"Cuffs! Get in here!" he bellowed from his office, it echoed throughout the division. Zander heard his name being called and rushed to the office. "Yes LT." he replied as he peeked his head in the opened doorway. "Get your butt in here, Detective." Lieutenant Benson barked and Zander stepped in. "Sir?" he questioned wanting to know what LT wanted from him this time. "Close the door and take a seat." Benson motioned and Zander did as he was asked. Zander still dressed in street clothes from his last undercover stake out, he hadn't had time to change. "I have a job for you, Detective." Zander's ears perked up and he sat up straighter in the chair. Zander was always up for a challenging case, he was one of the best detectives in the Narcotic Division on the Miami-Dade County police force, they were glad to have him. He had been living in Miami for quite a few years, he came back home for his mother's funeral and never left, not much to go back to in Port Charles.
Lt. Benson, an older gentleman, 50ish, a distinguished Lieutenant in the police department had close to 30 years with the force and was just waiting to take his pension, sat behind his desk and reached for a folder in his inbox. "I found something very interesting when reading through our records from last night's bust. It seems our perp has connections to Port Charles, NY ... you lived there, right Lewis?" Zander hadn't heard the name of Port Charles for a long time and wasn't too anxious to return either. "Yes, sir. I lived there a few years, why do you ask?" Zander had the awful feeling he knew what his Lt. wanted from him now. "I need you and Detective Keys to go and check a few things out in this .. Port Charles. And since you know the area, you'd be the best choice for this case." Zander left out a heavy sigh. Detective Keys was a few years older then him, a few more years under his belt, and just as aggressive. "You don't have a problem with this assignment, do you Detective?" Zander shook his head no. "I'm up for it, sir." he replied as his Lt. passed him the case file. "Good. Your plane leaves in a few hours." Zander took the folder and tucked it under his arm, ready to walk out the door of the office, he heard his Lt. call him back. "Detective? Let's not get in trouble up there. M'kay." the Lt. smiled and chuckled. "Me sir? No, never." Zander laughed to himself, his Lt. knew him too well. "By the way, I called the PCPD and they're expecting you. Once you arrive in Port Charles, be sure to contact Commissioner Scorpio." Zander remembered that name well, and the face that went with it. Mac would sure be surprised to see him when he got there. "Yes, sir." Zander turned and walked slowly out of the office while looking at the case file he was just handed. He walked to his desk and took his shield and gun from his desk drawer. He and Detective Keys had been partners for a while now, he was assigned to Keys when he was promoted to Detective last year, he felt it was a good move on his part, he was tired of writing parking tickets and chasing down peeping toms. The Narcotics Unit was just where he wanted to be.
"Keys! Let's go!" Zander shouted to the other detective who was filing one of his closed cases in the file cabinet on the other side of the room. "Where?!" Zander looked back and motioned for him to hurry along. "I'll fill you in on the way!" Keys grabbed his jacket, his shield and his gun and rushed to catch up to his partner. "Hey Lewis! Be careful, huh?" his Lt. shouted as they headed for the doorway. Zander gave him the thumbs up before disappearing out of sight. The two detectives headed down the stairs to their car that was parked outside. "So you going to tell me where we're going, partner?" Keys said as he got into the new Crown Victoria. "Port Charles, New York." Zander answered as he got in and started the car. "New York!?" Keys exclaimed as he rolled his eyes and just knew they'd be getting into trouble yet again, the last adventure he and Zander had taken cost the department a few dollars, and the Lt. was not happy. Keys chuckled to himself as he remembered watching the car just engulfed in flames after it exploded in front of them. "Let's hope we don't find trouble this time." he remarked to his partner, who had pulled out of the parking space heading towards home. "Trouble is my middle name, Keys. Don't you know that by now?" they both chuckled at the thought.
