Chapter 14.
Rough justice.
Charlie walks into the station met by Watson, who says,
"I need a word boss." Charlie looks at Watson intrigued and follows her into her office, closing the door Charlie says,
"What's wrong?" Watson looks at her with a hesitant look before saying,
"The other night, when I was guarding Joey ..." Watson stops and hesitates some more before Charlie walks to her, asking her to take a seat and softly pushing, Watson swallows and says,
"She had a nightmare, I mean she's had a few but in this one she kept screaming Mia." Charlie looks confused as Watson says,
"I wouldn't find it so strange, I mean as they are dating and all that, but this was not a loving cry. If you know what I mean. I'm sorry Charlie, just thought you should know." Charlie looks at Watson, she finds herself liking the woman more and more, her ability to feel things was something Charlie was jealous of, she's wished she could open up like Watson, she wished she could be that free.
Watson sighs at Charlie's expression then stands making her way over to her boss she says cautiously, unsure if she is over stepping the mark,
"She still loves you Charlie." Charlie looks at her stunned before she asks how Watson could possibly know that, smiling Watson says,
"Not all of her dreams are nightmares." Smirking at Charlie she walks towards the door. Charlie blushes profusely, smiles knowingly and hits Watson on the arm. The two women leave the office giggling as Angelo walks in, he notices the interaction between his co workers and smiling he says,
"What's so funny ladies?" Charlie walks straight past him simply saying,
"Nothing to concern yourself with." She smiles again at Watson before saying,
"Is he ready?" Watson nods as Charlie puts her hand on the door knob, before opening it she says,
"Why don't you join me in this interview?" hoping Watson can give clearer insight, knowing that the woman won't take any shit, but also knowing that she won't frown or stop the interview if Charlie should get a little rough.
Mia had left over half an hour ago now, but Joey still couldn't shake that feeling, she had been uneasy with Mia and she knows she had made it obvious. Every time Mia had touched her or kissed her she felt awkward, she felt her brain screaming at her and her heart trying to stop her, but the words made no sense and her heart had become weak with jealousy. She remembers the look on Angelo's face as he answered the phone to Charlie, she so wanted to walk over and punch him, but figured she had enough troubles with cops at the moment and couldn't handle any more. Walking over to her mirror she peers at herself, cringing at how she had let herself go over the last few weeks and then thinking. Who could blame you! Before shaking herself out of her misery and slowly saying out loud to herself,
"Come on Jo, pull yourself together. Smile. I'm sure it won't kill you." She smiles and then laughs at herself before shaking her head and making her way into the bathroom, turning on the shower she slips out of her joggers and sweat top. As the hot water washes over her toned and tanned body she sighs and says out loud,
"Right miss Collins, time to get your life back."
As Charlie enters the interview room followed quickly by Watson she notes that Robbo seemed a little less cocky today, she was expecting an array of abuse and taunting but instead is met by silence. Watson walks behind him as he watches her cautiously, unsure of what to make of her as she looks him dead in the eyes, no emotion on her face. Charlie starts the interview without putting the recorder on, sitting down she says,
"How are you today Mr Cruz?" Robbo just stares at her before nodding towards the tape recorder saying,
"Shouldn't you be recording this?" Charlie wrinkles up her nose and says,
"I think we can leave that off for a few minutes." Looking up at Watson she says,
"What do you think Constable?" Georgina shrugs her shoulders and says,
"Don't bother me boss." A slight smile etching across her face as Robbo looks at her with confusion before saying,
"If you ain't recording, then I ain't speakin." He smiles as though he has won as Charlie gets to her feet, makes her way behind him and after receiving a small nod of acceptance from Watson grabs Robbo by the back of his head and slams his face into the table, leaning down on his head she whispers,
"Now Now Robbo, we're all friends here right? I have just one question for now and if you feel you must lie to me then I shall continue to let you know just how much that annoys me, do you understand?" Robbo mumbles as Charlie says, leaning in closer to him while bending his hand back, adding to the pressure of the handcuffs,
"I'm sorry Mr Cruz, I didn't quite catch that." Robbo shouts, pain evident in his voice,
"Yes! Yes! Ok I got it." Charlie releases her grip as Watson lets out a small laugh. Robbo squints before saying,
"I can have you done for police brutality Senior Constable." Charlie smiles a little before taking his chair from underneath him, forcing him to crash to the floor and scream in agony as Charlie indicates for Watson to help him up saying,
"Police brutality? Constable did you notice any police brutality during our interview with Mr Cruz?" Watson smiles, impressed by Charlie's sudden fiery manner and says,
"No Senior, Mr Cruz got very agitated and fell from his chair, his other injuries where sustained as he struggled when I was helping him up." Robbo grunts as Watson helps him back onto his chair and Charlie leans over him saying,
"Robbo I have had a very long couple of weeks and am tired of running around in circle, now I want to know exactly what you have been up to. Ok?" Robbo spits some blood onto the floor by Charlie's foot, but just before she can respond Watson kicks the chair from beneath him once again, then bending down to pick him up she says,
"My My Mr Cruz, how clumsy you are today." She whispers slightly in his ear,
"Now how about you tell Charlie what she needs to know and then you can go back to your comfy cell." Throwing him back on his chair before going back to her place against the wall Watson says,
"I believe he is ready for your questions Senior Constable Buckton."
