Chapter 8: Timeout

As Detective Mac Taylor decided to stay in his hotel suite, Detectives Danny Messer and Lindsay Monroe settled to tour "The City of Angels" while on break.

"Hey Montana, we've been walking for a hundred hours already, can we sit down or something, cause my legs are betraying me." Danny said.

"…Sure, Danny, let's stop by here." Lindsay replied as they entered an American diner.

"Can I take your order, sir?" A jovial waitress asked referring to Danny.

"I'll just have a cold glass of water." Danny responded.

"How about you Ma'am?" the waitress asked to her female customer.

"Oh, I'll get one of your house coffees, and add extra cream, please." Lindsay replied with a smile.

"Will that be all?" the jolly woman asked as her two customers nodded. Minutes later, the waitress served their orders.

"So what did Mac say?" Lindsay asked her associate.

"Nothing new, I say we still have at least an hour before we're called back." The blond-haired man replied.

"Oh…" the Montana-native said in accordance.

"…So, how do you find it here in LA?" Danny asked to break the silence.

"Well, I think that California is pretty much like New York, but the humidity is much cooler in the latter. Though, I still prefer Bozeman a lot better." The brunette admitted.

"Monroe, you're a typical loyalist, I must say." Danny mentioned with a smirk.

"I'm curious, what makes you say that you prefer Montana over others besides that it's your hometown?" his male colleague asked.

"Believe me, Danny, the place is very beautiful, peaceful, and tranquil, while the people are more gentle and sympathetic. Once you visit, I guarantee that you will be pleased and satisfied." Lindsay replied defensively.

"Is that so, then why don't you take me there yourself when we have the time." Danny said with a smirk.

Lindsay was smiling as she shook her head in cynicism hearing Danny's comments.

Minutes later, the waitress approached them for their bill. Before paying, Danny noticed something on her nametag as he was reminded of a friend's request. The New Yorker then mentioned something to the waitress.

"Listen, miss, can I ask you a favor? I'll be willing to pay you an extra five dollars if you do my request." the detective asked as his associate was puzzled.

"What is it that you want, sir?" the waitress replied wondering.

"I just want you to sign your first name and last initial here with the following dedication, and make it legible as if writing a formal document." Danny responded as he handed the waitress a paper and a pen.

As the waitress did his request, Danny placed the extra five dollar bill on her pocket.

The short letter contained the following:

Dear Don,

Thanks for all your support and encouragement. My best wishes to you and in your work.

With much love and gratitude,

Jessica A.

"Well, this definitely will make Flack's year, we just got an "autograph" of her favorite actress." Danny said smiling to Lindsay referring to the fulfillment of their co-worker's request.

The brunette then gave back a grin as she shook her head hearing Danny's remarks.

Moments after, Lindsay's cellular phone began to ring as she answered it.

"Monroe……Really…...Okay, we'll be there in ten minutes." Lindsay mentioned.

"I'm guessing it's Mac." Danny predicted as Lindsay nodded.

"Lets hurry back and get a cab, we have id on our madman."