Chapter 14———— The final raids and case closed

This guy's armed and dangerous and would most likely would have gotten a heads up that we were coming home to get him as it were. We go in quite and fast. Hopefully he hasn't gotten a chance to move the kids yet.

So there are children inside?

Likely yes.

So rubber rounds only?

Probably a good idea. Ready? Let's go!

FBI!

Maggie! Go guys I got her. Stay with me. Oh. Shit! It went through. Sorry Maggie your vest stays on. It's keeping pressure on your wound.

Guys be careful. These guys have armor piercing rounds. I know because I'm sitting here with Maggie trying to keep her alive. Collar anyone but our main target. I wanted to do that one.

Whole house is been cleared. Four subjects including our target have been found. No sign of any kids ever having been here.

10-4. We need medics in here now. Here that Maggie? Helps on the way.

We're not bringing the target down until you say Maggie's been moved.

Medics are here now. They're going to move her. Agent Zedan She's asking for you.

On my way. Targets coming too.

Perfect.

Remember me? The agent looking out for Chicago? Well I think you might just have a problem.

Go to hell. I'll be home in an hour.

I wouldn't be so sure this time.

Reagan.

Good news guys our first family pulled through surgery and are awake. Dispose of these guys and meet me in the hospital with the lineup. Let's see if our family can make a positive id.

Okay dokey. Let's go.

At the hospital.

Hey Hank up to a visitor?

You? always.

Good. Olivia is ok before you ask. We got Woods. He's going away on federal charges. He shot a couple of agents so we'll be charging him with that. He'll be facing firearms charges too. I'll be talking with his crew. See what other changes he'll be facing.

Good. Any leads on who shot me and Olivia?

Actually yes. My colleague June should be on her way with a lineup for you. We'll be offering it to Olivia as well.

And my children?

Working on that.

Hey Reagan. Got the lineup.

Great. Now you know how this works Hank. The guy may or may not be here. Take your time and tell me if you see the guy here.

Him. I'm sure of it. I arrested him for possession of child porn about two years ago. I would never forget that face. His girlfriend had three children from a previous engagement.

Ok. I'm just going to talk to June outside for a minute kay?

You don't think, do you?

I wouldn't put it past him. Either way we need to get a team to his address to be safe. Act quickly. If it's true we don't have long before the bidding starts. Go. I'll stay here.

You sure?

Go!

Yes ma'am.

I take a seat next to Hank's bed and we just talk. I'm hoping that by keeping him engaged in conversation will keep him from turning on the news. After about 15 minutes my phone buzzed. The FBI had sent me some evidence that they had found. I knew it was my godsons.

They need me in interrogation. I'll be back. rest up ok?

I make my way toward the 21st district and upon arrival, head upstairs. I enter the room with mister pornographer and sit down.

I ain't going back. I just got out.

I'm sure I can look the other way on the photos and evidence if you tell me who collected the kids.

I don't know! All he said was that some dude had sent him and that this same dude said to enjoy a cold one. That's how I knew he was good.

Anything distinctive about this guy. That you remember?

He mentioned some other dude that had been murdered. This was revenge. I met boss guy like once. Black about 6' maybe 150? Also had a name tattooed on his arm. Found it odd because it didn't sound black. Also he had something clipped to his belt on both sides. Kinda like you.

Did it look like mine? I asked taking my badge off and putting on the table

Uh no. More rounded with a star in the middle?

Like this? I asked putting als on the table.

Yes exactly.

Ok.

I good now?

As long as everything checks out your good. You still will be charged with the firearm though. Not supposed to have it.

I know. Stupid choice.

Kinda.

Alright guys. Now we check every single abandoned building in the area. We are so close I know it. I'm going to talk to Woods.

What's he going to give us?

I'm going to offer him a deal: life in prison for the kids.

I don't think he'll take it. He still thinks he's getting out.

Talking to him may not be required. So mister child porn was very helpful. Gave us some names. And unless the CPD can raise the dead, we've got a location. Kevin Bingim. He was taken into police custody but never showed up at Cook County corrections. No one ever figured out what happened to him. Address is 11111 Cobblestone Street. Been abandoned until about six months ago. That's when Bingim bought it.

That's about the time Woods showed up in town. Let me vest up and we'll go.

You sure you're good? This is offaly personal for you.

These guys tried to kill my sister and best friend, kiddnapped my godchildren and killed Al. Uh yes it's personal. But most of all they shot at and hit Maggie. That's what's on my mind. Just like it is for the rest of you. Yet you don't see me asking you.

Point taken. Ready?

As I'll ever be.

Omar's POV

As Kristen and June headed to the sene, they stopped by to check on Maggie. We were in the middle of laughing at some stupid joke. They gave us a tablet that would live stream the raid as it happened for us to see. They knew Maggie was in no condition to leave, as much as she said she was, and I wasn't leaving her side. As all agents arrived I saw agent Reagan take the lead. I knew her name because Maggie had a picture of the two of them on her desk and I once asked. We watched as the teams breached in the building and Maggie took my hand and held on hard. I could cope with watching, after all there was rarely a day I wasn't getting shot at overseas with the military, but I knew Maggie didn't have that same experience so I let her. That and I loved her. Not that I'd told her yet. Sighs of relief went out as each team member checked in with their color code. I smiled. This raid: good guys 1 bad guys 0. I watched as they brought out all the suspects and the children. This job could rock your faith in humanity, but it was in these days that I saw the light and loved my job. I look over and see Maggie smiling too. It was something that I could definitely get used to seeing all the time. That and her in my T-shirt. She just had her hospital gown on so my imagination kinda went crazy. I was so lost in my mind that when agent Reagan came in I jumped halfway out of my chair. Of course I'd denied it if anyone asked.

Hey agent Zidan. Sorry I scared you. Can I speak to you outside?

Uh I was about to send him out to see when I can have more pain pills. My shoulder is driving me nuts.and not in a good way.

Kay partner. I'll see when your next dose is due.

Ok now that we're out of her earshot, I know that what you shared was not a look between partners. You're lucky that people were preoccupied today. How long have you known about your feelings for her?

How'd you figure it out?

I too fell in love with my partner. We're married now. You need to talk to her about it. It's not worth hiding. You never know when your last day will be.

I've known about 6 months. You're right. If I hadn't been upstairs who knows what would have happened?

It's not worth it. I'm riding a desk now. It sucks.

Oh doctor good. I was looking for you. Maggie's in a lot of pain.

Well her next dose is due now anyway. I'll give it to her. Perfect.

Prias pov.

I smiled as I looked at my friends. We had succeeded in taking down a major corruption ring. My friends would recover. Maggie maybe starting a relationship. When you live the life of a first responder you have no idea what may happen on any given day. And that was ok with me. Today was a good day and it made me smile. That's what was amazing and made it all worthwhile.

End