Charlie walks to the tape recorder and turns it on, stating the facts she then walks back to the table and stands by Robbo's side before saying,
"Mr Cruz I have no doubt that you where involved and indeed planned the drugging and attempted murder of Josephine Collins. However what I would like to know is. Who did you get to do your dirty work?" Robbo sighs and sits back in his chair cautiously, well aware of where Charlie's foot was positioned he says,
"I can not divulge that information as of yet I'm afraid." As he finishes he braces himself by closing his eyes, a few seconds pass before he realises he is still seated, opening his eyes he see Charlie right in front of him, clearly annoyed at his games, he smiles slightly before saying,
"Oh look Charlie. How about we call a truce huh?" Charlie looks at him, getting more and more frustrated but opting for a different tactic she says,
"Mr Cruz, if you want to continue your game then you will have to start divulging a little information, other wise it may become stale and I may have to start looking somewhere else for my answers." Smiling slightly Robbo grits his teeth, not wanting to lose the chance of further interviews and therefore more chances to play his little game he says,
"Ok, I'll tell you one little thing. But this is just for you Charlie. You know, just to put your mind at rest." Charlie sits opposite him again and raises her eyebrows before saying,
"Ok. What?" Robbo leans forward and says,
"Well apparently our little Joey put up one hell of a fight. My "friends" had no chance of enjoying her." Leaning back as he had done in the previous interview he concludes again by saying,
"If you know what I mean."
Charlie and Watson make their way from the interview room and back into Charlie's office, closing the door Charlie turns to Watson and says,
"What do you think?" Charlie was keen to know Watson's views on Robbo and whether she thought he was telling the truth. Watson rests against Charlie's desk before saying,
"I believe him. He wants to keep you interested and he knows that unless he gives a little then he will lose your interest and therefore will be left out of the loop, so it was." Charlie sighs and says,
"Do you think he knows we have nothing yet?" Watson answers honestly,
"I think he knows we are struggling. I think he's taking great delight that you don't know what happened aboard that boat." Charlie nods in agreement before saying,
"Do you think he was telling the truth about Joey, about his accomplice not raping her?" Watson nods and says,
"Yes I do. But the fact that he gave us that information willingly worries me; it may mean he's hiding something bigger. He also slipped up and gave us more then he wanted to." Intrigued Charlie puts her head to one side and notions for Watson to continue, Watson gets to her feet and says,
"He said "friends"." Watson smiles as Charlie remembers and says,
"He said "my friends had no chance of enjoying her." She breathes out and says,
"Meaning there where more people involved." Walking to the door Charlie says,
"Oh God. I have to talk to Joey."
Joey walks out of the bathroom, her towel barely covering her as she sits on her bed and looks around at her surroundings, she thinks how depressing it is and lays back onto the bed thinking back to the last time she was truly happy.
"Ok so what do you wanna do today?" Charlie shouts from the bathroom. Joey lies back in the bed and smiles as the thought enters her mind. She creeps out of the bed, her naked body shivers at the cold and anticipation as she runs into the bathroom and grabs Charlie from behind. Spinning her around she captures her in a passionate kiss before saying,
"This is what I want to do today." Charlie smiles and kisses her back before tickling her lightly. Joey screams with delight and flees the bathroom, quickly followed by Charlie, she tackles Joey to the bed and lays on top of her, her body still wet from the shower she slips her towel off. Joey catches her breath as she looks at Charlie's beautifully toned body, sure that it had been created just for her to admire. As Charlie leans in closer Joey realises just how perfect their bodies fit together, and is content that this was simply meant to be. Charlie laughs a little and Joey says,
"What?" A smile on her face as Charlie kisses her once again and says,
"You're perfect you know." They gaze into each others eyes before Charlie says,
"I love you Joey." Joey smiles again, feeling warm but shaking, desperate for Charlie's touch. Joey leans up and takes Charlie's lips in hers as her hand moves up and down Charlie back before finally resting on her bottom. Charlie bites Joeys lip tenderly as she feels her lovers hands roaming, Gently she kisses her again, her tongue inching its way in, exploring Joeys mouth, she feels Joeys tongue reciprocate and feels the shiver going up her spine as Joeys hand moves to her breast, cupping it before taking her thumb and lightly rubbing Charlie's nipple. Charlie moans a little and kisses Joey harder before taking Joeys hand gently in hers and guiding it in between her legs, Joeys fingers reach their goal as Charlie looks her in the eyes and says,
"You see what you do to me?" Joey moans as Charlie lets her pleasure her, the feel of Charlie so close to her but not touching her becomes to much as she says, breathless and pleading,
"Please Charlie." The sound of her love begging to be touched makes Charlie hotter as she slowly grinds on top of Joey, allowing her hand to snake its way over Joey's curves before resting in between her legs, hovering, but not touching. Joey screams with anticipation and takes Charlie's hand, forcing her fingers to finally make contact with her. The two women melt into each other as the day drifts away.
Joey's perfect memory is interrupted as a quiet knock awakens her. She sits up, covering herself before saying,
"Yes?"
As the door opens she feels herself weaken as Charlie enters.