Chapter 13

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Sharon and Louie came out of the interview room as Krause was escorted away, walking in to the department…the first thing she noticed was the banner and balloons around the frame of her office door.

"What's all this?" She asked, a smile on her face.

"Don't look at me Captain, it was all their idea." He groaned, pointing to Amy and Andrea.

"We thought we'd just do a little something for you Captain." Amy smiled.

"Oh, well it's lovely. Thank you so much, all of you."

Louie took a seat at his desk as Sharon took in the sight of the balloons, Andrea came up behind her, placing a hand on her arm.

"We didn't do overboard, did we?"

"Andrea."

Sharon smiled at the younger woman before bringing her arms around her and hugging her friend.

"Honey I love it, thank you."

"I'm just glad we could do something nice for you."

"Why don't you come in to the office for a minute?"

"Sure."

Andrea followed Sharon in and closed the door behind them, Sharon leaned against her desk as she watched Andrea closely.

"What?" Andrea asked.

"Nothing, we didn't really get a lot of time to talk at the Hospital, with everyone in and out all the time."

"Hey, you okay."

"Mmmm."

Andrea moved forward and stood in front of Sharon, taking note of the uncertainty in her friend's voice.

"Sharon…."

"I'm sorry, I'm just….so glad that we're alright. There were times when I did begin to wonder if Krause could kill me you know?"

Andrea saw the tears that were beginning in Sharon's eyes, she stepped forward and pulled Sharon to her feet before hugging her as she cried.

"Honey you're safe now, you and the baby and we're all going to take really good care of you from now on…I promise."

"I'm glad you were there that night, you made me face facts. When it comes to my own life and problems, I'm often blinded by them."

"That's why we're here, have you spoken to Jack since you asked him for the divorce?"

"No, Jess is with him. She texted me earlier to say that Richard's on his way home."

"Your kids' home at last, you must be excited?"

"Some and nervous, we haven't really properly spoken about the baby yet. I don't even know if Richard actually knows yet, who knows what Jack's him."

"I can't believe Jack would do anything to intentionally hurt you, you do still mean a great deal to him."

"I know, I'm just being silly…forgive me."

"There's nothing to forgive, come on…why don't we go and get something to eat."

"I'm not really that hungry to be honest."

"Sharon, you have to keep your strength up."

"Are you planning on being my nutritionist all the way through my pregnancy?"

"If that's what it takes, yes."

Sharon just laughed along with her as they made their way to the break room.

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It was starting to rain as Andy stood in the back garden of Samuel Krause, watching as Dr Morales and his Team worked on finding the remains of Margaret Black. It was getting colder, the wind picking up.

"Morales, is this gonna take much longer….I'm getting soaked here."

"Yeah we all are Lieutenant, it would have helped had he told us the exact location of her burial. The back yard isn't really cutting it, you know."

"Yeah, yeah….give me a minute. I'll give them a phone."

Louie's phone rang a few times before he finally answered, only to be greeted with a disgruntled tone.

"About bloody time, what took you so long."

"Flynn, is that you?"

"Well of course it's me, who else."

"Where are you the beach, I hear waves."

"It's not waves, its wind. It's really coming down out here."

"It is."

Louie moved to look out of the window and saw the rain falling heavily.

"Oh look at that, so it is."

"Listen, any chance you could get Krause to give us an exact location for Margaret's body, it's a guessing game down here."

"Give me a minute; I'll see what I can do."

Louie got up and made his way down to lock-up, he was escorted to Krause cell. Krause looked up when he saw the Lieutenant standing there.

"Lieutenant Provenza, what can I do for you now?"

"Margaret Black, where is she?"

"I already told you, the back yard."

"Yes we know that much, where in the back yard specifically?"

"Where's Captain Raydor?"

"What?"

"Get Captain Raydor and I'll tell her where Margaret is."

"Krause we really don't have time for this, we….."

"I will only speak to Captain Raydor, it's that or nothing."

Louie grumbled something under his breath before closing the cell door.

"Flynn, I'm gonna need 5 minutes or so….the idiot will only speak to the Captain, I'll go get her now."

"Okay but be quick, and keep an eye on her."

"Yes, yes….don't worry about her."

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Andrea and Sharon were in the break room talking babies when Louie walked in and gave Sharon a quizzical look.

"What in the hell are you eating?"

"Ice Cream with Maple Syrup."

"Are those crackers on top?"

"No Lieutenant, they're cheese and onion chips."

"Cheese and….I really don't understand you pregnant women and your strange foods."

"Embrace it Lieutenant, I'm just happy she's eating." Andrea smiled.

"Was there a problem Lieutenant?"

"Margaret Black, Andy and Morales are at Krause place but they don't know where to start digging. They need an exact location but Krause will only tell you."

"Me, why?"

"Who knows, he seems to trust you. It'll only take a minute Captain."

"Very well, Andrea…I'll be right back, don't touch that ice cream."

"I wouldn't dare."

Sharon and Louie walked back down to the cells, Sharon was beginning to get nervous again.

"Captain, are you okay."

"I'm fine, he just unnerves me…there's just something in his eyes."

"I'm right beside you."

Louie opened the door and stepped inside with Sharon, Krause stood up and looked to be making a move towards Sharon but Louie stood in between them, to keep her from him.

"Right Krause, the Captain's here now so spill….where's Margaret's body."

"You're looking well Captain."

"I feel very well thank you, so the Lieutenant tells me that you'll only tell me where Margaret's buried."

"That's right."

"Well here I am…..tell me where she is Samuel."

"I'll give you a hint, she's always get the best light."

"Look, we don't have time for this Krause….where is she?" Louie groaned.

"Figure it out, I'm sure the Captain will."

"Come on Captain, we're wasting out time here."

Sharon was about to leave when she suddenly turned back.

"How did you know?"

"Sorry."

"About the baby, how did you know."

"Oh that, you had that glow about you and the fact that you were constantly sick and never touching the food I gave you. What really gave it away was the way Lieutenant Flynn was with you when he rescued you, I overheard him say that you'd both be okay."

"I see."

"I'm sorry if I scared you Captain, I really am."

Sharon gave a small smile before leaving the cell as Louie closed the door behind them.

"Well that was a fat lot of good, she'll always get the best light…what in the hell does that mean?" He grumbled.

Sharon stopped dead in her tracks and pulled out her mobile, dialling Andy's number quickly.

"Captain, what are you…."

"Ssssh…..Andy, its Sharon. Are you still in the yard now?"

"Of course, getting soaked I might add."

"What's around you?"

"Huh…."

"Describe the yard to me."

"It's big Sharon, it's got green grass everywhere, pot plants along the windows, a fountain, some big pink tree, garden gnomes, a sun dial and some….."

"Did you say a pink tree?"

"Yeah."

"Where about is tree."

"At the top of the yard, where the fencing is, why?"

"How big is it."

"It's tall, it's very very tall."

"Would you say it gets a lot of sunlight."

"Judging by the size, yeah…I'd say so."

"It's a cherry blossom tree, that's where she's buried."

"What, how do you know that."

"Krause said she'll always get the best light, she's under the tree, trust me."

Sharon hung up the phone and turned her attentions back to Louie.

"I think we found her Lieutenant."

"Thank god for that."

"Now, while we wait for Andy to get back….do you fancy some ice cream."

"Sure, minus the chips if you don't mind."

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To Be Continued…