Finding You: By Caskett2012
Alright guys, I know … an extremely late update. New job … busy, busy, busy. But I managed to get Chapter 5 done … FINALLY! I hope you guys had a wonderful Christmas.
Chapter 5
"Deadline"
Precinct (Conference Room)
Turning towards the boys, she spoke, "Tell me you guys found something! Anything…" Just then, (computer beeps) Mark speaks, "Detective, I think I found something." Kate walked over to the computer as did Javi and Kevin. Screen after screen kept popping up and as his fingers glide across the keyboard he spoke, "I believe we got a location. Cross referencing every location in Yonkers, it's led me this building." A photo of an old abandoned power plant popped up. Kate walked closer to the screen, pointed and said, "What's that in the back ground?" Jameson zooms in as Kevin looks closer, "It appears to be a harbor. Mark is there an address to that power plant?" Within seconds, a screen with an address appears, "201 Raven Ave" Javi, "Wait … say that again?" Mark spoke, "201 Raven Ave" Javi ran to his desk to retrieve a file.
Hurrying back he opens it and as he skims, Kate's patience runs out, "Espo! What is it?" He looks up and replies, "That same address is in this file." Kate speaks, "What are you talking about?" Esposito handed her the file, "Earlier today, you had me retrieve information on Matthew Thompson. According to that file, he owns that property in Yonkers." She continues to skim through it, "This guy has been arrested for auto theft, burglary, assault, assault with a deadly weapon. This list goes on." Javi continues, "Kate, keep reading." As she does, he eyes widen with shock. Javi nods, "That's right. He was in prison the same time as Tyson." Kate speaks, "Do you think …" Javi nods, and "It's a possibility Kate. Tyson could be using Thompson for his property. We all know how he operates Beckett! The guy is a conniving lunatic that will stop at nothing to get what he wants. He'll do whatever it takes to make everyone's lives miserable. This guy is the key to finding Tyson and getting Castle back." Kate nods in agreement … she speaks, "Ok. Espo put an A.P.B. out on Thompson! I want him found ASAP." Javi nodded and dialed, "This is Detective Esposito Badge number 41077 … I need an A.P.B. out on a Matthew Thompson. Yes … correct … thank you." Hangs up phone, "Done … Let's inform Gates of this …" Before leaving, Ryan spoke, "Before we do that, I have information on the van. I spoke to a mechanic at a Parkers' Tire and Co. in Riverdale. He remembers servicing a black Ford cargo van E-250."
Handing her the paperwork he continued, "4 brand new standardized tires were installed." Looking through she speaks, "No license plate number or address on the invoice but there is a name." Ryan, "James Peterson … wanted for hacking into private security systems, business documents, and …" he points, "Bank documents … this may be our guy." Continuing through, "There's a vin number." Beckett heads to the computer, "If I remember correctly, a car can be tracked through its vin number." Typing away, she continues, "So if we find the van, we find Peterson and when we find him …" Ryan, "We'll have another lead on Castles whereabouts." Kate, "Exactly! (Talking out loud) 1XVRC35VXCB522778." They patiently waited as the system scans the map for the vans location. (Computer beeps), and a screen pops up with the location, Kate speaks, "Bingo! The van is parked at a gas station off of Lex and 10th. Ryan, send uniforms to apprehend Mr. Peterson." Ryan, "Go it." Ryan leaves the room as Javi and Kate head into Gates' office. (Knock … walks in) "Sorry to interrupt sir."
Gates looks up from her desk, "Detectives … any news?" Beckett, "Yes sir we do. We may have a positive location as to where Castle is being held. We identified 2 of the suspects … James Peterson and Matthew Thompson. An A.P.B. is out on Thompson and Ryan is having uniforms sent out to apprehend Mr. Peterson who is located at a nearby gas station." Gates stood up from her chair, "Now … where is this location?" Espo, "An abandoned power plant in Yonkers." Gates, "What's your take on this?" Kate, "Peterson is in possession of the getaway car. There's evidence in that car. He has information on Tyson sir. I know in my heart that we're on the right track." Gates looks closely into Beckett's eyes, and what she saw was determination. This was her best detective and she had all the confidence and trust in the world. Nodding her head, "Ok detective. Bring these guys in … get a confession and once you do, the Yonkers PD will be notified." Kate, "Yes sir." Espo and Kate walk back into the conference room and wait for word on their suspects.
