Revenge Chapter 15
Chicago Police L.T. Scott Briant drives apprehensively to his Partner Sam Galuski's house. After being informed of the situation it was all he could do to not go running after his partner of ten years to offer assistance. After several hours of waiting with no sign of or word from Galuski Captain Peterson ordered Briant to go over to Galuski's and check things out. As he drives he tries both Galuski's home and cell phone one more time with no results.
"Damn it!"
Briant pulls in the drive way and immediately notices that Galuski's unmarked car isn't there. Briant's forehead creases in confusion. He gets out and heads to the door knowing if Galuski had turned up or called in he would've been contacted. He rings the doorbell but there is no response. Deciding to be thorough he starts walking around the house looking in windows. When he gets to the back porch and looks in the sliding door his heart jumps. He quickly pulls out his radio and calls in.
"This is L.T. Briant requesting back up at L.T. Galuski's house! We have an officer down! Scene is unsecured, requesting back up immediately!"
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At the airport Ray and his mother sit quietly trying not draw attention to themselves. Ray is dressed in a disguise, which makes him look remarkably like his brother.
"Mom, I'm sorry about Sam."
Mrs. Galuski waves him off.
"Don't apologize, Ray he was about to help the FBI frame you. You had no choice."
"Yeah, but he is your son and if what I did hurt you…"
Mrs. Galuski smiles at her son lovingly and takes his hand.
"Sweetheart, he is your father's son not mine. Now, admittedly when we married I did adopt him but in my heart you are my only son. And as your mother there is nothing I won't do to protect you."
Ray smiles.
"Thanks Mom. I'm glad you decided to come with me."
"Well, I wasn't going to let you try and clear your name alone. Now, the first thing we'll do once we get settled in a good hiding spot is figure out how to get you close enough to that hussy agent to get her on tape admitting that she's lying."
Ray nods in agreement and evil glint in his eyes. Just then there flight is called. Ray and his Mom make there way to the door and hand the flight attendant their tickets. She smiles at them kindly as she lets them pass through.
"Enjoy your flight L.T. Galuski, Mrs. Galuski."
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Back at the FBI Don is hard at work when his phone rings.
"Eppes"
He listens carefully for a minute his hand tightening around the phone.
"What?! HOW THE HELL DID THAT HAPPEN!"
Colby and David both look up.
Don takes a deep breath trying to collect his thoughts.
"How's Galuski? Is he awake? Has he given a statement? Do, we have any idea about where Ray and his Mom might have gone?"
Colby and David have now both moved over to Don's desk as Don continues to listen.
"Great, just great! I'll be sending someone to speak with Galuski as soon as his doctors will allow it as well as agents to sweep his house! I want every person you got searching for him!"
Don slams the phone down angrily. David clears his throat causing Don to look up they both see the rage in Don's eyes. Colby is the first to speak.
"I take it Ray's arrest didn't go well?"
Don shakes his head.
"Apparently Ray managed to over power his brother. Now Galuski is in the hospital with a head injury that required surgery so no one has been able to question him or will probably be able to until at least tomorrow night!"
David and Colby both groan as David shakes his head.
"And there's no sign of Ray I'm guessing right?"
"Oh not only is there no sign of him, but Galuski's badge, credit cards, and license are missing!"
Don takes a deep breath collecting his thoughts.
"David, start tracking all movement on Sam Galuski's credit card! Colby start alerting all airports and other public means of transportation to be on the look out for Sam's credentials!"
They both nod then David speaks up.
"Should we put out an APB on Sam's car?"
"Captain Peterson has assured me that's already been done."
David nods as he and Colby get to work.
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Several hours later in Charlie's garage Charlie and Amita are hard at work trying to determine where Ray will go.
"According to Don, Sam aka Ray along with his mother were listed on a flight from Chicago to LAX but before security at LAX got word the plane had already landed and the passengers had deplaned."
Charlie is writing furiously as Amita goes over the new information.
"There is no evidence of a car being rented so they must be using public transportation."
Charlie nods.
"Most likely the bus."
Amita looks at him questioningly so Charlie clarifies.
"There is a higher chance of being recognized by a cab driver then a bus driver. In a cab you're usually the only passengers, verses a bus driver who is dealing with a lot of people. Also it's less expensive which means they won't run out of cash as quickly."
Amita nods as she catches on.
"Which means they won't need to use Sam's card as much so it will be harder to trace them."
Charlie nods as he grabs the phone.
"I'm calling Don. Ray knows we're close so even if he would've waited longer before trying another attack now he most likely won't. Security needs to be stepped up."
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The next morning in Megan's hospital room Dr. Holleren has just finished examining Megan with Larry by her side holding her hand.
"Well, your body seems to be healing well. According to your blood work the drug is out of your system and based on the lab work it doesn't appear that you've contracted any STD's.
Megan looks at Dr. Holleren unconvinced.
"What about HIV?"
"Well, fortunately your attacker had just recently had a complete physical including an HIV check for insurance purposes and he was negative so you're fine."
Megan and Larry sigh with relief.
"When may I take her home?"
Megan looks rather uncomfortable at this question, which Dr. Holleren notes.
"Well, in cases of rape we like to have our patients speak to a councilor at least once before they are released. With Agent Reeves's permission I'd like to set up a consultation between her and Dr. Porter. She's one of our best psychologists."
Megan nods.
"Okay."
"Fine, I'll get that set up right away. As for going home, since that is where she was attacked I'd recommend not taking her back there just yet."
Larry realizes his earlier fumble and blushes bright red.
"Oh forgive me, I misspoke. I never had any intention of taking her anywhere near there. It's just the arrangements I've made feel like home."
Megan looks at him curiously, Larry smiles at her and kisses her hand.
"Alan is getting Don's old room ready for the both of us. He told me to tell you that we're both welcome to stay as long as we'd like."
Megan smiles touched by this.
"Wow. That's…that's so generous."
Larry nods in agreement Dr. Holleren smiles clearly pleased to hear this.
"All right then, well then to answer your original question, provided the consultation goes well. Late this afternoon."
Larry nods.
"Thank you."
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At Charlie's Alan is failing miserably in his attempt to get Millie to not go to work.
"Millie, you can certainly take one day off!"
"And if I needed to I would, but with the current situation I need to be at work."
"With the current situation you need to be careful!"
Millie sighs and turns to Alan as she pulls on her coat.
"Alan, I have a body guard on me, CalSci security is on heightened alert, and considering the numerous students, faculty, and thanks to Ray reporters it's hardly like I'm going to be alone! He's not going to come after me with a small town around me!"
Alan sighs moving forward and taking her hands in his.
"Is it so wrong that I'm worried about your safety?"
Millie smiles and shakes her head.
"No, it's actually very sweet. But it is unnecessary. Look, I know Charlie said he's coming back to LA but we're ready for him. He's not going to be able to get to any of us easily. And I'm sorry but I am not going to let a no account monster control my life. Besides, with Megan and Larry coming to stay you've got plenty of work of your own to do."
With this she kisses him gently and hurries out the door. Alan races to the door and calls after her.
"Just be careful!"
She waves and nods as she climbs in her car.