Warning- Chapter rated M to be safe.
They all looked up surprised as Damien Sandow walked in with David Otunga. Damien was frowning.
"What's going on?" Seth broke the silence.
"Mark Calaway wants to speak with the Davis Police. He claims he has information about our ongoing homicide investigation." Damien said, making the entire room look around at each other.
"How does he even know about our homicide case?" Seth asked.
"How do you think? McMahon and his money has it on every channel in the state." Trina shook her head.
"He says he can help and he wants a deal before he will talk." Otunga said.
"He already got a deal when we helped him avoid the death penalty in Texas in return for telling us where to find the missing remains of those girls." Steve said.
"Damien, what do you think about all this? You are the DA." Jerry asked.
"I want to talk with the officers privately. This is their case more than it is mine because they are doing all the grunt work." Damien told Otunga.
"Have it your way. But I doubt Vince McMahon is going to be patient for long." David smirked.
Trina rolled her eyes as her team and Damien walked into the breakroom and shut the door to keep Otunga out of their conversation.
"Guys this is your case. Otunga called me a bit ago with this offer and I told him I wouldn't do anything without you guys." Damien told them.
"What could Calaway possibly know that we need?" Seth asked.
"Maybe nothing. Lots of times people in prison want privileges or attention so they offer to help with cases. Even Ted Bundy tried it." Steve said.
"Calaway already got one deal. Do we really wanna make another with him?" Jerry asked.
"We don't even know what he has to tell us. It could be pointless." John said.
"Do you have anything else to go on right now? Bischoff has been calling me endlessly today." Damien said.
"Ignore Bischoff, he is just playing buddy-buddy with McMahon." Trina told him.
"We got the client list from Heyman's playground. None of the names raised any red flags but we are planning to talk to some of the people on there to see what they have seen." Steve told him.
"Are you sure this playground is linked to the murders?" Damien asked.
"Reasonably sure. The first three victims all hung out in a bondage club where Heyman advertises. And Hunter and Stephanie were both seen in the playground when they disappeared." Trina told him.
"Jerry, you're the chief. What do you think?" Damien turned to him.
Jerry thought for a minute. "Let's hold off on making a deal with Calaway. Let's use that as a last resort. I think we should exhaust all other possibilities first."
"We'll do that then. Keep me posted on everything. Bischoff is driving me insane." Damien said.
"We will. And thank you for not pressuring us. You just scored a bunch of point with me." Steve said.
"I'll tell Otunga no deal. If we have to we can always approach him again." Damien said.
"What is Calaway wanting?" Seth asked.
"He wants the possibility of parole in 30 years claiming he does not want to die in prison." Damien sighed.
"Oh fuck no! I'll confess to these murders myself before I let that bastard out of prison outside of a pine box!" Trina said.
"Calm down, I am sure it won't come down to that." Jerry chuckled.
1930 Hours
"That is my sweet boy." Trina hugged Daniel as she put some feed in the goathouse for him. "You been staying warm? Daddy built you a great little house."
She looked over at Jack who was running and playing in the snow. She patted Daniel again and closed up the goathouse, knowing he would be safe for the night. She walked up onto the porch and saw her cats in their little houses she had made them out of storage bins. She put out some extra food for them then walked inside the house.
"Trina?" Steve called from upstairs.
"No, it's Holly McClane." She giggled.
"You and that movie." Steve yelled down the stairs.
"What are you doing?" she pulled off her boots.
"Come upstairs." He yelled.
Trina hung up her coat and yelled for Jack to come in the house. He came running in and she grabbed a towel a quickly dried him off from the snow. She tossed the towel in the laundry area, then walked upstairs to see what Steve was into.
"Honey? Where are you?" she called out.
"Bathroom."
Trina walked through her bedroom into the bathroom and saw Steve pouring bubble bath into bath water.
"What is all this?" she smiled.
"You got some of this stress relief bubble bath body works stuff, so I decided to fix you a nice bath to relax." He stood up.
"Well aren't you sweet." She kissed him. "You gonna join me?"
"Isn't bubble baths for ladies?" he chuckled.
"I figure men would like them. After all a naked, wet and soapy lady is in them." She wrapped her arms around him.
