Thanks AZ300 and Eastangels2009. I think some people may not be pleased with the seperation of Don and Kane. But I promise it is for the good of the story. Don and Kane are going to go through some things but it will only make their relationship stronger. So please give me some time. Thanks.

Kane went to the lab and set about processing the evidence. The most logical place to begin was the blood samples. She ran the blood and found one matched the victim while there still was one other unknown. Nothing came up in the system. Frustration grew in Kane. A heavy sigh escaped her mouth. Why couldn't it be easier. Reluctantly, she moved on to the next piece of evidence. The frustrated female detective processed some prints she found on the glasses and things. By the end of it, Don and Danny returned with a DNA sample for the boyfriend.

"Okay boys we got two blood samples. One is Sampson. The other is unknown. Hopefully, this sample will be a match and we can end the case."

"I also got one from Carson. Just in case he wasn't telling the truth." Danny handed her the two samples then she started putting them into the processor. Kane then compared the two fingerprints with a partial she found at the scene. But all samples were a dead end.

"No matched. Our killer or killers are still out there."

"Well I did a little research on our victim while I processed. Seems she had a history of theft." Kane said.

"But she didn't have anything that appeared stolen."

"Yea I know. I think she either stored it somewhere else or someone took the goods."

"Hey look at this." Danny was looking over the DNA results. "It appears the sample of blood has alleles that match Sampson. Our victim has a brother."

Kane went to the computer and typed away. "I got an address for a Jerry Sampson. And I found a storage unit with both their names on it."

"Alright let's check out the storage unit then go talk to the brother. I'll get a warrant. While we wait how about we grab a bite to eat." Don said casually.

"Sounds good to me. And Kane don't even think about backing out. You're coming."

"Okay. You don't have to twist me arm. I'm starving anyway. I'll go and order a pizza. Meet me at the shop. We can eat there then head out,. My treat."

"You are awesome Axel." Danny said. Don gave a little nod then made some calls to get a warrant.

Twenty minutes alter the three were eating pizza. The conversation stayed neutral so as not to upset anyone. It seemed Don softened a little to Kane. He didn't go out of his was to be nasty to her but he didn't want her to think they were okay. As they finished their food Danny went to the bathroom leaving Kane and Don alone.

"So I hear you've met someone." Kane asked carefully. The moment she heard Don had moved on it tore her insides up. Deep down she wanted to hunt down whoever it was and scare her. But she couldn't bare hurting Don more. If he was happy she would have to deal with it.

"Yes. She's a nurse." Inwardly she was smiling. While the two had been dating they had revealed some fantasies. One of which had Don being taken care of by a nurse. Kane did everything she could not to show she remembered.

"That's good. Danny says you two are happy together."

"We are. How about you? Anyone?"

"No." A little silence filled the room. Finally, Kane spoke. "Don. I want you to know I am sorry for what happened. I mean with Harris and between us. I didn't mean the things I said I just was trying to keep you safe. I know that you probably hate me. It's just I want you to be happy and know I'm sorry."

Don stayed quiet for a moment, unsure what to say. He still cared about Kane more than he was willing to admit. But luckily for him Danny came back at the same time.

"You two ready to go?"

"Yea. Let's go." Kane said quickly as she got out of her chair and made way for the door. It hurt her that Don couldn't even say anything. She had to compose herself so as not to let them see the pain/ Danny and Don soon followed. It was decided Kane would drive since Danny's car was in the chop and Kane wanted to.

"So what did Sampson steal?" Don asked from the back seat.

"Jewelry, antiques, paintings. Anything of value. She would steal from the apartments she cleaned. I have a feeling she would steal and her brother would try and sell." Kane answered as if nothing had ever happened between them. They were coworkers and that was all.

Kane pulled into a parking space at the storage facility. A few other cars were about but no people. The sun was beginning to set and the place would be closed. The three detectives got out of the car and carefully walked around the large storage containers. Kane was first in line followed by Don then Danny. As they turned the corner, heading to the unit owned by Ms. Sampson. They heard raised voices. Each pulled their gun then proceeded with caution.

