Disclaimer: on the first page if you're THAT picky...

I actually had written ch1- 4 all at once... but it was to long for one chapter... that being the reason behind ch 1-5 going up so quickly...)

Chapter 2

She awaited the print to scan so she could put it into the system and search AFIS for a match. The equipment used here was similar to the ones at her last University and were pretty much like second nature to her. Sara sat next to her as she read through the files. The computer dinged about five minutes after the print was submitted.

"And we have a match." Alyssa smiled. Sara nodded in approval.

"There is a hit… but not the one that was expected." Sara said shifting her gaze to the screen

"Well you didn't expect the parents to have a file, did you?" Sara shrugged.

"In Las Vegas, Anything is possible." Alyssa nodded in belief. "And oddly, I believe you." She continued,

"Alright, this male has… two previous rapes…" Alyssa studied what had come up on the screen.

"Resides in Nevada…" Sara nodded taking down notes.

"Oh look… Has the same last name as your Vic." Sara's eyes shot open. "Didn't expect this,"

"Expect what!" A Young looking male joined Sara at her side, as he proceeded to look at Alyssa with on odd expression on his face.

"New, Lab technician? hi I'm Greg!" He asked pointing at the new girl. Sara nodded.

"Her name is Alyssa, and she's younger then you, don't think about it." Sara smirked at Greg who went a light pink color.

Alyssa couldn't help but laugh. "Ok ANY ways, from what I gathered from Sara's reaction. You two now have a new Lead." Sara looked at her questioningly.

"I saw his name on the cover of the file. Photographic Memory can't help it, or nosey whichever works." Alyssa smiled.

"Witty." Greg nodded. Alyssa smirked and shook her head typing on her computer.

"Ok enough Greg, but the print is off of a family member, not her parents but its enough to take a drive and visit the man, we have an address." Sara started to get up.

"Not to pry, but if this is a family member- which it clearly is because they have seven common allials- than he could have easily given the blanket to her. His last attack was almost 10 years ago, nothing else since…" she slowed down as Sara gave her a some what cold stare.

"And I'm being a downer and I'll shut up now…" Alyssa said, tying up her hair into a high ponytail.

"You know, you're right." Greg said, Alyssa turned to him and gave him a sheepish grin.

"Just trying to help, didn't want to get your hopes up, I only report what I get. Anyways ignore me." She didn't know when to stop.

In school Alyssa had been very top of her classes but had a reputation of speaking out of turn as-well as speaking her mind.

Sara just sat there thinking.

"Hey!" They all snapped around. "Got something for M… You're not Mia." The Tall brawny man concluded.

"No, sadly I'm not, but I can do something if you need it. I'm Alyssa by the way." She smiled. He smiled back.

"Nick, Mia's on swing shift now." Sara finally spoke. Nick nodded comprehending slowly.

"Yea here, finger print off of our car… Hey, aren't you a little young to be working a grave-yard shift?" he asked.

"Nah keeps me out of trouble." She smiled and reached her hand out for the print.

Greg smirked. "You're gonna be fun."

"Only if you leave me coffee. Now if you want this print in the next half hour I should get to work. Sara do you need anything else?" Sara shook her head.

"I think I may have another lead though. Greg lets go, Thanks Alyssa." She head out the door, grabbing Greg's jacket.

Greg saluted Alyssa and followed.

"Anytime." She called after pair. "'Cuz I'll be stuck in this lab foreverrr." She mumbled to her self.

She processed the print and entered into AFIS in no time.

"You could do that with your eyes closed." Nick said walking towards the computer. "Sad, but very true." She said sliding her chair over to allow Nick access to her computer screen.

"Exactly, who I thought." He smiled and hit the folder on the palm of his hand.

"Thanks, catch 'ya later." He said and headed out also. Alyssa smiled and turned to her computer. She began to curiously look around for something to do. "Hmm," she said out loud. Alyssa slowly got up and walked out of her lab.

Alyssa walked at a decent pace down the large hallway. A tall Mocha male came whipping past her, nearly knocking her slight body over.

"Whoa, slow down."

"Sorry got to get this to trace." Alyssa held her hand out.

"Gimme, you're looking at her." Alyssa smiled as she received the package.

"Oh…the new girl, Nick said you work prints…said you were quick"

"And I work, Ballistics." She said turning around. "Aren't you on Nick's case?" she said opening the swab casing, returning to her desk.

"How did-" "I'm observant." She said continuing.

"I'm Warrick." He said introducing himself.

"Nice to meet you,I'm Alyssa" She smiled as she said processing everything.

About 20 minutes later the printer was spitting out yet another piece of evidence.

"Mind if I run it?" She asked. Warrick shrugged knowing he had nothing to loose.

"This is from the same male that Nicks' print came from." She said facing Warrick. He looked at her wide eyed.

"Really?"

"Yea DNA's consistent with both pieces of evidence and the blood sample you left Mia, perfect match." She said handing Warrick the sheet.

"Good luck." She said walking out and continuing her journey.

TBC...

hope you're enjoying... i know nothing dramatic... yet...