The case of Ethan Crowley wasn't even a day old, but information was being put together fast. Mac went in to his office followed by Stella and Danny.

" What did you find out?"

" We found two people in one spot," Danny answered," Alex Crenshaw and Joelle Richardson live together and confirmed that they were with Ethan Crowley last night."

" We also found out that Ethan had ex-girlfriends and apparently may have motive to want him dead," Stella added.

" Did you get any names?"

" Emily McKenzie and Staci Collins, unfortunately we have no idea what they look like, only where to look for them," Stella answered," What about you Mac?"

Mac sat down.

" I found out that Clarissa Wallace was rushed to the hospital early this morning. I talked to her father, but he didn't tell me much. I'm on my way to Mercy Hospital to talk to her."

" Mercy Hospital," Danny said," That's where she works, along with Joelle Richardson."

" We need to find these other people," Mac said," We need to know who were looking for. Did you find out anything else?"

" Neither Alex nor Joelle knew exactly what time it was when they came home," Stella answered," Both of them we shocked by what happened."

" That doesn't give us much," Mac said," I need to get to Mercy Hospital. We have a list of suspects to look at. Any one of these people could be our killer."

Stella was about to leave when she heard her phone ring. She quickly answered it.

" Bonasera."

There was no answer on the other end, but Stella could hear breathing in the background.

" Is someone there?"

" I have information for you on Ethan Crowley," the voice said," But I can't tell you now."

" Who is this?"

" I can't tell you right now, but this is important. What you heard is only part of the truth. If you want to know more, meet me at Grand and third."

" May I get your name?"

The phone then went dead.

Mac looked at Stella, so did Danny.

" Who was that?" Mac asked.

" They didn't say. All they wanted was a meeting at some warehouse. This could be legit. I could hear panic in their voice, like they're afraid or something."

" If this is legit, I'm coming with you," Mac told her.

" You won't get any arguments from me Mac. I wouldn't have it any other way."

" Where did she want to meet?"

" Some warehouse at Grand and third."

Mac nodded his head.

" We'll check it out later, right now. I'm off to see Clarissa Wallace and see what she can tell us."

Before he could leave though he was approached by Lindsey. Lindsey Monroe was another detective who worked in the lab.

" Mac, wait up?"

" What have you got Lindsey?"

" The fibers that were found in Ethan Crowley's car came from a sweater of some kind. That sweater should have a tear in it, someone from the bottom. Plus, ran the blood spattered cloth, it came up to an Alex Crenshaw."

" Our volunteer firefighter. Good work Lindsey. I have to get to Mercy Hospital to see what else I can find out about Ethan Crowley."

It didn't take long for Mac to get to Mercy Hospital. He was shown the room where Clarissa Wallace was. Mac looked at her from a distance. Clarissa had her brown hair tied back and was reading from something when he moved forward.

" Clarissa Wallace?"

Clarissa looked up at Mac with her brown eyes.

" Yes. Who are you?"

" Detective Mac Taylor, I'm from the New York Crime Lab."

Clarissa shook her head, she didn't understand. A few moments later her father came in and saw Mac.

" Detective what are you doing here? I told you Clarissa isn't available to talk to you right now."

" What's going on? Did something bad happen?"

" You could say that," her father told you," I don't want to upset you though."

Mac ended up showing her a photo.

" You know this man, don't you?"

Clarissa looked at it and covered her mouth.

" That's Ethan, my boyfriend. He's dead?"

Clarissa's father got in between them.

" How dare you show her that? I told you what it might do to her. Are you that insensitive?"

" That's why he isn't here. He would be here if this didn't happen. I know he would. What happened to him?"

Mac put the photo away.

" The details are still being put together. I need to ask you where you were last night."

" I was with Ethan, but I came home early because I didn't feel well, turns out I had to have emergency surgery."

" Do you remember what time you came home?"

" It was about 8:30," Phillip answered," Do you mind not asking her anymore questions detective. My daughter needs rest."

Clarissa then let the tears flow from her eyes.

" I'll let you rest, but I may need to talk to you later."

" You want to talk to my daughter again, you'll do it with my attorney present."

" Mr. Wallace, I'm trying to solve a murder. If Clarissa has something to say, why don't you let her."

" Dad, I want to talk to him. Please. Does anyone else know I'm here? My friends?"

Phillip sighed.

" I'll call. Don't be too long detective. Clarissa needs rest."

Phillip left the room.

" This is hard to take in. Ethan was a great guy. He wasn't perfect, but who is? I met Ethan 3 months ago and we've been together ever since. There were rumors about him, but I didn't pay attention to those."

" Do you mind telling me what those rumors were?"

" That he didn't stay with one girl. I didn't ask him about his past because the past didn't matter to me. I don't know what else to say except, I have no idea who would want Ethan dead. I can't believe my father didn't tell me."

Clarissa's father then came back into the room.

" I made a few phone calls, but had to leave a message. Are you done with my daughter now?"

" For now, but I may need to talk to you later. If you think of anything else, you can call me."

Mac handed Clarissa a card.

" Wait, when did you find him?"

" About 11 last night."

" That means he died only a short time after I came home. This isn't right."

" I do have one more question. Did you happen to catch something in the door of Ethan's car?"

" Yes. The sweater I was wearing got caught in it. There's a tear in it now. I have it at home. Do you need it?'

" I may."

" You're not getting anything," Phillip told him," Not without a warrant."

" Dad, he's only trying to find out what happened to Ethan."

Phillip shook his head.

" Sounds to me he's trying to build a case against you. Hear this, my daughter is no killer. Clarissa was at home when Ethan was found. Put that in your notes. Now get out."

Mac left the room and went back to the lab. A few minutes later, Stella came into his office.

" What did you find out from Clarissa Wallace?"

" Tests confirm that she had emergency surgery last night. I don't think she's our killer, but the fibers we found, belong to her. I talked to her father again and I don't like what he had to say."

" What did he tell you?"

" That the next time we need to talk to Clarissa, we should have a warrant."

Stella just shook her head.

" What is it Stella?"

" Got another call from our mystery caller. They want a meeting Mac."

" Then lets go see what they have to say."