"You have a wonderful way with words." He kissed her.
"I try. Now get naked." She giggled.
Steve shook his head fondly at her antics. "Want my help?" he asked as he pulled off his socks.
"Nah, I am just gonna sneak peeks at you. I think you have been sneaking to cross-fit with Seth." She winked.
"You are very good for my ego."
"You are very good for my sex drive." She giggled.
"At your age I thought it would be fine on its own."
"Trust me, when it is good….you want it even more no matter your age." She wrapped her arms around him.
He gave her a quick kiss. "Into the water before it gets cold."
Steve helped her step into the water, then stepped in behind her. They both sat down in the tub, snuggling up together. She relaxed back against him and closed her eyes.
"Next weekend is the Parsons Department Christmas Party. The sheriff is inviting the Davis staff since we have worked together so much this year and you'd be there with me anyway." Steve rubbed her shoulders.
"Oh this should be interesting. Me glaring at Summer, Jimmy holding Naomi back from sticking a Christmas candle up her ass and Seth watching it all waiting for a girl fight." She laughed.
"Summer knows better than to push her luck with you and Naomi both there." Steve said. "Not sure who Summer is gonna follow around at this party. The twins don't like her, I avoid her, Dolph isn't fond of her."
"Maybe she'll harass an elf." She turned her head to nuzzle against him.
"Behave, I am having a difficult time behaving as it is."
She chuckled and continued to relax against him as they fell into a comfortable silence, unwinding from the day. Trina would purposely wiggle against Steve, enjoying how his breath would hitch and she could feel he was becoming aroused.
"Don't start anything you don't wanna finish." He warned playfully.
"I always finish what I start." She chuckled. "Water is cooled off."
"I'll help you out." He stood up. He grabbed a couple towels, wrapped one around her and one around himself.
"That felt great." She smiled at him as he helped her step out of the tub.
"Just don't tell my guys I was in a bubble bath." He smirked as he followed her into the bedroom.
She smiled seeing exactly how aroused Steve was. "What do you say I thank you for my wonderful bath?" She whispered into Steve's ear.
"You don't have to thank me." Steve moaned as she nipped at his earlobe.
"Okay, what if I just really love you?" she giggled.
Steve smiled as he moved to lie down on the bed. He moved some pillows behind him to prop up so that he was half sitting, half lying down.
"Can I sit in your lap?" she chuckled.
"I was hoping you would." He tugged on her hand.
Trina laughed as she climbed into bed and positioned herself on top of him. Steve helped her guide herself down on him.
Trina gasped as she slid down. Steve reached to grasp her at her sides to help move her back up. Soon, Trina developed a steady up and down pattern with Steve's help.
"That's it baby." Steve said enjoying watching the expressions that came across Trina's face.
"Damn, feels so good. Oh god." Trina moaned and babbled while she continued to move on Steve.
Steve sat up and pulled Trina's legs to the side. She moaned louder as the angle changed.
"Oh yeah, fuck I love you. " Trina managed to say in between gasps.
Steve smiled knowing that Trina was almost gone. He could feel her nails digging into his back. She threw her head back and he gently began biting on her exposed skin.
"Oh yes!" Trina increased her tempo, bucking wildly. "I'm getting so close!"
"Let go baby!" he whispered nearly at his own climax.
"Oh fuck! I'm cumming!" Trina managed to yell before her words changed into unrecognizable moans. He gripped her hips, holding her down on him as he came as well. Her body convulsed on top of Steve, but Steve managed to hold her so that she wouldn't fall over.
Trina finally collapsed into Steve's arms and he leaned back, pulling her with him. Steve held her there stroking her hair.
"I love you. I love you so much." She nuzzled against him.
"I love you too." He rubbed her back. "You are gonna be the death of me."
"You started it…romantic bath." She looked up at him.
"I guess I kinda did. But we both enjoyed it." He brushed the hair out of her eyes.
"You make me so happy." She traced his lips. "Even with all the hell at work right now, you are such a bright spot."
December 13th, 0830 Hours
"Take my hand, take my heart. Take my whole life too." Trina sang along with Dolly Parton on a Christmas CD.
Seth looked over at her and chuckled.
"What's she doing now?" Layfield yawned.
