((Thank you and I do not own ghost hunt- just to answer a question they shared a bed, They had a joining room with their son, but didn't want to be that far, so he was in a bassinet in his room. He had gone to their bed and fallen asleep early.)
As they started to circle the airport and began to make their decent Mai was filled with a sense of awed wonder. She had only ever ridden a plane one time before this and that was when Naru had whisked her off to London. Landing in America was much different. Everything about it was so green, and lush. America was the land of opportunity, new ideas, loud rock 'n roll music and fast food. She was so excited.
She turned to watch Naru and Lin and picked up her son so he could look out the window, should he want to. The baby kept his eyes screwed shut. She smiled gently and glanced at her husband. He was still deeply immersed in his case file.
When Mai had asked about the case he had refused to answer her and would absolutely not let her look at anything. She'd rolled her eyes at how protective he was over her. She was a grown woman after all. She'd be 21 years old soon. It would do no good to argue with him. Once Naru made up his mind, it was made up.
She had to smile at that. He'd set his mind to "getting" her and it had worked. As the plane landed and everyone began to disembark she grabbed him and pulled into a fierce kiss by his tie. She wished that they were in their private rooms, alone.
"What was that for?" He asked when she released him. She smiled at him and giggled.
"It had just been too many hours since I kissed you is all. I was having withdrawal." He smiled back at her and kissed her forhead before releasing her and reaching above to get their luggage. As Lin helped him they made their way to an American man, who was holding a sign waiting for them.
"Sgt Corsiglia?" Lin greeted the man. The man didn't smile, but Mai could see some of the tension drain from his face. From what little facts Mai could gleam his small son was missing. Mai didn't miss the way his eyes went to Eugene and he looked longingly at the little boy. Mai didn't know why but she snuggled Eugene closer; much to his delight. He cooed happily.
"Would you like to go to your hotel or the station first Dr. Davis?" The man asked and Naru seemed to consider it for a moment before he answered.
"Hotel, I'm going to get my wife and son settled then Lin and I will come to the station and get busy. I've already read through all the case material you sent me." her husband answered and she saw the policeman nod before he led them to a sleek black car. Mai was surprised to see it was already outfitted with a car seat.
"It's.." He began sadly and Mai only nodded before buckling her son in. He groused when he was separated from her warmth after so many hours but he quickly settled down as she and Oliver each took a seat beside him. Mai too was enchanted looking out the window. Atlanta was a beautiful place? So much greenery. Mai had always loved nature, it was the reason she'd spent countless hours in Luella's London garden.
Every so often Sgt. Corsiglia would point out a landmark but for the most part the ride passed in relative silence. As they made their way to the hotel, Mai didn't miss the glances that were aimed at her husband as he held Eugene to his chest. Mai knew that he wouldn't say it in front of the stranger but he didn't want to be away from his son. He hadn't wanted them to come, but Mai could not shake the feeling she'd gotten from Gene.
The man stayed in the lobby as they made their way quickly to the 3rd floor. Naru quickly passed her Eugene and moved the card through the lock and entered first. He walked around the room, seemingly checking it out as Mai took a step in. The hotel had provided a crib for Eugene per their request. Mai set Eugene down in the crib and walked over to her husband who was looking out the window, to the water park below. Mai's eyes lit up when she saw it and Naru was frowning deeply.
"Mai, could you please stay in the room while I'm gone? Please, for my sake or at least wait until Martin and Madoka arrive. Please, just promise me you and Eugene won't go any where alone." He had put his hands on her shoulders and was looking at her quite seriously. Mai swallowed and looked at him before she answered. Her own smile having bled from her face.
"Ok, Naru, but what's going on?"
"Mai, please just promise me." He seemed to be pleading now and Mai nodded before he drew her into his arms and held her tight for what felt like an eternity.
"I'm going to go to the station, but I've enabled our cells for international use. I have mind with me. Call at any point. Martin and Madoka will be here soon. Just stay in the room, ok?"
"OK, but I'm going to have to call for room service. " He seemed to consider this for a few moments before he gave her a shaky nod that it was ok. He kissed her then Eugene goodbye and with that he left.
Lin was waiting outside of his room for him. Oliver put a do not disturb sign on the handle and waited for Lin to speak.
"I've put wards around everything, They should be fine Noll. What aren't you telling me" Oliver didn't answer and Lin didn't expect him too. He gave a 'Humph' as he put a ward on the back of the sign to set a protection on the door. "I'll leave a shiki here if you like. I'd know immediately if anything happened." Oliver didn't even consider this he nodded immediately.
The two men made their way to the lift and took it down to the lobby where a rather harried looking Sgt. Corsiglia was waiting for them. When he saw their approach he seemed to relax a little bit. Oliver didn't felt the pain coming off the man in waves. He was deeply troubled as he himself would be if it was Eugene missing.
"I'll take you both to the station, if there's nothing else you need here?" He seemed to question.
"That'll be fine. My father and research assistant Madoka Mori will be arriving later today. Don't worry they've arranged for a car service. If there is anything supernatural about this case, or if the killer left anything behind we'll find it." He told the man who had fallen in step beside him. The man absently nodded. "How long has he been gone?"
"Fifty two hours."
"And no one saw anything?"
"My wife, she was knocked out.." He trailed off. Oliver nodded and felt a lump in his chest. The bloody dreams were getting to him. He yawned loudly earning him a strange look from both the other men.
"Jet lag, I'll be fine." Sgt. Corsiglia seemed to accept the answer much more quickly than Lin did but his friend wisely said nothing. As they all got back into the car Oliver wished he wasn't leaving Mai and Eugene alone. He tried to shake the worry that had been growing since the dreams had started a week ago. If he had to guess they were going to get a lot worse before they got better. He glanced at the clock. A few more hours and Martin and Madoka would be there and Mai wouldn't be on her own.
As they arrived at the station Oliver noticed the tight faces on the other officers as the Sgt. ushered them towards the Chief's office. No doubt reacting to the horror that had struck one of their own. On the ride over Jason, as he had insisted being called, had told them that every detective had been pulled to work the case, even from other precincts. The usual psychics weren't able to help and Oliver knew that there was much more going on here than he was being told or what had been written down.
He glanced at Lin as they reached the door that had simple lettering, it merely said 'Chief of Detectives'. Lin lifted his shoulder in a small shrug and Oliver felt himself slipping into his trade mark smirk before he forced his face to go blank. He followed Jason Corsiglia inside.
