2 ½ hours later.
Within a few hours, Goren regained consciousness and moaned, although he
wished he hadn't. The two maniacs were still there. By their initial
reaction they were surprised, by his 'awaking' and they didn't try to hide
it. One picked up the crowbar and struck Goren on the collar bone. Making
him yelp. Noticing the mans wind up for another blow; Goren rolls over to
his side to avoid it, the sound of the crowbar making contact with the
cement resonates in the room. As soon as did manage to roll over, he was
kicked over and over in the chest, and groin by the other one.
4 hours later. The next time he awoke he was alone and cold. Breathing was becoming too painful to do. Every breath caused a ripple effect, pain, pain and more pain. At this point, death looked fantastic. His shirt at the had beginning provided warmth, but it was now destroyed. The parts that weren't, were soaked in sweat and blood. A cold breeze collided with his exposed skin. His back and chest burned from the beating. His head hurt from the constant pounding against the cement floor and walls. And the taste of piss remained in his mouth.
Day 6
Relying on what he learned in the Army; Goren knew if he wanted to live, he had to make sure his wounds didn't get infected. He'd use the water he was given but it was polluted with who knows what. He'd drink it but wouldn't use it. He blindly searches the room for materials, but comes up empty handed. Frustrated he punches the wall causing his knuckles to bleed. 'Smart move.' His brain was not working. He was hungry, cold, depressed and in a hell of a lot of pain.
'Shit.' He thought. Then it occurred to him, that was his answer. Urine is the best natural antibacterial out there. His slacks were practically thread barren. Tearing off a piece he used it as a wash cloth. He never imagined he'd have to do this, and tries to take a piss.
Day 7
Goren didn't know if it was night or day. He had no watch or any other way of knowing. Every time he tried to talk he was beaten.
Some days nothing would happen, other days he wished he was dead. Before long Goren was delirious. Spending the days in the dark laying on the ground wondering if Eames was looking for him. Or if she even cared.
Day 8
Sitting at home, Perez was pleased with his plan. He could have killed him days ago, but didn't. He wanted to tear Goren down - mentally and physically. It only took 9 days of being denied food and having the shit kicked out him. He wanted redemption for his brother's death - Jorge. This is what he's waited for - Detective Goren's breaking point. Now, he could kill him.
MCS Day 9
"It's been 9 days! We don't even have one damn lead!" yells Eames as she paces across the room.
"Eames, the whole city of NY is out there looking.." Explains Deakins.
"That's not good enough!!!" screams a distressed Eames.
"Eames."
Eames couldn't hold it back , she couldn't play tough anymore. She * needed * Bobby . With tears streaming down her face, she strings together a sentence,. "No, don't you dare.You said.we'd find him! You. you promised."
With that she stalks out of the office. She needed to escape from it all. Grabbing her jacket and purse she leaves to find Bobby.
Unknown location Day 9
As soon as the door opened Perez was meet with a whiff of a foul smell. Perez observed the wounds on the Detectives back. He was more than pleased with the work of his colleagues. He ventured closer to check the detective's pulse. But the stench of urine made him step back.
"This will all be over - soon." Sneers Perez as he leaves.
Goren wanted nothing more than to die. But not like this. This, this he thought was all wrong. He wanted..his mother..no..Eames.
Goren was to weak to stand up, let alone walk, so the two men drag Goren outside to a bigger area. Propping him against the wall the men work quickly, fitting him with a vest. The vest was bulky and heavy. Goren had no idea what was happening, or why he was wearing this vest.
"Be careful!" yells Perez.
Before snapping handcuffs on Goren, they nod there head in acknowledgement.
Perez walks closer to Goren and smiles. "Are you prepared die?"
Goren is silent.
Perez continues to lecture - " Do you want to know what's so special about this vest? I'll tell you. It's packed with 40 pounds of explosives, and other 25 pound of shrapnel and rat poison."
Goren's right eye widens. Perez notices this and continues. "Have you figured out your part now, detective? You're going to finish, what my brother couldn't. Because you killed him before he could carry out the mission."
"Jorge." Mumbles Goren.
"Ding, Ding! You won!" laughs Perez. "What is the word you Americans use? Ironic - I think it is. My brother wanted to die honorably in the name of Allah, but you killed him. Soon you will die too, all in the name of god."
MCS Day 9
Before getting out of the van, Perez turns around to face Goren; "Ready? Now remember you can't detonate the bomb - only I can. I'll be watching you."
With that they dump his body and speed off.
Eames slowly walked back to the police plaza. She regretted what she had said to Deakins. Deep down she knew he meant well. This was taking a toll on everyone. Not just her. How could I be so selfish? Eames thought as she walked into the building.
