Broken: I do not own any Blood Ties characters.


Chapter 2

When Henry came back, the woman was already in Vicki's office.

The woman was fair skinned, with red hair that stopped at her shoulders, and soft gray eyes. She wore a tan overcoat, and dark denim jeans with black boots. She looked to be in her late 30s.

"Ms. Robinson, this is my associate Henry. He also helps with a lot of my investigations." Vicki said, gesturing to Henry.

"Please, call me Deborah." The woman said, shaking Henry's hand.

"Have a seat." Vicki said, sitting down behind her desk. Deborah obliged and sat down in the chair in front of Vicki while Henry leaned against the wall.

"So Deborah, I was wondering if you could explain exactly what happened when you saw your brother yesterday." Vicki asked.

"Well it was at night. I had just gotten off from work at the bank, where I work. As soon as I stepped foot on my porch, I felt different." Deborah began.

"Different?" Vicki questioned.

"Yes…it was as if I was cold inside. But I was wearing my trench coat, scarf, and gloves, so that couldn't have been possible. So I walked inside and the feeling was the same…that cold eerie feeling. When I went into the kitchen and turned the lights on, Andrew—my brother--was standing in my living room. I called his name, and he turned, and just looked at me. At first I couldn't believe it, so I called him again, and he was still staring at me. I walked up to him but he backed away. I quickened my pace, but suddenly he disappeared into thin air. It was almost like he was never there…" Deborah trailed off, wiping her eyes.

Vicki handed her a tissue.

"I'm sorry." Deborah said, sniffing.

"You have nothing to apologize for." Vicki said softly.

"Did your brother say anything to you at all? Was there any recognition in his eyes that he knew you were there?" Henry asked.

"I'm not sure…I mean, he responded when I called his name, but after that it was nothing." Deborah answered.

"Have you seen him at all since that day?" Vicki asked.

Deborah shook her head.

"I hadn't seen my brother since he disappeared 3 years ago. When he appeared in my living room…I thought that maybe I was right all along…that Andrew never died…now I'm questioning my sanity about the whole thing." Deborah said sadly.

"We will try to help you the best that we can." Vicki said, standing up. Deborah stood as well.

"If your brother comes to visit you again, please call us." Henry said.

"I will. Thank you." Deborah said before leaving.

"Her brother is defiantly a spirit." Vicki said, once Deborah had left.

"I'm still not convinced…I wish I could have been there to see it myself." Henry said.

"If he's not a spirit, what else do you think he could be, a demon?" Vicki asked.

"I'm not sure."

"I just feel bad for her." Vicki said sadly.

"You get too involved with your clients." Henry replied.

"Oh look who's talking."

Henry smirked.

"I have no idea what you're talking about. Besides, the only one I'm involved with is you." He whispered, hugging her from behind.

Vicki sighed, trying to ignore the shivers going through her body.

"Don't you have somewhere to be?"

"If you despise my company so badly, then yes." Henry answered with a smile as he got his coat.

"Call me if you need me." He added before leaving.

Vicki sighed.

'He always gets to me. So why do I push him away?'

She picked up the phone and called Mike, her ex-cop partner.

"Mike here." He answered.

"Hey Mike, I need a favor."

"You always do." He replied chuckling.

"You still have old missing person files?" Vicki asked.

"I would think so."

"Can I have them?"

"Now Vicki, I can't just give files out to you. They are very important and we need them for further investigations."

"Don't you think I know that? I've worked in the force too you know." Vicki snapped.

"Yes, I know. But I still can't give them to you."

"Look, I just need one file Mike. I'll give it right back."

Mike sighed, thinking.

"Just…tell me who's file your looking for, and I'll bring it to you." He said finally.

Vicki sighed in relief.

"Thanks Mike, I owe you."

"Yeah, yeah. So you mind telling me what all this is about?" Mike asked.

"I don't have time to explain now, but I'll fill you in tomorrow when you give me the file."

"Alright, I'll see you tomorrow." Mike said.

"Thanks again." Vicki replied before hanging up.


Broken: I know it may not seem like much but trust me, this will be very useful information.

Vicki: Why must Henry always bother me?

Henry: I do not bother you. I'm showing affection.

Vicki: Whatever.

Mike: It sounds like this is going to get good.

Broken: Oh it will. (And to the readers, let me know if this little character chat is getting annoying, and I'll stop)

Vicki: Review Please.