So I know that it's been weeks since I last posted. Sorry about that everyone. Things have been extremely hectic. Between looking for a new job, plans of moving, spending time with my brother and his two little girls, and my cousin and her two little boys, before all plan on moving to New Jersey, and Ohio, making use of this gorgeous weather here in Connecticut by spending as much time at the beach, and fighting a sinus infection, I've been going crazy! So for those who have been with me since the start of this, and have been waiting oh so patiently for this update, I'm sorry for how long it's taken!
MyKate beta this for me, but as always, all mistakes are mine.
Disclaimer: I do not own CSI or it's characters. This story is set in my own AR of my mind.
Takes place in season 5 after Sara tells Grissom about her past, but before Nick gets kidnapped.
Synopsis: A tragic accident hits CSI. Will Grissom be too late? How will the team cope with what happened, and Sara's past?
Whispers in the Dark
Chapter Six: The Interrogation
Over an hour had passed since the nurse came and told Grissom that Sara was still in surgery and that the doctors weren't sure when she'd be out. She promised to keep him updated. Now silenced filled the group during this last hour as they were all lost in their thoughts.
The clearing of a throat caused everyone to quickly look up. One of the officers from the scene was standing nervously in front of them. He cleared his throat again before he spoke, "Um. Mr. Helmington is being released into our custody now." He gestured to the left with his head. The team looked and saw a distraught Jonathon Helmington standing next to another officer. "The doctors said he should be fine for questioning, but he is still coming down from the high of whatever he took."
"Alright." Grissom spoke quietly. He looked over at his team. He knew no one wanted to leave, but they all had jobs to do. "I'll stay here and the rest of you need to go ba-"
"No!" Nick screamed startling everyone by his outburst, "I'll stay!"
"Ni-"
"No, Grissom! I was there! I need to stay! I need to…" He trailed off then quietly said, "I need to know she's a…" He stopped again.
"I know Nick. We all need to know. I'll keep everyone updated. I promise. I only have paperwork left, and that can wait. I need you to go back to your sce-"
Nick cut him off again, "Then I'm doing the interrogation! I'm doing Sara's case!"
"Fine." Grissom was in no mood to argue. He pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed. "Catherine, you're with Nick. I don't care what Ecklie says, her case is ours! I'll clear it with the Under Sherriff."
"Alright, come on Nick." They quickly left with the officers and Mr. Helmington.
"Warrick, I want you to take over Nick and Sar…" He paused. "case. Brass will fill you in." Warrick and Brass quietly spoke as they walked out of the ER.
"What about me Boss?" Greg whispered.
"How's your case with Days going?" Grissom sighed, but was relieved for the short distraction.
"Bill was finishing up the suspect's interrogation. It was pretty open and close. I'm sure he closed the case up."
"Go check in with him, and start the paperwork. Take whatever case comes in next. Call Warrick or someone from Days if you need help."
Greg nodded and quietly left the ER. Work was going to be hard knowing Sara's life still hung in the balance.
Forty-five minutes later.
The officers ushered Mr. Helmington into an interrogation room. Nick and Catherine walked over to where Ecklie and Sofia were standing. Ecklie quickly went to business.
"Took you long enough! Her accident was three hours ago!"
"Conrad! It takes time-"
He rudely cut her off, "Not that long-"
"It's thirty minutes there, thirty minutes back. He was just released from the hospital forty-five minutes ago!"
"Whatever. Two of Days will be hand-"
"No, Nick and I will be! The Under Sherriff already approved." A smug grin appeared on her face when she saw anger in Ecklie's eyes. She turned and walked with Nick into the interrogation room. Sofia patted Ecklie on his arm and followed Catherine and Nick.
"Hello, Mr. Hel… Helmington. I'm Catherine Willows. This is Nick Stokes. We're with the Las Vegas Crime Lab. And she," She pointed over to where Sofia was standing, "is Detective Sofia Curtis."
Above a whisper, "Hi. Please call me Jon."
"Alright, Jon."
He quickly spoke, "I don't know what happened. I really don't! The officers said I crashed into someone. Is she… is she alright? I'm so sorry!" He buried his face into his hands ignoring the shooting pain in his wrist and nose.
Truthfully Catherine said, "We don't know. She is still in surgery."
"Oh God!" He started to cry.
"Jon." He looked up as Sofia walked slowly to the table, "What is the last thing you remember?" She slid into the seat next to Catherine.
He thought for a moment.
"Take your time." Catherine said gently. She looked over at Nick who stood with his fists clenched in the corner of the room staring at Jon. She turned her attention back when Jon spoke.
"I was with my friend, Matt, at his sister's place."
"She have a name?" Nick's voice was rough.
Startled, Jon responded, "Um… Yeah, Jamie. I've only met her a couple of times. But um… She had a few friends over. One of them was hitting on me, but I wasn't interested. I was raised to not be rude. Even though I'm thirty, I still don't like to disappoint my mom-"
"Jon."
"Sorry. I'm nervous and talk a lot when I'm nervous."
"It's fine. What else do you remember?" Catherine pushed.
"Just that the girl who was flirting with me gave me a coke. I only remember taking a few sips. After that, everything else goes blank. I don't remember leaving or even the acc… accident." Tears started to fall again.
"Do you remember the girl's name?" Nick asked evenly.
"I never got her name. I'm sorry." He chocked out.
Sofia spoke sincerely, "No worries. The officers will take you to a temporarily cell until we get your test results back.
His head fell into his hands again as he cried, "I'm so sorry! I wish I could remember! I'll cooperate any way I can. I'll do anything!"
"Thank you." And then Jon was escorted out of the room.
Ecklie then stormed in, "You three don't believe this guy, do you?" He was greeted with silence, "You seriously can't believe he doesn't remember!"
Catherine answered as her and Nick walked out, "We'll wait for the evidence to determine that. So we won't find out until the test results come back." They left, with Sofia close behind, leaving an annoyed and pissed off Ecklie.
So as Kathy told me, "LOVE Nick in this chapter", I quite agree. As I told her, I personally fell in love with him again in this, even though it's my own writing, lol.
The next chapter is half written already. I'm hoping that between doing 5 loads of laundry tomorrow that it'll get done and possibly posted tomorrow. But as I said, I'm fighting off a sinus infection and I feel like my head is going to explode or pop off, so I can't make any promises. But I'm hopeful!
Thanks to all my fabulous reviewers and words of encouragement!
