Chapter 20
Well first update on this in a while. I honestly don't know if I will do another Mandy and Riley story in the Two World's story. It all comes down to if I get an idea that works. For now I will work on this story and at some point I need to pick up Squad Reborn. I also said something about a third Arrow you for your views, likes, faves, and reviews.
"Oh hey Doc," a clearly drunk Riley says opening the door to Dr. Daniel Bryan. "You missed your appointment," Bryan says entering the apartment not even waiting to be invited in. "I had something I had to do," Riley says walking over and sitting in an easy chair and picking up a bottle of Jack Daniels. "Now is not the time to stop taking care of yourself," Daniel says taking the bottle from Riley. "My sister is dead, my career might be over. The DA is trying to put me in jail. I think we will be talking about it for years. I think I can afford to skip a day," Riley says. "Are there any leads?" Bryan asks. "There were now they are in the grave... The second Adam told me I should have dragged them in," Riley says. "Maybe I watch to TV, but don't you need a warrant?" Bryan asks. "Look Daniel I'm not in the mood to talk," Riley says. "You rarely actually want to talk during our sessions," Bryan notes as he sits down.
They sit in silence. When Riley sees the doctor isn't leaving he grunts. "Didn't quite get that," Bryan says. "Will you get out of here?" Riley yells. "Well I promised Shawn to look in on you," Bryan says. "Typical he would… I wonder if he heard Beth was back? Would be like him ," Riley says. That stuns Dr. Bryan. "Wait your mother is back?" "Yeah guess she finally decided to act liked she gave a damn about Liv," Riley rants. "You said act. You don't think she is here to grieve her daughter?" Bryan asks. Riley laughs. "I told you about the last time I had any inaction with her before this. I was trying to get Liv away from bastard Enzo. So I called Beth and asked if Liv could come live with her for a while. I got a text telling me she was getting married. Turns out her wedding was six months away. And oh it never happened," Riley says bitterly.
"People change Riley," the doctor tells him. "Not Beth. She's always chased what she wanted what she thinks will make her happy. Even now she comes running back to New York because of some new job," Riley says pulling out the card Beth left and its here he takes a good look at it. "What is it?" Bryan asks seeing Riley's demeanor change completely. He stands up and hold the card up to the light. "What is it?" Daniel asks. "Mox," Riley says. "What?" "Mox Inc. Its a shipping company," Riley says. "Never heard of it," Daniel says. "Its not real. We made it up for a case. Dean and I did… I need you drive me to the seventy second," Riley says. "Are you still..." "Come on doc going in when I am not supposed is not even the top one hundred rules I have broken."
Meanwhile
Renee Young sat at a table in an integration room on the other side were Shawn and Mickie. "Its been a long time Renee," Shawn says. "Not like I have much of a reason to stick hang around a police station these days," Renee says bitterly. "We understand you had a run in with Riley a while ago." Mickie says. "I was working. He happened to be leaving the hospital. Wasn't like I hunted him down," Renee says. "You are still really angry with Riley aren't you?" Shawn asks. "Of course I am still angry. Dean is gone. Dean went to jail and was stabbed. Dean bleed to death and Riley Morgan is still free," Renee nearly screams. "Renee that isn't Riley's fault," Mickie says disrupted to see her friend this bitter. "Not his fault. He was Dean's partner and best friend. It was Riley's job to protect him," Renee yells.
"So you think Riley should pay for Dean's death?" Shawn asks. "He's not the only one," Renee says glaring at the veteran Sargent. Shawn pulls out an I-pad and plays the video of Renee talking about wanting to run Riley over. "I was venting. Unless I missed something you can't arrest someone for thoughts," Renee says. Shawn doesn't miss a beat and pulls out a sheet of paper. "About a month ago you withdrew a couple thousand dollars from your savings, you also cashed in a large number of savings bonds," Shawn says pointing to the paper. Renee shifts in her seat. "How did you get that?" She finally asks. "We have a video of wanting to kill a cop whose was just the target of a attack by hit men. A judge was willing to give us a warrant," Mickie says. "I didn't pay to have someone try to kill Riley and me moving some assist around means nothing," Renee claims. "We also know you short sold some stock. Renee from what we can tell you suddenly have five thousand dollars just in cash," Shawn says.
"You are away off base and have nothing," Renee says. "Two weeks ago you spent an hour and half on the phone calling the salvage yard Dawson and Wilder ran. Renee this is all adding up to and it isn't looking good for you," Mickie says. "I was trying to sell Dean's old motorcycle," Renee claims. "You mean Dean's old Harley?" Mickie asks. "Yeah I don't need it. It was just taking up space in the garage," Renee claims. Mickie gets up and moves toward Renee. "Renee, Dean sold that motorcycle to my husband Nick before he went to jail," Mickie. Tears start to form in Renee eyes. "Renee I've seen this time and again. You wind up in a dark place you want revenge," Shawn says. Renee is about to breakdown but stops herself. "You really think if I would hire a hit man to kill Riley?" Renee finally asks.
