Chapter 10

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Darien made a fast recovery and after three days left the hospital. He was instructed to take it easy for at least two weeks. Darien invited Director West over to the apartment that he and Serena shared to tell him of their relationship and Serena's resignation.

When they heard Arty knock on the door Serena answered it.

"Serena, what are you doing here?"

Serena smiled at Arty and he instantly understood.

She motioned for him to come in.

"How long?" He asked

"Two and a half years." Serena answered with a smile.

"Wow."

"I am turning in my resignation when I return to work." Serena said as they sat on the couch.

"Would you be willing to stay on until the Diamond case is wrapped up? Serena, I really hate losing such a great agent."

"You would have lost her anyway, we are getting married." Darien's voice came from the kitchen doorway. "And she's pregnant."

"Well, congratulations." Director West hugged Serena and shook Darien's hand.

"I will stay on until Eric is sentenced."

"Good, the first thing I would like you to do is notify the families of all of Eric's victims."

"Yes Sir" Serena nodded.

The next few weeks went by fast, Serena managed to notify all of the families that had been affected by Eric and give them some sort of closure to the fate of their missing loved ones. The families embraced Serena and thanked her for her hard work in getting justice for the ones that they loved.

Things had quieted down around the office as they worked hard preparing for the case against Eric Diamond.

She finally heard from Seiya; one afternoon he had called Serena to thank her and Darien for all of their hard work on the case and notify her that his client was satisfied that Eric Diamond would rot in prison. He had even asked her out for coffee; she respectfully declined telling Seiya about her, Darien and the baby.

Serena's small frame filled out quickly and her belly grew round. She was nineteen weeks along, halfway through her pregnancy when she was instructed to meet with Eric Diamond.

Serena had not seen him in over two months.

As she walked into the stark white room where Eric was sitting Serena began to have second thoughts. She made eye contact with him and the look in his eyes gave her chills.

He looked her up and down; when he noticed her pregnant belly his eyes widened.

"Angel, how are you doing?" His shackled hands clanked against the metal table as he leaned forward. The faded blue jumpsuit he wore was quite a change from the designer suits she was used to seeing him wear.

"I am well Eric, I wanted to know if you want to give a statement, maybe tell your side of the story and appeal to the jury. I need you to understand that I am extending you this convenience; we have everything we need." Serena pulled out a tape recorder and sat it in the middle of the table.

He placed his shackled hands over hers.

"I wish things would have been different Angel, I haven't always been the monster that you see now." He looked into her eyes.

Something in him had changed, something was broken.

Serena quickly realized that he was touching her and drew her hands away.

"Eric, I am sorry but you do realize that it was all an act right? I never had feelings for you; it was my job to trick you into trusting me and telling me your secrets. I do believe that you could have been a great man, you just took the wrong path; unfortunately it's too late. Please, from now forward you can call me by my real name, its Serena."

"Serena, is the baby…"

Serena quickly cut him off.

"No, it isn't, you aren't the father. I was already pregnant but didn't know it when we slept together."

Eric only nodded.

Serena opened up her notepad and clicked on her recorder.

"This is my pre-trial interview with Eric Diamond, Inmate ID 24879. He is currently being charged with 28 counts of murder in the first degree. He is aware of his rights and has not presently requested an attorney. Mr. Diamond will you please state your name and date of birth for records."

The look in his eyes had changed. He looked dangerously at Serena and leaned back in his chair.

"Eric Michael Diamond August 20, 1975"

"Thank you, we will start with your first victim. William Diamond, your father."

Eric pushed his long blonde bangs out of his eyes and took a deep breath.

"Dear old Dad, he was an abusive prick. I was never good enough and he knew how to prove it; he beat me on a daily basis until I left for college. People looked at him as a successful, friendly business man… a family man; but I knew the real him, the monster. When I graduated from business school and began to work for him, he told me that he would never leave the business he had poured his blood, sweat and tears into to a spoiled, whiney, bastard and that he couldn't believe that his blood ran through my veins. I poisoned him; everyone assumed that it was a heart attack. The look in his eyes when he saw me standing over him and realized that I had done something was… unforgettable; I told him that I was who he had made me into. A monster just like him. His death was horribly excruciating, it took him two hours to die and he was writhing in pain the entire time." Eric laughed as he recounted the incident. He showed no remorse.

