Chapter 4
Yikes over a year since I updated this story. I'm sorry. I can't say it was writers block more just other ideas for other stories came. I do have an idea of there this going I swear. Its just now I have to get from where the story is to where I want it to wind up. As always thank you for reading and thank you for any adds on lists or giving reviews.
"Riley over here," Shawn yells as Riley gets out of the car at the Hospital that Candice works out. "Please tell me we caught a break," Riley says following Shawn into the building. "Not yet. Candice was last seen heading to the lap to put a rush a blood test for a patient but she was also going to take lunch once that was done," Shawn says. "So her going missing didn't raise any alarm," Riley finishes. "I have Dana checking security cameras. Mickie and Keith are interviewing staff and non staff to see if they saw anything. Bobby is overseeing a search of the parking areas, loading docks to see if he can find anything. Do I event want to know how Johnny is?" Shaw finishes. "He is wound so tight he's going to snap," Riley says. Shawn just nods before telling Riley to go help Roode.
The search was just getting started and Bobby was still in the staff lot directing the various uniforms on there tasks. Bobby filled Riley in on the little progress they had made. "Detectives," Sonya Deville calls from a parking space. "You got something?" Bobby asks as they approach her. "A smashed phone," Deville says handing it to Riley. "Its Candice's," Riley says. "Is it unlocked?" Bobby asks. "No but let me take a guess on the password," Riley says. He taps a few keys and the phone unlocks. "There anniversary, Johnny uses the same password," Riley says. "She was texting with someone," Bobby says. Riley scrolls up to when the texts from this number first came in. "Texts started shortly after nine. Andy idea who Indi is?" Bobby asks. Riley thinks. "I think Johnny mentioned her a few times. She's a intern that Candice has been working with. Look like Candice came out here to meet with her for some reason," Riley says. "Yeah look at this. I'm in real trouble please come to staff parking," Bobby reads. Riley pulls out his own phone and calls Shawn telling they need to see if an Indie Hartwell is at the hospital.
Riley was starting to form a quick theory. Ciampia was a hunter he had some how known about Candice's relationship with this intern. Got a hold of Hartwell's phone and very likely Hartwell herself and set a trap for Candice. Bobby agreed and called to Dana to focus on the cameras in the staff parking area. Riley's own phone rang he checked the ID it was a number he didn't know. That didn't mean much over the years Riley had handed out his card to a number of people. He also had a number CI's many of whom didn't like the idea of calling a cop on a phone they owned. Of course there was his old buddy Adam Cole. Adam was in the mob and had also been Riley's best friend since they were in middle school.
Before accepting the call Riley prayed he was about to catch a break. Maybe just maybe Ciampa had been caught in the network Riley had built over the years. "Morgan." "Detective its Amanda Rose with the DA's office," The voice says on the other end. "Now is not really the best time there was an incident," Riley says. "I understand I heard about Detective Gargano's wife. Are there any updates?" Mandy asks. Riley was confused from what he knew there were no connections between Rose, Johnny and Candice. "We are working the scene now,' Riley said. "Of course. Look Morgan I know this isn't a good time but the court is moving up the date for Orton's next hearing," Rose says. "Why?" Riley snapped. "Right to a speedy trail and I know it sucks. But they have set it for next week," Mandy says. "So I need to be ready than?" Riley asks. "I am going to talk to judge and explain but you might need to be ready," Mandy explains. "RILEY WE GOT SOMETHING!" Bobby yells "Got to go," Riley says before running back over to Bobby.
"What's up?" Riley asks. "We got a problem. Shawn just got a call. Johnny slipped away from the uniforms that were watching him," Bobby says. "Mother fucker!" Riley says. "Yeah now we have potential for two rescues not one," Bobby says. "Ciampia is playing him like a fiddle. We need to know if he got sent something. I could see Johnny running right into a trap," Riley admits. "Right but if Johnny has his phone we can track it," Bobby points out. "If he has his phone I can call him," Riley says pulling out his. "Put it on speaker," Bobby says technically orders. On the third ring Johnny picks up. "Hi Riley," Johnny says. "John boy this is a bad idea," Riley says. "Just taking a few plays out of your book. I mean you charged headfirst into a trap to save Rose. Hell Mizian confessed to killing your father. And well," Johnny just laughs. "Johnny don't do this. You are going to get yourself and Candice killed!" Riley pleads. "Tell us where you are going so we can back you up," Bobby adds. The call just ends.t.
In the movies the in order to get a trace you had to keep the person talking. That was bullshit even with landlines your local could be fine. With cell phones a exact local was harder but you got a tower so a place to start. Shawn was always good about thinking on his feet. He left Keith and Dana behind to cover the hospital. He and Mickie would take one side near the tower while Riley and Bobby would take the other. Riley insisted on driving. "So looking at this map there is a old power plant that closed due to storm damage years ago. Good as place as any,' Bobby says. "We can't just run around hoping we find them. There has to be some way to narrow it down," Riley says. "So Ciampia likes to play games. What would be a way to mess with Johnny besides just taking Candice?" Bobby asks.
