Hello! New chapter today! I plan on uploading the next chapter on tuesday. Any questions about the story so far? Feel free to ask in the comment section and I will gladly reply. Enjoy :)
Chapter 8
Dani wakes up the next morning. It was roughly ten in the morning. Dani enjoyed the fact that she wasn't woken up by an alarm. She went downstairs and prepared herself a bowl of cereal. While eating, she receives a text from Antonio, Dani's friend from her hometown.
Antonio: Hey, Dan. The gang and I were wondering if you wanted to join us for lunch later
Dani: Hmm… sounds good. Where do you guys want to meet up?
Antonio: How about at the Deli we used to go to? I know how much you love the fries over there
Dani: Perfect. Te veo luego
Dani finishes her cereal and washes her plate. She starts to get dressed. The weather was pretty warm, so she just wore some light blue jeans with a tee. She was very excited to see her friends again. Dani knew Antonio, Jose, and Camila ever since elementary. They always got into trouble together. Thanks to them, Dani got into the singing gig. Antonio would talk to owners of local restaurants who would let them play. They would sing during weekends. Song genres vary from happy dancing songs to heartbreaking songs. This is one of the few parts that Dani misses about her town.
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In Boston, the BAU tries to solve 8 murders that have occurred in nearby lakes.
"The M.O. for these murders are the same. Stabbed four times in the back and then the body is disposed of in the lake," Ross says, looking at the pictures of the latest crime scene.
"All of these victims were visiting the lake," Matt says. "They are most likely caught off guard when the Unsub attacks them. A blitz attack."
"The thing is, why tie a bag on the victim's head once they are dead?" JJ asks.
"It's a signature from the Unsub. He most likely has a personal meaning," Reid responds.
"Garcia, any connections between the victims?" Emily asked.
"Zilch. None of the victims have similar jobs, families, hobbies, or super dark secrets," Garcia answers. "The only connection that they have is that they were all murdered."
"What if it has nothing to do with the victims? What if it's just about the location?" Reid asked.
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Dani arrives at the Deli. She immediately sees her friends and walks up to them with a smile. Jose notices and waves at her.
"Dani! Long time no see, mija," Jose says with a smile. The three friends get up and hug Dani.
"Hola, chicos," Dani says, "Sorry, but no autographs today," she says chuckling. The four of them sit at a table near a window.
"We already ordered for you. Hope you still like seasoned fries with cold lemonade," Antonio says. "Or did you get used to the rich food you eat now?" Antonio asked with a raised brow.
"How dare you say that. I am very loyal when it comes to food." Dani replies. Their food is ready and Jose brings it to the table. The group starts to eat.
"How have you been Dan? You still living with the cop?" Jose asked.
"It's been going pretty well. I do still live with the cop. I figure I am better off with her than somewhere else," Dani replies.
"That's good to know," Camila said. "Now you have someone to keep you on track," she said with a smile.
"Who would have thought that Daniela Hernandez would be living with a cop," Antonio says. "And not just any cop, you live with a fucking FBI agent."
"I know. I don't have the best relationships when it comes to the feds. Never in a million years would I have thought I would be living with one."
"Esta de locos," Jose stated. "I mean, you are the daughter of Marco Rivera. Damn girl, you went from being the daughter of the most powerful man in Blade to a cop's kid."
"Am I considered his daughter if I haven't seen him for years? I don't even know what he looks like."
"Well just because you don't consider yourself his daughter don't mean others will," Antonio said. " Los Bravos still look at you as a threat."
"Damnit," Dani shakes her head. "Are they still going at each other's neck?"
"You know Damn well they are. Their rivalry will never end. They fight each other over territory and power." Antonio says. "Even though your pops is in jail, he still controls this shit."
Dani thinks about what Antonio said. She knows he is right. She is the daughter of a man who rules over this town. She is the only one who has his blood. She knows for sure he wants her to take on his business. She also knows the risk of her stepping in the wrong neighborhood. Her head has a price and she knows it.
"Ten mucho cuidado, Dani," Camila states. "You have to take care."
They finish their food and hang out for a few hours. Dani had no one waiting for her at home so she figured out she should stick around with her friends. They chatted and even played soccer like old times. Eventually, Dani knew she had to get going. She said bye to her friends and promised she would be back soon.