Kate opened the door to her apt. She had not seen the inside since she had it packed for storage. She was amazed that most of her belongings were in the apt. She instructed Adam to do the sweep and about 20 mins later it was over. She met LT at the door. She motioned him to be quiet. Hiram was still handcuffed to one of her favorite chairs. The black bag was still over his head. Ann was watching him in the spare bedroom. The spare bedroom was not decorated as it once was. The window was girded with a thick 2 inch sheet of steel. The bed was utilitarian. There was no rug and a single bare light bulb was overhead. The door was different. It was solid steel. Rick had created a miniature cell. It was perfect for interrogating him.
"Adam you can stay or leave if you want." Kate said.
"What and miss out on a famous Beckett style interrogation? No Way I'm staying." Adam said.
Kate just shrugged. She motioned for Ann to uncuff him and remove the bag. Hiram blinking a few times to get his eyes accustomed to the limited light.
"Ok we believe you wanted to confess?" Kate asked from a standing position behind him talking into his ear. Hiram could only see Ann but he heard others shuffling around.
"I need you and only you here" Hiram said.
"No they stay. I want impeccable witness here to protest your lies if you try to claim police brutality." Kate said.
"What…? They are all cops! They would lie for you in a minute." Hiram said.
"Technically I'm not a cop" Adam spoke up.
"Well I guess I have no choice." Hiram said.
"None at all criminal… so quit wasting everyone's time. Get to the point." Kate said.
"Look it is going to be a long confession. Can you get me something to eat? And drink. They did not feed me in Riker's" Hiram confessed. "Oh can it be kosher?"
"What are you doing? Are you getting all religious on me criminal?" Kate said.
"Hey you have anything against Jews?" Hiram asked.
"No but I dislike Criminals who keep stalling." Kate said.
"Det.…? I'll go make some sandwiches." Adam offered.
"Get some coffee too. It seems like this will take awhile." Kate said.
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Rick and crew did not wait too long after Kate had left when the Captain appeared. Brian made himself scarce again. He never liked the Captain but he respected his boss' opinion of her.
"Captain Gates I'm so glad you could make it." Rick said warmly.
"Det. Esposito, Grobin, Ryan and you too Mr. Castle Thank you for inviting me." Gates said.
"We are all drinking something Can I get you something?" Rick asked.
"Whiskey… Straight up… 2 fingers! It has been a long day!" Gates said.
"Certainly Captain it is your choice of poison." Rick said getting up to get the Captain her drink.
Bringing it to her she took it all down in one gulp.
All of the Detectives were amazed.
"So what do we know?" Gates asked ignoring the looks of her men.
"Ok" Rick said and proceeded to inform the captain of what is going on.
"I surmised as much. I've been getting such pressure and concern over Det. Beckett at 1PP. The Chief of Detectives had been overly concerned." Gates said.
"Ok Captain Kate is interrogating at a secret location Hiram Yung, She is recording the confession. I suggest we play just a portion of the recording and let slip that Hiram was being kept somewhere else. Then we see who shows up to silent Hiram. I own an abandon warehouse on the East River. It would be the perfect place to ambush them. Rick said.
"That is an excellent Idea Mr. Castle. You provide me the address and I will do the rest." Gates said rising.
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Kate and the rest of the officers were relaxing and drinking coffee. Hiram was locked in that room. He had hemmed and hawed trying to delay the inevitable.
"Look Ann LT take off and you too Adam. I'll be fine Det. Ryan and Esposito will be here soon I just got a text from them." Kate said.
"Det. If it is all the same to you we are staying until proper back up arrives." Ann said.
"Ok but they should not be long." Kate said.
A few more minutes passed. A key was inserted in the lock. The door was opened and Ryan was looking down the barrel of Ann's service weapon.
"Whoa…? It is only us." Ryan said with his hands up.
"Ann put that away!" Kate scolded. "Guys you're late."
"Hey blame your husband" Espo said.