"I'd say Steve stayed the night with her." Seth smirked.
"The gift of love is hard to find. I've searched my whole life through. God above has smiled on us. This Christmas I got you." She sang on.
"Does she remember we have work to do?" John shook his head.
"After all the hell Joe has put her through, I might sing with her." Seth said. "She really loves Steve."
"Tis the season to be jolly, how could I feel blue? My gift to you, my gift of love. All wrapped up in you." She sang as Steve walked in.
"You singing again?" Steve kissed her.
"Just found a song for my mood." She smiled.
"Okay, Steve seriously…. I see her face. I know what that means." Seth chuckled.
Steve fondly shook his head. "Come on Seth, haven't you ever been in love? I love her and I enjoy expressing that physically."
"No I just enjoy expressing it physically." Seth shrugged.
"And lately he has just been expressing it by himself." Trina laughed.
"Hey, be nice. Santa might be listening." Seth pretended to pout.
"Okay, if we can get the kids under control… how are we dividing that client list up to interview people?" Layfield asked.
"Trina, you should take Stowman. He trusts you and you might be able to get more out of him." Steve said.
"You got it." She nodded.
"Seth, you take Morley and Lockwood. I'll take Hyatt and Boatright." Steve said.
"You're going to talk to those two whores?" Trina looked up.
"Baby, I have to talk to them. I certainly ain't interested in them." Steve said.
"I know that. But I don't want them coming on to you or trying anything cute." She frowned.
"I'll go with him." John said.
"John, you're beautiful." Trina smiled.
"Only I could end up interviewing two floozies to help babysit our detective so my goofy kid who says she is marrying me will feel better." John shook his head.
"You love us." Trina smiled.
1230 Hours
Trina had to wait for Braun to come home from morning church services before she could speak with him. He seemed surprised to see her when he pulled into the driveway and saw her sitting there.
"Officer, what can I do for you?" Braun asked as she stepped out of the police car.
"I was hoping I could talk to you a bit about the playground." Trina told him.
Braun seemed to fidget. "I am not sure. I mean, it is not easy to…. well…"
"Look, I could care less about your personal life. But we need all the help we can get right now. Please? We have five dead people depending on us." Trina pleaded.
"Okay, but I don't really know anything else." Braun said. "Would you like to come in?"
"Thank you. Yes, I would. And you might know more than you think." Trina told him as she followed him up the driveway.
"I am not sure what else I can tell you." Braun said as he opened the door. "Have a seat."
Trina sat down on the couch in a small sitting room. Braun sat down on the other end of the couch looking uncomfortable. She knew she needed to help make him comfortable.
"Braun, would it make you feel better to know that I have been in a bondage club before and while there I met some nice people?" she smiled. "One little guy even helped distract me when a scene grossed me out. It's not my way of being intimate with my boyfriend but I do know that regular good people enjoy bondage."
"I am glad. A lot of times people judge without knowing." Braun said.
She opened the folder she was holding and handed him pictures of Trish, Kristal and Amy. "I need you to carefully look at these three ladies and tell me if you remember seeing any of them at the playground at any time?"
"Who are these girls?" he asked.
"These are three homicide victims. You may have seen their pictures in the newspaper." She said.
He stared hard at the picture of Trish Stratus. "I remember her."
"You do? You're sure?" Trina asked.
"Yeah, it's been awhile since I saw her though. But I remember her, because she was the body type I am attracted to but she was a sub." Braun explained.
"Can you tell me how she acted at the playground? Did you see her with anyone?" Trina took notes.
"Like I said she was very pretty. I didn't see her in a scene with anyone. She seemed friendly and just kinda wandered around that evening." Braun said.
"Do you remember when it was you saw her there?" Trina asked.
"It was quite a while ago. Back in October sometime." Braun said.
"Tell me about the playground. What is it like? What are the rules?" Trina asked.
"It's a very organized place. Rules are enforced. You can't intrude on other people's scenes. Safe words are a must and a dom must stop when a sub uses one. Doms must provide aftercare, you are not allowed to use a sub and then toss them aside. If you use equipment you must place it in the dirty bin to be properly cleaned. Other than that anything goes. Straight couples, gay couples, threesomes, whatever." Braun explained.
