CHAPTER 10

Six weeks of medical leave. I never realized how mind numbing it would be to be stuck home for six weeks. I managed to get most of the books transfered into several word files on my computer. A folder for each Wesen type and a folder separating all the Wesen by mammal, reptile, humanoid, insect, and other. It was very facinating to read and translate the various texts and Renard and Monroe were happy enough to double check my translations and add notes here and there. And a list of all the jars and pouches typed up so thats something at least.

The many evenings with Sean learning about the history of the Wesen world or about various politics and traditions of various clans were extremely pleasent. And he often stayed over for dinner as well where conversation flowed relaxed between us. How can six weeks be both boring and mind numbing as well as busy and wonderful. But at least the doctor cleared me back to work.

Of course, my first two weeks back at work go slowly. I am, as promised, confined to desk duty for two weeks and I did get a very well worded reprimand.

The party was a lot more than I expected. Someone even brought balloons and there were cake and gifts and hugs and so many people happy to see me back. Morrissey even came by teary-eyed and his hug was almost smothering but full of so much care that I couldn't complain. He says he got a part time job as security at some posh school and he sent flowers and a meal but he didn't want to be a bother while I was healing. I admit it, I cried and assured him it was no bother and he is welcome anytime. He woged into a lowen, a lion type Wesen, with a wild greying mane. I hug him again even tighter before he leaves.

I'm able to offer advice for a case Hank takes up involving a BE couple and a family of jagerbars. Thank goodness Hank is in the know because if he hadn't spotted the bearclaw artifact and remembered seeing one in my Aunts crazy weopens cabinet we might have missed a lot. All my hard work with translating and typing up the texts helped a lot as well.

Thankfully the boys didn't really want to kill anyone. They just had to much energy and a desire to please their parents, without really understanding the consequences. A quick phone call with mr. Rabe ends with his son and his friends getting a slap on the wrist for a prank on the BE couple. It was the best explaination we could come up with to explain their behavior. No jail time for the boys, just some community hours.

I've also been busy at desk work. I've had more than enough reports to write up and cold cases to review to keep busy. I've never been fond of paperwork or being stuck to a desk but at least that's over now. And I didn't miss much though I did get to meet the Rabes later. It also gave me the time to heal further.

It's on my second day back on full duty that we get our next Wesen case. A female motor vehicle accident. She was a victim of domestic abuse who left her husband and somehow ended up dead. The driver's story of another man being present and the cause of death suffocation proves it's murder. We get lead to a beautiful bed and breakfast run by a zieklevolk. A goat type Wesen most know as breeders who use pheromones to seduce people. With a touch they can make people do anything for them, give them anything. I could do without the headache his touches trigger.

We watched him leave for a bar and while I followed him there Hank took a look around the house. Capra came home before Hank could get out and I had no choice but to sneak in myself. Thank goodness I'm small enough to fit through the basement window, even if my scar hurt like hell after.

I found Hank in a locked room in the basement and got the door open. Then Capra found us and got his hands on me. For some reason his touch only hurts my head, a lot. Hank pulls the trigger when I become near catatonic from the bastard trying to hold me down. At least the missing women are safe now, though all three are pregnant. I can't imagine what they must be going through. Or how badly it will hit them when the drugs are out of their systems.

A death from a prank gone wrong had me reaching out to Monroe who was able to help me some with a truly amazing musical prodigy who's only crime seemed to be being poor. It was touch and go for a bit but in the end we got our confessions and the right people were charged. Of course, considering their parents were already throwing money and lawyers this way and that to keep their innocent angels out of jail I doubt the brats will do time. Still, the truth came out so hopefully Roddy will be ok. I'll be keeping an eye on him anyways, just in case. And Monroe will probably do the same..

Less than a month later brings a friend of Monroe's into our custody. Hap seems a friendly guy, not the most honest but not a bad person. A blutebad who was once pack to Monroe. I could've done without meeting his sister though. She just triggers all the bad instincts I have and if Monroe and Hap hadn't both defended her I certainly would've dragged her off to jail.

Hap's death could've been avoided but it's obvious Monroe is beating himself up enough about it. At least I was able to arrest inspector Owens as well as Angelina during their attempt to kill each other. Neither we're happy to be arrested but at least both will face justice. Pretty sure Monroe is still pissed that his ex is in jail. I'm not really sure how to go about fixing that.

The next case hits us all hard. Holly Clark. A young girl lost in the woods when we had already given her up as lost eight years ago. Her case was all hands on deck and we swept the whole city in our search. We just somehow missed the obvious. Her neighbor, the one who took her and when she fought back abandoned her in the mountains.

She's blutebaden, and nearly feral when we find her. Monroe again came to the rescue and helped Hank and I track her. There was a fight with a pair of brothers and we found the hiker they had tied up at their camp. Finally, we got her calmed down and safely back with her adoptive mother. Mrs Clark doesn't fully understand why her daughter is different but when Hank, Monroe and I all show up later to explain she takes it very well. She even agrees, and seems thankful, when I promise to come by often to check on her. Not all of our cases have a happy ending but at least this one did.