Dr. Marton, I just stated that there's nothing other than a professional relationship between Dr. Woods and CSI Wolfe. I can also assure you I thoroughly understand the County's protocol on what is and isn't acceptable behavior for County employees. I had to learn it all before I took this job."
"What about Mr. Wolfe?" Dr. Hines asked.
"What about him?" Horatio challenged.
The Review Board
members looked at
each other, trying to decide what they
wanted to say about Ryan.
"Let me help you out," Horatio offered. "Ryan Wolfe made a mistake to which he owned up to. The infraction will go in his jacket, which is as it should be. No one is disputing that. I plan to have a refresher with all my CSI's to ensure nothing like this happens again." Horatio reached for his sunglasses and stood up.
"We're not done yet," Dr. Hines protested.
"I am," Horatio said as he deliberately put on his sunglasses and walked to the door. He opened the door before turning to them slightly. "Enjoy the rest of your Sunday." With that, Horatio closed the door behind him, leaving the Review Board members annoyed at his obvious disdain and lack of respect for them.