Chapter 3- The worst conclusion
Kono and Chin entered the 5-0 offices. A tired looking Steve was sipping coffee.
"Well we have a description of the taxi driver, for whats its worth", Kono stated sarcastically. "Yeah lets see between 5 ft 8 and 6 foot two, blonde and dark haired possibly European, Chinese, or Polynesian, eyes, blue ,green, red and brown
Steve thumped the desk, "just great", he mumbled . "On the up side we found out what company the cab supposedly worked for. We got in touch with the manger and he confirmed that there were three of his cabs out working the airport at that time. However he checked and all of their clients made it safely to their destinations."
Look like it probably was a bogus cab.", Chin concluded
"Yes that is confirmed by HPD they got a huge list of cars with the same numbers but none of them were cabs. They are working on a process of elimination with the rest. We have naturally eliminated all trucks and vans but that still leaves a lot of cars still be should be able to whittle the list down somewhat"., I have left HPD strict orders to check all likely cars," Steve confirmed.
"What about blood I mean the killer must have got some on him", Kono stated.
"Well nobody reported any blood stained clothing for the first two victims and the same seems to be likely for this one, Steve remarked
Surely the vehicle used would have blood on it somewhere", Chin said firmly.
Steve nodded, "well we can hope, if HPD check every car, then you never know we might get lucky. It's the time factor that worries me, this killer is spooked by nearly getting caught in the act. He could decide to hide. That why we have to get what ever we can quickly, Steve stated forcefully.
How's Danny holding up", Kono asked changing the subject. "Pretty much as you'd expect", Steve told them, "he's devastated. It's pretty hard for him waiting alone with his brother until other family arrive".
"You won't go be with him", Chin looked searchingly at his boss.
Steve shook his head, "No, Chin, Bobby is dying and I don't want to intrude on Danny's last moments with him." All I can really do is support him and get this nutcase off the streets", he said passionately.
The knife and Crocker's clothing are with Che, we may get lucky but so far things are going to much this killers way. Though I dearsay he never thought he'd nearly get caught in the act. That might be the thing that cracks this case Steve still sounded somber but their was also determination.
"Lets get back out there gentlemen and start pushing some of our informants."
Somebody must know something", he stated.
Neither Chin or Kono protested that it was the early hours of the morning.
They knew that in a hospital not too far away their colleague was probably also awake.
Doc Bergman draped a blanket over Danny who slept on a chair beside his brothers bed. He then quickly checked over his patient noting there hadn't been any significant change. His condition would still be classed as critical and extremely unstable. Doc was amazed he was actually still alive. He guessed the human spirit was quite strong sometimes. Looking at his watch Doc guessed the rest of the family was not too far away now. With a sigh he fondly patted Danny's shoulder before quietly creeping out of the room.
"Well we can eliminate this one HPD officer Ryan Hall remarked to his colleague,
A powder blue VW", that is not likely to be described as a big dark car.
His partner nodded, "what about this one, a dark blue Ford, that could possibly look black at night". "Hmm the owner lives on Maui", ryan noted, "We'll put that one under the unlikely column and only check it if we come up with nothing else.
His partner ran his finger down the list and made a little gasp, "we can take this one of the list as well", he said. Ryan looked at what Tommy was showing him.
"No I think we'll have to check that one out . It was Mc Garretts orders to check out all cars.', Ryan stated firmly. "You're going to check that car Ryan", you must be mad, he shook his head. His partner gripped his hand, "no we have to check it Tommy. The newspapers are following this pretty close and if it was uncovered we didn't check this car because of who it belongs to, well it would look bad for us."
"Alright Tommy agreed, we check it out, no need to disturb the owner though we can go through someone else.
Steve was reading through witness reports again when something struck him.
"Crocker was seen leaving the airport with a suitcase and briefcase. We found the suitcase but not the briefcase. Maybe we should get HPD to check rubbish dumps it could have thrown somewhere", he stated. "Yeah Kono agreed, But so far we haven't found any prints what good will recovering the case do us".
"We have to do something dammit", Steves temper flared. Kono wisely said nothing.
Steve looked up at the clock, the early morning was wearing on and Steve knew he had to leave soon for his next task, picking up Harriet Crocker, Liz Morton and Clara Williams from the airport.
Kono was busy in his office when a nervous looking HPd officer approached, "can I ask a favour", he said nervously. Kono nodded and listened as the young HPD officer said what he wanted.
"That's not a problem, as you're right it's just routine, I'll get everything you need", he confirmed.
After getting his favour from Kono the two HPd officers converged on the car.
Ryan checked the front, while Tommy checked the back. "See I told you I'd be easy", Ryan stated as he concluded his search. His partners silence was all the answer he got.
"Tommy", Ryan asked softly. "Ryan I think you had better look at this", Tommy pointed. Ryan stopped and stared at the red stain that had been hidden under a mat.
"That looks like blood to me", he said softly. "Yeah but there could be a perfectly natural explanations, I mean we can't seriously suspect him",Tommy pleaded.
"No, I don't but it is our duty to check this out", Ryan said firmly. "We'll ask for the sample to be checked in the lab.
Danny snapped awake looking fearfully over a his brother. The he marginally relaxed listening to the uneven beep of the heart monitor. "Bobby everyone else will be here soon", Danny stated softly squeezing the cold hand. "Now where was I, well I suppose I could tell how I really met Steve. I don't tell many people this story because Steve finds it a little embarrassing. But it's actually quite funny", Danny began another story.
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He raised himself from his desk, another hour or so had gone by and it was time he got on the road. Standing up Steve had just about made it to the door when it opened and Kono and Chin came in accompanied by a HPD Lieutenant.
"We have some news Steve", Chin said his voice sounded almost strangled.
Steve stared at the tone, "is he dead then", he stated referring to Bobby.
"No, not that we've heard", Lt Myers stated. "Well what is it then", Steve could tell it was something serious. "We found a car from the list with blood on the floor hidden under a mat.. After getting it run through the lab it has been positively identified as belonging to Robert Crocker." "Good, Steve stated firmly, "don't just stand their go and arrest the driver". He saw the others all look at each other. "This driver is a well known person", Lt. Myer stated slowly. Steve looked puzzled, "since when has that stopped us making an arrest gentlemen. This person needs to explain how they got the victims blood in their car and perhaps there is other evidence. So arrest him before he has a chance to get away."
He saw Kono and Chin go pale at his words and wondered why, seconds later though he found out.
Steve Mc Garrett you are under arrest for attempted murder", Lt Myer stated.
Steves mouth fell open, "excuse me', he stuttered out.
"The car was your Mercury Steve, Chin mumbled .