The murder board was set up with Castle's picture, along with Jerry Tyson, Matthew Thompson and James Peterson. Pictures of the imprinted tires, VIN number and abandoned power plant were all they had. Kate sat there, her eyes focused only on the single picture of the one she loved. Even though she was being professional, inside her heart was breaking. Espo stood from afar, giving Beckett some space. They were gonna get Castle back, no matter what it took, he was determined to do it … for Beckett.
Warehouse …
Castle was falling in and out of consciousness. The pain was getting worse and there was nothing he could do about it. Getting weaker, blood seeping through his wounds … it was becoming clear that his life was about to end. Thinking of the little hope he had left of Kate finding him was all he had. Giving up was the last thing he wanted … but his body told otherwise.
Somewhere in the shadows …
There's no use in fighting. Just do yourself a favor and just die already!" In a weak tone, Castle spoke, "In your dreams psycho! Do you really think that I would give into your psychotic plan? You're a lunatic with problems. You think you have control … the power! Think again … Kate will find me. I promise you that." Tyson emerges from the darkness (laughing) "Actually … I do have control! You're here aren't you? Literally hanging by a thread … on the verge of death. Do you remember … well … of course you do! Back at the hotel, I asked you "how close to death do you want to get?" You never really gave me an answer. But (laughing) you are getting close … as we speak." Tyson turns and walks away.
Time was running out … and memories of his life, his family …
(Flashback …)
Loft …
Martha … "Alexis' moving out got me to thinking. And after many hours of soul searching, I have made a decision.
Rick … "Have you now."
Martha … "Yes. I have decided out of the goodness of my heart … that I will continue to live here"
Rick … "Rent free."
Martha … "Please don't interrupt. I will continue to live here so that you Richard … will never ever be alone."
Rick … "You'd do that for me, mother?"
Martha … "It's a parent's sacrifice."
Columbia University … (Alexis' Dorm) …
Alexis … "Hey dad? I … I know it's been a while but um … could you do it? One last time?"
Rick looks under the bed … "No monsters."
Alexis … "Are you sure?"
Rick … "Yah and if there are? I'll come running."
While being held by Homeland Security …
Kate … "I wish I had someone who would be there for me and I could be there for him and we could just dive into it together."
Montgomery's Funeral … Kate's shooting …
Rick … "Kate. I love you. … I love you Kate."
Loft …
Kate … "I almost died. And all I could think about was you. I just want you."
(Present)
Breathing heavily, he spoke in a low voice, "I … will … not … give up. I promise."
Precinct …
Consuming caffeine for nearly an hour, Ryan pops his head into the conference room. Ryan, "Beckett, uniforms are on their way up with Peterson." Kate looks out towards the elevator as uniformed cops escort Peterson to the interrogation room. She speaks, "Any problems?" Ryan, "While trying to apprehend him, he bolted. He knew what was coming when units surrounded his van." Kate, "Resisting arrest hmm. He definitely knows something." Beckett grabs both Peterson and Thompsons files and before leaving, Ryan grabs her arm, "Are you sure you're up for this? Espo and I can take it." Kate shakes her head, "No. I got it." Ryan, "Ok. We'll be watching." Kate nods and walks out towards the interrogation room.
