Author's notes: Wow, it was so frustrating not being about to post. Hopefully it is all better. Remember, since you won't be getting me a Christmas present, the least you can do is review this story for me. Please, it strokes my fragile writer's ego. Thanks
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Flack pushed open the door leading to the lab's waiting room and indicated for the young man to enter. Letting the door shut behind him, Flack could see Stella through the glass walls that separated the waiting area from the working lab. Tapping on the glass, Flack got her attention and he alone entered the lab to speak with her.
"Hey Flack, what can I do for you?
"I need you to take a sample and run this gentlemen's DNA for me. I think he might be the father of the abandoned infant I found the other day."
"You're kidding. The foster mother is bringing the baby by this morning also. It seems the hospital contaminated the sample, so they need a new sample drawn."
Flack heaved a sigh, "Great. Well let's get his done before she gets here.
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The elevator opened and she exited, the lab was just down the hall. Shifting the infant carrier, she made her way towards the door.
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Johnny was slightly nervous. Things were taking too long. He saw the detective and the petite woman with the wild mane of hair looking over at him. The detective had seemed to believe that he knew nothing about Bobbie's disappearance. It was probably just a matter of time that her body turned up. He had dropped her from a deserted pier and had not stuck around to see if she was going to sink or float.
Stupid bitch! It was her fault anyway. When she had gotten pregnant they had agreed she would have an abortion. But before that could happen, Johnny had met up with a guy, who while sympathizing with Johnny's plight, had given him a suggestion. It would seem there was good money to be made in babies. The guy had given him the name of a baby broker, who would arrange the "adoption". As a gift to the birth family, they would receive $4000 in cash. Johnny had pitched the idea to Bobbie, along with the promise of marriage and a new start with their $4000. She had agreed and after Bobbie had the baby, they had contacted the broker. After two weeks of negotiations, arrangements were made to sign over the baby. They had gone to the lawyer that the broker had contacted. They signed and received half of the money, the other half was going to be payable on delivery, which was scheduled for the day after.
They had gone home, celebrated with sex and champagne and it was then that Bobbie had started getting cold feet. It led to an argument and harsh words. However, Johnny thought he had her convinced; that the plan would continue on track. She went down to pick up the baby from Gloria, who had been babysitting. When she didn't come back immediately, he figured she had gotten sidetracked, talking about Oprah or something. Twenty minutes later he went knocking on Gloria's door. The bitch said Bobbie had picked up the baby and left immediately.
He hit the street looking for her and after an hour he had found her. He vaguely remembered his hand hitting her face the first time. He grabbed onto her, shaking her. She wouldn't tell him where the baby was, his fingers tightened around her throat and suddenly he realized she was dead. Calmly, he got her body to the river and dumped her in. He searched for the baby, but had no clue where she would have left an infant. Calming himself, he came up with his alibi and story that he would tell if the baby showed up. His biggest concern was that of the baby broker. It wasn't like they would contact the police, "Excuse me, he stole my money for the purchase of that baby". But they would want either the money back or a baby.
What was taking so long? Another man had joined the couple in the lab. Thin and wearing glasses, he was talking to them. Johnny started thinking about his options.
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Danny entered the lab and spotted Flack talking to Stella. He approached and greeted the pair. "Congrats Flack. Looks like you caught our suspect."
Flack flashed Danny a confused look, "What are you talking about?"
"Roberta McGann, our floater, you arrested the guy who's DNA was inside her." Danny spoke as if talking to a child. "I didn't think you were paying any attention to this case. Sid ran the DNA and it came back to Johnny Siebert. Good detecting Don." Danny smiled at his friend.
Flack thought for a moment. "Bobbie is a nickname for Roberta." The tall man mentally kicked himself.
Both Danny and Stella looked questioningly at him, Stella commenting to the comment. "It can be."
"Johnny Siebert's girlfriend is Bobbie Smith and she possibly is the mother for the baby I found. Johnny said Bobbie took off the other night and he hasn't seen her. But if Bobbie Smith is Roberta McGann, then he's got some serious explaining to be doing."
All three turned to look at the man staring at them. The door to the waiting room opened and a woman walked in.
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Johnny was watching as the group of three all suddenly looked up at him. The door behind him opened and he heard a women's voice. Turning, he saw a woman carrying an infant carrier enter. He instantly made his decision and moved quickly to the door and slammed it shut behind her.
Denise Norton had no sooner entered the room and said hello to the lone man occupying the waiting area when he jumped around her to slam the door shut. She was going to take him to task for running the risk of waking the baby when he suddenly grabbed her around the neck and spun her towards the window. She could see several people standing in the lab.
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The rapid move by the man took all of them by surprise. He turned and his victim was facing towards the window. The woman's eyes were frantic and her hands had gone up to her neck as she struggled against her attacker.
"Oh my God," Stella gasped out. "Flack."
Don stopped dead in his tracks. "It can't be."