Chapter 18: The Offer

Olson's POV

As a detective, your job is to solve crime and make sure that the person who has committed the crime is behind bars where they belong. No exceptions. Unfortunately, that has't worked well when it comes to prosecuting children of rich or powerful parents. Either the parent's influence or money gets them off completely or they will have a joke of a plea deal that gets them off as best as possible.

This is why I am determined to prosecute Dagny Osvin. She knows that the world can bow to her feet in an instant. She has been in trouble before but she was able to get away with everything thanks to her father's influence as mayor and her team of expert lawyers that are hired just for her.

Haddock's case was nothing short of heinous. This time Osvin has pushed the edge and brutally assaulted the girl to the point she is being hospitalized for the injuries that will result in permanent damage. I am not letting her get away with this one.

Luckily, Henrietta was able to give us the location of the house. It was long before my colleagues started finding evidence like a candy store including the girl's broken glasses and the desperate attempt of getting rid a lot of her blood in the basement unsuccessfully.

The girl, Gina Matheson, who lives in the house comes into the police station with her mother. She looks to be a freshman and very very scared. She really doesn't want to get into trouble. Hopefully I can use her fear to my advantage.

Gina, her mother, and I go into the private room with a table, three chairs, and a two way mirror on the wall so the rest of police force can watch.

I sit in the chair across from them and start, " Do you know why you're here Gina?"

" Is is because of Hiccup?" She meekly says before denying immediately. " I didn't have anything to do with it!"

" Your handprints were on the blood covered sponge with bleach beside it. You were trying to cover up what happened down and you know what happened down there." I tell her.

" Gina…" Her mother gasps at her daughter.

" I swear! I didn't hurt her!" She says as she starts crying. " I would never hurt her! She was only trying to help me!"

" She?" I ask her.

" Hiccup." She gulps through her tears. " A friend of mine slapped for saying something stupid. She defended me and embarrassed her in front of the entire school. Well it obviously made my friend mad."

" Enough to hurt her?" I ask her.

" I can't." She shakes her head in fear. " I can't rat on her. She'll kill me!"

" I won't let that happen to you." Her mother says. " Not while I'm alive!"

" She won't kill you if she's arrested and put in jail." I assure her.

" You don't know her. She has gotten away with everything." Gina says denying it. Even her mom doesn't know how to handle this.

I maintain my cool," I do know her. I just need you to confirm it. There is evidence this time. However, unless you can tell me who else was involved, it's you that's going to be charged with assault in the first degree."

" What!?" She says in surprise. " I! I can't go to jail!"

Her mother pipes up as well, " You're not going to charge with something she didn't do!?"

" I'm sorry Mrs. Matheson. I can as long as there is evidence against her and she doesn't give me names of those involved. Gine. you can go jail for this alone unless you cooperate with the police. If you don't name of all the members who were involved the attack, you will most likely be found guilty of assault in the first degree. Do you know what that means for you?" I ask her.

Gina says meekly, " I will go to jail."

" For a long time. The minimum of assault in the first degree here in this state, Gina, is ten years. Maximum twenty-five years. Not to mention you will have this on your record for the rest of your life." I tell her the punishment.

" Oh god! No!" Her mother screams as she hugs her daughter. " Not my baby! Don't take my baby!"

" Twenty-five years!?" She yells as she starts crying again. " I didn't do anything! I swear! I didn't hurt her! I just only reluctantly let the person who did use my house to do what she wanted. She said if I didn't, I would be next! I never meant for this to happen! Please don't send me to jail for this!" She begs.

I knew I shouldn't have been this harsh on her, but I need to get her to name names. Even if it means making her cry.

I gently continue, " This doesn't have to be the case. I can't let you off the hook for this Gina, but I can help as best as we can. The police are willing to give you a plea deal and police protection detail in exchange for your testimony. You plea to reckless endangerment in the second degree, you will serve no jail time and your record will be exonerated when you turn 18." I explain the terms. "That's the best I can do for you."

Her mother looks at her in pleading manner and says, " Gina. Take the deal. I beg you. Don't go down for something like this."

Gina looks at me in reluctance and nods through her tears, " Alright. I'll take the deal. I'll tell you who was involved including the ring leader."

" Good. That's what I want to hear. Now I need the names." I ask of her as I push a pad of paper and a pen over to her. I can't help but smile when I see her write down the names. Especially the one that I look forward to finally getting.


I walk up the driveway of the Osvin Estate. The house was huge and grand like. The man who owns it and nice and considerate. However, I am happy to be here for an entirely different reason.

I ring the doorbell and the door opens to find the mayor. A tall man with graying black hair along with a beard to go with his grey suit.

" Detective Olson?" He says in surprise. " I thought the matter was settled."

" I'm afraid this is a new manner. I'm here to arrest Dagny." I tell him.

" For what this time?" He asks in new shock.

" For the assault of Henrietta Haddock in the first degree." I tell him. " Now where is your daughter? You can't hide her."

" Henrietta?! Stoick's child!?" He gasps.

" Yes." I tell him. Even though I despise his daughter, I genuinely feel bad for the man who is her father and a father to this town.

" Dagny. Come down here. Olson is here." He calls.

It was long until I see her red hair and evil like grin. " Olson. Are you here to clear up the misunderstanding?" She smirks.

I smirk back to her as I grab the snake by the arm as I proceed to get my handcuffs from my belt.

" Hey?!" She screams as I handcuffed her and lead her to my car. " What do you think you're doing to me?!"

" Dagny Osvin. You are under arrest for the assault of Henrietta Haddock in the first degree. You have the right to remain silent. You also have the right to appoint an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney then one will be appointed to you in a court of law." I said her her rights.

" You cannot do this to me! My dad will have you fired as soon as I get off!" She yells then she yells to her father. " Get the lawyers!"

I shove her the back of the cop car with the determination to make sure she is not getting away with this.


I decided to do a cop side to the story because it needed a change in view. Sorry I wasn't able to update for a little bit. I have so much to do including getting back into school routine and getting used to freezing weather where I'm at.

I will refocus the story back to Hiccup next chapter. Things should start to pick up a bit from now on.

Please Review and see you later. Also check out my other stories that were recently updated.