Disclaimer: I do not own the wrestlers and the McMahon's in this story,
they do own themselves last I checked. I do not wish to get sued plus even
if I did, I don't have anything of value, so go ahead then make my day.
Summary: A shocking murder hits the world of wrestling, and it's up to two different cops, partners in the homicide division to find out who did it and make them pay. But will one of them lose their heart along with the investigation?
A/N: Wow! So In answer to your question iccess it is a personal vendetta but at the same time it goes somewhat deeper. In terms of people that you all think it is none of you are close AT ALL, but those were all good choices. If I decide to make this a series of some kind with the cops then those might make good killers. LOL But no, none of you are hot or warm, that's all cold but not totally freezing. More will come out as I go along though.
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"So how does it feel to be out among the living again?" Dave asked, taking a sip off the wineglass in front of him. He looked over the candlelit dinner table and took note of how well the marks on her face and arms had healed.
"Absolutely wonderful actually. I didn't think I could get out of there fast enough."
"Was the food that unbearable?"
Stephanie laughed and ate a little more food off her plate. She hadn't realized that being out with someone could be so relaxed. It had nothing to do with work, and she wondered why it took her so long to end it with Paul.
"The food was wonderful and you know it, but the company wasn't the best. Aside from the visits from you of course."
"Who showed up while you were held up?"
"My father and my brother showed up together as a way of sticking together as a family unit I suppose, and then there was Paul."
"Your ex?"
"The one and only. If this had happened months ago, that visit would have been one of the best but with the way things are now, it just makes me sick that he even bothered."
Dave silently agreed with her but didn't think that it was appropriate to say so, so he focused on just enjoying the food and the silent company. After a few minutes of virtual silence on both of their parts, Stephanie looked up at Dave and smiled.
"This is nice, just what I needed. Thank you for asking."
"Well thank you for accepting. We wouldn't be here if you hadn't."
Nodding her head in agreement, Stephanie took a long drink from her glass. Instead of focusing on the food again she turned her attention solely on Dave. After realizing he was being watched he looked up and met her gaze.
"What?"
Just trying to figure out what made you become a homicide detective."
"You really want to know?"
"I asked didn't I?"
"My mother and sister were killed about six years ago in a drive by shooting. They never found out who did it but I was determined to not let it happen again."
"Jesus that's horrible Dave. They really never found the people that did it?"
"No, and now with this case, it is like reliving all of it all over again. Mother dead, daughter injured. It hits pretty close to home for me. My sister didn't die right away, and seeing you the way you were, it was like seeing it again. I suppose I turned this cause into my own personal fight."
"Well I can see why you would. I'm sorry this brings back such terrible memories for you."
"I'll survive, I always do, but now that you know why I do what I do, what is your excuse?"
Stephanie smiled lightly and felt her cheeks flush as he looked at her. She knew the reason she did what she did, but she also knew that it would pale in comparison to his reasoning. She was almost too embarrassed to say.
"It's just in my blood I guess."
"Yes, but I had being a chef in my blood and I still ended up being a cop. There has to be more too it then that. You love what you do."
"I do. You know I do, but when something like this happens, it makes you rethink everything."
"What is Stephanie rethinking?"
"Handing over my resignation to my father. I didn't sign on to this thinking that my mother would be killed. It just doesn't seem worth it anymore."
"No one does. This situation is unorthodox but it's a chance that you take and if you leave, you let whoever is out there doing this win."
Stephanie was shocked by his words. She had gone over all of this in her head before but hearing someone else point it out, well it made her want to try harder and stick it out.
"What would you say if I suggested going back to my hotel?" she asked, her eyes opening wide and bright as she caught the look on Dave's face change.
"I'd say what are we waiting for?"
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"Chief I think you need to reassign Williams, he is getting too involved on this case."
"What do you mean? Don't we want to solve this and get that asshole off the streets? And Vince off our backs?"
"Yes we do sir, but the attack victim, he's getting too close to her."
"The daughter? Explain how close they are getting Havermann."
"He's out to dinner with her right now. You know what a playboy he can be, but he's never actually done this before. Getting involved with the family of a victim."
"Let me talk to him. He's a very good homicide detective and I don't want to lose him on this case. He hasn't slept with this woman has he?"
"I honestly don't know that much sir. He's secretive about that sort of information, and I can't say I would blame him there."
"I'll talk to the boy, but I am sure this is nothing. He wouldn't be stupid enough to hinder this investigation knowing how high profile it is."
"I hope you're right sir."
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A/N2: Okay so instead of two pages in Word that one cost me three almost four, so I'm leaving it there, but watch for the next chapter tomorrow because business is about to pick up if you get what I mean. Read and Review and let me know what you think.
