"Dr. Chelson is a successful psychiatrist, but before that he was the type of doctor you go to for check ups." Austin read from his phone. Ally had asked him to look up Dr. Chelson while she drove to his office. "Again, very successful. He changed routes because he 'developed a fascination with the human brain'."

Ally frowned. "That's it?"

"Oh wait, there's more! It's not from a trustworthy source though, but there's some rumours about him using psychiatric driving for his own interests?"

The detective's hands gripped the steering wheel tightly.

"Is there something I should know?" Austin asked, glancing at her hands.

"For now, no. I want to confirm it before we do anything rash. Just," Ally sighed, "trust me, okay?"

Austin nodded.

They arrived at the address of his office that on his business card. The building was modern and pristine, with white stone walls. Austin and Ally were about to enter, when the door opened to reveal Dr. Chelson on the other side. He looked at them in surprise, but it slipped away when he recognized Ally. He gave her a polite smile.

"Well, what a pleasant surprise! Hello."

"Good evening, do you mind if I take you up on that appointment?"

The doctor swung the door wide open and nodded his head towards a long hall. "Of course."

The group walked past the reception area, through the hallway, and into his study. Several comfortable looking chairs were at the center of the tastefully decorated room. They sat down at the wave of Dr. Chelson's hand.

"You have a nice study," complimented Austin.

"Thank you...Mr. Moon, I presume?"

The detective's companion gave him a grin. "Just Austin. It's nice to meet you."

Dr. Chelson shook his hand and then turned to Ally. Ally's heart was beating fast in excitement and she had been trying to stay calm whilst the two exchanged pleasantries.

"So, how can I help you?" The doctor asked.

"I'd like to know about Patrick Cipriano, particularly, his treatment under your care."

After she finished her sentence, she immediately put all her attention on the doctor's reaction. The slightest quick intake of breath or fidgeting could give him away. However, the doctor remained the same except he now looked much more tired. The added stress in his expression made him look older.

The doctor got up, and Austin tensed, inching towards Ally. But Dr. Chelson simply walked over to one of his cupboards and shuffled around. "Can I get you anything to drink? I have some exquisite wine."

Ally shot a look at Austin's protective stance over her, and shook her head. He hesitantly relaxed.

'Trust me.'

"Absolutely," Ally told the doctor. Austin hummed in agreement. Dr. Chelson set out some glasses and poured the rich red liquid into them. He took a deep gulp, while Austin and Ally sipped lightly out of politeness. The doctor seemed to make up his mind on whatever he had been thinking of, and at long last broke the silence.

"You may have heard of rumours about me doing psychiatric driving."

Austin tensed again.

Dr. Chelson continued. "Psychiatric driving is driving, or changing the behaviour of the patient. Some believe it is unethical, but sometimes, it's necessary. Patrick Cipriano..." He drank from his glass."was subjected to psychiatric driving."

"But doctor, as you've said, it's highly unethical," Ally said.

"Not to mention a bit of highly illegal," added Austin.

Ally continued to expect signs of the doctor losing his cool. The doctor stayed calm and tired. Again, that look of resignation. She did not understand why he was this way, even after confessing that he was possibly linked to Patrick's death. Unlike other serial killers and whatnot that Ally had confronted, he did not explain his crimes righteously or attack them.

Austin was also confused. His body was tight, ready to spring into action when the doctor broke. "Dr. Chelson, do you know how Patrick Cipriano had died?"

"No."

"He put swords through himself," Austin continued, "seemed to enjoy it, and then stuffed himself into the magician's box. Do you have any clue as to how this could have happened?"

"Like I've said," he paused, "he was put through the procedure of psychiatric driving."

"Why?" Ally piped up.

"I have always wanted the best for my patients. Patrick Cipriano was going through a lot of pain, so I ended it. I set him free."

The detective gulped. "You ended his pain but ending his life?"

Dr. Chelson nodded. "In a way, yes, I caused it."

"Sir," Austin interrupted, now standing, "I'm sorry, but you are arrested for the murder of Patrick Cipriano."

"Wait."

Austin stopped looking for and taking out the handcuffs, and raised an eyebrow at Ally in question.

Ally's eyes were on the doctor. "How did you do it? How did you drive him to kill himself in such a painful way?"

"At first, just therapy. By saying certain things to someone, they will begin to think a certain way; get specific ideas. And then psychedelic drugs. I injected it into him with a needle, and it literally set his mind free."

"How did you gain access to these drugs?" Austin inquired. This doctor was adding more and more to his list of crimes.

"I was and am a doctor with connections and experience."

Ally felt uneasy. "So you told him to stab himself over and over again?"

"No, actually. I simply told him to do whatever he wished."

"Human kabob," muttered Austin.

Dr. Chelson shut his eyes. "Arrest me, I do not care. I only did what was best for him. Although, I remember he had someone waiting for him that night after our appointment. Odd that they didn't notice. Perhaps you should look into that. It was a woman, his assistant, I believe?"

Austin and Ally exchanged looks of confusion. "Noreen?"

The duo saw to it that the doctor was arrested and handed over to the police. The elderly man did not put up a fight, and it was quite sad to watch. He had wanted to help. But, Ally had to remind herself, he had manipulated the patient, and ultimately caused his death. That did not help.

"We need to talk to Noreen now, right?" Austin reappeared at Ally's side after speaking briefly to the police officers.

"Yes."

Austin looked at his phone. "It's really late right now, should we?..."

"By tomorrow, she would have heard of the doctor's arrest and figured everything out. If she had any hand in this, she would take action." Ally replied intelligently.

"Okay then."

Ally called Noreen and asked if she could meet again. Noreen agreed, with a bit of suspicion in her voice. When she asked why, Ally told her it was better if it was in person rather on the phone. Ally said it so it was implied that Ally had just found out how Patrick had died, and that she had news of him. In theory, if Noreen had done something, she would think that the detective was one step behind, and that Ally was only there to deliver the bad news.

In reality, Ally knew more than that.

Again, pretty short chapter and it is a bit late too-sorry! I found it hard to write this chapter, idk if it was lack of inspiration or something else but I wanted to get this chapter up for you guys :) I decided to wrap up this case next chapter and maybe start a new one next chapter. It'll be longer and better, hopefully.

Thanks for reading and let me know what you think!