Interrogation …
Opening the door …
Kate, "Mr. Peterson. I'm detective Beckett …" (sitting down) … "you have quite the rap sheet. You're wanted for hacking into private security systems, business documents, and bank systems." Peterson looks at her and then looks away. Kate continues, "Do you know why you're here?" Peterson stays quiet, "Ok. The van that you are in possession of is linked to the kidnapping of Richard Castle. I'll bet that once I get the call saying that there's evidence in that van, you'll be charge with being an accessory. That's up to 10 years. Now … if you cooperate, I'll put in a good word with the D.A. saying that you were pressured into this." He continued to stay silent. Kate maintained her professionalism and preceded, "James! He's my partner, a huge part of this precinct and someone that I care about very much. He's dying … and if I don't find him soon, his chances of surviving this ordeal with 3XK will be slim to none. I'm not going to let that happen. He has a family that needs him. So either you cooperate, or be charged. I don't think you want to spend 10 years of your life in prison … do you?" He takes in a deep breath, and proceeds …
Peterson, "You'll really put in a good word with the D.A.?" Kate nods, "Yes. If you were pressured into helping Jerry Tyson … 3XK conspirer this, yes … I'll make sure you get the minimum. Please …"
Peterson relaxes and continues, "Ok. I was approached by a man at gun point about 2 weeks ago. As an implication, he knew about my previous priors … my warrants. He knew what I could do and threatened if I didn't help him." Kate pulled out a photo, "Is this him?" Peterson, "Yes. But he said his name was Chris. He's the 3XK killer?" Kate replied, "Yes. His really name is Jerry Tyson!" Peterson leaned back in his chair … shocked, "Shit. Look … I had no idea …" Kate, "And I believe you. We'll get to the bottom of this." He nodded as she continued, "What exactly did he tell you?" Peterson, "He said that if I didn't help him kidnap Richard Castle, that he would make sure I get what I deserved. He had a plan and all I had to do was fallow through. He would take care of the rest."
Kate pulled out her pen and pad of paper, "What were his plans?" Peterson sits up straight, "When he was in prison, he met this guy." Kate pulls out a photo of Matthew Thompson, "Is this him?" James looked at the picture and nodded, "Yes! That's him!" Continuing her notes, "Matthew Thompson … he was a part of this?" Peterson, "Yes! Chris … I mean Jerry said he knew a guy who owned a very old, very secluded place in Yonkers. If he could find this guy, he'd have it made. Get the revenge he wanted so desperately. That's where I come in. I was ordered to use my skills to track down Matthew … get him to agree to use his property and that he would pay him a great deal of money … if he'd help out. Of course, he didn't hesitate and did what was necessary."
Kate, "What happened next?" Peterson, "He then gave me orders to get my van in working order. New tires … the whole bit. I was specifically ordered not to ask any questions, just to bring my equipment. Once that was done, I was to head to some abandoned warehouse where Thompson and some other giant guy who he recruited would be waiting." Kate, "What was this other person name?" Peterson, "I never asked and I was ordered not to. I was just to pay attention to the road and to keep quiet." Kate nodded her head and James continued, "We headed straight to Yonkers where Thompson's building is. After everything was set up, Jerry showed and had me hack into the bank security system." He took a deep breath and continued, "Detective. I know you and Mr. Castle are more than what you're saying. You're not just partners here, you're partners in life." Kate, "What makes you think that?" Peterson, "Jerry knows your every move. He had me intercept your calls, record and implicate them as you calling … your boyfriend. Honestly detective, I wanted nothing to do with this. And when I fled from the cops earlier … it was because I was scared."
Behind the mirror …
Gates, Ryan and Espo watch through the one way mirror as Beckett continues her interrogation. Espo, "Come on Beckett. You can do this."
Interrogation Room …
Kate, "James … you're right. He is more than what I'm saying, but that is none of your business. I will tell you this … I want him home, and as a detective, his safety, and him being alive are what I'm most concern about. This is what I do … It's my job James! His family's counting on that small ounce of hope and I'm not gonna let them down. I need you to tell me what happened next." Peterson nodded and continued, "That morning, I was ordered to drive to the corner of 10th and Lexington and wait until Mr. Castle was spotted amongst the crowd. Once he walked into that alley, Matt told me to follow him and in that moment … the kidnapping was in full motion. Matt and the other dude jumped out of the van and tackled Mr. Castle. He tried to defend himself with a right hook but that's when Matt stabbed him. He feel to his knees and that's when they pulled him into the van and we took off." Kate then pulled some photos and placed them in front of James …
Kate, "We found these at the crime scene. The knife was tested and prints were lifted identifying Thompson, tire marks belonging to your van and traces of blood which have been confirmed belonging to Richard Castle. Now, did Jerry threaten you any further?" James, "No. Everything that I told you is what I know." Kate "You haven't told me everything Mr. Peterson." He looks up at her, Kate, "Were. Is. Richard. Castle." Peterson takes in a deep breath, "Yonkers. He's in Yonkers at Thompsons abandoned warehouse." Kate, "What about Thompson? Where is he?" Peterson, "I don't know. I swear!"
