Disclaimer: I don't own CSI:Miami in any shape or form – I am just borrowing for a little while and put them back when I am finished playing.
a/n – thanks for everyone who read and reviewed "A New Start for Mari" – this is a continuation of Mari's adventures with the Miami Crew.
a/n – also for readers information – words typed in "Italics" indicates that Mari is signing in ASL and words appearing in "Bold" text are text messages to and from Mari. Also Mari's character is loosely based on my hearing difficulties – like Mari – I wear hearing aids, lip-read and sign.
And the adventures continue….
Chapter 7 – Finally the epilogue…
Rick Stetler stomped up to where Mari and Horatio were standing stated that they were accompany him to the station, so that they could give their statements.
"We will follow you," Horatio stated firmly, replacing his sunglasses, then helping Mari – who was still feeling shaky into the Hummer, closing the door behind her.
The remainder of the day was spent shut up with Rick in a cold, sterile interrogation room giving statements, and Rick asking annoying questions until he was finally satisfied.
In the days that followed, Mari was cleared to return to work after her mandatory session with the department shrink, and she was cleared of any wrong doing by I.A.B., also with Horatio, much to Rick's disgust. And Mari spent a lot of time visiting Dean during his hospital stay and also during his rehab as he recovered from his gunshot wound, learning how to walk with a cane.
After the Jessop estate cleared probate court, Mari decided to put the house on the market, and donated the bulk of the furniture and clothing to her church's second-hand store which helps needy people.
Owen Lucas was found guilty of conspiracy to murder and sentenced to thirty years.
The End, for now….