"Hold on, Detective Chase," Diane said, "I need a moment to confer with my associates. Commissioner, could you and your detective give us a moment?"
"Be my guest," Jordan said, as she and Chase left the room.
Outside the room, Jason and Charles approached them.
"Who are those people that Diane asked to join you?" Jason asked.
"Forensic accountants," Jordan said, "However, I have no idea why they're here."
"But I would imagine you do," Chase said.
Jason didn't answer.
"Mr. Scott, would you care to enlighten us?" Chase asked.
"This is the first I've heard about forensic accountants," Charles said, "I'm as in the dark as you are."
Diane opened the the door to the room and called Jordan and Chase back in.
"I believe we've kept you waiting long enough," Diane said.
"You think," Jordan said.
"I'll let Ashley and Tucker explain their presence here," Diane said.
"Kellie Corinthos-Morgan contracted with us on behalf of Lorenzo Alcazar to review the financial records of Crossing Into Dawn," Tucker said.
"They had concerns about whether the money was being used properly," Ashley said, "given recent events. We accessed the records of Crossing Into Dawn using Lorenzo Alcazar's laptop which we have here."
"Did you find anything?" Jordan asked.
"Payments from the foundation to Evan Walsh, Calvin & Alicia Darrington, Arnold Halvers, and multiple false vendors and ghost employees," Tucker said, holding out a thumb drive, "This contains our preliminary report and relevant files."
"We haven't completed our investigation," Ashley said, "However, given recent events, Ms. Miller contacted us requesting we turn over our initial results to the PCPD if we felt comfortable doing so at this time. What we're giving you today is what we are positive are misappropriations of foundations funds."
"We have also contacted the FBI due to the presence of interstate wire transfers that may be questionable as well," Tucker said, "We will be providing them with the same information and an image of the laptop's contents and Mr. Alcazar's passwords to the financial system. We will also be contacting NCIS.
"NCIS?" Chase asked.
"Calvin's sister, Alicia, works for Sec Nav which oversees NCIS," Ashley said, "It's more of a courtesy."
"Fantastic," Jordan muttered, "Thank you for the heads up."
"Why all the stall tactics?" Chase asked, "Why not just tell us your suspicions to start with instead of giving us the run around?"
"All my client and her uncle had were a hunch," Diane said, "She wanted to be absolutely sure the transactions were questionable before bringing that kind of charge forward. Until Tucker and Ashley felt they had enough information to bring forward, we didn't want to make accusations of this nature. We asked them to fast track what they could. But weren't sure how long it would take. Not to mention, my client had concerns of information being leaked or gossiped about alerting the suspected parties."
"My department is clean," Jordan said.
"When Kellie was kidnapped by Garrett Esoterra," Diana said, "Her captor obtained information on Kellie's medical prognosis from someone here in Port Charles. Information that was not made publicly available."
Jordan and Chase both looked frustrated.
"Do you have any further questions for my client?" Diane asked.
"I guess not," Jordan said, "But we may have questions later. We'll look through the information from the accountants and confer with the FBI. We'll also bring in Calvin and Arnold for questioning."
"We will also coordinate with private investigators Mrs. Corinthos employed," Ashley said, "To pass along relevant information to the PCPD and FBI."
"What kind of relevant information?" Jordan asked.
"There are several large payments to Shiloh Archer and Dawn of Day," Tucker said, "Calvin Darrington was Mr. Archer's college roommate. However, we are still investigating those payments."
"You're all free to go," Jordan said.
"If you have any more questions for Kellie," Diane said, as she and Kellie stood up to leave, "Please contact me first on this matter and we'll arrange a time."
"Noted," Jordan said, opening the door to the interrogation room, "If Tucker and Ashley wouldn't mind waiting we will take the laptop and whatever else they have for us."
Tucker and Ashley nodded their agreement.
"Thank you," Kellie said, "For making this a priority."
"You've done good work with the Foundation," Ashley said, "We're happy to help you make things right."
"Let's go," Diane said, heading towards the door.
"Commissioner," Kellie said, "I wish there had been an easier way to bring you in on what we just disclosed you to."
"Me too," Jordan said, "I'm frankly sorry I had to bring you in for questioning at all and that you're dealing with whatever this mess is."
"I know you're just doing your job," Kellie said.
"The important thing is getting to the truth," Chase said.
"And Detective Chase," Kellie said, "Thank you for setting my kids minds at ease this morning."
"I'm just sorry Dante's not here to fulfill Jamie's request," Chase replied.
"Yeah," Kellie said.
"For what it's worth," Chase said, "From what Michael and Dante have told me, you're doing a good job making sure your kids are equipped for what ever comes their way."
"You ready to go?," Jason asked, walking up to Kellie.
"More than ready," Kellie said, taking Jason's hand.
"Everything go okay in there?" Jason asked.