Same time
Johnny, Keith, Dana, and Tony Nese waited in the bullpen area. Bobby was watching Shawn and Mickie in the integration room using a two way mirror. They were trying to work but there focus was drawn to what was going on down the hall. "How long until she cracks?" Keith asks. "I'd be more worried about her asking for a lawyer," Dana says. The door opens and Riley comes up the stairs followed by Daniel Bryan. "Riley what are you doing?" Tony asks. Bobby has heard the commotion and comes over to check. He sends Keith to watch the interrogation and walks over to Morgan. "Riley you shouldn't be here," Bobby says. "I know Bobby but something is going on he says heading for Nese workspace followed by the Doctor, Roode, and Tony. "Tony you remember that fake company we set up as part of that Inner Circle case?" Riley asks. "The Inner Circle case? We closed that years ago," Bobby says.
"Except some how my mother got hired by Mox Industries," Riley says. "Your mother?" Tony asks. Riley quickly explains. "With all that is going on lately it can't be random chance a company with the same name just happens to hire Beth," Riley says handing Bobby the business card. "Is that the site we set up for the case?" Bobby asks Tony. "I'm not sure let me check," Tony says firing up his desktop. "This can't be," Tony says. "What is it?" Riley asks. "This is the site I created so we could fool those guys. But its been updated. I mean we leave sites like up in case old undercover alias. But I know this has been changed a bit," Tony says confused. "Can you tell who did it?" Riley asks. Tony keeps typing. "I'm locked out," Tony says confused. "How? You set this site up and you are the tech guy," Bobby says. "Someone changed the passwords to the admin section. Give me some time to hack and figure out who is behind this," Tony say.
"Its got to be Renee. The only people that had access to that information was Nese, you, me, Shawn and Dean," Bobby says. "Renee?" Riley says shocked. Bobby explains what is going on. "You got to be kidding me," Riley says in shock. "Think about it she has all of Dean old files. Riley she hates you," Bobby says. Riley starts to pace. "Something just feels off Bobby. Renee isn't this matriculates. Even if she has Dean's old files getting an exact replica of the knife," Riley says. Dr. Bryan has just been watching but finally speaks up. "Riley when you last encountered Renee did she give the impression she wanted to kill you?"He asks. "There is a video of her talking about wanting to run Riley over," Johnny snaps standing up. "Easy John boy," Riley says to his partner. "Easy? We have this woman dead to rights. Video of her wanting to kill you. Her trying to get the money to pay off the hit men. Means, motive, and opportunity," Johnny says. "But wait Dash and Wilder didn't pop up on the radar until I joined the team," Dana says. "That's right and why would Renee bring in Riley's mother?" Bobby asks.
Integration Room
"Okay Renee explain," Shawn says. "I made a huge mistake a while back. It put me in a difficult position," Renee claims. "You are going to have do better than that," Shawn says coldly. "After Dean died I was like a zombie. If I wasn't at work I was at home crying eyes out... God this is so humiliating. I can't believe I wound up in this situation. I went out to a bar and met this guy and we hooked up. I wasn't looking for love I just needed someone who didn't know me as Renee Young-Ambrose widow. Problem is this SOB knew I was Renee Young the news anchor. This guy had a camera at his place. If I didn't pay him he would leak the photos and video," Renee says. A knock on the door draws there attention. "I'll be back," Shawn says.
He steps into the hall and find Bobby waiting. "Did you hear that?" "Part of it," Bobby says before explaining what is going on in the bullpen. "Is it possible the dominion expired on that site and someone else took it over?" Shawn asks as they walk down the hall. "Not a chance boss," Tony says having over heard them. "Than what the hell is going on?" Shawn asks as they reach the bullpen.
Out on the streets
The weather had shifted lately the hottest days of the year were over and at night it could get pretty cold. "Here you are," Becky says climbing back in the patrol car with two cups of coffee. Sonya and her partner of a few weeks had gotten stuck with a double shift. "Thank god this is almost over. At least things seem slow," Sonya says. "You just jinxed us. Everyone cop worth there salt knows you never say a shift especially a double is slow. That is when all hell breaks lose. Don't tempt fate Deville," Lynch scolds. Sonya takes a drink of her coffee and than simply declares. "I don't believe in superstition. This shift is slow its slow and thankfully close to ending." As if on cue Sonya's phone starts to go off. "You mind if I get it? Its my best friend she know I am duty and wouldn't call if it wasn't important " Sonya asks. Becky just nods yes but says, "keep it brief."
"Hey Mandy what is up?" Sonya asks. "Its not Mandy," A male voice says. "Who is this?" Sonya asks getting real tense. "Officer I am a man with a gun pointed at a pretty little ADA's head." "If this is a joke..." "Its not a joke this a real threat flatfoot. Here just to make sure hold on." The line goes dead a few seconds later a photo of Mandy tied in a chair with a gag in her mouth is sent to Sonya's phone. Under the photo are the words. "Get Riley Morgan!" Becky can tell something is up and takes the phone. "Holy hell," Becky says. "This can't be real," Sonya says. "Can't risk it. Your friend is an ADA right? Means she has plenty of enemies. Also this says Morgan could be this is something to with those guys that kidnapped them a while ago. Come on we can't waste time," Becky says reaching for the radio.
Meanwhile
"Hey stop freaking out. Trying to pull yourself free is only to result in you hurting yourself. Besides it won't do you any good those flex cuffs won't give out. That is why cops use them. Plus look at how thick the chain on your legs is plus I didn't cheap out on the lock. And if you some how get free from the leg restraints I am either going to right here watching or I will have that door double bolted shut. And I really don't want to hurt you. I actually have a soft spot for pretty blondes. What you need to do is just try to relax... I know hard given I abducted you. But you are simply a means to an end. You are how I get payback on Riley Morgan."