Serena listened for an hour to Eric tell about one victim after another, until the prison guard came in and ended the session.

"Will you be back soon?" Eric asked nonchalantly.

"In a week. Will you finish your list for me then?" Serena asked.

"Yes, there is no point in denying any of it. You have me by the balls. I will look forward to seeing you again… angel."

Serena nodded and left the prison.

"It was so weird Darien; he acted like he was relieved that he was in prison."

Serena and Darien were sitting down at their small dining table eating dinner, they had ordered Chinese takeout.

"He isn't relieved that he is in prison. He knows that he is going to rot there, we have him." Darien said as he slurped a lo mien noodle.

"Enough about Eric Diamond, let's eat a meal without talking or thinking about him. I can't wait to see and find out what the baby is tomorrow." Serena changed the subject quickly.

"I know Sere; I have another surprise for you after the Ultrasound so don't make any plans." Darien kissed her on the top of her head as he began to put the food away.

They finished cleaning up after dinner and retired to the bedroom.

The next day Serena and Darien found out that she was pregnant with a healthy baby girl. Serena was so touched by Darien's reaction; the big tough guy began to cry tears of joy when he saw their unborn child on the monitor.

After their appointment Darien drove her to the edge of town and pulled into a driveway with massive iron gates. Serena realized that this was the huge estate his late parents left for him in their will.

The house had sat empty for over fifteen years, only having maintenance come once a year to make sure that everything was running properly. The eight bedroom home was set in a private eighty acre wooded property. Serena envisioned exploring the land with Darien and their little girl, having picnics, maybe even having some horses. Darien had given her keys to the house and told her that she could remodel and decorate it any way she liked.

The furniture, which had been covered since the house had been shut up, was practically new and Darien's mother had had impeccable and expensive taste. Serena decided that most of the house would stay the same with only minor alterations.

The week went by and soon it was time to meet with Eric again.

Serena had an uneasy feeling as she dressed but ignored it and went anyway.

"Angel" She was greeted as she entered the room. Eric had a big smile on his face.

"I have been looking forward to this all week."

"Eric, you may address me as either Serena or Agent Tsukino. Are you ready to continue the interview?"

"Mmm... I don't feel like it right now, why don't we talk about the little girl that you are having or the wedding that you are planning with Agent Shields."

"What? Are you having me followed?" Serena asked trying to stay calm

"Let's just say that I know people Angel."

"Ok" Serena said packing up all of the gear that she had unloaded.

"I guess I am not getting anything out of you today Eric, I am leaving." Serena finished and began to walk away. He grabbed her wrist and pulled her to him.

The guards began to yell outside of the room and Serena heard gunfire.

Eric quickly pushed her under the table.

"Stay down Agent Tsukino and you won't get hurt." He demanded.

Soon the door burst open and Serena saw an inmate throw handcuff keys to Eric. He smiled as he took the handcuffs and shackles off, then he grabbed Serena roughly by the arm pulling her to her feet.

"Come on, If you don't cooperate I will kill the baby." He pulled a shank out and pushed it into her back.

Eric led her out of the room and through the corridors.

She saw two guards in a pool of blood just outside the door and the entire prison was in full riot.

Eric reached a room where there was a prison guards' uniform laid out for him; he quickly changed and pulled Serena alongside him. They had no problems walking out the front door since Serena was a Federal agent and he looked like a guard.

An empty car was waiting in the front of the building. Eric pushed Serena in and crawled in beside her. Once in he smiled triumphantly at her and instructed the driver to go to a small private airport.

Darien was on his way back to the office when he heard the news that there had been a prison Riot at the State penitentiary. All prisoners had been accounted for except one…. Eric Diamond.