"Diane got the forensic accountants to move fast enough to be able to bring their initial results to the police, FBI, and NCIS," Kellie said.
"That's good news," Jason said.
"Can someone fill me in on what the forensic accountants are doing?" Charles asked.
"Arnold and Calvin have been helping themselves and a few others to the foundation's funds," Kellie said.
"No wonder Calvin was so adamant about getting the casino's usual payment," Charles said.
"Are you being questioned today?" Kellie asked.
"Yes," Charles said.
"I hope you didn't plan on representing yourself," Diane said.
"He's not," Kellie said, "I had already talked to Diane to represent both of of us in any matter related to our firing at the foundation or the fraud. I just didn't expect it to happen this soon."
"I know better than to argue with you," Charles said, "And thank you."
"We should get going," Jason said, "So we're not late for your check up."
"Right," Kellie said, "Charles if you need anything."
"You have left me with very capable counsel," Charles said, "The only thing you need to worry about right now is hearing the doctors tell you the newest addition to the family is healthy."
"Okay," Kellie said, trying not to smile.
"Now go," Charles said, "And leave all this to the attorneys and police."
General Hospital
Kellie and Jason were waiting for the doctor in the exam room. Kellie was sitting up on the exam table. Jason stood next to her as they talked.
"Are you okay?" Jason asked.
"Yeah," Kellie said, "I just can't believe that Diane and the accountants pulled together enough to be able to get law enforcement involved investigating Calvin and Arnold for fraud already. It just feels like a huge win today and there's this huge weight off my shoulder. I know we haven't proved everything we need to yet, but…"
"It helps knowing that it's not just you that's looking for those connections anymore," Jason said.
"More than I would have thought possible," Kellie said as Liz peeked her head in.
"Dr. Navarro is finishing up with another patient," Liz said, "It'll be a few more minutes."
"That's fine," Kellie said, "Thank you for the heads up."
"You're welcome," Liz said, "Are you still planning on picking Jake up after school?"
Jason nodded, "And Danny to play catch at the park."
"He's looking forward to it," Liz said.
"Me too," Jason said as Liz left.
Jason looked at Kellie as she took a look around the room.
"Is she moving?" Jason asked, seeing Kellie's arms were wrapped around her belly.
"Yeah," Kellie said, "Some….. I love feeling her move and how…."
"How what?" Jason asked.
"It's going to sound ridiculous," Kellie replied.
"No it won't," Jason said.
"This feels normal," Kellie said, "Like good normal having a regular prenatal exam. I don't even know how to explain that."
"You don't have to," Jason said, brushing Kellie's hair out of her face, "Just enjoy it."
They were interrupted by Dr. Navarro entering the room.
Dr. Navarro asked a few routine questions before making a suggestion, "So I normally wouldn't do another ultrasound until your 20 week appointment. However, I'd like to do an ultrasound today it that's alright. It's just a precaution considering how long your severe morning sickness went untreated and then you were kidnapped and roughed up. I don't think we'll find anything based on your initial appointment, but…"
"It's better to be cautious," Jason said.
"If you think we should do an ultrasound, we'll do one," Kellie said.
"If you want to lay back on the exam table," Dr. Navarro said, "We'll get started."
Kellie took a deep breathe as Jason whispered in her ear, "Everything's going to be fine. Strong like her mom."
"And her dad," Kellie replied, before laying back on the table and adjusting her clothing so her belly was exposed. Jason held her hand as Kellie closed her eyes and told herself to breathe. She felt the cold gel as Dr. Navarro prepped her for the ultrasound.
The sound of the baby's heartbeat caused Kellie to open her eyes and look at the image of their baby on the screen.
Dr. Navarro pointed out the baby's features, "Everything looks like it should."
"Good," Kellie said.
"There is one other thing," Dr. Navarro said, "Have the two of you decided if you want to find the sex of the baby? Your baby is positioned just right and I could actually tell you today if you're having a boy or girl, if you'd like. Or you could wait and find out later if you need time to talk about it."
"Isn't kind of early for that?" Kellie asked, "I remember finding out with the boys later and Alyssa didn't exactly cooperate until I was seven or eight months with her."
"Finding out later is normally more accurate," Dr. Navarro said, "But 16 weeks, which you're at, is the earliest I could tell you with reasonable confidence. With the baby's positioning today, I'm more sure about telling you the gender, but only if that's something you want to know."
"What do you want to do, Kellie?" Jason asked, "Do you want to find out if we're having a boy or a girl?"
"I'd like to," Kellie said, "But only it you're on board with that."
"I'd like to find out," Jason said, "Especially since you've been referring to the baby as girl. I want to find out if you're right."
"We want to know, Dr. Navarro," Kellie said.
"Well, then let me be the first to introduce you to your baby girl," Dr. Navarro said.