The Bomb squad was let into the squalor which was Tyson's last lair. The space was checked carefully. There was not going to be any surprises this time. Finally the ok was given. Espo advanced first. Fin had already given the stand down to Amaro and Rollins. Espo kind of liked talking with Amaro and getting the perspective of the divorced Dad. Rollins was up to challenging him again in Darts. Since the last game was a tie and called because everyone had to work in the morning.
They heard over the radio that Tyson had killed Demming. Espo had nothing against the Robbery Detective. He just was in the way of his good friend Rick. Espo thought about that fact that Rick was one of his best friends other than his Brother from another Mother Ryan. Espo looked around the space did not reflect the Calm and Rational mind which he had associated with the psychopath Jerry Tyson. It was more like psycho.
The walls were scrawled with all sorts of strange symbols and drawing. Mostly over Rick but there was some of the rest of the gang too. It was strange but Tyson was a darn good artist. But sifting through the minutia of his life yielded no clue to what drove him into creating the bombing campaign. There was ample evidence of Tyson's obsession with Rick Castle though. Then he found a picture. It was a charcoal drawing of the 4 of them at crime scene. It was almost life like how he captured Lanie's ample assets. Looking around he found a booklet filled with Charcoal drawings. Espo thumbed through the portfolio and found several of Lanie which were so good! He had captured the essentials of her personality. Espo especially like the smile he had placed on her face.
Looking through one caught his eye. It was at least 4 years old. It was of Demming. It put in a sort of heroic stand. Tyson had caught his twinkle in the eye too. Espo put that one aside. It would be fitting tribute to the man who was Tyson's last victim. The Charcoal was fairly big at least a 12" X 16" frame.
Soon Espo was joined by Kate and the rest of the ex 12th. After giving the statements to IA they were released to come and investigate.
"Hey Bro I am glad you are alright" Espo said to Ryan.
"Yeah Man me too. It was a bit scary in the tombs you know." Ryan said.
Espo now saw his Boss and Castle appear after a change of clothes and shower.
"Hey Boss." Espo said.
"What do you have for me Espo?" Kate asked.
"Not much but did you know Tyson was a world class drawer? Look at this." Espo said while he showed the portfolio of his drawings to Kate while Rick and Ryan looked on.
"Wow would you look at this!" Ryan exclaimed showing the picture of him and Jenny in an embrace.
"This is sort of creepy Espo. It means he was keeping track on each and every one of us." Kate said.
Rick was disturbed when he found the drawing of Alexis and Ashley at a dance.
"Kate look!" Rick showed her.
It was a great picture of young love.
"Tyson was one sick bastard" Espo muttered.
"That he was Bro that he was" Ryan responded.
Then Espo showed the big picture of the Heroic looking Demming then Kate was beginning to cry. She had liked him but he was not Castle. She never thought she would be one day be going to his funeral.
Rick looked at the picture.
"Yeah that is Schlemming alright!" Rick said.
"Schlemming…?" Both the boys questioned.
Kate had to laugh at the Boys' reaction to Rick's unflattering name for her one time boy friend. She remembered when she first heard the name from Alexis. Bless her she was able to get Rick to not included this character in his Naked Heat book.
"Guys it was a Character which should have been in the Naked Heat book but due to his daughter's influence he canned the character." Kate said laughing.
Rick looked annoyed at Kate giving out such secrets.
"Well…Wrap it up Boys there is nothing here! We need to get back to the Precinct." Kate stated.
Rick phone began to play the Wicked Witch of the West Theme. Kate looked at him.
The Boys were curious too.
"Well Castle…Answer it! Gina is waiting!" Kate said annoyed.
Rick with much trepidation answered the phone.
"Hello Gina…I know I have not…What? No I did not know. You want to talk to Kate? Ok Gina here she is." Rick said handing her the phone.
Kate was waving her hands trying to tell Rick she would talk to the harpy later. But Rick was ignoring the signs and handed his phone over to her. Kate had a defeated look to her face when she placed the phone to her ear.