Leaving Room …
Espo, Ryan and Gates walk out of the room.Gates, "We got it. I want the both of you to suit up. I'm going to call and inform the Yonkers P.D. and have them meet us at the warehouse. Beckett and I will follow right behind." Espo, "What about Thompson?" Gates turns towards them, "We have every road blocked out of state, and all the airports have been notified. An A.P.B. is out on him, his credit cards, and bank accounts have been red flagged. He'll turn up sooner along with his partner. Without knowing anything about this other person, we'll have to play it by ear and hope that they're at the warehouse together. I need you guys to head out … NOW!" Both respond in unison, "Yes sir."
Back in the Interrogation Room …
Kate pushes a pad of paper and pen towards him, "I want you to write down everything that you've told me, sign and date." He nods and as Kate stands and closes the file he speaks, "Detective?" She looks at him, and nods letting him know that she was standing by her word … then turned and walked out.
Door Closes …
Kate walks into Gates' office, but just before the words could escape her mouth, Gates' puts up her hand to stop her. Once off the phone, she speaks "The Yonkers P.D. have been informed. Esposito and Ryan are already on their way. You and I are leaving now. Have uniforms escort Peterson to his cell." Gates grabs her gun from her drawer. She looks at Kate, walks towards her and puts out her hand, "You did well Detective." Beckett shakes her hand in return and responds, "Thank you sir." Gates "Now … let's go and get your man back." Kate grabs her jacket and keys as she and Gates head out to save Castle and finally bring him home.
Warehouse …
Tyson appeared from the shadows with his men. He circled Castle with a huge smile on his face. Arms crossed over his chest, he looks at Thompson and his partner, "Move him back to the table." Just as they were about to move him, Rick woke up.
Tyson, "Castle … rise and shine. Your time is almost up. How does it feel to be close to death?" Rick looked up at Tyson weakly as Thompson and his partner were standing next to him. He spoke in a tired voice, "Go. To. Hell. I'm not giving up no matter what you do." Nodding his head, Tyson continued, "I can see that. In all honesty Rick, your body says differently and I'm sure by now your girlfriend and her team detectives Ryan and Esposito have figured it all out. They're probably headed here as we speak." Castle, "Beckett and every police officer in this state will do whatever it takes to put our ass back behind bars. Along with your ugly ass sidekicks. You are nothing but a punk ass psycho who kills for his own pleasure. You're weak Tyson! WEAK!" Jerry, "Be as it may Castle … I will have pleasure in killing you within the next few hours." He gets closer, "I will finally have my revenge." Nodding to his help, they move Castle back to the table, strap him down and walk away.
Lying there, breathing heavily … in excruciating pain, tears running down the sides of his eyes, he made a promise never to give up. He was going to live and then he was going to help put Tyson away once and for all.
In Pursuit …
On the way to Yonkers, Kate made a call to Martha … (ringing) Martha, "Katherine. Oh it's good to hear from you." Kate, "It's good to hear from you too. Martha, we got a break in the case. We have a location as to where Rick is." Martha, "Oh, thank god! Katherine, as soon as you get to him, you call me right away. I want to know how he is." Kate nodded, "I will. Once we're out of harm's way and I get him to a hospital, I'll call you." She takes a deep breath and continues, "He's going to be ok Martha. I promise … we will bring him home." Martha, "I know you will sweetheart. I know you will because there was never any doubt in my mind that you, Ryan, Esposito and Capitan Gates couldn't get the job done." Kate, "It means a lot to hear you say that Martha. Thank you … I have to go. In the meantime, stay close to the phone." Martha, "I will darling. Be safe."
Ending her call with Martha, Kate wipes a tear away from her eye. Focusing on the case, she and Capitan Gates head to Yonkers with the sirens blearing ready to take down Tyson, his men and bring Castle home … where he belongs.
Ok … that's the end of Chapter 5. 6 is in the works and I'll have it up soon. Have a fun and safe Happy New Year. -A-