After stopping by the apartment and grabbing a few items, Zander drove his partner to his place so he could pack. "Who are we looking for this time?" Keys asked as he closed and locked the door to his apartment. "Come on, I'll tell ya on the way to the airport." Zander said as Keys threw is bag in the trunk of the car and got in.
A few hours had past and the plane landed at the JFK airport. A rental car was waiting for them when they arrived. "Curbside service?" Keys smirked as Zander grabbed the keys from him. "I know how to get there, I'll drive." His partner rolled his eyes and left him go. They drove out of the city heading north towards Port Charles. "So how well do you know this town of Port Charles, Zander?" his partner asked as they turned onto the Interstate. "Too well. I'm dreading going back there." By the tone in his voice, Keys got the impression his partner was not all happy about taking on this case and going home. "May I ask why?" Keys asked, Zander hesitated and glanced over towards him. "Let's just say I have some unfinished business once I get there, and I'm not happy about it." His partner dropped the conversation after that, he saw that this was not a topic Zander wanted to discuss.
The four hour drive was quiet most of the way, the radio kept them company as they drove towards Port Charles, not knowing what to expect once they got there. Soon they passed the city limits sign for Port Charles, Zander knew his way to the police department and wasted no time getting there. They pulled up in front of the PCPD and got out. A few officers came down the stairs and said hello to them as they passed by them. Zander opened the door for his partner and they entered the building together. This was Zander's first time back in Port Charles in almost 10 years, things certainly haven't changed as he looked around at his surroundings.
He and Keys walked into the squad room, not looking like police officers at all, both in street clothes, blue jeans, leather jackets and boots, not what one would expect from an officer of the law. His gun tight against him up under his arm, his shield tucked away in his inside jacket pocket ready to grab if he needed it. He noticed Commissioner Scorpio talking with the woman he once knew as Alexis Davis as they walked into the room. The room became silent and Mac turned around noticing the gentlemen. Alexis's eyes widened as she recognized Zander right away. She came forward and a little hesitant before she approached him. "Can I help you?" Mac said as he stepped closer to the two officers. Keys and Zander both pulled their shields from their jacket pockets and showed them to the Commissioner. "I believe you expecting us?" Keys said as Mac read their identifications. "Zander, how you been? I heard you became an officer, but wasn't expecting a detective." Mac said as he read his I.D. "Been doing fine, Mac. How bout yourself?" Zander replied as he tucked his shield back into his pocket. "Can't complain. Come on, let's go to my office." he replied as he invited them to his office down the hall. Alexis stood in awe as Zander passed by her and said hello. "We'll talk in a bit." he commented as he and Keys followed Mac towards the hallway. She never dreamed that Zander would make it as far as he had. He's done good for himself, from an ex drug dealer to a police detective, she was so proud of him at that moment. It warmed her heart to know he'd made something of himself, despite his past.
"So what can I do for you gentlemen?" Mac asked as he invited them both in to his office. Zander closed the door behind him and then took a seat in front of Mac's desk. "One of our suspects in a case Keys and I are working on is connected to someone here in Port Charles. We're here to investigate it further, hoping to bring him down and take custody of him." Zander explained. "And who might this person be?" Keys propped his leg up on the opposite leg and leaned his body forward. "The name is Lorenzo Alcazar." Mac raised his eyebrow at the mention of Alcazar's name. "So you've heard of him?" Keys said when he noticed the look on Mac's face by the mere mention of the name. "I do. He's our main problem here in Port Charles. He's been involved all sorts of criminal activity over the past 6 years he's resided here. We just haven't had enough to make a case stick." Mac reached around and grabbed one of the folders behind him. He laid the folder on his desk and opened it up. "Racketeering, gun trafficking, drug possession with intent to sell and distribute .... the list is endless." he passed the file to Zander and he began to read the charges that have been brought up against the biggest crime lord on the East Coast. "You mind if I take this with me?" Zander asked as he read further and further into the stack of papers. "I'll have one of the clerks make you a copy to take with you." Mac said as he got up from his desk and placed a call to the outer office. A young lady came into the room soon after, and took the file from Zander. "I'll be right back with a copy." she said as she smiled at the good looking young detective. "Thanks LuLu." Mac remarked as she headed towards the door. Zander looked shocked and took another look at the pretty young lady. "That's not Luke Spencer's daughter is it?" he questioned as a smile came to Mac's face. "Amazing isn't it? They grow up so fast. Yeah she's working here part time after school and weekends. Luke's not thrilled with the idea but it keeps her out of trouble." Zander chuckled at the thought of Luke not being thrilled with his son and daughter working for the police department.
