Mark's POV.
Alison and I walked to the police station hand in hand. We were both silent, not knowing what we should expect from the detective. The last news we got was that Benny was HIV positive. That news did not go well it ended up with a screaming fight with Mimi and Alison. It took them around two hours, but everything worked out in the end. It took us around 5 minutes to walk to the police station, yet it felt like it was so much longer than usual.
When we got to the police station, we were introduced to this secretary. She kept asking Alison and I all these weird questions. She kind of reminds me of my mother. Always nosey about people's personal lives. After what seems to be an hour of filling out paper work, we get news that the detective would like to speak with us. Alison and I get up, and walk towards the detective's office. When we get there, he introduces himself.
"Hello, I'm Ed Green. You must be Alison Grey." He says, shaking Alison's hand.
Alison takes my hand and squeezes it, saying, "This is my boyfriend Mark Cohen."
Ed Green comes over and also shakes my hand.
"Nice to meet you both. Alison, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please, have a seat." Ed Green said, pointing to the two chairs opposite of his desk.
Alison and I both sat down without a second thought. She reached for my hand, like she always does when she's nervous. I held it, not knowing what else to do.
"I have some news about Benny's death." Ed Green said.
"Like a motive?" I asked.
"Not really, I think I know who did it though." Ed Green answered.
"You do?" Alison asked while jumping up, her eyes got really big with curiosity.
"Who?" Alison asked.
"We don't know who hit Benny, but we do know what the license plate of the driver is." Ed Green told us.
"Wait- what?" I asked. Did he just say what I think he said?
"When Benny was hit by the car, the driver hit him hard. The car's license plate actually hit his body with a lot of force. Most of the license plate number was found indented on stomach. We now have an idea of who hit him." Ed Green told us.
I couldn't believe it. I was speechless.
"Why didn't they tell us this when we found out Benny was HIV Positive?" Alison asked.
"We weren't sure what the license plate number was until yesterday actually. Benny had a lot of cuts around his stomach, and there was some bruising. The whole license plate number was not on indented; we were missing the last 2 characters. We had to do a lot of research on it, but it was worth it. We are pretty sure we have the Benny's killer." Ed Green explained.
"Who is it?" I asked, jumping up. They found Benny's killer!
"Please sit down, both of you!" Ed Green commanded.
I sat down, but Alison did not.
"TELL ME! PLEASE!" She said. Then she started sobbing.
"Alison, I know how hard this must be for you, but please listen to me. Please sit down, then I'll tell you what we found." Ed Green said.
Alison slowly sat down in the chair.
"Are you guys ready?" Ed Green asked us.
"Yes." I said.
"I'm ready. I promise." Alison said while I wiped away her tears.
"We think the license plate is 2CYBR4U." Ed Green said.
"2-C-Y-B-R-4-U?" I asked, not knowing what else I should say.
"Yes. 2CYBR4U." Ed Green repeated.
"That license number sounds familiar!" Alison shouted while jumping out of her seat.
"Alison, please sit down. I'm not quite finished." Ed Green told us.
Alison sat down once again, and squirmed in her seat.
"Ready? Okay, so then we did a search of people who have a license plate number similar to that one. Since the license plate number is customized, we only had around 5 cars that had a similar license plate number. Ironically, only one of the cars was a Red 1987 Chrysler Conquest." Ed Green told us.
"Who owns that car?" I asked, as my heart seemed to beat faster and faster.
"The car is insured to a person who was close to Benny. We think he's the killer, because most likely he had a motive, maybe even multiple motives." Ed Green said.
"He? It's a he?" Alison asked.
"Yes, well we think so anyway. I am going to ask you one more time Alison, do you know anybody with the license plate number 2CYBR4U?" Ed Green asked.
"I know it sounds familiar… but I can't remember whose car it is. Can you please just tell me?" She asked.
"Alison, I know why this license plate number sounds so familiar. Because it's the license plate number of somebody in your family." Ed Green told us.
"Are you sure?" I asked.
"Positive." Ed Green answered.
"Alison, what's your mother's license plate number?" Ed Green asked Alison.
