"This home was built recently in 2018. It was put on the market shortly after." A lady spoke as Gabriella looked around the living room to the large house, still in shock that Troy was taking her house hunting and not apartment that she was expecting. Troy looked around proudly as Gabriella remained poker face. "Let's go up the stairs to see the bedrooms." She said as the two followed, Troy leading the way. "This home has 4 bedrooms, two with bathrooms but the master has a full bath and a walk-in closet." Gabriella quickly looked at Troy as he was walking around proudly.
"Four bedrooms." She repeated slowly as they walked in the master. Troy looked over at her curiously as she looked at him, giving him a look. He smirked and looked at the relator who smiled and nodded.
"The home is full of great space and bedrooms." She assured as she looked in the master bathroom, staring at herself in the mirror as she heard Troy and the relator talking. She couldn't believe they were looking at homes and not apartments. She looked around the room wondering if he was going to propose soon. She looked at Troy as they left the room, walking down the stairs to the living room. "The kitchen has full accommodates!" She said excited as she looked around seeing a huge living room with a great dining room attached. She smiled looking around seeing sliding doors to the backyard and another living room in the left. "There are also great school districts and many cops live around here." She said nodding to the two. Gabriella looked at her.
"Is it hot right now?" She wondered as she shook her head.
"I pulled some strings and yanked it off the market for a little bit. Figured you would need more time looking." She said as Gabriella looked at Troy who was in awe of the place they checked out.
"Well, I have another appointment. I will see you guys Thursday for another showing?" She asked as Troy nodded.
"Yes, we will see you then!" He cheered as they all left, going to separate cars. Gabriella buckled herself in as Troy looked at the house, seeing the lovely front and size. Gabriella looked at him with a confused face.
"So I thought we were apartment hunting?" She asked as he looked at her confused now himself.
"I said it was a surprise." He reaffirmed as she sat up.
"Why do we need a four bedroom house?" She wondered as he gripped the wheel, continuing to drive.
"Investing in our future." He said as she looked straight ahead now.
"Three kids off the bat?" She asked as he shook his head.
"No, not off the bat or anything." He said as she looked away.
"I don't know Troy…that house was amazing but is it what we need right now?" She wondered as he sighed, stopped at a light.
"I just got optimistic and wanted to do it right…I love sharing space with you and figured that an apartment wouldn't be right." He said as she nodded, suspicions rising that he was possibly going to propose. She thought about it and realized that she knew they were going to spend the rest of their lives together, but didn't know if it was too soon. She thought back to the beautiful home and smiled. She just grabbed his hand as he started driving again as he looked over to Gabriella giving him a smile.
"Montez, you're requested to meet Detective Ryan Anderson in homicide." The radio broke as Gabriella walked through the precinct. She paused rolling her eyes as she responded back, walking to that ward of the precinct. She thought she was in trouble for picking up that child yesterday and talking back to superiors. She opened the door as a small group was already in there. She saw Filmore, Troy and Anderson at the head.
"Why are you here?" Anderson asked as Gabriella stared at him, caught as other officers turned around looking at her.
"I was assigned here by dispatch." She replied as he rolled his eyes turning around and facing the white board. Gabriella rolled hers, hating the fact that she was with Anderson.
"Alright, so while looking for his parents Cameron and Madison Miller, she was found dead in their home. Cameron made a phone call early this morning that his wife was dead and their son was missing." Anderson posted a picture up on the board. "The son was found in G-Lord territory so as a crew, we're going to get to the bottom of this." He said. Troy nodded, stepping up.
"Cameron Miller has a few priors for aggravated assault so he's not completely out as a suspect, but need to do some digging. Why was their son Cooper wandering the streets and why was Madison Miller found dead at the same time?" He said as everyone in the room nodded.
"Alright, spread out and keep us updated with information." Anderson said concluding as the few officers left. Gabriella walked up to the three, head held high.
"I'm sorry I came late. My radio told me as soon as I arrived." She said pulling out her note pad. "Is there anything I missed prior to?" She asked and Anderson scoffed.
"Yeah you can go interview the husband. Surprise me with your findings." He said sarcastically. Gabriella stood there as Filmore and Troy looked at her.
"I'm sorry but do you have a problem with me?" She asked boldly. "I don't think I have ever done anything to you and if you do, I'd like to address it now so we can move on." She said as Troy's stomach dropped. Anderson took a step to be in her face.
"I would just like to make it clear that I don't like privileged officers who think they are entitled to promotions because they are a cop's kid." He said as she remained still, cold faced.
