PART 3
A couple of days had passed and while they didn´t receive news from Detective Murdoch in a while, in Toronto things hadn´t progressed, Watts investigations was going nowhere, while no one seemed to get Effie Newsome out of her trance.
Sure, as a psychiatrist, Julia tried to approach her friend, to know what had happened to her, however, every time she or even Ruth tried to approach, the tall woman snapped, start to scream and yelling for help.
It didn´t took long to they realize what was frightening Effie was their blond hair, as when Clara or even Nurse Banks who were brunettes approach, she was talkative and happy, always wanting to know the news and a few gossips.
This way, it was Henry´s idea to call Rupert, so he could talk to her and learn what happened, since not even Det Watts managed to get close to her. It was his fault anyway, as the first thing he did, was show her a picture of the crime scene, making Effie attack him, accusing him to be friend of 'Them'.
When Rupert Newsome arrived to talk to his cousin, Effie was reading a book, calmly and happy as if nothing had happened, which makes the older man happy as well.
''Effie my dear, how have you been?'' he asked, while Julia and Ruth watched from afar.
''I´m fine.'' She said simply, not looking at him.
''They are feeding you correctly?''
''Oh yes, although I never though hospital food could be delicious!'' Effie laughs.
''And sleep? Are you sleeping well dear?'' Rupert asked.
''Yes, I suppose. What are the meaning of those questions?'' the former lawyer frowned.
''Oh, nothing really, there is a detective behind my back, you believe he´s accusing me to lock you inside a tree?''
''The tree…'' Effie suddenly becomes serious, like she was getting back to her trance.
''What? You don´t believe I could do that, do you? Effie, I'm your dear, dear, dear cousin, I would never harm you!''
''Them… they did it, they did it!'' Effie repeated and in response, Rupert frowned.
''Effie… you are scaring me…'' the man gulped and in response, the woman give him a look of pure fright, making him uncomfortable.
''They are looking… the devils…'' she whispered and then, laugh childish at her cousin´s astonish face.
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A few days later, Dr. Julia Ogden found herself sitting on her husband´s office, looking longing at the place, while waiting for Detective Watts. It happened that after the conversation with Rupert Newsome and Effie´s numerous breakdowns, the detective felt like he was stuck on his investigation and called the doctor for a feminine and psychological advice.
''Well, once William and I worked on a case, whose suspect suffered such trauma, causing them to split into three different personalities.'' Julia explain.
''I see… you think it might had happened to Miss Newsome?'' Watts asked.
''Don´t know, but it's a possibility, she was kidnapped, drugged and stuffed into a tree for more more than twenty-four hours. As much I know her for quite some time and she never showed that before, a mental breakdown, its quite possible to explain.''
''We know the Newsome's are very peculiar, but I highly doubt a mental illness are one of their traits.'' Replied the detective.
''So do I Detective, but I will research on the matter, hope it help you.'' Julia smiled, when a commotion outside the office called their attention, as the men from the station, start to greet George.
''What's going on there?'' Watts whispered and they decided to investigate.
It happened that just as he arrived at his station, Inspector Brackenreid spot once again those women siting on the waiting room, while observing the constables on their duty. To be honest, the identical women were just talking about fashion, but their presence quizzed the Inspector, who decided to talk to them.
''Good afternoon ladies, I'm Inspector Brackenreid,'' he smiled. ''I couldn't help but noticed your presence on my station the last week, in what can I help you?''
''Oh, nothing Inspector, I'm just waiting for my husband to finish his work… I'm Amelia, by the way and this is my sister Dorothy.''
''Nice to meet you, Sir!'' Dorothy smiled.
''I see…'' the Inspector frowned. ''And who´s the lucky one?'' asked the old man.
''He didn´t tell you?'' Amelia pretended surprise.
''Oh, the poor thing is shy!'' Dorothy laughed.
''Inspector, I swear I told him he could invite the whole station…''
''Who?'' asked the man again.
''George, he´s my new husband!'' Amelia exclaimed. ''George Sweetie, you didn't told your friends about your marriage?''
''You got marred George? When?'' Higgins asked. ''And about Effie? And I thought I would be your best man!''
''I apologize Henry!'' George said, but his friend noticed his voice quivered. ''And Effie is in the past now!''
''Oh well, congratulations George,'' Julia approach to give him a hug. ''I´m sure William would be thrilled to hear such news!''
''Thank you doctor!'' George received the hug, not noticing however, the murderous look Amelia give to the older woman.