"That's easy. LUV2SHOP." She answered.
"And what's your father's license plate number?" Ed Green asked.
"I don't really know, I mean he just got this new car… a red Chrysler Conquest … OH MY GOD." She screamed, and started hysterically crying.
I looked over at Detective Green.
"It's Mr. Grey?" I asked, while trying to get Alison to calm down.
"We think so. We'll be at his residents later today. We'll arrest him today, and we'll see if he'll confess. I'd find a lawyer, if I were you. The sooner, the better." Ed Green said.
"I already have a lawyer in mind. Joanne Jefferson. Do you know her?" I asked him.
"Of course. One of the bests. Good choice." Ed Green said.
"Listen, I have another meeting in less than 5 minutes. How about you guys start walking home? I'll be in touch." Mr. Green said.
He scribbled down his office number along with his home phone number and cell phone number.
"Call me anytime." He said while shutting the door.
The waiting room was so busy, so we just walked outside. The minute we got outside, Alison started running. I ran up to her, trying not to loose her. When I caught up with her, I grabbed her hand and I kissed her hard on the mouth.
She returned my kiss, and we walked the rest of the way to the lost hand in hand.
When we got to the loft, everybody greeted us. Collins and Angel. Roger and Mimi. Joanne and Maureen.
"So, what did they find?" Mimi asked.
"Any new news?" Angel asked.
"Any motives?" Maureen asked.
Alison just started sobbing, without answering any of the questions. She ran towards my bedroom and shut the door. Then she locked it.
"Uh-oh." Roger said.
"I don't like the sounds of this." Collins said.
"What happened?" Joanne asked.
"They found out who killed Benny, well we found a major suspect." I told them.
"Who?!" They all asked me.
"Her father. Mr. Grey." I said.
Nobody said anything. They just thought about I just said.
"Wow." Maureen said.
"Are you serious?" Angel asked.
"Why?" Mimi asked.
"No idea. They're arresting him today, that's all we know. Just act like nothing out of the usual, okay?"
They all agreed.
Collins and Roger started making dinner, while Angel and Mimi helped make some alcoholic drinks.
"Alison, Dinner time." I said while knocking on my door.
Around a minute later, Alison came out of my room, and gave me a big hug.
During dinner, Alison said something that really surprised all of us.
"Joanne, will you be my lawyer?" Alison asked.
"Really? You're asking me?" Joanne said, shocked.
"Of course I'm asking you. I knew you when we were younger, and you were probably my best friend. Plus, you're the only good lawyer I know, and you knew Benny and My dad before this whole tragedy." Alison said.
"Wait, I thought you were on your dad's side?" I asked her.
"Hell no. He killed my husband …even though he was about to be my ex husband." Alison said.
Everybody started eating, and it was very quiet.
"Can I do a toast?" Alison asked.
"Sure." We all agreed.
"This toast is for Benny. I can't believe you're gone, but even when you were still on earth, you sent me an angel… Mark. I hope you don't mind, but I'm falling in love with him. I trust him with my life. But I'll never forget you. None of us will, right?" Alison asked, ending the toast, while kissing me on the neck. Mmmhmm. That feels good.
We all repeated her saying "Right!"
Alison raised her glass. "To Benny!" she said.
We all repeated her saying "To Benny!"
Everybody took a sip.
I stood up, saying "Viva La Vie Boheme!"
Everybody but Alison repeated me saying "Viva La Vie Boheme!"
"What's that mean?" Alison asked.
"Long live the bohemian life!" I told her.
"Oh, I thought it meant Let's kick some ass! " Alison said, laughing.
"It means that too" Collins and Mimi said.
"VIVA LA VIE BOHEME!" Alison screamed.
We all laughed and finished our glasses, ready to party ALL night long.
A/N: Yes, Mr. Grey is the killer. Thanks to everybody who reviewed! This story is coming to an end- about 2 more chapters left. I'm starting the next chapter as soon as I post this chapter. Next chapter will probably be short, just so you know. Hope you enjoy this chapter, let me know what you think.
