OLD FLAME

BY QUASI9



Disclaimer: I don't own Frank Donovan or the team; the rest of the characters are mine.

Rating: R

Summary: Chris returns (sequel to Frank's Match)

Feedback: yes Quasi9@msn.com

Frank reviewed the information, made some phone calls, and thought about how he was going to lead this investigation. It was not going to be easy because of who was involved and he would have to be guarded when it came to Chris.

Frank went downstairs to talk to his team, "Ok, everyone gather around. I'm sure that all of you have already discussed that this is going to be a hard case to work."

Jake said, "It crossed our minds, but we were waiting for you to tell us how to approach this case. Obviously, we aren't going undercover."

"You're right, this is going to be an old-fashioned criminal investigation which means we won't be able to be creative. To start, we are up against two known facts: One being that between the lawyers and Chris they will know what to say and what not to on both sides. Second is the "mafia code of silence" it's been in existence for many decades."

"So, we hit a brick wall before we even start?" Cody asked.

"Not exactly, there is always someone looking to settle a score, we just have to find the player. Monica, I want you to start profiling the Dons of the families. Cody, you need to find out where the viewing is going to be held and then figure out away to get sound for our surveillance. Alex and Jake, you two will do the legwork for now. Take the witness list and start questioning, make discreet inquiries with any known informants. Let's start there and modify as we put the pieces of the puzzle together."

Later that afternoon, the team met again with Frank to discuss the information each obtained. Frank said, "Cody, what do you have?"

Cody's eyes lit up, "I found out the viewing is tomorrow night and where it is. I drove by and I think the best place to wire for sound would be in front of the funeral home. Not much talking will be going on inside, I also can set up a digital camera linked to the organized crime database. As we take pictures, we can scan it in the computer and get instant matches with bios."

"Good work, I like that idea. Can you put it together in time?"

"Not a problem, it will be ready to go by tomorrow night."

"Alex, Jake what did you get?"

"Nothing, people are not talking." Jake said.

"It could a wait and see after the funeral." Alex said.

"Very good possibility. Monica, what do you have?"

"Well, it seems there is two families operating in town. Sal Aiello being the controlling family, both Dons are from the same school, don't believe in violence and would like to commingle together. I believe it is the younger generation that is more aggressive in securing territory and power."

"Okay, let's call it a day. No plans for tomorrow night." Frank said. He heard them leave even though he was in heavy thought. He was staring at the copy of Frankie's birth certificate and his picture. If Chris made sure he was named as the father, then why was she holding back on telling him? She had denied Frank a year of his son's life and he wondered how many more there would be. Then there was Michelle, who he believed loved him for who he was.