ISame Side Of The Spectrum
The next day I arrive at work, my mood being considerably dark and dreary due to the fact that today is the 7 year anniversary of when my brother Adam was shot down in L.A. I would take the day off, but since the BAU came and I'm the head detective on the case, I can't. I mean physically, I can't. I asked Collins if I could take the day off last year, and you want to know what he said, he said tough luck, get over it! And before I thought he was jackass, but once he said that it's like he went from minor jackass to a major asshole! So I haven't even bothered asking, because I know he'll say no.
I'm sitting at my desk, mulling over the case information when the phone on my desk rings. I pick it up, and try answering it with a smile.
''Garcia, homicide detective.''
''Penelope, it's Payton. I have a break between trials and I called to see if you are going to be able to come to Adam's grave in L.A today?''
''Payton, it's not going to be possible, with my boss not letting me go and then the BAU from Virginia coming to help us on a case, it just won't happen.'' I hear Payton mutter something under his breath.
''You know, maybe your boss would let you if he had a heart.''
''Payton, I gotta go. I'll call you later.'' I hang up, them put my head against my chair. I hear footsteps coming up to my desk, so I bring my head off my chair and sit back up. I see JJ walk up with a half-smile on her face.
''Guess what Morgan had just gotten out of Moore.'' JJ asks me. He actually went back in there with him.
''What did he get out of him?''
''Moore had told him that he didn't do it, but he does know someone who might be our Unsub.''
''What's his name?''
''The name he gave us is a 38-year-old Mason Brenner, Moore said that Brenner was Eileen's cousin, and they got into a fight the previous night. Morgan went to go see if Brenner was at home, and according to him calling minutes before he said they had just arrived at the house, which is only two blocks from here.''
''And I take it when He get's back, I'm doing the questioning?''
''Correct.'' I groan as I stand up in my chair.
''I know this probably none of my business but is everything alright Penelope? You seem..off.'' JJ asks me.
''Yeah I'm fine.''My cell rings, so I answer it.
''Garcia.''
''Hey Penelope, it's Morgan. We've got Brenner under custody, and may I say he was a fighter. I bet you he's got something he doesn't want us knowing about.''
''OK.'' I say sort of distantly.
''We'll be there in a few minutes.'' Morgan disconnects the call. After the call, I end up just walking around the building. I end up drifting towards the entrance of the station when I hear ''Screw you cops! You've got no reason to arrest me!'' I presume that to be Brenner. When I do get towards the screaming man, Morgan is not even struggling while holding on to this man as Brenner squirm in Morgan's grasp. You can see the muscles strain in Morgan's arms as he holds on to him. Woah, focus on the screamer here not the FBI agents arms.
Morgan effortlessly drags Brenner off to an interrogation room, where he just opens the door, throws Mason in their, and closes the door behind him. He leans against the wall before looking at me.
''You try getting that guy into a squad car, not fun at all.''
''I think I'm good.'' I try to smile, but I fail due to the situation with my brother, which I'm bummed about. I go to the door to open it, but Morgan moves to in front of the door just as I get there, causing me to bump into him.
''What is going on Garcia? Where's that smile of yours that everyone loves, especially me.'' He quietly asks.
''It's nothing...'' I push past Morgan slightly, and open the door to the interrogation room, then close it behind me. Sitting down at the table causes Brenner to shift slightly.
''I don't know what you damn cops think your going to get out of me, I'm not speaking one bit.''
''Ok, but just remember Mason, you don't talk soon and we'll have you detained until you do sing, oh and one more thing.''
''What you dirty pig?'' Mason snickers, which just makes me more pissed off.
''You call me a dirty pig one more time, I'll be shoving my foot so far up your ass you'll be able to taste my shoelaces.'' Without another word, I walk out of the room, slamming the door closed behind me. Walking off to the nearest bathroom, I enter and walk up to the sinks. When I look up, I notice JJ standing behind me.
''Seriously Garcia, what's going on with you?'' Taking a deep breath, I turn towards JJ.
''Today marks the 7th year anniversary of when my brother was shot down in L.A, I would go visit his grave but Collins won't let me, he told me last year to get over it.'' JJ eyes widen with shock, then narrow.
''How the hell can he say that? And not let you see your own brothers grave, what kinda of a monster is he.'' Finally a single tear runs down my cheek.
''I know. It sucks not being able to tell people about this. You're the first person I told about today, not the first to ask though. Morgan asked me too, but I didn't say anything.'' I walk through the bathroom door and around the corner, to where I find Morgan, of course he's there. He steps closer to me.
''Ok, what the hell is wrong with you? Why are you angry and... why have you been crying?''Morgan asks, the look on his face soften even further. I just look down at the ground, but at this point Morgan puts a finger under my chin and forces me to look at him.
''If you won't tell me now, can you tell me after a drink? You could at least do me that.'' Knowing he won't back off this issue, I nod my head yes. He smiles slightly.
''Then let's get going, I want to know what's up.'' Putting his hand of the small of my back, he leads me out of the station. Guess I have no choice.
Well, from that I'm hoping you can figure out what's going on next chapter!