Martin sat down at the conference table after Samantha walked out. He picked up some telephone records that they were cross-referencing between the victims. For a moment, he thought about following Samantha, but he knew that she wouldn't talk unless she wanted to talk. Martin couldn't imagine what could make Danny so angry at Samantha. Just as he tried to focus on the telephone records, he heard a small voice come from behind him. "Um…hi…I was looking for Danny or…or Samantha," Kelly said quietly.
Martin stood up and answered, "Kelly? I'm Martin Fitzgerald. I wasn't with the team when they originally worked your case. Um…I'm not sure where Danny and Samantha are. Can I help you with something?" Martin knew that Danny was on the balcony, but thought he need more time to cool off.
"I was looking through these lists, and I think I have something in common with Candace and the third victim, Renee Lasko."
"What is it?" Martin asked as he walked toward her.
"Raynor Computer Services. My roommate was having a problem with her computer. I can't remember exactly when, but I remember she was really pissed off at the guy who was trying to fix it. I think he came to our apartment to fix it a few times, but he never could. He ended up not charging her and telling her she had to buy a new computer."
"Did you ever encounter the technician?"
"Honestly? I hardly noticed him. If she hadn't made a big deal about it at the time, then I wouldn't even have remembered at all. He just wasn't on my radar, you know?"
Martin nodded. "But he was in your apartment a few times?"
"Yes."
"What was your roommate like? Would you say she was similar to you?"
"Shelly…God no. She's a total bookworm. That's why we got along so well. She's the reason I never flunked out of college."
"So she wouldn't have been his type…" Martin said more to himself than to Kelly. "Listen, this is definitely a good lead. I'm going to run it down. Did you know that your mother is here?"
"No, I didn't," Kelly replied with surprise.
"She's in the waiting area right down the hall on your left. Why don't wait with her and continue to review the lists. I'll have someone keep you posted."
"OK. Thanks," Kelly replied as she turned to walk away.
Martin opened the balcony door and called out, "Danny…I think we have a good lead." Danny came in quickly, and they walked back to the bullpen. "Raynor Computer Services. Candace, Kelly and Renee Lasko all used it."
"Why didn't that show up on Kelly's financials three years ago?"
"She didn't use the service. Her roommate did. And the roommate wasn't our guy's type. She wasn't a party girl. He was in their apartment several times."
"Let's go check it out," Danny said as he grabbed his coat.
"Wait a second. I need to fill Jack in. Why don't you look up this place, get a location and maybe a little background. I'll be back in minute."
Danny sat down at his deskand accessed his computeras Martin went to Jack's office.When he didn't findJack in his office, Martin walked down the hall. He rounded the corner and passed the break room glancing in to see ifJack was there. He tried to hide his surprise when hefound Jack and a still-shaken Samantha talking by the Coke machine.
"Hey," he said trying not to sound disappointed at finding Jack comforting Samantha. "Uh…I think we have a solid lead. Kelly recognized a business called Raynor Computer Services. Candace and Renee also used the service shortly before their disappearances. Danny and I are going to run it down."
Samantha stepped away from Jack and responded in an uncomfortable tone. "Is there…is there anything I can do?"
"Actually, yeah. Kelly is in the waiting area with her mother. I told her that someone would talk to her and keep her posted. It's about dinnertime. Maybe you can convince them to get away from here for a while. She seemed pretty exhausted when I just talked to her."
"I'll go check on her," Samantha replied as she quickly walked out of the area.
Then Jack said, "While you and Danny are driving there, I'll get as much background as possible on who serviced their computers. This sounds like a small business."
"Danny is getting some preliminary background, but we'll call you before we make a move."
"Great. Thanks, Martin. I'll call Viv and let her know we have a lead. I sent her back to the Reynolds's house," Jack said as they walked out together.
A half an hour later, Danny and Martin were on their way to Raynor Computer Services. The small company was located in Brooklyn. Danny found out there were only four employees, one of the being Travis Raynor, the company owner and lead technician.
"God, I hope we are close," Danny said. They had been driving in silence before then. Martin wasn't sure what to say to him after seeing him so angry.
"It's a good lead, I think. It would be nice to give the Reynolds's and Kelly Carmichael some good news today."
Danny nodded.
Martin finally decided to ask the question. "Looks it's none of my business, but what was happening between you and Sam? Why are you so pissed at her?"
Danny shook his head. "You're right. It's none of your business. I'm sorry, but if Sam wants to tell you then she can tell you."
"Right," Martin replied quietly.
They didn't say anything else to each other for the rest of the drive. Danny was anxious with anticipation hoping the lead panned out. He was thankful for the distraction from the argument with Sam earlier. The argument left him angry and feeling more responsible than ever for causing Kelly more pain and hurt.