"Mr. Billings, you attacked a young woman today." Horatio said.
Billings arched his brow and snorted. "That's very bold of you to say that Lieutenant."
"Miss Boa Vista." Horatio said.
Natalia pulled out a photo and set it down on the table in front of Billings. "This is a print we pulled from a name plate. It was also used to beat a young woman this afternoon. Your prints were on it."
Billings shrugged. "So? I've been to Delko's firm before."
Horatio smirked. "Now how could you know that Miss Delko works at a law firm?"
"Word gets around." Billings said.
Natalia arched one of her brows. "Really, because we've been talking with your dancers and none of them knew Marisol's real line of work. Actually, they were all…excited to hear what kind of work she does."
Billings shook his head. "Can't imagine why."
"Maybe, it has something to do with these." Horatio said. He set down another stack of photographs.
Billings looked them over. "What are these supposed to be?"
"Well this one, is you rapping Maggie Johnson. That alone will get you fifteen years mandatory time in prison." Natalia explained. "Then of course, there are the other dancers, not to mention the prostitution you forced them into."
Billings snorted. "You can't prove that."
"On the contrary, we can." Horatio said. "You see, those women at the club were more than willing to give you up. Each one gave us names, dates, and the price that the men paid you."
"We also pulled your payroll for the past few years and found some information that the IRS will be most interested in. We also found several hefty withdrawals you made just a few days before Maggie was murdered." Natalia explained.
"You are finished." Horatio said.
"So what do you want?" Billings asked.
"Jonathan Broadswith." Horatio stated.
"Johnny? Johnny's a former employee I had to fire." Billing's explained.
"He's also the one you hired to kill Maggie." Horatio said.
"I want a deal." Billings demanded.
"I don't make deals with scum like you." Horatio replied.
Billings smirked and leaned back into his chair. "Then good like finding him before he finds her."
"Finds who?" Natalia asked.
Billings looked up at Horatio. "You know who I'm talking about."
"Where is he?" Horatio asked.
Billings shrugged. "Guess you'll have to wait and see."
Suddenly a sharp ringing echoed in the room.
"Maybe not. Answer it." Horatio said.
Billings didn't move.
Horatio walked around the table to Billing's side. "Answer it, Mr. Billings."
Billings reached into his pocket and removed his phone. He answered the call and passed the phone to Horatio. "Hello."
"Lieutenant Caine?" it was Marisol.
"Marisol." Horatio said.
"Did I dial the wrong number?" Marisol asked.
"No. Mr. Billings is in police custody." Horatio explained.
"I see. Well I was just calling to tell him that I'm not coming in tonight. And I'm not coming back." Marisol explained.
"I'll pass along the message." Horatio replied. He couldn't help but feel greatly relieved at her discussion.
Billings looked at his watch. "Be sure to give my regards to Miss Delko. It's a real shame. She was quite a looker, even if she stayed behind the bar every night."
Horatio stared at Billings. Marisol was next. Maggie's killer was coming after Marisol. "Marisol, where are you right now?"
"At the club, cleaning out my locker." Marisol explained.
"Marisol, I need you to listen very closely to me. Find an empty room and locker yourself inside. I'm on my way." Horatio explained.
"What's going on?" Marisol asked.
"I'll explain everything when I get there. Do not leave that room." Horatio said. He closed the phone. He pointed to Billings. "He does not leave this room!"
yeah, never a dull moment.