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Chapter II: A Murder Case

Bilbo sighed as he made the turn toward Erebor Enterprises. Legolas had been sitting in the passenger seat, not saying anything, like a good partner. He was itching to though. "Are you going to say something?" Bilbo asked.

"What?"

"You've been dying to ask questions since we got in the car," Bilbo said.

"How long did you and Thorin date?" Legolas asked.

"Four years. And he called it courting," Bilbo said.

"Really?"

"Thorin was very old school," Bilbo said with a smile. "It was what I liked about him."

"Did you guys have sex? Oh, no, I shouldn't ask that," his partner said causing Bilbo to chuckle.

"No, it's okay. Yes, we did, by the way," Bilbo said causing Legolas to chuckle.

"Was it good?" Legolas asked.

"It was fantastic. I had fun with Thorin."

"So why did you break up?"

"My job," Bilbo said. "Our relationship was outed to the public. Even though his business was legit by then, all people saw was that he was the son a mafia boss who went missing. He was the replacement for the Oakenshield crime family."

"But.." Legolas started to say.

"Police commissioner didn't like the idea of one of his detective inspectors in a relationship with a mafia boss."

"But..." Legolas started to say again, but Bilbo beat him to the punch.

"Yes, but as long as there was a possibility that Thrain was still alive, he didn't want to risk it. I told Thorin this and he said he didn't want my career to suffer, so we broke up amicably."

"Yet, you haven't seen each other in a year," Legolas said. Bilbo shrugged. "Where did you guys meet?"

"In the village Shire," Bilbo said. "I have a holiday/weekend cottage I inherited there and his is across from mine. We ran into each other in the grocery store in the village. We hit it off. The reason my boss didn't find out about us until a year ago was because we never went out in public in London. We were always out in public in Shire. A couple of restaurants catered to the Oakenshields there."

"Do you still love him?" Legolas asked.

"I still have feelings for the man," Bilbo said.

"That's not the answer I was looking for," his partner said.

"I didn't want to break up with him. Thorin was the longest relationship I had since college. I did love him. I still do," Bilbo said.

"So, this is going to be interesting when we meet him to tell him we may have found his father dead in the river."

"Yes. Yes, it is," Bilbo said.

Gandalf Grey, board member and former wizard of Middle Earth, walked into Thorin Oakenshield's office like he had a secret to tell. Thorin knew right away this was the Middle Earth Gandalf, but he also had his Modern memories of this Gandalf too. He was a great adviser of the years he made the business legit. Now it made him wonder when he remembered his Middle Earth memories, but then again, this was Gandalf. It was possible he had his Middle Earth memories his whole life. "Gandalf," Thorin said.

"Thorin Oakenshield, how are you this morning?" he asked. Before Thorin could answer him, Gandalf said; "Better yet, how is your memory?"

"It became clear over a month ago," Thorin said causing the board member to chuckle. "How is this possible?"

"Oh, just a little magic in the end," Gandalf said. "How are your modern memories? You still have your memories as Thorin Oakenshield the businessman, right?"

"Those memories were pushed out of the way when the Middle Earth memories came to light."

"But, they're coming back," Kili said coming into the office. "Like I can still solve any computer problem that comes my way. I have a beautiful girlfriend, by the way and I moon light as a DJ at Isen."

"Splendid," Gandalf said. One by one, the dwarves came into Thorin's office. "So, what do you hope I can do for you?"

"We're looking for Bilbo," Bofur said.

"We were hoping you'd know where he is," Ori said.

"Actually, he's here in London. Been keeping tabs on him since I found him. You all should be remembering him soon."

"But we do remember him," Bifur said as clear as day.

"Yes, but the other memories should be coming to light. Especially for Thorin," Gandalf said. The King Under the Mountain was leaning back in his chair before sitting up. "Top right drawer to get it jogging." Thorin pulled out his right hand drawer to find a picture of him and a certain Hobbit in an embrace. From the looks of things, Thorin had a hold of the camera and with his arm stretched out, he snapped the picture. Bilbo was situated in between his legs, both had a smile on his face.

"I'm in a relationship with Bilbo," Thorin said taking the picture out.

"Uh, you were in a relationship with Bilbo."

"What?" Thorin asked.

"Because you broke up, a year ago," Fili remembered.

"We did," Thorin said. "It's why I don't have the picture out anymore, but I keep it, because I'm still in love with him."

"The two of you had a beautiful relationship. Well in love with each other, but Bilbo's job in this world wouldn't allow you to be together."

"Why?" Balin asked.

"That will be answered soon. In fact, our Hobbit is on his way here on a professional matter. He needs to talk to you and Dis."

"Me and Dis? Why?"

"I won't spoil everything," Gandalf said. "Now, I must get back to my business. I suggest you all go about your day and watched your Hobbit in his element. Oh, and Dwalin, make sure you give him a hard time about seeing Thorin. You are his bodyguard after all."

"Right," Dwalin said.

Getting into Erebor Enterprises was as easy as making his blueberry scones. Convincing the head of security, Dwalin, to talk to Thorin was going to be harder. He and the Head of Security had always butted heads after he and Thorin had broken up. The second they asked to see Thorin Oakenshield, the security people called him. "Who is this Dwalin character?" Legolas asked.

"Head of Security for Thorin, plus his personal bodyguard," Bilbo said as a tall, bald man with a goatee came out of the elevators. "Dwalin, call off your goons."

"Detective Inspector," Dwalin said, the title rolling off of his tongue before he could catch it. Bilbo was a cop.

"Dwalin," he said.

"You know this guy?" the security guy asked.

"He new?" Bilbo asked. "Pretty sure he is, otherwise you wouldn't be down here."

"You and the boss haven't been a couple for a year, Baggins. What do you want?"

"I want to talk to him," Bilbo said.

"He's very busy. What is this regarding?"

"It's about his father's case, Dwalin. There's been a development, so, I can either talk to him now, or leave and come back with our tactical team for a raid. Shouldn't have a problem getting a warrant."

"Nope," Legolas said. "Real easy. All we would have to say was the name Thorin Oakenshield."

"All right, enough," Dwalin snapped. "Give them passes. I'll take them up myself." Bilbo and Legolas took their passes and put them on as they followed Dwalin to an elevator.

"If Dis is here, she'll need to be there," Bilbo said. Dwalin grumbled as he got out his phone to make the call.

Thorin was fixing his appearance after Dwalin had text him that he was bringing Bilbo up to the office. Fili and Kili had arrived shortly after they had received a text from the security man as well. "Is he here yet?" Kili asked setting up his computer. He and Fili planned to act like they were working to get a glimpse of their burglar.

"No, not yet," Thorin said straightening his tie. "I'm nervous. Why am I nervous?"

"Because you haven't seen him in over a year," Fili said.

"Right," Thorin said before putting his jacket on. "How do I look?" he asked.

"You look fine," a voice said. Thorin turned to see Dis coming into his office. His little sister worked in the Legal Department of EE and sat on the board.

"What are you doing here?" he asked.

"Dwalin text me about Bilbo coming here. He needs to talk to both of us," she said. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be?"

"Because the man whom you've told me countless times you loved is walking back into your life after a year apart. I'd take this as a sign to get back together."

"Dis, don't start," he said.

"I blame that boss of his for you two breaking up. Not wanting one of his cop inspectors dating someone who used to be a crime boss. You weren't even a crime boss," she said sitting down. She missed the three stunned looks of her sons and brother. There was a knock on the door and Thorin shook himself out of stupor to answer.

"Enter," he commanded and the door swung open to welcome back his Hobbit.

End of Chapter II