Thursday, January 21, 2016
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Fire
Hoyt's Last Mistake
Part 8
It was not the way Jane had hoped their morning would go. She had intended to make Maura a nice breakfast and to sit and relax over coffee. She had hoped that they would have time to discuss what had happened. However work reared its ugly head in the form of Charles Hoyt. The only positive was that there was a witness and only one person had been killed. It really sucked when that was considered a good start for the day. However given it was Hoyt Jane would take what she could get. She did manage to pour Maura some herbal tea into a travel mug and get her own cup of coffee. The mugs were large and it would give them each a nice wake up jolt. It would do until she could hit the Café and get some of Angela's special blend. Jane would never admit it to her mother but the coffee from the Café was better than most national chains. Her mother also made it just perfect. She smiled as she thought about the domestic scene she and Maura were acting out. How could it have taken her so long to get a clue?
Maura was ready to shoot Charles Hoyt herself. He was rapidly becoming a major pain in her ass. She was not one to swear but she was now certain asking Paddy to take care of the problem was the right thing to do. He make sure that sick bastard stayed away from her Jane. She knew she was feeling primal and possessive but she did not care. It had take them to long to get her for her to just sit back and risk Hoyt harming the woman she loved. No Hoyt and his partner were going down and with luck the body would be delivered and she could cover up the kill. She smiled at that thought. This was one murder she intended Patrick Doyle to get away with and she would ensure it. He was a cold blooded killer and he had disrupted her life a great deal but Maura also knew he cared for her and maybe even loved her. It might be wrong to use that but, for Jane she'd make a deal with Lucifer himself.
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Charles Hoyt watched as his young apprentice set out the tools of their trade. He was carefully cataloguing them setting duplicate sets next to each other. He noticed his partner had a wider variety of tools. Charles himself preferred to use a scalpel but he was willing to see what his partner came up with. One could always learn something new. Like he once told Dr. Isles it was See One, Do One and Teach One just like medical school. He'd watch and learn and perhaps try Peter's technique if only to frustrate the police. He grinned at that. "Peter I have been considering our situation. I think I have come up with a better safer plan."
"What plan is that Dr. Hoyt?"
"Well, we have a very nice set up here. We know we will be hunted by Dr. Isles father Paddy Doyle as well as the BPD and FBI. I was thinking that perhaps we should stay here. No one would suspect that we were so close to the good Doctor and my Janie."
Peter stopped working for a moment then said. "I think you may be right. I was wondering if perhaps we could just play a bit before we got down to work. It might confuse the police and profilers. A few butcher jobs to muddy the waters and then you could demonstrate your refined method."
Charles considered that for a moment. "I like that idea; however we cannot indulge too much. Perhaps one or two more of your art work. We have both done several straight up kills and while it released our tension a little I prefer more artistry."
"Indeed a quick kill is fun but the animals we will be taking down deserve to suffer and we should use them as a sculpture. It is why I asked to be allowed to train with you."
Hoyt smiled pleased and certain he had his young apprentice under control.
"I have also rented a second house. I will be staying there some of the time. I have set up my business here and I will appear to be a respectable family and business man. It will allow me to move freely."
Hoyt frowned at that. "You have a family?"
"No, just a woman, she will be a good alibi for me."
"I suppose if you must."
"Indeed, I am not one to be celibate Doctor. Far better I have control of my urges and appear to be normal. Besides I think it will be far simpler to keep tabs on the good doctor when my fiancé attends her yoga classes and lives next door to her."
Hoyt grinned and began to laugh. "You are indeed a sneaky bastard. I like that."
Peter nodded and smiled. "I try well the tools are all prepped."
"I will put them away. I suppose you must go buy that house. I had considered doing that myself but Janie would be too interested if a single man bought the house. One with a fiancé however that could work as neither woman would expect you to have a woman."
"The profile is rather predictable. White male late 30s-early 40's single no family no pets, low paying job, hates women…blaa blaa blaa. As if, I love women I just hate pretenders. I am also hardly poor idiots."
Charles laughed at that. He knew there was a reason he liked Peter. He was wealthy and charming and just as dark as he was. Yes this could work. He wondered if perhaps he could slip in and plant cameras in the Doctors home after all his new friend would need to have cable installed. A perfect cover, then there were the security cameras they would add. Yes it was very good plan. He could stay here snug and comfortable and Peter could play house at least sometimes. It would certainly save on the porn bills.
