Part 9

Jane turned around and walked back into the ME's office and waited for her to get her things together. "Might as well carpool." She smirked at the beautiful doctor.

When they arrived at the scene the smell of decomposition was already in full force in the cabin. Frost didn't even make it through the threshold before he had to turn around and lose what was left of his stomach after the ferry ride to the islands.

Jane had to turn her head for a moment to get her bearings. "This was definitely a little more discreet and hidden." Jane looked at Korsak. "Do we know who booked the cabin and when?"

"No, we haven't talked to the manager of the grounds yet. He was found by a staff member and he said the manager should be on the next ferry in. I'm going to check on Frost." Korsak wouldn't admit it but the smell was bothering him a little as well.

"Maura, any information you care to share about the victim?" Jane left it open ended to allow Maura to share only what she could definitively say.

"Well, he has been here for at least 36 hours from the state of decomp and the body has moved beyond rigor. I will know more once we get him in the lab." Maura looked up at Jane. "I can also say that some of the wounds are similar to the previous victim." She gave a little smile answering the question Jane was obviously going to ask next.

Jane shook her head slightly and grinned. "Can you tell me what I'm thinking now Dr. Isles?"

Maura had started moving toward Jane. "Something about questioning someone I believe, but I don't guess." Being sure to whisper the last part near her ear.

Jane froze at the chills that were sent down her spine and quietly chastised herself for even having that reaction. "That wouldn't be guessing, that would be knowing my process." She just smiled and headed for the door.

After Maura gave everyone instructions she followed Jane out to meet up with Frost and Korsak.

"Frost and Korsak, why don't you two head back on the next ferry and see if you can catch up with his family. Maura and I will go speak to the manager." Jane started to walk away.

"I would be quick about it though." Korsak looked up at the sky. "It looks like we have a storm headed this way."

Jane looked up as well and just agreed with a head nod. She and Maura headed for the office at the other end of the campgrounds. They walked in silence but it didn't keep them from glancing at each other like they wanted to say something. Jane opened her mouth several times and then decided it was not the right time and would just give Maura an awkward smile.

Jane instinctively opened the door for Maura and headed to the desk holding her badge up. "I'm looking for the manager." Scanning the room as she spoke.

"Hi, I'm Stephanie Pane, the manager. What can I help you with?" She smiled wide like nothing had happened.

"I'm Detective Rizzoli with the BPD. This is Dr. Isles, Chief Medical Examiner. We are here about the homicide in one of your cabins." She was trying to keep the irritation out of her voice. 'How could this lady be so clueless?' She was sure someone had to mentioned what was going on by now.

"Oh, yes. Terrible news. What questions can I answer for you?" Her demeanor changed a little now.

"We would like to know who the cabin was rented to and when? We also need a list of all staff." Jane was polite but still something was just off. Her gut was telling her something wasn't right with this manager. 'Could just be she is worried about business.'

"Of course detective." She began looking at her books. "I show the cabin was rented 3 days ago to a Shawn Casek."

"That matches his ID." Maura states and then looks at Jane.

"How was it paid for?" Jane asks. "How far in advance? What length of time was it rented for?"

"Credit card. It was an online reservation made a week ago. It is up tomorrow actually." Ms. Pane answers and then looks at the ladies. "I will get you the staff list. It's pretty short. It's just a few of us and we take care of all the cabins on the islands."

"Thank you." Jane looks at Maura. "We should probably head to the ferry before the storm arrives."

"Actually, the last ferry just left a couple minutes ago due to the storm coming." Stephanie Pane stated. "Sorry"

"Is there any way we can find another way back to the mainland tonight?" Jane asks with a little worry in her voice.

"No, with this storm coming in we have cut off the transportation for the night. I do have a cabin I can let you use for the night." She immediately reached for a key on a board behind her.

"Thank you." Maura takes the key. "Are the keys to the cabins always out for easy access?"

"Yes. Why?" Was all the manager could say before she was cut off.

"How many copies of each key do you guys keep?" Jane continued.

"Only one out, but we keep spare in the safe for just in case." She answered.

"Who has access to the safe?"

"Myself and my maintenance manager, Frank Williams." The manager looked a little puzzled.

"Okay, thank you. Will you make sure we have all the contact information you have for all of your staff please." Jane looked at Maura again. "What time does the first ferry leave in the morning?"

"Unless the weather prevents it, 7:00 am. And then every half hour or so after." The manager smiled. "I can have the list complete for you in the morning if you would like." She didn't see any rush since the ladies were stuck on the island until then.

"That's fine. Thank you." Maura said without giving Jane a chance to speak.

Jane gave her a look of surprise, opened her mouth to speak and stopped when she saw Maura smile. She just followed her out of the office in search of the cabin. She stuttered stepped when a thought occurred to her. 'We didn't ask how many beds were in the cabin.'

Maura noticed and reached for Jane's arm. Wrapping into the detectives. She then grabbed her cell phone and sent a text to Frost and Korsak about their situation. Followed that up with a text to Susie with instructions regarding the arrival of the latest victim.

When they got inside the cabin Jane went straight to the light and night stand to secure her weapon and badge. "I guess we should try to get some sleep since we are stuck here." Jane sat on the edge of the bed and then watched Maura slip off her shoes and sit on the other side.