"Hello Gina…What are you sure? Well can I think on this? Ok Gina I will tell him Bye Gina." Kate hung up the phone then handed it back to Rick. She had a very dazed look on her face.
"Well?" Three pairs of eager eyes were waiting for her.
"That was Gina and it was her wish for me to give the Eulogy for Tom's funeral." Kate said dazed.
"What my ex wife is asking you to do what? How is this related to Demming?" Rick asked.
"Oh so that was what was going on!" Ryan said.
"What Bro have you been holding out on me?" Espo asked looking very miffed on his partner keeping secrets.
"Ok Ryan out with it!" Rick sternly warned.
"Well it was like this both Jenny and I was out to dinner at Jenny's cook's friend restaurant…" Ryan started to say.
"Ok Bro…do not leave out the details!" Espo said.
"One of the other diners was Demming and a hot Blonde. But I thought nothing of it until the proposal." Ryan said.
"Proposal?" They all asked.
"Yeah he got down on one knee and announced loudly to ask the woman to marry him and she agreed. Only now that it hit me. That was Rick's ex accepting." Ryan said.
"When did this occur?" Rick asked.
"About 4 months ago!" Ryan responded.
"4 months ago?" They all said together.
"You've been holding out for 4 months? Bro I feel I do not even know you!" Espo said.
"Did you know anything about this Rick?" Kate asked.
"No... But I knew someone new was in her life. I never knew it was Demming!" Rick said astonished.
Kate looked pensive.
"So what are you going to do Kate?" Rick asked as they were getting into the car.
"I do not know Rick? What would you like me to do?" Kate asked.
"Well…He was your comrade in arms on the force and it is only proper to have someone who represented that side of his life to give the eulogy. Kate you should do it. It would be nice gesture. If you want I can help you with the speech. I would stand with you like I did at Montgomery's." Rick said.
"You are right Rick. He does deserve the best eulogy. And I accept you standing next to me." Kate said.
Kate pulled up to the 16th and fished out her phone.
"Gina…Yeah Kate Beckett I will do the eulogy. Thanks I will tell him. Bye Gina." Kate said hanging up the phone.
"It was to be on Sunday." Kate said. "She wants you to sponsor the wake at the Old Haunt on Saturday."
"I would be honored to do so Kate let me call Brian and get this ball rolling." Rick said.
Kate was suddenly struck by the coincidence. It was today which was the anniversary of Montgomery's death and funeral. Kate unconsciously touched her hand to her bullet scar.
Getting back to the bullpen every one was busy writing up their reports so that this spectre which was Jerry Tyson would be gone forever. It took about 4 hours but finally all the paperwork was completed.
Captain Cragen graciously accepted the final package.
"People listen up! We have been recommended for a Commendation by the Mayor and Police Commissioner. You have all done a great Job. I am also sorry to announce that the temporary Home of our displaced Detective friends from the ex 12th has come to an end. You are all given 3 days leave after that time the ex 12th Detectives are to report to their new assignment at the 9th Precinct. Which is being renamed the 12th Precinct when it becomes operational in a ceremony at 1PP on Monday the 20th at 1PM. Everyone has to attend! It has been a pleasure serving with these fine officers and Castle too." The Captain concluded his speech and shook everyone's hand.
Rick now stood up.
"As you know we lost one of our own Robbery Detective Thomas W. Demming was killed in action today being the distinction of being the 3XK Jerry Tyson's last victim." Rick stated.
Everyone bowed their heads at the passing of a fine Officer of the Law.
"Anyway I have been tasked to inform you there will be a wake for him on Saturday the 18th evening at the Old Haunt. I request for anyone in the uniform to attend." Rick said standing down.
Kate now stood.
"I have been asked to give the eulogy of Det. Demming by his fiancée. I hope to see everyone there at the funeral on Sunday the 19th at 10 AM. The Chapel at the cemetery will hold the funeral and then Grave side to finish. Captain Gates has been informed he will be given full honors." Kate said.
"Now that we are free there is a celebration on a job well done happening at the Old Haunt! I will see you all there!" Rick exclaimed.
Everyone roared their approval!