Disclaimer: Oh don't think the killing stops with just Valera and little old stringbean. Muahahahahahahaha!
S/C S/C S/C S/C S/C
The next few days Horatio, Tim, Calleigh and Eric all worked the exploding package case. Valera and Tyler's funeral were that afternoon. And they were all on edge. With Eric shutting himself off from the world and im and Calleigh not talking to eachother, the CSI team of Miami-Dade County was not very strong right not.
"Alright so what do we know?" asked Tim.
"How many times are you going to ask that same question?" asked Eric.
"I dunno Delko maybe until I get a good enough answer."
Eric nodded. "Fine you wanna know what we got? We got a package delievered to YOU that exploded, it killed our A/V tech, and MY wife." started Eric. "Does that clear things up for you?"
"You know what Delko-"
"Guys...come on...now isn't really the time to be fighting."
Both Eric and Tim looked at Horatio then at eachother. There was silence in the room until Calleigh spoke. "Other then the stuff Eric mentioned we do know that the bomber used a stop watch to set off the detanator."
"Ok...anything?"
Calleigh shook her head and Horatio nodded. "Alright...you guys take a break and we'll meet back together after lunch."
Everyone nodded and went there seperate ways.
S/C S/C S/C S/C S/C
The entire Miami Dade shift gathered at Miami Memorial Cemetery to Barry two beloved co-workers. The preacher was deep in prayer when Tim went into thought of all the people who would possibly have motive to hurt him.
FLAHSBACK---
"So Detective Speedle you can clearly confirm that this is the rope that was used to strangle Lucy Cryder to death?"
"Yes it is."
"And you can confirm that Jack Pryor killed Lucy Cryder?"
"Yes I can."
"No further questions your honor."
"Detective Speedle you may step down."
Tim did as told and was walking back to his seat when Jack Pryor stood up. "You better watch your back Detective. I have people who can find you."
"Mr. Pryor sit down." ordered the judge.
"I'm so scared."
"Your a smart ass. I'd watch it if I were you. Once you get a family...you won't have it for long."
PRESENT---
Tim was snapped from his thoughts when Calleigh touched his arm. "Honey..."
"Huh...what?"
"You ok?"
Tim looked at Eric who was holding a crying Abby. "I know who killed Valera and Tyler." said Tim as he turned to take off.
"Tim...you can't just leave."
"Watch me."
S/C S/C S/C S/C S/C
The bomb did little damage to the evidence lock up room so time went back to get the evidence from his first case. Back in 1998. Tim scanned the aisles' until he found the box's marked Lucy Cryder.
Tim was setting the box down on the table when Calleigh walked in. "You know Speedle your very rude. You just walked out on your friends' funeral. Do you know how big of a jerk you are?"
"You know what Calleigh...I don't really care right now. Because I think I know who did this."
Calleigh's facial expression lightened. "Alright...i'm starting to forgive you. What are you thinkin?"
"I have been threaten in court how many times?"
"I dunno how many cases have you worked?"
Tim glared at her. "Probably about 50 times. But there was only one person whow threatened me that stands out."
"Ok...who?"
"Jack Pryor."
"And?"
"He raped and strangled Lucy Cryder with rope."
"Well that's not exactly the same M.O. Tim."
"I know...but Ja ck had everything going for him. Nice car...nice girl...didn't have to pay a penny for college...nice crib...everything...when he threatend me he said 'Once I get a family.' if you ask me that stands out."
Calleigh nodded. "Alright...has Jack been parolled recently?"
"I haven't checked the computers yet."
"Alright...you look in the boxes refresh your memory...i'll check out old Jack and inform Horatio."
"Ok."
S/C S/C S/C S/C S/C
"So are you positive this guy is the one?" asked Horatio.
Tim nodded. "He did get parolled 2 years ago."
Horatio nodded. "Alright..let's go see if we find him."
Tim nodded and went to go with Horatio but he stopped him. "No Speed you stay here."
"What?"
"Its to dangerous. Eric can go with me."
Eric shook his head. "Its always Speed this and Speed that isn't it H. No Speed I don't want you to go because its to dangerous." said Eric sarcastically. "Speed was always your favorite. Since day one. Why don't you do us all a favor and adopt him already." said Eric and walked out.
"Hey its not like I asked for this to happen." shouted Tim.
"Yeah whatever."
"Speed you heared what I said...you and Calleigh stay here...i'll talk to Eric."
"I think he's past talking." stated Calleigh.
Horatio sighed and walked out the door.
Tim took of his lab coat and threw it at the coat rack which it missed and fell to floor. Tim didn't care he just left it there and sat down on a stool. Calleigh sighed. She had been married to this man for only 4 days and she hadn't really talked to him. I guess deep down she blamed him to. Calleigh sat down on the stool next to Tim and put her arm around his shoulder. "Its gonna be ok."
"Is that all you know how to say?"
"At the moment...yes."
Tim sighed and Calleigh rested her head on his shoulder. "I'm sorry."
"You shouldn't be the one who's sorry. Its me who should be."
Calleigh closed her eyes. She knew there was no way of changing his mind. "Tim..." Calleigh sighed. "I love you."
"I love you to."
"Do you really love me?"
"I wouldn't have proposed if I didn't."
Calleigh lifted her head from his shoulder. "That's not what I mean. You don't have to love somebody to get married."
"You don't...I guess things have changed then."
"The other night you said you wished things could go back to the way they were before we were together. And if that's what you want...then tell me."
Tim sighed. "Calleigh like I said before...I love you...and no pyhsco is going to change that."
"Ok...I just can't loose you."
"Your not going to."
If only that were true.
TBC...