ONE WEEK EARLIER
"Mornin'", Rush stated as she entered the office.
"Mornin Lil", Vera and Scotty replied, leaving behind the conversation they had carried out in the break room.
"Give it some thought anyway Valens. Need to know by Friday", Vera stated as he headed for his desk.
"Give what some thought?", Rush asked Scotty curiously.
"Ahhh just some stupid football game that's being organized", Scotty replied.
"Go on…"
"Looks like the department is organizing some sort of friendly football game within the homicide department."
"What and no invite for me?", Rush stated imitating offense.
"Yeah right Lil. You hate football", Scotty replied.
"No. I hate watching football. There's a difference".
"Right. Well why don't you talk to Vera about joining up".
"I might just do that Valens", Rush stated stubbornly.
Lily playing football. Now thats something I gotta see, thought Valens. He walked over to Vera's desk. "Hey Vera, the minute Lil signs up for this footy game, you can put mine down too".
Vera gave a laugh that suggested he didn't think either of them would be involved. "Yeah, yeah Valens".
Stillman arrived shortly after, looking as though he had had a rough night. "Alright kids, I want you guys in my office in 10. We've got a new case I would like to brief you all on".
Ten minutes later all four detectives were standing there, ready for action. It had been days since they had finished their last case. And they were eagerly anticipating the point at which they would receive another.