Chapter 4
It was just what he wanted; something that could bring the Ripper down once and for all. It would be the end of the case, Jonathan's burdens, and the continuation of the horrific carnage that had plagued him. But then Crane had another thought; this woman was going to be a target. He hated to see a woman cry, let alone become something's victim. If he let her do it, if she did become another piece of the Ripper's sick pleasure, it would not only give Crane a bad reputation, but also another reason for suicide.
'I'm sorry, but I can't let you do that…' he said, pushing his chair back and getting up.
'And why not? Without my sister, I have every right to be bait. Whether I go or not doesn't matter! Besides, without her, I don't have a lot else, social wise…' she argued.
'For one thing, it's police policy. We can't endanger the lives that we are here to protect. Anyways, you're young, pretty; you can rebuild your life!'
'With what? There isn't any pieces worth picking back up…' she shot back, her standing also and getting ready to leave. She turned her back and started to head back towards the main entrance. Jonathan escorted her outside, as they walked down the steps to the pavement.
'You know, 'Jack' doesn't just destroy the people he gets. Lives of others that knew the person are lost as well. Just think yourself lucky that he hasn't destroyed your life!' she spat, without turning to face him.
When she got to the bottom of the steps, she walked up the street. What she had said hurt him. He ran after her and caught her arm. She jumped out of pure fright. For all she knew, that hand could have been the Ripper's.
'Don't you dare say that! No, he hasn't killed anyone that I know well, but like you, he has destroyed most of my sanity. You know, following his every move isn't that pretty!' he got her with.
She didn't reply. She just stared at him, realising what she had done.
'Look, you want your life back and so do I. But if you get murdered, don't blame me as a last request. Just… keep this between you and me, okay?' he said quietly, hoping not to be heard by anyone but her.
'I thought it was against your policy...?' she relied, trying to sound cocky.
'Exactly…'