"Start naming anything that is in the area we are supposed to search. Assume there is not dumb ideas," Riley says. Bobby starts to name things a school, some apartments, a gas station. "A brownstone on Crosby," Roode says. "Crosby that was name of the cop Ciampia almost killed. The one Johnny saved over getting that SOB," Riley says. "If I was fucking with someone that would be a good way to do it," Bobby says before giving Riley the exact address. When they arrive Riley jumps out of the car. "Looks like the bank seized it," Bobby says. Riley goes to the door. "Someone cut the lockbox," Riley says. "Don't even think about it Riley. We are going to wait for back up," Bobby says. "I hear yelling," Riley says drawing his gun.
There were various rules about entering anything if you were a cop. Hearing yelling was a just cause. Bobby pulled his own weapon out and followed. There were signs someone has been inside recently. "I'll take down here you got upstaris," Riley says. "No we should stick together," Bobby says. Riley just nods. Something falls over causing a crashing sound. "That was upstairs," Bobby says. he is closer to the steps so he takes the lead. Bobby gets to the third step when steps on a pressure pad that triggers that causes a hidden gun on a auto trigger to fire. Bobby take it right in the shoulder. Riley pulls him to cover. "Fuck that hurts," Bobby says in clear pain. "Ah man that is loddged in there," Riley says checking the wound.
Another crash is heard. "Go I'll radio for help," Bobby says. "I'll get Johnny and we will get you the hell out of here," Riley says. "Be careful there might be more traps," Bobby warns. Riley just nods. He sticks to the side of the stairway to avoid the aim of the gun. He is also on the look anything that could be a trip wire or pad for a trap. Now it sounds like someone is kicking a call. He finds a closed door. Judgement call time. He could burst in but if this was some of trap he could get killed. if tipped them off he could get someone else killed and still get himself killed. The kicking picks up. "NYPD! I know you are in there open the door!" Riley yells. More noise now it sounds like someone is trying to yells with a gag.
Riley leans against the wall and carefully opens the door. He can see Candice tied to a bed a gag in her mouth. "Riley help," she says through the gag. "Candice just no or shake your head. Is there anything set up as a trap?" He asks. She hakes her head no. Riley keep his gun ready and enters. He get over to the bed and removes the gag. "Where is Ciampia?" Riely asks. "The roof he said he was waiting for Johnny. I'm fine you got to got to stop him," Candice says. Riley frees her hands. "Look Bobby is downstairs he's been shot. Be careful the there is a pressure pad on the third step from the bottom that sets off a gun. Get out of here," Riley says. "No I'm going to..."
"Candice not a chance. It's too dangerous. I promise Johnny will be fine," Riley says. He doesn't even wait for her to respond instead heading for the roof. the door is open. He had to fight the desire to run up the steps ready to fire. Instead, he was light on his feet not wanting anyone to hear him coming. "I SAID WHERE THE HELL IS MY WIFE!" Riley heard Johnny yell. "Not good," Riley thinks when he sees what is going on. Johnny up against the ledge with his hands up no sign of a weapon. Ciampia couldn't be seen he was hidden behind the chimney. There were however two large boxes off to the side Riley saw two gas cans. "I'm sick of this you son of a bitch!" Johnny yells. Riley felt he had to do something. But right now Ciampia had no idea he was there but a wrong move and he could reveal himself.
"Okay think Riley. The guy has to be there and he's got be looking at Johnny. Assume he has a weapon. Can I go around that way? Can I be that silent," Riley thinks. "Are you going to say something?" Johnny yells. "Fuck partner calm down," Riley pleads mentally. "We are going to play a game Johnny," A voice finally says. "You are one sick SOB. Going after my wife for your game!" Johnny yells. "What really matter to you Johnny! How big of a risk are you taking? You want to know where the doctor is she's in a box," Ciampia taunts. Johnny looks like he is about to take a step. "Don't fucking move! You take one more step I burn both boxes," Ciampia threatens. Riley makes his first move he is tucked behind the chimney.
"You pick a box and I burn the other one. Fifty fifty chance," Ciampia lies. Riley peaks and see Ciampia holding a lighter in one hand a gun in the other. "Time to end this," Riley thinks. Suddenly one of the boxes has banging from it. "Now was that her? Because here is the twist. One box has Candice the other has some person who was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Are you willing to risk your wife are you will to kill some innocent person," Ciampia taunts. It hits Riley what is going on. Both boxes have some person in them. Either way Johnny kills someone. "What if I don't pick either?" Johnny asks. "Then both burn fucking idiot!" Riley has another call to make. He is just close enough he might be able take out Ciampia. But could he quick enough to beat the gun and keep the lighter from touching the boxes. Now that he was close enough, he could smell the gasoline. He could try to shoot him but while the chimney gave him cover it would make the angel for a shot difficult.
Riley reached into pockets and fished out his phone and tossed it over the chimney. The sound of it hitting the ground gave him just what he wanted it got Ciampia to turn his head. Riley spring out form his cover and tackled the man. Johnny seeing what was happening joined in landing a knee to Ciampia face. Riley got his gun and put it the back of the killers head. "One move and your dead! Tommaso Ciampia you are under arrest you have the right to remain silent..." Riley says getting the cuffs on.