Upon entering Sergeant Tomczak runs into her making Eames spill her coffee. "Hey, watch.."
"Sorry Detective. they found Goren." Sputters the sergeant.
"Where?" demands Eames.
"Uh, about three blocks for here, he's in pretty bad shape."
"Does the Captain know? He's already there. Do you want a ride?"
"Driving takes too long, I'm going to run there."
"Suit yourself."
By the time Eames reached where Goren reportedly was a mass crowd had formed. Police officers and detectives were in the front line. Eames pushed her way towards the front and sees Deakins. Who is trying to coax Goren to calm down and come out from the barricade of garbage.
He's good eye widens when he spots Eames approaching. Frantically he tries to yell, "get away from me!" but the duck tape covering his mouth muffles it.
Standing to the left of Deakins, Eames starts talking to Bobby; "Bobby, it's me. Alex, it's going to be okay."
Eames tries to come closer to get a better look. But Goren's behavior becomes more eradicate, thrashing and making noise, making her pause.
Deakins was stumped, "People from Bellevue are on there way to assist in the extraction of Goren."
Eames didn't think Goren had gone off the deep end and tries another approach. Taking a few steps closer, causes Goren to thrash around even more. Instead Eames tries to talk to him. "Bobby, what is it? You don't want me to come to you?"
Goren shakes his head yes. His hearts begs to differ.
"Bobby? Are you hurt?"
Not wanting people to come to closer, Goren lies and shakes his head no.
Eames could see he was lying.
The crowd across the street had quadrupled in size. More and more civilians and officers were showing up. The media had also perched itself; dead center of it all. This was not good thought Goren.
Tears were welling up in Goren's eyes. How was he supposed to tell them all to get the hell away if they didn't want to die. His only chance with Eames.
15 blocks away
In the van Perez watched the event unfold on the small screen. His plan was going accordingly. His finger itched to pull the switch, then he remembered what his mother told him, 'patience pays.'
Crime scene
Eames was losing her patience, and runs over to Goren. Goren freaks out, he didn't care if he died but he would not let his partner be killed. Eames reaches Goren and gasps when she sees his battered face. "Bobby."
Goren starts kicking trying to get Eames away. Eames backs away and then sees the duck tape preventing Bobby from talking. "Bobby, all I'm going to do is remove the tape."
Goren put up a fight, he didn't want to hurt her, so he let her win. After removing the tape. Goren yells, 'Get away from me! Get the fuck away! Clear out all these people - NOW! "
Eames was confused. "Do it!!!!!!!" screams Goren.
Perez attention had drifted away from the small tv. He was watching his watch, counting the seconds to noon. 56, 55, 54, 53, 52, 51...
TBC..
4 hours later. The next time he awoke he was alone and cold. Breathing was becoming too painful to do. Every breath caused a ripple effect, pain, pain and more pain. At this point, death looked fantastic. His shirt at the had beginning provided warmth, but it was now destroyed. The parts that weren't, were soaked in sweat and blood. A cold breeze collided with his exposed skin. His back and chest burned from the beating. His head hurt from the constant pounding against the cement floor and walls. And the taste of piss remained in his mouth.
Day 6
Relying on what he learned in the Army; Goren knew if he wanted to live, he had to make sure his wounds didn't get infected. He'd use the water he was given but it was polluted with who knows what. He'd drink it but wouldn't use it. He blindly searches the room for materials, but comes up empty handed. Frustrated he punches the wall causing his knuckles to bleed. 'Smart move.' His brain was not working. He was hungry, cold, depressed and in a hell of a lot of pain.
'Shit.' He thought. Then it occurred to him, that was his answer. Urine is the best natural antibacterial out there. His slacks were practically thread barren. Tearing off a piece he used it as a wash cloth. He never imagined he'd have to do this, and tries to take a piss.
Day 7
Goren didn't know if it was night or day. He had no watch or any other way of knowing. Every time he tried to talk he was beaten.
Some days nothing would happen, other days he wished he was dead. Before long Goren was delirious. Spending the days in the dark laying on the ground wondering if Eames was looking for him. Or if she even cared.
Day 8
Sitting at home, Perez was pleased with his plan. He could have killed him days ago, but didn't. He wanted to tear Goren down - mentally and physically. It only took 9 days of being denied food and having the shit kicked out him. He wanted redemption for his brother's death - Jorge. This is what he's waited for - Detective Goren's breaking point. Now, he could kill him.
MCS Day 9
"It's been 9 days! We don't even have one damn lead!" yells Eames as she paces across the room.
"Eames, the whole city of NY is out there looking.." Explains Deakins.
"That's not good enough!!!" screams a distressed Eames.
"Eames."
Eames couldn't hold it back , she couldn't play tough anymore. She * needed * Bobby . With tears streaming down her face, she strings together a sentence,. "No, don't you dare.You said.we'd find him! You. you promised."