Summary: A shocking murder hits the world of wrestling, and it's up to two different cops, partners in the homicide division to find out who did it and make them pay. But will one of them lose their heart along with the investigation?
A/N: Wow! So In answer to your question iccess it is a personal vendetta but at the same time it goes somewhat deeper. In terms of people that you all think it is none of you are close AT ALL, but those were all good choices. If I decide to make this a series of some kind with the cops then those might make good killers. LOL But no, none of you are hot or warm, that's all cold but not totally freezing. More will come out as I go along though.
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"So how does it feel to be out among the living again?" Dave asked, taking a sip off the wineglass in front of him. He looked over the candlelit dinner table and took note of how well the marks on her face and arms had healed.
"Absolutely wonderful actually. I didn't think I could get out of there fast enough."
"Was the food that unbearable?"
Stephanie laughed and ate a little more food off her plate. She hadn't realized that being out with someone could be so relaxed. It had nothing to do with work, and she wondered why it took her so long to end it with Paul.
"The food was wonderful and you know it, but the company wasn't the best. Aside from the visits from you of course."
"Who showed up while you were held up?"
"My father and my brother showed up together as a way of sticking together as a family unit I suppose, and then there was Paul."
"Your ex?"
"The one and only. If this had happened months ago, that visit would have been one of the best but with the way things are now, it just makes me sick that he even bothered."
Dave silently agreed with her but didn't think that it was appropriate to say so, so he focused on just enjoying the food and the silent company. After a few minutes of virtual silence on both of their parts, Stephanie looked up at Dave and smiled.
"This is nice, just what I needed. Thank you for asking."
"Well thank you for accepting. We wouldn't be here if you hadn't."
Nodding her head in agreement, Stephanie took a long drink from her glass. Instead of focusing on the food again she turned her attention solely on Dave. After realizing he was being watched he looked up and met her gaze.
"What?"
Just trying to figure out what made you become a homicide detective."
"You really want to know?"
"I asked didn't I?"
"My mother and sister were killed about six years ago in a drive by shooting. They never found out who did it but I was determined to not let it happen again."
"Jesus that's horrible Dave. They really never found the people that did it?"
"No, and now with this case, it is like reliving all of it all over again. Mother dead, daughter injured. It hits pretty close to home for me. My sister didn't die right away, and seeing you the way you were, it was like seeing it again. I suppose I turned this cause into my own personal fight."
"Well I can see why you would. I'm sorry this brings back such terrible memories for you."
"I'll survive, I always do, but now that you know why I do what I do, what is your excuse?"
Stephanie smiled lightly and felt her cheeks flush as he looked at her. She knew the reason she did what she did, but she also knew that it would pale in comparison to his reasoning. She was almost too embarrassed to say.
"It's just in my blood I guess."
"Yes, but I had being a chef in my blood and I still ended up being a cop. There has to be more too it then that. You love what you do."
"I do. You know I do, but when something like this happens, it makes you rethink everything."
"What is Stephanie rethinking?"
"Handing over my resignation to my father. I didn't sign on to this thinking that my mother would be killed. It just doesn't seem worth it anymore."
"No one does. This situation is unorthodox but it's a chance that you take and if you leave, you let whoever is out there doing this win."
Stephanie was shocked by his words. She had gone over all of this in her head before but hearing someone else point it out, well it made her want to try harder and stick it out.
"What would you say if I suggested going back to my hotel?" she asked, her eyes opening wide and bright as she caught the look on Dave's face change.
"I'd say what are we waiting for?"
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"Chief I think you need to reassign Williams, he is getting too involved on this case."
"What do you mean? Don't we want to solve this and get that asshole off the streets? And Vince off our backs?"
"Yes we do sir, but the attack victim, he's getting too close to her."
"The daughter? Explain how close they are getting Havermann."
"He's out to dinner with her right now. You know what a playboy he can be, but he's never actually done this before. Getting involved with the family of a victim."
"Let me talk to him. He's a very good homicide detective and I don't want to lose him on this case. He hasn't slept with this woman has he?"
"I honestly don't know that much sir. He's secretive about that sort of information, and I can't say I would blame him there."
"I'll talk to the boy, but I am sure this is nothing. He wouldn't be stupid enough to hinder this investigation knowing how high profile it is."
"I hope you're right sir."
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A/N2: Okay so instead of two pages in Word that one cost me three almost four, so I'm leaving it there, but watch for the next chapter tomorrow because business is about to pick up if you get what I mean. Read and Review and let me know what you think.