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Zell sighed and placed a quarter in the slot for the pay phone and dialed the number to Garden. Hoping Squall wasn't out or too busy. But he'd still answer his phone. That is if he wanted leads to the investigation he would. Nut boy would he be pissed when he found out it was just Zell. But hey it needed to be done. Waiting for someone to pick up. When some one did pick up on the fifth ring.

"Hello?" A very solemn voice spoke. Definitely Squall.

"Hey Squall it's me Zell-"

"Zell where are you?" Squall asked, cutting him off. Zell ran a hand through his hair once again.

"Quistis and I are in a hospital, we kinda got in a car accident so we're stuck here for a few days."

"Where is the hospital? Is it in Balamb?"

"Yeah it's in Balamb. By the way how's the investigation going?" Zell asked, though he instantly wished he didn't.

"Another body was found today, in a Dumpster near Garden. I was hoping you and Quistis would be here today. But what the hell I can wait till you guys gets better." Zell nodded, feeling a tad bit guilty for this happening.

"Okay Squall good luck see you in a few days. And Squall I hope to hell you find this guy and give him hell." Hell growled.

"Don't worry Zell we will." And then hung up. Zell growled and headed back to his room to find Quistis had fallen asleep once again. Zell smiled and ran a hand through her hair and then sat down on his bed. And lay back down, his uninjured arm resting over his eyes. If he thought getting in a car wreck was bad, the news of the most recent murder was worst.

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Squall sighed and looked down at the phone. Well at least he knew where Zell and Quistis were at. Running a hand over his face as he eyed the files stacked on his desk. Might as well review them now, might find something the police missed. But first Coffee. Quickly picking the coffee cup up, he admired it a little it had been a present he had received from Rinoa. It had picture of her and Angelo. Yet somehow he felt kinda guilty for not getting her anything…at least not yet as he poured himself a coffee. Adding one sugar to his coffee before returning to his desk. Grabbing one of the files and opening it, taking a sip of his coffee as he read the file, eyes narrowed in concentration. Nothing. Tossing that file to the side and picked up another file and began to file through it. Taking a sip of his coffee once again. His eyes fixated on the file. He examined the crime scene photo's scanned through the coroner's and police reports. To the evidence, nothing much there either. He then closed that file that file and rubbed at his temples. He remembered talking to the victim's parents. As far as they knew no one wanted to hurt them, then again half of the victims either never left Garden or kept to themselves.

Then again there was the fact that that no one ever cared enough or paid enough attention to notice anyone suspicious around. Then there was knock on the door, figuring it would be Rinoa he slowly made his way to his door. Knowing that she would probably end up bothering him about the murders. She was scared, as was everybody else. But just because she was scared didn't mean she could come to him all the freakin' time. Sometimes he wonders why he loved her so much. Sure she was beautiful and caring and intelligent too, but sometimes, just sometimes she could be real demanding. Slowly opening the door, and was surprised to see Melissa standing there, lap top in her hand.

"Commander Squall I have something to repor-" Suddenly she was slammed to the ground. Bewildered Squall looked to Melissa who was picking up her glasses and her lap top after dusting herself off. His gaze then turned to the person that shoved her out of the way. To see Rinoa standing there, fists clenched and eyes blazing. Teeth clenched.

"Rinoa?" Squall asked, as Rinoa turned her gaze Squall. Squall continued to look at Rinoa. While Rinoa took a couple of deep breaths.

"So this is what you've been doing? Instead of investigating you're with little Miss Law enforcer?"

"Rinoa…"

"No, enough Squall I'm-"

"I'm not cheating on you so shut your fucking mouth!" Squall snarled, Rinoa was taken back by his sudden outburst. "Rinoa I'm fucking sick of this do I get jealous every time you talk to a guy? She's a cop she found evidence and we were going over it. I was not by chance going to fuck her over my desk, so enough…ok!" Squall snarled, and then all his anger and frustration was gone as Rinoa stood there stunned. Her dark brown eyes widened as Squall stood there before her.

"I'm sorry-"

"I know what you meant Rinoa and so help me God if this continues from you… it'll be over between us understand I love you Rinoa but enough." Squall said finally. Slowly after a while Rinoa could do nothing but nod slowly. This was definitely an unexpected turn of events. Squall then turned to Melissa, who stood there looking bewildered at the commander.

"So you plan on sharing what you found?" He asked ushering her in, hoping she had some good news.

Well here's chapter ten…wow managed to get this done before work yay! Anyhow R/r