With that she stalks out of the office. She needed to escape from it all. Grabbing her jacket and purse she leaves to find Bobby.
Unknown location Day 9
As soon as the door opened Perez was meet with a whiff of a foul smell. Perez observed the wounds on the Detectives back. He was more than pleased with the work of his colleagues. He ventured closer to check the detective's pulse. But the stench of urine made him step back.
"This will all be over - soon." Sneers Perez as he leaves.
Goren wanted nothing more than to die. But not like this. This, this he thought was all wrong. He wanted..his mother..no..Eames.
Goren was to weak to stand up, let alone walk, so the two men drag Goren outside to a bigger area. Propping him against the wall the men work quickly, fitting him with a vest. The vest was bulky and heavy. Goren had no idea what was happening, or why he was wearing this vest.
"Be careful!" yells Perez.
Before snapping handcuffs on Goren, they nod there head in acknowledgement.
Perez walks closer to Goren and smiles. "Are you prepared die?"
Goren is silent.
Perez continues to lecture - " Do you want to know what's so special about this vest? I'll tell you. It's packed with 40 pounds of explosives, and other 25 pound of shrapnel and rat poison."
Goren's right eye widens. Perez notices this and continues. "Have you figured out your part now, detective? You're going to finish, what my brother couldn't. Because you killed him before he could carry out the mission."
"Jorge." Mumbles Goren.
"Ding, Ding! You won!" laughs Perez. "What is the word you Americans use? Ironic - I think it is. My brother wanted to die honorably in the name of Allah, but you killed him. Soon you will die too, all in the name of god."
MCS Day 9
Before getting out of the van, Perez turns around to face Goren; "Ready? Now remember you can't detonate the bomb - only I can. I'll be watching you."
With that they dump his body and speed off.
Eames slowly walked back to the police plaza. She regretted what she had said to Deakins. Deep down she knew he meant well. This was taking a toll on everyone. Not just her. How could I be so selfish? Eames thought as she walked into the building.
Upon entering Sergeant Tomczak runs into her making Eames spill her coffee. "Hey, watch.."
"Sorry Detective. they found Goren." Sputters the sergeant.
"Where?" demands Eames.
"Uh, about three blocks for here, he's in pretty bad shape."
"Does the Captain know? He's already there. Do you want a ride?"
"Driving takes too long, I'm going to run there."
"Suit yourself."
By the time Eames reached where Goren reportedly was a mass crowd had formed. Police officers and detectives were in the front line. Eames pushed her way towards the front and sees Deakins. Who is trying to coax Goren to calm down and come out from the barricade of garbage.
He's good eye widens when he spots Eames approaching. Frantically he tries to yell, "get away from me!" but the duck tape covering his mouth muffles it.
Standing to the left of Deakins, Eames starts talking to Bobby; "Bobby, it's me. Alex, it's going to be okay."
Eames tries to come closer to get a better look. But Goren's behavior becomes more eradicate, thrashing and making noise, making her pause.
Deakins was stumped, "People from Bellevue are on there way to assist in the extraction of Goren."
Eames didn't think Goren had gone off the deep end and tries another approach. Taking a few steps closer, causes Goren to thrash around even more. Instead Eames tries to talk to him. "Bobby, what is it? You don't want me to come to you?"
Goren shakes his head yes. His hearts begs to differ.
"Bobby? Are you hurt?"
Not wanting people to come to closer, Goren lies and shakes his head no.
Eames could see he was lying.
The crowd across the street had quadrupled in size. More and more civilians and officers were showing up. The media had also perched itself; dead center of it all. This was not good thought Goren.
Tears were welling up in Goren's eyes. How was he supposed to tell them all to get the hell away if they didn't want to die. His only chance with Eames.
15 blocks away
In the van Perez watched the event unfold on the small screen. His plan was going accordingly. His finger itched to pull the switch, then he remembered what his mother told him, 'patience pays.'
Crime scene
Eames was losing her patience, and runs over to Goren. Goren freaks out, he didn't care if he died but he would not let his partner be killed. Eames reaches Goren and gasps when she sees his battered face. "Bobby."
Goren starts kicking trying to get Eames away. Eames backs away and then sees the duck tape preventing Bobby from talking. "Bobby, all I'm going to do is remove the tape."
Goren put up a fight, he didn't want to hurt her, so he let her win. After removing the tape. Goren yells, 'Get away from me! Get the fuck away! Clear out all these people - NOW! "
Eames was confused. "Do it!!!!!!!" screams Goren.
Perez attention had drifted away from the small tv. He was watching his watch, counting the seconds to noon. 56, 55, 54, 53, 52, 51...
TBC..