"Noted." She replied smirking as he smirked.
"Well, go on. Dig up some dirt. Don't disappoint." He said as Gabriella nodded, turning out and walking away. She flicked him off when the door shut. Anderson faced Troy.
"Well, now that she's gone let's get on with our business." He said as Filmore looked at Troy who had great restraints.
"Why are you such a little cock, Detective?" Filmore asked as the blonde man looked at him surprised.
"I stand by my beliefs." He said caught off guard.
"You're insulting your precincts future head of drugs and gang by talking to his girlfriend like that. Who are you trying to prove?" He asked as he gathered his things. "Fix your attitude. He's going to be your equal." He said annoyed. "C'mon Bolton." He said as they walked out together.
"T-thanks Detective." Troy offered as he smiled.
"I know you're being humble but if I we're you I would have decked him by now." He winked as they walked down the hall. Troy sighed thanking God for everyone having has back by breaking a rule.
"He said that about me?" Gabriella screeched as Troy chuckled.
"Yeah, he did." He said as she groaned, dropping her head in her hands. The two had lunch at the same time, meeting up at the place where Troy took her after she threw up after a hostage situation. He knew he was going to marry her there, so this location always had a special place in his heart.
"Is he only saying that because you're on his team?" She wondered as he shook his head, chewing his food.
"No, he knows about you somehow. He asked me about us." He said taking another bite of his fries. She nodded.
"So is everyone pro us these days?" She asked sipping her milkshake. He chuckled.
"Everyone but Taylor." He supplied and Gabriella let out a genuine laugh.
"You're right." She agreed, sighing and leaning back.
"How was the interview with the husband?" He asked and she shrugged.
"He seemed very confused. Didn't think he did it. He willingly handed over access to her phone and the records. We searched her stuff and found a burner phone. So something was happening." Troy nodded, looking over at her as she looked at him and smiled. "I'm so happy right now." She said honestly and dreamily as Troy looked over to her.
"Yeah?" He asked as she nodded.
"You're on track for your promotion and we're not hiding our relationship…" She said as she nodded.
"I'm so happy too." He said smiling as she leaned over and kissed him.
"Anyways, when are you getting home? We have to celebrate." She said as he winked.
"As soon as my fellow officer finishes her lunch…I got work to do." He said as she rolled her eyes. He remembered seeing her roll her eyes earlier. "Also, Anderson really fucking hates you. Have any idea why?" He asked her as she tried to think deep down.
"I don't know…did he used to go to Molly's?" She wondered as he nodded. "Did he used to only hangout by the dart board and have scruffy hair?" She asked again.
"Yup." She groaned and he made a face and when she blushed. "What does that mean?" He wondered. Gabriella sighed.
"When I just joined the academy, I was so excited that my dad and Rob finally let me go to Molly's…He was there and tried taking me home with him but I honestly wasn't feeling him so I rejected him and he was so mad. His hair was longer and he looked so much younger so it didn't click to me until just now." Troy groaned.
"I'm trying to get a promotion so we can get a nice house and raise our kids there and you're telling me I can't beat the shit out of this guy?" He asked annoyed as Gabriella laughed, leaning over and kissing him.
"Don't worry, he wouldn't do anything." She giggled and he nodded. "But seriously, when do you get home tonight. You look so sexy dressed up with your vest and badge only." She winked as he leaned over and kissed her again.
"Stop, I have to think clearly the rest of the day. Can't be thinking of you naked and in my bed." He said laughing as she laughed with him. "God, I love you. Did I tell you that?" He asked as she just looked at him.
"Yeah, but I don't mind hearing it over and over again." She said sipping her milkshake and he leaned in again, inches from her lips.
"Well, I love you." He said giving her a quick kiss.
"I love you too. So hurry up and bring me back so we can celebrate." He nodded, starting the car.
Gabriella was going over phone records in the screening room when Ryan Anderson busted in. She looked up from the computer when he was hovering over her with Troy.
"When you interviewed Cameron at their house yesterday, did he seem weird to you?" Anderson asked her and she shook her head.
"No, he didn't stutter or claim he killed her at all." She said looking at him. "Just confused."
"Do you think he could be the killer?" Anderson asked. "Because it says here that you dismissed him."
"No." She said sternly. "I don't think he could have killed his wife." She said sticking to it.
"Gabriella, not everyone is going to be peaches and cream, and live happy lives." He pressed getting in her face. "According to your report, you said they were having a rough patch in their marriage as she wasn't coming home often. Autopsy DNA found fresh semen on her from her husband." Gabriella stood up and got in his face.
