Chapter Ten

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Chapter Ten

"He's what?" Roger gasped when his partner's words had finally sunk in.

"He is Vicky's brother" Martin repeated, having fully expected Roger's shock he had already been prepared to repeat his explanation.

"As in your wife?" Roger asked, and winced as the words left his mouth.

"Yes" Martin replied, turning his gaze away from his friend, his emotions over the death of his wife were still extremely raw despite the passing of time and events since.

"Well what is his problem with you?" Roger asked, unsure of how his question would go down, given his friend's sometimes fragile emotions. Martin sighed to himself, he would chat with the best of people, but getting information from him about his feelings, and him giving serious answers to personal questions.

"We had a bit of an altercation when me and Vicky first met in a bar, and to be honest our relationship never improved throughout our marriage. He holds me responsible for her death, and I can't really blame him" Riggs responded candidly. Roger sighed to himself, when he had first met his partner he had considered him to be a loose cannon, with a death wish. His instinct had quickly been proved correct when his partner had admitted to him that he wanted to take his own life, and had in fact purchased a special bullet for the purpose just to make sure that the job was done correctly. He couldn't help but worry that the current situation was opening up old wounds that had only very recently began to heal.

"Why would he choose to pop up again now?" Roger asked, honestly not understanding exactly what was going on with his partner at that moment in time, but he did know that what ever it was it couldn't be good.

"I don't know Rog, he didn't exactly send me a greetings card explaining his reasons behind his visit!" Martin snapped at his partner, then winced as he realised his out of character outburst. "Sorry Rog, I don't know why he is here. He didn't like me at all, he always kinda blamed me for him losing contact with Vicky, and then she died and that too was my fault, he has never forgiven me" Martin explained, his voice cracking clearly on his last sentence. Roger sighed softly to himself- the new knowledge as to who the man was not exactly easing his mind.

"Well he is obviously up to something. How about we swing by the office and see what we can dig up on him?" Roger suggested to the younger man. Riggs grinned lightly.

"I'll just get my jacket" he replied and was on his feet before Roger could reply. He shook his head to himself fully accepting that they were in for a rough couple of weeks, but if it meant getting his partner back fully he was willing to live with it. He got to his feet and went to update his wife before grabbing his car keys and setting off with his partner.

Murphy looked through his office window in surprise to see his top detective team perched on a desk looking through a number of files.

"Murtagh a word in my office" He yelled through the slightly opened door. Riggs grinned as his partner sighed in anticipation as he got to his feet and entered the office.

"Captain, you er requested my presence" Murtagh commented as he stepped into the office.

"Close the door" Murphy instructed hi subordinate. Roger did as he was told. "Sit down", Roger again did as he was instructed. "What the hell is going on? Riggs needs completed rest, yet he is here and even stranger he is voluntarily looking through files! Explain Murtagh" Murphy told the other man, although his own concern showed in his voice.

"Capt, last night Riggs explained to me what had been bothering him- it is the reason behind his condition. We are just trying to find out what is going on so hopefully we can put it to rest and Martin can get back to normal" Murtagh explained vaguely.

"And you're not going to tell me specifics?" Murphy asked- suspecting that he already knew the answer.

"Not really my place to" Roger replied looking his captain straight in the eye. Murphy sighed to himself in defeat.

"Fine get out and help him then. But be careful the two of you and keep in touch" Roger grinned openly as his Captain displayed once again why they all respected him so much.

"Thank you sir" Roger left the office and returned to his partner. Riggs looked up as Murtagh sat back down, and raised his eyebrow in question. "It's all good" Murtagh replied and Riggs simply nodded understanding his partner. The two men reverted back to their tasks working in silence as they both concentrated. Hours passed before either man moved an inch- finally Roger sat back rubbing his hand over his tired face.

"Martin? Think its about time to head home" Roger commented to his partner, but got no response. Roger got to his feet and moved around to stand next to his partner, gently placing his hand on his shoulder. "Riggs? Come on man" he prompted. Riggs looked up, a piece of paper in his hand.

"Roger, I think I've found it" Riggs told his partner, his voice almost trembling with exhaustion and tension. Roger looked over his shoulder and started reading the information on the sheet of paper, he couldn't help the gasp that escaped him.

End Chapter Ten

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