Luckly, such look didn´t gone unnoticed by detective Watts, who start to formulate a plan on his mind. ''Lets take a picture of the newlyweds!'' he offered and everyone gathered together to take a picture.
Once George left with Dorothy and Amelia, Watts rush to the inspector's office to talk, as on his point of view, George´s sudden marriage was rather suspicions.
''What are you talking about?'' Thomas asked confused.
''You don´t think its rather odd that George was so in love with Miss Newsome, just to merry someone else in a blink of an eye?''
''As a matter of fact, I do too… you don´t think Crabtree had done such a monstrosity with Miss Newsome, do you Watts?''
''I think Inspector, i´m about to find out… but first, I need to step on the hospital, to visit Miss Newsome.'' Watts replied.
''Alright, do whatever you want, but finish this case!'' ordered the impatient Inspector.
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At the hospital, Effie was having a stroll by the garden escorted by a nurse, when the detective approached, letting her tense, despite of knowing he would do her no harm.
''Oh, you again.'' Effie said without emotion.
''How are you doing, Miss Newsome?'' Watts smiled. ''You allow me to ask you a question?''
''What kind of question?'' she snapped.
''Fiona, dear, the detective is your friend, don´t need to be rash with him.'' The nurse calm her down.
''Very well…'' Watts took from his picket a photograph and handle it to Effie. ''You recognize everyone on this picture?''
''Yes… the Inspector Thomas Brackenreid…'' Effie started.
''Good, who else?''
''Oh there´s Julia… Henry Higgins… George… Detective, where is he, where´s George…''
''Just continue, please, Miss Newsome.'' Watts encourage her, when suddenly, her eyes widened in terror, she start to scream and throw the picture on the ground.
''GET THIS OUT OF HERE…. ITS HER… SHE WILL KILL ME!'' Effie screamed at the top of her lungs.
''Fiona dear, calm down, no one will hurt you!'' the Nurse tried to calm her down. ''You better go, Sir.'' She advised Watts, who with a nod, pick up the picture and left.
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Once back to the station, the younger detective stared at Murdoch´s old blackboard, when someone approach. It was Henry, saying he was going home.
''Constable, may I ask, you know anything about this new wife of George, or why he got married?''
''No Sir, I don´t… and honestly, I'm most hurt he didn´t told me about it, I thought he would call me to be his best man.''
''I see… and you don´t know anything about her?''
''No, why, you think she´s the culprit… I mean, for causing Effie Newsome to go crazy?''
''Precisely,'' nodded the detective. ''There is something strange about her… and George seems odd as well.''
''Sir…I will tell Ruth right away, she will be glad that…''
''Just wait a moment, Constable, first I need to talk to Dr. Ogden about something, come with me.'' Watts said leaving the office.
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At her home, Dr. Julia Ogden was having a tea while reading some papers, when she heard knocks on her door. It was Watts and Henry, as they came to ask her some help.
''Sure? In what I can help?'' the woman asked in confusion.
''Dr. Ogden, I think I know how to put an end on this case, but first, I want you to press charges against George, for a good reason.'' Watts explain.
''Press charge? On George, why, he did something wrong?'' Julia was beyond confusion.
''I think he have the answer to all of this mess with Miss Newsome and to have those answers, I need to place him behind bars, safety and away from his lovely wife, you could help us?''
''Yes, sure, I suppose? What I can do?'' Julia asked.
''Come with us to the station, I will explain on the way.'' Watts exclaimed, looking at the wedding picture at the corner of the room.
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While that, at George´s house, the twin sisters Amelia and Dorothy Erns were relaxrd despite everything, after all, it doesn´t matter if the police had found Effie Newsome, George was now their and no one could do anything. Even so, Amelia was more than excited to leave Toronto and she was just explaining to George how good Vienna could be for them to live, when a knock was heard.
''Open up, it's the police!'' Watts voice was heard.
''The police? What they want?'' Amelia asked, as Dorothy opened the door to not only Detective Watts, but also four constables from the station house.
''Detective?'' George asked confuse. ''What are you doing here?''
''Constable George Crabtree, you are under arrest!'' the detective blinked.
''Arrest? Why? My husband is innocent!'' Amelia exclaimed.
''Constable George Crabtre, you are under arrest…'' Watts continue. ''For the murder of detective William Murdoch. Constables, take them to the station!'' Watts exclaimed as Henry and the other constables took George and the twin sisters away.