"You're right, not everyone is going to be peaches and cream." She said snarling. "If you were a good detective you would have read that my report stated that when the 911 call was made, there was surveillance cam of Cameron entering and leaving a restaurant with his mother." She said standing up and walking out. "Oh and of course she has his fucking semen on her. They're husband and wife. They had a rough patch, not separated." She said leaving the room. Troy smirked at his girlfriend, looking at Anderson who was mad. He stormed out too. Troy looked at his clock on his phone when he got a text from Filmore.
'All good for the day. Keep up the great work Bolton'
He sighed, going home and grabbing Gabriella on the way out. She fumed about her day and how much of a dick Anderson was. They got ready for bed, Troy getting ready quicker since she was taking a shower. Gabriella walked out of his bathroom and to his side of the bed. He was changing his clothes looking at her just stand there.
"What?" He asked folding a shirt and putting it in his drawer.
"Do you think I'll get suspended?" She asked crossing her arms. He simply chuckled at her, putting his clothes away.
"Rookies have said worse things before." He said finishing and walking over to the bed and sliding in. She followed his actions resting her head on his shoulder, him resting his head on top of hers.
"I don't want to over step my boundaries." She said sighing, holding his hand. "This is the second day in a row that I've talked back to him."
"He's a jackass, don't worry. " He said bringing her hand up and kissing it.
"Besides, I'm not a rookie anymore in 5 days." She said proudly as he chuckled and kissed her forehead. They sat there in silence for a few seconds. "I think the wife had a double life and the man she was sleeping with got mad and killed her. Also the man was probably in one of your gangs." She said honestly. "But Anderson won't listen to me, so what would I know." She said pulling back, turning over and snuggling into the sheets. But Troy sat there, taking in what she said.
"Gabriella, get dressed." He said getting out of bed. She opened her eyes.
"But I am-"
"No, you're going to solve a murder. Come on."
After investigating all night, Gabriella, Troy, and Anderson were all in Chiefs office.
"We might need a warrant." Troy said handing folders over to him.
"You need your work clothes on, what is going on?" He said looking at the clock.
"Before I went to bed I came up with a theory and we came here and followed it. We have our suspect." Gabriella said.
"Alright let's hear it." He said leaning back.
"Okay, so Maddison Miller was a housewife, but operated a self-ran prostitution ring. She had an alter ego online and had a few customers. With her number we used the phone tower to see who she was in contact with and one of her customers came up." Gabriella said.
"Of course the man used a disposable phone so we got the number and tracked where it was purchased along with a security cam of the man." Anderson added opening the folder to a man named Alec Martinez.
"We can dismiss the husband."
"But Martinez is the head of the G-Lords…meaning we have enough dirt to convict him, but with proper surveillance we can get him for more than just a murder." Troy supplemented.
"Does Lee know about this?" Chief asked as Troy nodded.
"I informed him early this morning when we made the revelation." He said proudly. Chief smiled.
"Great. Anderson, stick around with the Drugs and Gang unit until they narrow down the guy so you can get your name on the arrest record. Montez, stay on their case and watch." They all nodded and Anderson left while Gabriella and Troy lingered. "I have to say Montez, you are really impressing me." Chief said with a huge smirk. Gabriella gave him a huge smile.
"Thanks Chief." She said proudly as he looked at Troy.
"I don't know what you're rubbing off on her, but it's good. Are you interested in doing a rotation in anything?" He asked Gabriella as she shrugged.
"I'm perfectly content in what is going on in my professional life. I did submit an application for his homicide unit, but much rather continue my surveillance." She nodded and Chief shook his head.
"What if we get you part time surveillance and part time on homicide cases. There would be a pay increase." Gabriella's jaw dropped.
"I can't…I get enough shit about being privileged-" Troy put his hands up.
"You aren't…you work hard to prove that you're not privileged. I don't care if people think you are getting by because of your father, chief and I. You have busted your ass every single day being here." He finished and Chief nodded.
"Most kids in cop families haven't gotten this far in the time you've been here with us." He said as Gabriella nodded, looking at both of them with a growing smile.
"I'd love to prove how great I will be." She said looking at her boyfriend and Chief. Troy smiled back and gave her a pat on the back excusing himself to head over to his drugs and gang unit. He mentally noted that once this case was over and when he was moved back to this precinct he would propose to her.
Here's the double post. Shoutout to my loyal reviewers and followers!