Mac made another phone call and shortly after there was a knock on the door. "Come in." he bellowed and the door opened. Zander and Keys both stood from their chairs and faced the door to see who was invited in. Zander approached the young man with a handshake as if he knew him. "How you been?" he said as he shook Lucky's hand firmly. "I'm doing well, and you?" Lucky replied as he shook hands with his friend. "I've been good, long time no see." Zander replied as he shoved his hands in his jacket pockets. "It has been. What are you doing here?" Lucky asked as Zander walked back towards his partner. "Keys ... this is Lucky Spencer. He and I know each other from way back." Zander said as he introduced his partner to his friend. "Lucky, this is my partner Jack Keys." Lucky shook hands with Keys and gave a confused look to Zander. "Partner?" he questioned with a grin. "Oh, sorry. I'm a detective now with the Miami - Dade County police department. Jack's my partner." Lucky chuckled. "Oh, okay. Nice to meet Jack." Keys shook hands with Lucky and smiled. "Nice to meet you too. Boy, Zander you didn't tell me you knew everyone in this town." Zander smirked. "Trust me, you haven't met everyone yet."
"So what are you doing back?" Lucky asked as LuLu came back in and handed Zander the file he needed. "Keys and I are here investigating a case. Lorenzo Alcazar." he replied as he handed Keys the case file. "Lucky was working on the case we had against Lorenzo, that's why I asked him in. I was hoping the three of you could work together on this." Mac explained as he turned around when he heard another knock at the door. "Some things never change." Zander chuckled as he noticed who was standing in the doorway.
"Come on in Alexis." Mac said as he approached her. "Sure come on in and join the reunion." Lucky said as he stepped out of the way of Alexis as she approached Zander. She embraced him lovingly and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "It's good to see you, Zander." she said as Keys stood next to him staring at the beautiful woman who graced his presence. "And who is this lovely woman?" he asked as he took Alexis's hand. "Keys, this is Alexis Davis." Zander said as his partner caressed her hand in his. "Keys?" Alexis said as she glanced back to Zander. "You call me Jack." Keys said as he stood admiring her. "Nice to meet you .. Jack. I'm Alexis Davis." she said with a smile. "This is our DA." Mac pointed out as he stood among them. Alexis and Jack got acquainted as did Zander and Lucky, it had been a long time since Zander had been in Port Charles, there was alot of catching up to do.
"I hate to do this to you guys, but I'd like my office back." Mac chuckled as he tried to chase everyone out. "Okay, we get the hint. As soon as we find anything, we'll let you know." Zander said as they all headed towards the door. "I want updates on a daily basis." he said as he pointed to Zander and Lucky in particular. "You got it boss." Lucky remarked with a smirk as they headed out the door.
"Have you guys eaten yet? I'm starved." Zander and Keys looked at each other and felt the hunger set in. "Yeah, you know of a good place to eat around here?" Jack asked as they made their way back towards the squad room. "Sure do, how's Kelly's sound?" he said as he slapped Zander on the back of his shoulder. "I'll catch up with you later, Zander. Okay?" Alexis said as she headed down the other hallway. "I'll call you." Zander, Jack and Lucky walked through the squad room and out the front door of the PCPD. "Kelly's?" Jack asked. "What is a Kelly's?" Zander tugged at Jack's jacket. "Come on, you're about to find out."