"Have you noticed any doms not adhere to the rules?" Trina asked.
"No, I enjoy going there because the doms are good. I trust them. Other subs trust them." Braun insisted.
"Any doms give you an uneasy feeling? Maybe they haven't shown a bad side yet but you think they could?" Trina asked.
"No, I wouldn't go there if I didn't feel safe." Braun said. "Bondage is something you have to feel safe and trust a dom. And a dom must be capable to knowing limits, listening to a sub both verbally and with body language."
"Okay, that is all I need for now." Trina said. "Thank you for talking with me. I appreciate it."
"I am glad that you understand not all people in bondage are bad people." Braun said.
She nodded. "You can't be too bad. You saved a little blind kitten and made sure he got a good home."
"How is he?" Braun asked.
"He is great. He stays in the house and my coydog takes care of him. It is adorable." She stood up. "I'll see myself out. You have a good rest of the day."
1315 Hours
Trina walked back into the Davis station to find her team had already returned to the station. She pulled off her coat as she sat down at her desk.
"What did you guys find out?" she asked.
"Lockwood says he hasn't been there in a while and doesn't remember ever seeing any of the victims. Morley says he never saw Amy up here but he did know her from the Heat club in Beckley. He says he didn't particularly care for her as she had a bad reputation." Seth said.
"Good grief, everyone has heard of this woman's reputation." Trina sighed.
"Well, Terri Boatright didn't like Kristal, said she was snobby but she doesn't remember who she left with. She also said Trish wasn't nearly as pretty as she thought she was which sounded like jealousy rather than anything worthwhile." Layfield rolled his eyes.
"And Missy Hyatt?" Trina asked.
"Was more interested in 'getting to know the new county detective'." John snickered.
"Don't remind me. But we were able to get out of her that she didn't remember seeing the other ladies there and that she only goes when the mood strikes. Apparently she isn't into bondage full time." Steve said.
"That twit must have a thing for civil servants. Trying to flirt with Steve." Trina chuckled. "She used to have the hots for Fire Chief Zenk and he wanted no part of her. Best thing Eddie Gilbert ever did was get away from her."
"Get anything from Stowman?" Seth asked.
"He remembers seeing Trish there. She caught his eye because he found her attractive but…apparently he was looking for a domme so he never approached her." Trina said.
"Stowman is a sub?" Seth was stunned.
"I didn't press for details but apparently so from the way he spoke. Whatever makes him happy." Trina shrugged.
"So we can now conclusively place all five victims at the playground but no one saw them with a particular person." Steve said.
"And with McMahon having a tantrum about the bondage side of things, we got a problem." Seth said.
"Say what?" Trina looked up.
"While you were still out, the chief got a call from Vince McMahon himself. He says that Stephanie was most definitely not into bondage and we are not to say otherwise." John rolled his eyes.
"We haven't made any conclusions yet but if we find she was into bondage we can't lie in court to suit him." Trina snapped.
"We won't. Relax this is still our case." Steve told her.
"Well Paul Heyman certainly has some explaining to do. We have witnesses placing all five victims at his playground and he has been denying ever seeing any of them all along." Trina said.
1430 Hours
Steve and Trina walked into the Midnight Express novelty shop. Heyman looked up and saw them and sighed.
"What do you two want now?" Heyman asked.
"We need to speak to you, privately." Steve said.
"Fine, step into the back." Heyman sighed again.
They followed him to the back to his office. Heyman sat down at his desk and faced the two of them. "Now what is this about?"
"You have been lying to us from day one about those dead girls. We have witnesses that can place Amy Dumas, Trish Stratus, and Kristal Marshall here. I have asked you multiple times about them and you always denied ever seeing them." Trina said.
"You need to start talking now." Steve said.
"Officers, you have to understand. I was not lying as much as I was protecting my clients." Heyman said.
"Come again?" Steve raised an eyebrow.
"Obviously in the sex industry, discretion is very important even though this is a licensed facility. My clients expect their privacy to be protected. I denied having seen those women in an effort to protect my clients because I did not want police snooping around here, getting in my clients' business." Heyman explained.
