Chapter 35
Disclaimer: I do not own CSI
Warning – violence in this chapter.
Back at CSI, team wanted to solve the case regarding Brenda and Tina Collins. They had no idea where Brenda was and it was bothering the team. Tina seemed to believe that her foster parents killed her for some strange reason.
The foster parents, Jeri and Chris Dodson went to CSI on there on accord to set the record straight.
"I have no idea why Tina thinks we killed Brenda. We do not even have her in our custody. We gave up custody of her when child services found living relatives that agreed to take her in. As far as we know she is with them." Chris said to Brass in the interrogation room.
"I know. We contacted her paternal grandparents who confirmed that Brenda was with them. The whole strange story of Brenda running away from you guys was totally fabricated by Tina."
"That girl needs to be locked up indefinitely! She is lucky we are not pressing charges for false accusations" Jeri said.
"I understand your feelings Mr. and Mrs. Dodson. Tina will be dealt with as we see fit. If you do want to press charges don't hesitate."
'Well we just may. We well consult with our lawyer and see what he says "
It was just at that inopportune moment that Tina was being escorted out of her interrogation room and the Dodson's were being escorted out of theirs when they passed each other.
"Psycho" Jeri Dodson whispered as they passed Tina.
Tina, hearing this grabbed the gun that was holstered in the cop's holster and aimed and pulled the trigger. Jeri Dodson collapsed in a pool of blood.
Tina was escorted in handcuffs to the nearest cell while the CSIs tried to stabilize Jeri Dodson until the paramedics arrived. Chris Dodson stood by staring at the scene his eyes ablaze with anger.
The paramedics arrived and they were able to stabilize Jeri but she was critical. The ambulance whisked her off to Desert Palm.
Jim Brass escorted Chris to the hospital where he sat with the distraught man while his wife was in surgery.
"The DA is pressing charges against Tina Collins for attempted murder. If she dies she'll be up on first degree murder" Brass told him.
"I want her to get the needle for what she did to my wife" said Chris. "no matter what, she is never going to be the same."
Jim was quiet as he knew that Chris was right. Jeri had lost a lot of blood and she was gravely injured. The verdict wasn't in regarding any paralysis but they'd find out soon if the bullet penetrated her spine.
Jim sat with Chris for a while until Chris told him that he'd be ok and that Jim should return to PD.
"You sure? I don't mind staying with you. Do you have anyone you can call for support?"
"My sister and brother-in-law are on their way from New Jersey. They will be here shortly" he said consulting his watch. Sure enough five minutes later. A woman and man came up to Chris and gave him a hug.
"Oh Chris I am so sorry" the woman said wiping her tears.
"Captain Brass this is my sister Cara and her husband Mark. " Brass shook their hands.
"I'll leave you guys now. We'll be in touch regarding the law suit" Brass said and Chris nodded.
Brass sighed as he went back to PD. Upon arrival he was informed that Tina Collins had been put in solitary for biting one of the police officers when he tried to process her in the jail.
"What is the matter with this girl? I thought for sure she was getting better"
"Obviously not Jim otherwise she wouldn't have bitten the officer" Sofia, who had just walked in told him.
Brass sighed again. His cell phone rang. He looked at the caller ID. It was Chris Dodson.
"Brass"
"Captain. I want Tina Collins charged with first degree murder in the death of my wife. She didn't make it. " he replied.
"Ok uh we'll need you to come down to PD for a formal charge" he said.
Chris said he'd be down the following day as he needed to make arrangements regarding his wife and Brass said that was fine.
"What was that about?" Sofia asked.
"Tina Collins is getting charged with first degree murder in the death of Jeri Dodson. She is going to get the needle if found guilty. "
"Her lawyer will plead her insanity" Sofia said.
"Yes I know… so there will be no justice" Brass said.