Was that last chapter fluffy enough for ya'll? It was fun to write...(squeel!) Also- i know nothing about guns, so, in the blank spot: ignh: ("insert gun name here")

Chapter 13

The Ballistics analyst walked up to Logan and Barak with 2 bags.

"Gun was a "ignh ". I'd say it's about 2 years old judging from the indentations on the bullet. Both bullets came from the same gun-"

"We know, anything else?" interrupted Barak curtly.

She shot Carolyn a pissed look, but continued talking as if she were never interrupted. "Nothing much more than that, I'm afraid. Did you look into the suspect or his family? There might be a gun registered to one of them." Mike continued to look at something very interesting on his shoe.

Carolyn didn't respond, rather took the bags and walked out with a cold "Thanks."

One Police Plaza

Mike walked up to his desk, but looked over and saw Goren and Eames sitting at their desks.

"I thought you had another week of bed rest?" he asked, approaching Goren.

Alex was on the phone, but said a quick "Thanks," and hung up. "Got it," she said to Goren. Then to Mike she said, "So did the nurses."

"The key word was 'thought'," said Bobby. "I thought you had crutches," he said to Alex.

"Again with that word," said Alex. Bobby and Alex stared each other down as if the first person to give in had to follow their medical advice while the other got to ignore theirs.

Mike lifted his eyebrows in a weird expression, mumbled, "Ok…" and headed for his desk.

...1

"What's your plan?" asked Deakins, rounding his desk and sitting in his chair.

"We don't think Peter had a lot of warning we were coming after him, which is why he acted so rashly. He's a methodical man, and his actions not only don'ts fit his nature, but also it doesn't fit the murderer's M.O. either. Basically, the opportunity presented itself, and he took it," said Bobby.

"Which is why he wouldn't have planned ahead for being on the run. So, we froze his bank account," Alex finished a little too innocently.

"Unless he's got a stash somewhere we don't know about, he's going to have to go to someone he knows- someone he feels safe with- for money."

"He has no living blood relatives, but his sister was married to a Chris Nevil, who lives in Jersey," said Alex looking at Peter's file.

"Wait a minute," said Deakins, holding a hand up. "You're telling me Peter didn't commit those murders?"

"The first victim was his sister, it doesn't seem likely," said Bobby. "From what we know, he was very close to her."

"So why did he go after you two?"

"He was probably very distressed at his sister's death, and the fact that her killer was still on the loose- and managed to kill 4 more times- probably pushed him over the edge. He didn't attack us because we were investigating him- I doubt he even knew that we were- he probably attacked us because it took so long to put a serious effort into solving his sister's murder."

"So where is the original killer?" asked Deakins, still trying to absorb everything Bobby had told him.

"No idea," said Alex. "We're working with Hotmail to track down the original Samuel Engal and find him."

"And you've frozen Peter's account- you think he's gonna go to his brother-in-law- this Chris something?"

"Chris Nevil," said Alex.

"I'm almost positive," said Bobby.

"Alright- go talk to him. And I'll have Logan and Barak stake the place out and watch for him. As soon as you talk to him I want you back in New York. And," he added as Alex and Bobby headed for the door, "Be careful."

"We'll have vests," said Eames over her shoulder as she hopped along on her crutches in front of Bobby, who was holding the door for her.

Deakins watched as Goren shut the door behind them. "I can't believe I'm letting them work…" he mumbled as he rubbed his forehead.

Home of Chris Nevil

Alex banged on the door with one of her crutches. Goren grabbed it from her and knocked with his fist. Alex shot him a dirty look as he asked, "Are you trying to destroy them?"

Alex managed to balance herself and hit Bobby's leg with the other crutch. "Ow, what was that for?"

There was some shuffling, some scuffling, and Chris Nevil opened the door as Alex and Bobby were in a full out fight for Alex's crutches, both of them with grin's on their faces.

"May I help you?" asked a very confused Chris.

Alex and Bobby straightened themselves out. Alex held out a hand, saying, "Chris Nevil? I'm Detective Eames of the NYPD and this is my partner detective Goren. We have a few questions we'd like to ask you concerning you're brother-in-law Peter Ballons. May we come in?"

"Yah sure, come in. Can I get you anything to drink?" he asked, motioning them through the door.

"Coffee would be wonderful," said Bobby as he helped Alex through the door.

Chris made for the kitchen, Alex and Bobby trailing behind.

"You wanted to know about Peter?" he asked as he poured two cups of coffee.

"Yes, we were wondering if you were still in touch with him. Are you two close?" asked Alex as Bobby took the two cups of coffee from Chris and began adding sugar and cream to each.

"On and off, we've kept in moderate touch since the funeral."

"So, he trusts you," said Alex. It was not a question.

"I'd like to think so."

Bobby walked over and sat besides Alex, handing her her cup of coffee. "Mr. Nevil," he said, "Peter attacked 2 police officers, us specifically, and we're going to need your help to catch him."

"What did he do?" asked Chris completely taken aback.

"He shot my partner in the stomach and myself in the foot," said Alex coldly.

"He…shot?"

"Yes- why? Do you know something?" asked Bobby, leaning forward despite the pain.

"He…he borrowed my gun a week or so ago. Said he needed it for something, wouldn't say what…" Chris was looking quite distraught.

"We've frozen his bank account- he's gonna need money and we think he'll come to you. It seems you're the only person he trusts anymore," replied Bobby.

"What do you want me to do?"

"Nothing just yet. We're going to place a watch on the house and we'll arrest him if he shows up. If he calls, act like nothing's wrong. Whatever it takes, get him here, and we'll take care of the rest."

"Why do I get the feeling you're not telling me everything?" he asked, still upset that Peter could do such a thing, and still a little confused.

"You'll find out in due time," replied Bobby comfortingly. "Right now, we just need to catch him."