Disclaimer: I do not own Blood Ties or any of its characters. They are Tanya Huff's creations.
Characters thoughts in italics
Thanks to my beta, Lena!
Chapter 6
Vicki walked into the Metropolitan police station. Mike was sitting at his computer typing away.
"Hey."
"Hi, Vic."
Her ex-partner waved a DVD in front of her face. She reached for it but his grasp tightened around the case.
Mike leaned forward. "You didn't get too specific on the phone. All you said was that this has something to do with Fitzroy."
The private investigator took a seat. "Someone tried to kill Henry."
"When you say someone, are you talking about the latest freak of the week or an actual human suspect?"
"Judging by the way Henry was attacked, I would have to go with the latter."
His hold on the DVD loosened and he allowed her to take it from him.
She rose from the chair. "Thanks, Mike. I really owe you big time."
The blond haired detective smiled. "Yeah you do. How about we talk about how you're going to repay me over dinner?"
"I'll check my schedule and let you know."
"You do that." He smiled to himself as he watched her leave.
Brock activated the spycam. Unfortunately it was facing the front door of Fitzroy's apartment. I need to know whether he is dead or alive. The front door opened and shut. A blond wearing glasses and a black leather jacket entered. She walked like a cop. Maybe this is a trap.
"Coreen, I'm back."
At least two women are at Fitzroy's place. Interesting.
The woman left the camera's view.
The private investigator loaded the DVD into the DVD player. She removed her glasses and massaged the bridge of her nose before returning her glasses to her face. Her assistant joined her on the sofa.
Vicki's quizzical brows rose. "How's Henry?"
"He's resting. His wounds are looking much better."
"I'm glad to hear that. So are you up for watching a security DVD courtesy of Mike?"
"If it's going to help find who did this to Henry, you can count me in!"
The DVD began. "So what are we looking for? Somebody wearing a 'work for murder' T-shirt?" The raven haired girl inquired.
Vicki gave the young woman a dirty look. "Anyone who is acting suspicious?"
After a few minutes, the Goth rose from the couch. "I'm going to make some coffee. I think we're going to need it."
"You won't get any arguments from me."
After several hours of viewing footage, they had seen several package deliveries and various people coming and going. No one seemed out of place. Identifying Henry's attacker was proving to be a daunting task. Vicki yawned. The Goth mimicked her action.
"What do you say we pack it in for tonight? We can view more of the surveillance footage tomorrow." Vicki glanced at her watch. "I mean today."
Her assistant nodded in agreement.
Vicki shut off the DVD. Coreen laid on the sofa while Vicki switched off the lights and went into Henry's bedroom.