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Dean decided that caution was needed here. He couldn't trust this man. There were too many secrets that he could tell he was hiding.

"You first." Dean demanded.

Cavanaugh gave a sigh before answering. "I know this investigation has gone to hell. I know that there are other dirty cops that worked with Bobby. I know he was not the brains behind all this and I know that I'm probably going to be the fall guy on this. I know that I have blood on my hands from a lot of honest cops and that I am responsible for getting them killed."

Dean wanted answers and he wasn't going to waste time. "What do you know about a Doctor Malcolm?"

That caught Cavanaugh's attention.

Dean waited for some kind of response. By instincts and training he knew Cavanaugh was being vague, but for what reason.

"Where did you get that name?" Asked Cavanaugh.

"Answer the question Cavanaugh." Dean was growing weary. "It's been a long day and I need answers."

"Why should I trust you or the FBI? For all I know you have a wire and I'm being set up."

Dean frustrated pulled open his shirt to reveal no recording device. Cavanaugh for the time being looked appeased. "Are you happy now?"

"I suppose I should start at the beginning. How all this investigation got started."

Dean said nothing and waited. Cavanaugh went on with his explanation. "Some of my old neighborhood haunts had informed me that there were large unknown shipments coming in under the guise of ceremonial gifts and special government trades from overseas. These shipments, were not to be inspected and took into custody under police protection. These Officers made it very clear to those on the docks that any interference would be met with severe repercussions."

"So why not call in the FBI for these overseas shipments? Why risk your involvement under such suspicion?"

"Pride; plain and simple. If these Officers were in my district then I would be the one to punish them. And my contact recognized the police unit numbers on the vehicles to be under my district. Korsak had been investigating suspicious shipments on the docks when I was notified by higher officials to stop all investigations concerning the harbor. So I had my suspicions and pulled him from the case."

"So why Bobby Marino's partner? Why did you pick him?"

"Danny and I went way back from his family. His father was a good cop, died from Cancer. He used to work these docks and Danny knew every corner of this harbor and worked narcotics. He knew the risk and wanted to clear our Officers of any wrong doing or catch those who would taint the force. I would take full responsibility and arrest those quietly without any scandal."

"So you didn't suspect Marino at all or did you?"

"I needed proof first of what dope was coming in under such heavy protection. Once we could find that out, then go for who was protecting the shipment. I just …..Danny was a good cop. I'm glad Rizzoli shot Bobby. Just not the way she did it. I didn't want to see anyone else hurt."

Dean still needed more answers. He hoped that Jane was not another mistake of Cavanaugh. "You assigned Detective Rizzoli as lead investigator on this case; why?"

Dean was making sure the attempt on Jane's life stay confidential. He was still unsure about Cavanaugh's involvement in this case.

"Jane…..Detective Rizzoli is a good cop and she's dogged when it comes to finding facts and tenacious when assigned a case. I knew I could trust her without hesitation. She doesn't tolerate bullshit when tossed her way. The Boston Strangler case proved that when one or our own retired Officers were responsible for the heinous crime to get credit for solving it. She never gave up on the case, even after it was taken away from her. So I knew whoever was behind this after Danny's death, she would smoke them out regardless of who they were. I think she would even arrest her own mother if she lied to her about a crime."

Both men had to smile at that analogy. They knew Jane in their own special way and the truth about her honesty and determination was always a favorite trait.

"So how do you know about Dr. Malcolm?"

"He contacted me and said he owed Detective Rizzoli a favor. He was vague, but contacted me by letter. Telling me that there were some very high positioned people that wanted him to stop Detective Rizzoli."

"I suppose the letter was in Latin?" Dean conveyed.

"How…..? Cavanaugh looking at Dean questionably.

"I'll reveal that later, after you tell me more."

"Something's happened hasn't it? You wouldn't be here unless something else has happened since this investigation has started."

Gabriel wanted to trust Cavanaugh, but not at the expense of the investigation being compromised. Gabriel decided to fish for answers.

"Someone higher up is pulling the strings on this case. Killing the Police Commissioner sends a message, that anyone can be killed, regardless of who they are or what position. Killing anyone from the Boston Police department shows me that someone knows the in and outs of all shipments coming in and controlling the narcotics traffic in Boston. So if you're going down for all of this mess, then I think you want this person or others more than we do."

'Let see where this goes' Thought Dean.

Cavanaugh had to admit the Agent had a point. Even if the Police Commissioner was dead. Whoever killed him would possibly come after him. He already knew from the brass that all fingers were pointing at him for the death of Danny as well as the attack on his precinct and the deaths of other Officers.

"From what Danny already gathered. He relayed to me a roster of Officers that were assigned to certain Harbor ports on certain days big shipments came in. The two drivers that were killed on that port were stealing some of those big shipments. Danny was getting close, until he was killed. Now we know that Bobby was head of that so called group of murderers, but couldn't pin down who they worked for directly."

Dean had to make a decision on trusting Cavanaugh and protect Jane at the same time. If Cavanaugh was willing to take the risk, then he needed to smoke out these people. Cavanaugh would be perfect bait.

"From now on Cavanaugh, you're working with the FBI."

TBC

A/N: I'm sorry it's taken me longer to produce chapters. My hand is working at 90% and it's good to muse again. As usual any comments and reviews are welcomed. You guys are the greatest.