"Where is it?" Yelled one of the voices.

"I know it's here. This is where we put all our take." Said another.

"I want that canister and I want it now or you'll end up like your sister."

Don silently signaled for them to work their way around the unit. Once the three were in position, Don took the lead and showed himself.

"NYPD drop your weapons and show your hands." Don said to the two men in the storage container. The man on the right was tall, thin and pointing a gun at the man on the left, who resembled the victim. Kane also noticed blood on the shirt of the victim's brother, Jerry.

When the two saw the detectives with the guns pointed at them, they both complied. The one brandishing the gun placed it on the ground then put his hands up. Within minutes both were handcuffed and sitting on a curb by the car as an ambulance and more police arrived. As Jerry was checked out and the other was put in a squad car, Kane and Danny went back to the storage unit to see if they could find the canister that was so valuable. After searching in the heaps of rabble Don joined them with information that would shed light on their search.

"look for an old trunk. Jerry said the canister we are looking for is in there."

"What's in it to make it so desirable?" Kane asked as she now searched for a trunk.

"The trunk's over here." Danny called. Don and Kane joined him.

"Jerry didn't know what was in it. He said they never opened it cause they could never find the key."

"What about our gun wielding friend?"

"He's being taken in for questioning. We'll take what we can with us and see if he's ready and willing to talk." Danny found the canister that everyone wanted. They quickly took the evidence that was needed then headed back to the lab to find the killer already set up in an interrogation room.

"I'm going to run prints and see if I can open this thing. Call me if you get anything." Danny said quickly then took off for the elevators before Kane could stop him. That meant she and Don would have to get whatever they could from the killer who they learned was named Marcus Rheinhardt.

"So I guess its just you and me?" Don said casually.

"How do you want to do this? Good cop, bad cop or what?"

"Let's wing it. I don't know how he's going to be."

"Alright. Here we go." Don opened the door then let Kane walk in first. Mr. Rheinhardt was pacing the room. His head quickly turned to see the new arrivals.

"Have as eat Mr. Rheinhardt. We're gonna have a little chat." Kane said.

"I was just trying to get back what was mine. I didn't kill anyone."

"Who said anyone died?"

Rheinhardt's eyes grew. He knew he made a fatal error. After a few more tense questions the man finally caved and confessed. He killed Ms. Sampson the previous day, then found her brother, brought him to his sister's apartment then shot him in the side. All of this transpired over a canister containing valuable drugs Mr. Rheinhardt owed to some business partners. As Mr. Rheinhardt began to write his confession Don and Kane left the room.

"I'm gonna go tell Danny we got him then help process the evidence. I want to make sure everything is in order so that we get this guy." Kane said as she began to walk away.

She was almost to the elevators when Don came jogging up behind her. "Kane wait up."

"Yea Flack what do you need?" She turned around unsure what he needed. She just assumed it had to do with the case.

"Hey. I just wanted to know I'm sorry to. I said some things I didn't mean. It's just I'm with Nicole now and."

"I know Don. I didn't say that stuff to make you think we should be together. I still need time to be alone. I just want you to be happy."

"I am, I mean as long as you and I can be friends at least."

"I'd like that Don." They looked into each other's eyes but quickly had to look away. Any longer and the old feelings might arise.

"Uh. I um got to go talk to Danny."

"Yea. Go ahead. I'll um. We'll catch up later." Don stumbled through his words as he felt the old feelings for Kane bubbling inside him. But he pushed them away. He was with Nicole now.

Kane smiled nicely then got into the elevator. Once the doors closed she slumped against the back wall. Friends. He said friends. At least now they were on the road to recovery. She was still apprehensive about trying to reconnect. It may cause problems with Harris but like Dr. Sweets said it was up to her friends if they wanted to risk it.