"Speaking of… he said a certain location you both know you are supposed to meet him there afterward." Ryan said.
"Is this place start with an R?" Kate asked.
"Yeah that is the place." Ryan agreed.
"Ok then it is time to crack this nut." Kate said rising.
Lt Ann and Adam all left while Ryan started to get himself comfortable.
Espo followed Kate into the room. Hiram was finished with his meal and Kate cleared the plate and cup away.
"Now who is this guy?" Hiram asked.
"I'm your worst nightmare if you keep jerk us around!" Espo growled.
"You trust him?" Hiram asked to Kate flicking his eyes sideways.
"With my life. Now that is settled you been fed and given something to drink. Do I need to burp you too?" Kate asked. "Quit your stalling. I have a mind to send you back to Riker's. I heard you will not last long there. Somebody does not want you to talk. 100,000 it's quite a bounty on your head. I wonder which one of those Mooks will collect?"
"You would not? Really you're going to protect me? Right Detective…?" Hiram said getting all worried.
"It depends if you quit stretching this out and start talking then I will decide." Kate said getting exasperated.
"Ok I have a ledger. It lists everyone who visited her at the house. It has color glossies too." Hiram said.
"Fine so where is it?" Kate asked finally getting somewhere.
"My Aunt's she owns a Chinese Restaurant. The Golden Palace it is up stairs beneath a loose board I found in my room." Hiram said.
"Quit it! You do not have an Aunt!" Espo said.
"Well she does not have the same last name but she is my aunt Eugenie. Eugenie Hiram. I'm named after her." Hiram said.
"Espo texted Ryan to do a search for a Eugenie Hiram.
Ryan sent the file. She did exist. He sent the picture too. There was a strong familial resemblance.
"Ok Becks it checks out." Espo said.
"Great Espo..." Kate said.
She was glad that Hiram was telling the truth.
"Ok Hiram you are going to get that ledger for us then if it pans out. What next you will see are the US Marshalls." Kate said.
"Boss he is going to rabbit. I do not trust him." Ryan said seeing Hiram with the black bag over his head and with handcuffs on.
Espo escorted him out.
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Rick was sitting at the restaurant waiting. He looked at the time Oops it is time for the Skype session.
"Hey Pumpkin..." Rick said talking to his phone.
"Hey Daddy… Where are you? It is a bit noisy." Alexis asked.
"I was waiting for your Step mother." Rick said.
"Oh? It that Remy's? I would die right now for one of those Burgers, Onion Rings and Strawberry Shakes." Alexis drooled.
"Why don't they feed you enough in Costa Rica?" Rick asked.
"Yeah but the cook only knows how to fix Native food. If I see another bean dish I will scream." Alexis said.
"Well I will tell you what how many American's are there at your camp?" Rick asked.
"There are 4 students and 2 advisors. That is 6 Daddy. What are you thinking?" Alexis asked.
"I thought maybe a taste of the Good ol' USA might be appropriate." Rick said.
"Daddy what are you planning?" Alexis asked.
"Oh not much" Rick said. "It is so good to see you as well. You keep yourself safe. Ok?"
"It's good to see you too Daddy I will. Bye." Alexis said.
"Bye Pumpkin." Rick said as the connection broke.
Rick dialed his guy.
"Hey Frank…? Yes married life is going good. What you still with Alice? I see well where are you? I think I want to send a care package to my poor hard working daughter. Just get the clearances for Costa Rica. Yeah I want to keep this warm so fire up the warmer. Ok the Package will be there soon. Bye Now" Rick said hanging up his phone.
Rick now approached the counter.
"Excuse me I need to order. I want 12 Remy's combo burgers to go and pack them secure they have a long way to go. You need to add to that order 12 orders of Onion Rings and Fries along with 2 gallons of Strawberry Shakes. Here the card how soon? Great I need it delivered to Air Freight terminal 3 at Teeterboro in care of Frank Borman." Rick said.