Chapter 7:

After finishing his conversation with Monroe, Nick drove back to the precinct. He wasn't happy with his theory, and hoped he was wrong. Aunt Marie didn't give him much information about the other Grimms. Only that she didn't keep in contact with them. That and a small metal trailer was all he really knew of his legacy. It was pathetic how little he knew. Monroe knew more about his family then he did. He was going to have to rectify that as soon as possible.

When he walked in, he saw Hank waiting for him at their desks. He didn't look happy. Nick sighed, "Don't look at me like that. I didn't cross any lines. If anything, I got more information on Miss St. James."

Hank said, "Dazzle me."

Nick answered, "Correen St. James and Lisbeth Nacht were lovers."

Hank frowned, "And this helps how?"

Nick said, "They were lovers that were known for going to raves that Roddy Geiger was a DJ. Sarah Jennings was a schoolmate and ex-girlfriend of Roddy. There's a connection. It's a loose one, but it's a start."

Hank nodded, "I'm impressed. Now, it's time to impress the Captain. He wants to see us for an update. Pronto."

Nick sighed, "I figured. Did Sarah's parents come in?"

Hank rubbed his face with both hands and answered, "Oh yeah. That's an experience I NEVER want to repeat again. First time I've ever had someone threaten and beg me in the same breath. How did it go with the Geiger kid?"

Nick said, "He's devastated. Sarah was helping him tolerate school. She had his back. I'm sure he's still in love with her. Let's hope he doesn't figure this out before us, or we might have a vigilante on our hand."

Hank answered, "I'd help him clean up the mess. This sick fucker doesn't deserve to live."

Nick said, "I feel that way too, but it would destroy Roddy. I don't want that. He's already lost so much already. Hate for him to lose himself also."

Seeing Wu signaling that the Captain was ready for them, Hank smirked, "Showtime."

Captain Renard presence screamed money, and polish. No one could remember an incident where he had not been perfectly groomed. There was even a joke that the captain could go into a wind tunnel and come out perfectly pressed. He could scare the crap out of almost everyone with just a look. Harper was the only one it seemed that was immune.

With the look he said, "So, please tell me you have something. Anything that might help us catch this guy would be appreciated."

Hank answered, "We've got identification on the first victim. Her name is Correen St. James. Adalind Schade recognized from a photo. She's coming down to make an official ID later."

The Captain raised an eyebrow, "Is that it? I'm not that impressed."

Nick said, "Miss Schade did also inform us that the victim did have a romantic relationship with a Miss Lisbeth Nacht form Schade's law firm. They went to raves that Roddy Geiger was a DJ."

Renard interrupted, "Wait. Roddy Geiger? Doesn't he go to school with our second victim?"

Nick nodded, "She had been helping him cope with school, since those three kids were arrested for the death of their teacher. Seems some of the other kids were trying to give him a hard time. He's the one that pointed us to Schade. He recognized her and the victim from the raves."

Renard said, "So, what you're telling me is that a high school kid is really the only thing that connects these two victims. Please tell me you're not likening him for the crimes."

Nick answered, "No, Sir. He cared too much for Sarah Jennings to harm her. And as far as we know, he's never had contact with Miss St. James."

Renard sighed, "That's good. I don't relish having to arrest a kid. What now?"

Hank said, "I'm thinking we need to dig around and see if this guy has done this before. Both crime scenes are immaculate. There is no way our boy is a newbie. He's had to have had practice."

Nick continued, "Also, we want to look at Miss St. James life. There might be something there that will give us a hint as to why she was chosen. There also could be another link between her and Jennings that we're not seeing."

The Captain nodded, "Okay. Sounds good. Keep me informed, and let's just pray this guy doesn't strike again, while we're still trying to figure this out. Now, go."

Walking back to their desks, Hank said, "That went well."

Nick chuckled and shook his head, "We were lucky that he didn't hand our asses to us. Let's hope that luck still holds."

After calling Juliette to let her know that he was going to talk to Monroe about some theories of the case, Nick was once again knocking on his door. Juliette had joked that maybe they should move in with Monroe. If anything, they wouldn't have to worry about food.

Monroe answered the door, looking less than thrilled. Waving Nick in, he asked, "How serious are you about this theory?"

Nick shook his head, "It didn't really click, until I talked to Adalind Schade about the first victim. I COULD be wrong, you know."

Monroe raised an eyebrow, "How many times has that happened on a case?"

Nick grinned, "Well, you."

Monroe rolled his eyes and snorted, "Yeah. One mistake out of HOW many cases?"

Nick frowned, "I've made a few. I'm hoping this theory is one of them."

Monroe said, "Sucks thinking one of your own could be a bad guy, doesn't it?"

Nick sighed, "It's not that. Other than Aunt Marie, I really don't know much about them, and I didn't know about her until she was dying from cancer. I wish I knew more."

Monroe answered, "Well, save that wish till later. Right now you have a nut job killing people. And if that person is a seasoned Grimm, your job just became infinitely harder. What makes you think it's a Grimm anyway? Your people are more into killing the Wesen, not the human."

Nick rubbed his face and said, "Both victims had relationships with a Wesen. Correen St. James was Lisbeth Nacht's lover. Schade confirmed that Nacht is indeed a hexenbiest. It's also well known that Sarah and Roddy had something going at one time, and that they still were friends."

Monroe frowned, "That doesn't make any sense. It's not like a hexenbiest and a reinigen hang out in the same circles. So, why these two?"

Nick shook his head, "I don't know. Maybe the killer just saw them together. I just thought of this today. It's not like I've had time to get more detailed."

Holding his hands up, Monroe said, "My bad. Sorry. I'm just trying to wrap my mind around this. Why would a Grimm kill humans? Why not the Wesen?"

Nick shrugged, "You've got me. It's not like it would be a warning to humans. Neither victim knew they were dating a Wesen. Do many Wesen date humans?"

Monroe answered, "It really depends on the Wesen. My kind, not so much. Oh, it's not unheard of, but it's rare. With others it's a bit more common. Why?"

Nick frowned, "Maybe the warning is for the Wesen community. This killer could want to let them know that the price for being involved with a human is the human's death."

Monroe nodded, "That would be a deterrence. Many frown on those who mix romantically with humans to start. It tends to go against the whole keep hidden mentality. Can't really do that, if you want a seriously relationship and kids. Then there's the whole 'stick with your own kind' code. Many of the Wesen are still old fashion like that. They think nothing good can come from mixing blood.

Nick asked, "What about you?"

Monroe sighed, "Well, I AM going on a date with a human. It's not like I'm proposing marriage or anything. But, yes, I am more open-minded about that. I'm also not your average blutbad, if you haven't noticed."

Nick chuckled, "Yeah, you're one of a kind, Monroe. So, why did you agree to a date anyway?"

Monroe answered, "Simple. I was afraid she was going to stab ME with the pretzel stake."