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Chapter 5: A new victim

Jack and Sue were sitting in front of Ted, in his office. Neither of them had said anything.

'' I guess you know why you're here. '', said Ted

No answer.

'' I will take that for a yes...You know the rules and I am supposed to make them work, but I haven't because the results are not paying off and as a friend I say, It was about time. '', said Ted

Sue and Jack looked at Ted, surprised about what he had said and Levi, who was beside Sue, stared at Ted.

'' But, even though I don't mind, I still have to do something. So I suggest you won't present yourselves as a couple to everybody in the office for a while to come I'll find a solution for the big boss to accept you as a couple, but this will take some time Understood ?. '',said Ted

'' Yes sir, but...'' began Jack, but he was interrupted by Ted

'' No buts, Jack. I preferred you two had come to talk to me before, but you didn't and I hope they have a bigger problem than this one, because the two of you can lose your jobs over this so go back to the other's and find this serial killer '',said Ted to end the discussion

Sue and Jack left the office.

Sue was about to walk into the bullpen, when Jack stopped her.

'' We should talk about this. '' ,said Jack

'' There is nothing to talk about. '' ,said Sue, a little angry.

'' I know you Sue, something is bothering you, so tell me what. '', said Jack

'' Why you didn't say something for us with Ted. ''

'' I tried to...''

'' Yes, just tried. ''

'' Yes, but at least I tried to say I wasn't going to agree with this condition he imposed to us, not like you. Why you didn't say something? ''

'' I don't know...'' said Sue asking herself why she didn't say something, but she couldn't say something else, because Tara was beside them.

'' Excuse me to interrupt this...discussion, but there is a new victim. '' ,said Tara

'' What, there is another deaf woman like me who works here with the FBI and I didn't meet her '', said Sue surprised when she heard the news that the new victim was Brooke Taylor, a deaf who worked with the FBI in Washington.

'' She just got the job 1 week ago. '' ,said Tara

'' In which department was she? '' ,asked Sue

'' Fingerprints. '',answered Lucy

'' Why am I not surprised? '', said Sue.

'' Because she didn't find her Jack yet. '' Said Bobby

'' I think she did...she was married with Lucas Patterson since a year. '',said Tara

'' Is he deaf? '' Asked Jack which gave him a not so cute look from Sue.

'' I don't know I have nothing on him. '' ,said Tara

'' Anyway we will find out soon. Sue, you go to their house in case he just uses ASL. Jack, you go with her because we noticed some tension between the two of you since you came from Ted's office '' said D.

'' And we didn't want drama right now. '' ,said Miles

Jack and Sue were in Jack's car. They were supposed to act like a team, not a couple but Jack wanted to know what was bothering Sue.

'' Are you mad at me because I didn't say something more in Ted's office? '' ,asked Jack

Sue took a long time before answering.

'' No because I said to myself that I didn't say something either to defend us and that is because I agreed a little with Ted. ''

'' You are agree with the condition he imposes on us? ''

'' I don't know because, since the lie detector test I asked myself some questions about us. Like what will happen if the big boss does not want us to date or when things between us won't work out the way we want or if someday, we will fight for some stupid reason and with that we could split the team. ''

'' It won't happen. ''

'' I know you don't want to, me neither, but you never know what life will bring because about one year ago, I never could have guessed I would meet you and become so attracted to you. Don't forget I am deaf. ''

'' This doesn't matter to me Sue...''

'' I know it doesn't, but maybe it will and I don't want to lose you as a friend and boyfriend. ''

They were now at their destination.

'' Please say it isn't over.''

'' No, it isn't and I promise I will do anything to make you happy. ''

There they were, at Brooke Taylor's house where she was found dead not one hour ago when her husband came back from work. Sue and Jack received the information from the police who was already there. Her body was in the garage and she was dead for about 3 hours. She was killed like the others, stabbed. And there was a note that said: favorite. None of the neighbors had seen anything. Before they went to see the husband, the police told them:

'' It's weird because he's not so sad, I mean...yes he is because we can see it in his eye, but I think he was prepared to this moment ,maybe because his wife worked at the FBI. You won't have problem with him to help you. ''

'' Thanks. '' ,said Jack

They went to the husband, Lucas Patterson. Sue signed to him:

'' Sorry Mr. Patterson for the...''

'' I'm not deaf, but I can sign if you want. ''

'' No, no, it was just in case. '', said Sue

'' Our condolences Mr. Patterson. We are from the FBI and we have to talk to you even if we know it must be difficult for you. ''

'' Go ahead. '', said Lucas

'' We know Brooke was one of us since 1 week, but do you know why your wife was killed by this serial killer? '', asked Sue

'' No, I don't know why. I don't even know somebody who hates her. She was so gentle with everybody. I can't believe she's dead. There were so many things she wanted to do...At least, she started something. ''

'' And what was it. ''

'' Before working with you, she was a teacher at the deaf school but this wasn't what she wanted the most to do because she always loved police stories and things like that. One day, she saw an article about this deaf woman, Sue Thomas, who works at the FBI and she decided to take the chance and finally she got the job. She knew it was just the fingerprint department, but she was happy with it. ''

'' I'm really sorry I never got the chance to meet her. I'm Sue Thomas. ''

'' Oh...I didn't know...happy to meet you.(he signed) ''

'' Me too. ''

The police guy who told them the information went to Sue.

'' Sorry to interrupt you, but we need Ms. Thomas' help with a video tape. ''

'' No problem, I'll be right back. '', said Sue

After Sue was gone, Lucas said to Jack:

'' They are so amazing I mean, they read lips, know ASL and so many other things. ''

'' I totally agree with you. Even though they might be deaf, they're not different from you and me. Even so, she's special to me.''

'' You really like her, do you? ''

'' Why does everybody knows? ''

'' Just by looking at you. ''

'' Yes, it's true and we are together and I want to stay with her, but...I don't know. ''

'' Don't give up and stay with her, they are so wonderful and don't take your time, because it took us 5 years to get together, we were just friends during this time and it was a big mistake, so don't take your time. ''

'' I won't give up, you can be sure. ''

'' Good. ''

Jack wanted to say more about how he felt about Sue, but he was unaware of the fact that Sue, during their conversation, was reading their lips. She was happy of what Jack had said. She turned her attention back to the screen. It was the tape from the camera surveillance of the neighbor. It was just a few minutes before Brooke was killed. She was in her driveway, with an other man than her husband. They were signing in ASL and after a few minutes, they entered the garage.

'' Jack, Mr. Patterson, could you come here. '', said Sue ''Could you please rewind the tapes?", she asked the police guy.

Again the tape showed Brooke and the other man.

'' Do you know him Mr. Patterson? ''

'' I think he was one of her students. ''

'' I think it's him. '', said Sue