Chapter 11

The paramedics arrived in no time at all of course they went straight for Victoria as she had the gunshot wound.

Vecchio explained that she was under arrest and as soon as she was ready she was to be handed over for transportation to Chicago.

One of the medic's came to Ray's side, "Sir where are you hurt"?

His voice was very raspy from been chocked, "My throat"

So he examined the area, "Don't try and talk sir until we have it looked at in the hospital"

Ben watched as they attended to the two looking into Vecchio's eyes seeing the warmth of his old partner looking back at him.

Having to move out of the way while they placed them onto gurneys for the trip to the hospital Ben went to Vecchio's side.

Vecchio took Ben aside, "Don't worry Benny I'll see to it personally that she pays alright. Look after Kowalski and take him back to Arizona to his parent's house. I'll see that someone escorts her back to Chicago take a break ye both look like you need it"

Ben's worried eyes met his, "Ra- I mean Mr Langoustini I, thank you I think that you are right but who would do it"?

Just then Detective Jack Huey and Dewey came into the room, "We're here to escort Victoria Metcalf"

They read her, her rights again as they left in one of the ambulances.

Ben looked to Vecchio, "How"?

Shrugging his shoulders, "I had a feeling Benny go on go with Kowalski and I'll see you really soon ok"

Ben took Vecchio into a big hug and Ben whispered in his ear, "Thank you Ray and please come home soon we all miss you"

Vecchio patted his back, "My pleasure Benny and I miss you all as well look after my family. Remember when I get back you are to renew those vows I want to be your best man"

Tightening the hug, "Yes Ray we will I'll always look after our family"

They both had eyes shining with tears Vecchio watched as Ben left holding Kowalski's hand.

Vecchio turned to look out the window, "God please let this be over soon I can't take much more"?

Ben fussed and fussed over Ray which it normally would have driven him nuts but for all Ben went through Ray felt that it was his way of coping.

Jacks head popped around the Curtin, "Hey guys you doing ok"?

Ben spoke since Ray was ordered not to, "We are fine thank you Detective Huey, and H-How is Victoria"?

Jacks face went hard ay her name, "She'll live unfortunately it was a clean hit she can be turned over to us tomorrow. She'll have to spend a night in a cell here so her transport papers can be cleared"

Nodding never breaking his hold of Ray's hand, "Thank you for letting us know if we don't see you before you leave have a safe trip"?

Looking from one to the other seeing the hurt on their faces Jack sighed, "Look I'm sorry I spoke so cruelly about her but"

Ben cut in, "You spoke fine I just want to protect Ray now"

Smiling at them, "Ok I'll go now and let you enjoy your vacation"

Ray narrowed his eyes and looked at Ben using sign language those they normally only used when wanting to talk in a crowed room.

Ray signed, "What vacation"?

Ben replied, "We are to take one until you are well. We are going back to your parents house they are expecting us"

Ray smiled, "Really"

Signing back, "Really Ray maybe we can surprise them with the trip to Ireland"

Grinning now Ray signed, "Perfect lets book it for their anniversary in July"

Kissing Ray lightly, "Perfect Ray rest now and we can leave when you wake in the morning"

Kissing back and signing, "Kay love you"

Vecchio steepened into the holding cell area where Victoria was been kept until her transfer papers cleared.

Stepping up to the bars, "Well, well, well I must say that shade of orange dose look well on you Victoria"?

Victoria hissed, "I knew it was you RAY VECCHIO I could still scream it out now"

Tutting at her, "Who would believe you anyway you see I told you once Victoria you hurt him and I'll kill you. I can and make it look like an unfortunate accident but you see I love Fraser like a brother and I wouldn't hurt him like that. As much as he hates you even more now it wouldn't help. You really shouldn't have messed with his husband like that he'd rather you serve your time"

Victoria laughed an evil laugh, "Husband don't make me laugh have seen him please"

Throwing a cold look her way, "Well what I see is two people in love who respect each other and those that they love, unlike you, you cold hearted BITCH. I'm off now ad do you know that you committed your crimes in a death penalty state"

Victoria turned pale watching him leave and laughing as he did.

Ben was now driving Ray back to his parent's house it was quite in the car with only the music to keep them company as Ray was ordered not to speak for three days and it was driving him nuts.

As they pulled into the driveway of the Kowalski home Ray could see his mum and dad waiting for them smiling big smiles.

As soon as they were out of the car they were enveloped in strong hugs from them both.

Barbra patted her sons cheek, "Stanley dear my baby will you be alright"?

Ray looked to Ben.

Ben answered, "Mum Ray is not allowed to talk for three days but he will be fine"

Damian laughed, "This aut to be fun huh Raymond"

Ray signed, "Daaaad"

Shaking his head Damien asked, "Ben what did he say"?

Laughing Ben answered, "Ray said Daaaad "

Slapping Ray on the back, "Come on son I think some ice-cream is on order"

Ray's eye danced and ran into the house with his dad.

Barbra made her way over to Ben taking his hand in hers, "Ben dear are how really and remember a mum know when you lie"

Dropping his eyes to the ground, "I'll be fine mum it has been very hard few days but with you, Damian and Ray by me thank you"

Kissing his cheek, "That's what families are for Ben dear come on or all the ice-cream will be gone"

The next few days were touchier for Ray his mum shared more stories of little Ray which made him want to curl up and die but Ben was loving them.

Finally Ray could speak although horse he could speak at last.

They went into town to get the wheels in motion for the Ireland trip. Happy and excited they headed back home to share it with them.

They all sat around the table having tea and enjoying a lovely supper.

Damian asked, "I never asked did ye win anything while in Vegas".

Ray smiled, "Yep well I won small but Ben here wow he won tons"

Barbra smiled how wonderful I hope you do something wonderful with it"?

Ray and Ben looked at each other and Ray started, "Actually mum, dad we are Ben had a brilliant idea and well we got the tickets today"

Damian and Barbra wondered, "What tickets are ye going on a holiday at last"?

Ray shook his head, "We all are you mum dad, Ben and I are. We are taking you to Ireland for your anniversary in July for a few weeks"

Barbra stuttered, "B-But that is to much you should use them money on yer selves"

Ben covered her hand with his, "Mum it's not too much and we would love to take you to Ireland you've always wanted to go and now you can. Besides we already have the tickets and your Euro spending money. Call it a thank you for everything that you've ever done for us"

Ray was shocked to see his dad's eyes shining with tears, "Thank you that is the most thoughtful gift we happily accept doesn't us Barbra"?

Jumping for joy now and spinning her son around, "You, you are simply wonderful we're going to Ireland I must go brag to the neighbours"

They watched her hurry to the phone talking a mile a minute they couldn't help laugh.

Barbra babbled, "Yes, yes my sons husband yes the good looking Mountie. I know if Stanley hadn't married him and I was free I'd take him"

Ben turned crimson which couldn't contain the others laughter.

Ben watched the family scene thinking, 'yes this is going to be a trip of a life time'

Ray leaned over and whispered in his ear, "Love ya"

Ben kissed Ray softly, "Love you to and our family"

Thank you ever so much for reading i truly hope that you enjoyed it :) As this is fiction i wrote that Victoria's crimes were in a death penalty state i'm unsure of this but this fiction so anything can happen.