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Jane drove to the crime scene. It was messy and the witness was clearly shaken. It was clear to Jane that the woman was a pro but one who was the honest sort. The local dinner owner confirmed she had asked him to call the police at once and that she had told him what had happened. There had been no way the John would have been able to survive and given it was Hoyt who slashed him Jane did not even blame the girl for running rather than trying to help him. Her battered appearance also showed she was probably telling the truth about the John being rough and beating on her. The local pimp Big D showed up and was comforting her. Jane did not like pimps as a general rule but this guy was not one to let anyone hurt his girls. He was a decent enough of guy given his profession. The skin trade was not pretty or easy but he did look out for his women and Jane could respect hat. He was also clearly livid that someone would hurt one of his girls.
"Darleen you are going to take the nest two nights off. When we get done here I'm taking you to the doctor."
Jane heard this and her option of the guy went up a little more. "I'm so sorry I set you up with him. Jacko is so going to hear about this. He vouched for that dumb ass. Keep the ice on that eye. Damn it's going to look bad and feel worse."
"I'm sorry big D. He just went crazy. Then that other guy showed up and took him out. He was like some sorta knight."
Jane almost choked on that one. Hoyt as a white knight that was just so wrong.
"I could not believe he was a serial killer. He was so polite and everything. He even wanted me to pass on a message to his girl."
"Who was the message for Darleen?" Big D asked.
"Oh for some girl named Janie. He said he would visit soon."
Jane froze at what Darleen said and her blood ran cold. She paled and almost fainted. Fortunately Maura was coming to tell her the body was ready for transport. Her beloved caught her and helped her sit before she fell down.
Barry heard that statement and looked livid. He knew the woman had no idea Hoyt was mocking his partner. However he could see it made Jane sick with worry.
"Sit Jane I'll get the rest of the statement."
"Thank you Barry, I think maybe I'll head back to the office with Doctor Isles."
"Give me the keys Jane I'll drive." Maura demanded. It was a measure of how upset Jane was that she handed the keys over without a protest. Barry and Korsak watched that and both knew this case was going to be a killer no pun intended. "Barry and Vince can get the photos and speak to the witness."
"Yeah, we should go fill in the boss." She let Maura lead her out and her partners looked on worried. This was going to be long hard case. Vince Korsak watched and not for the first time wished he had shot Hoyt dead. Maybe just maybe he would have to call Paddy Doyle and see if maybe he could help. Vince was an honest cop but there were some places Doyle and his people could look that the police could not. Not to mention the fact that if Doyle found Hoyt first well there be no need for another trial. When he thought about it like that Doyle was almost civic minded, yes he could be useful.
As Maura and Jane prepared to leave the scene a second call came in with more bodies.
"Vince, we got more bodies, they were sliced and diced, looks like we have a second killer." Barry said. "Frankie and his partner on scene, Doctor he said he needs you there."
"We will drive over. Text me the address please Barry." Maura ordered this was so not their day. She had so hoped to have a quiet morning and have time to talk to Jane about their changed relationship however this mess had to be cleared first. Damn, she hated Hoyt. She was not one to jump to conclusions but her intestines said these killings were tied together.
She pulled out her phone and called her team they would need a second van. It was going to be a long morning.
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The media was all over the BPD and were demanding answers. The Chief of police gave an interview and let them know that Jane and her team were on the case. He expected it to be closed quickly and cleanly.
Frankie wanted to kill his boss. Someone should have warned the chief that Hoyt would make this personal. He watched angry when Jane rubbed her wounded hands. She then had to face the reporters and act like it was just another case. Bastard making Jane take the lead. Not that Frankie was under any illusions. Maybe the Chief just decided to skip the drama and put his sister on straight away. If Hoyt thought he was not being shown proper respect or if he thought Jane was not playing his game all hell would break out. The situations still sucked though. Serial killers seemed to love Boston and their team. He sighed and knew that at the rate things were going Jane and Maura would soon be considered experts on serial killers. Well at least the Feds were not around.
The Stations doors opened and Special Agent Joseph Grant showed up along with Agent Gabriel Dean. Damn I so jinxed it. I hope Jane doesn't realize I did that. Maybe Suzy Chang can keep them busy and away from Janie and Dr. Isles?
TBC…..