"You knew those girls were murdered and you didn't feel obligated to tell us the truth? Do you realize you were helping a killer by withholding information?" Steve growled.
"I felt then and still firmly believe that my playground has nothing to do with those murders. I did not see any reason to cause undue panic about my business." Heyman said.
"Well your days of silence and lies is over. Start talking. I want to know what you know about all five murder victims." Trina crossed her arms.
Heyman looked up at her. "Officer Conley, we get a lot of guests through here. I don't keep track of guests. They come in, ask for a guest pass for the evening and that is that. Of course I have my regulars that have membership passes, you have the list."
"Cut the bullshit and tell us what you remember about those five guests. Need I remind you two of them belong to a very powerful family. Trust me, you do not want Vince McMahon breathing down your neck." Trina glared.
"Yes, I do remember seeing them in passing but nothing significant stands out. That tattooed girl, when she was here I remember hearing a few of my regulars saying she had a reputation as a…. well let's just say she got around a lot from what I heard." Heyman said. "The blonde was very nice and several men approached her but I paid no mind, we get pretty girls in here all the time."
"What else?" Steve asked.
"The black girl…. I don't think she stayed here long as she didn't seem to like the facility. And the married couple said they were looking for a third and I never paid them any mind." Heyman said. "I didn't even realize who they were. I haven't lived here long enough to know people of the state."
"Who did you see them hanging out with? Who did they leave with?" Steve asked.
"Again, I didn't pay attention. It is my job to run this place not babysit." Heyman said.
"You better be telling us the truth. So help me if I find out that you are withholding more information I will make sure DA Sandow charges you." Trina snapped.
"And you don't want Vince McMahon to come down on you either. I am sure as a businessman you understand how difficult an enemy like McMahon could make things for you." Steve said.
"I am doing what I have to." Paul told them.
"So are we." Trina said.
1800 Hours
"You guys, go home." Jerry stepped in the break room. "It has been another long day and you have done all you could for today."
"I am just so frustrated. We are getting nowhere. We get a lead and then it goes to a dead end." Trina said.
"Baby, it is the holidays. The tree is up; holiday movies are on. Let's go home and enjoy the evening." Steve rubbed her shoulders.
"You're right." She smiled up at him.
"Yeah, but don't do anything to make her sing. I have had about all the holiday love songs I can take." Seth chuckled.
"This from a man cuddling up at night with Palmalina." Trina rolled her eyes.
"Very funny. We'll see what you say when I am singing 'Go Cubs Go'." Seth said.
"You mean when you are singing 'Choke Cubs Choke'." She glared at him.
"Kris Bryant…rookie of the year!" Seth smirked.
"Only because the Cubs used dirty tactics to take out that Korean kid in Pittsburgh." Trina countered.
"Shouldn't you two be arguing over like…. WVU and Marshall or something?" Steve asked.
"He started it. He knows I hate those 100 year losers." Trina said.
"She just hates the fact that losing streak is about to end!" Seth chuckled.
"With the money they have spent buying every all-star they can the local DAR could win the World Series!" she glared.
"Don't make me put you two in time out." Layfield sighed.
"Come on baby, we never did get around to watching 'A Christmas Carol' last night." Steve helped her up.
They heard the door to the station open as someone walked in.
"Just make sure movie watching is all you two do." Seth laughed.
"Jealous Rollins?' Steve smirked.
"Fucking shit!" Seth stood up.
"What the…?" Trina followed Seth's line of vision. "That's Shane McMahon."
Author's Notes- I have been battling a bit of writers block lately. I know what is supposed to happen but the writing process isn't quite working for me. But I am back and hopefully moving forward at a steady pace now. Thank you to everyone who has been reviewing. I appreciate it. xXXShonxXx (I knew people would be expecting it, but more twists to come.) Batistasprincess (That is a good version. The one with George C. Scott is pretty good too.) jcott3 (Don't worry, the nailing part will all be explained in time. I remember Christianello from a Survivor Series back in the day. And I am sure there are people into bondage we would never expect it from. Surprisingly I went to college with a woman that was into bondage and before that she had studied to be a nun.) Lordban (Vince will be causing enough problems on his own, lol.) carlyrosanna83 (Glad you are still enjoying the story.)
