Three days later
He spent three days, three days, and life resumed its course naturally. Dr. Ogden went to the asylum and often came home late at night to eat something, take a hot bath and go to bed, as she did for weeks already. But everything had changed. She still asleep thinking of the man she loved but now she wondered where he was, if he was safe, what he was doing at that moment. She missed him terribly, as always. And that he was alive, somewhere in town, so close to her and yet so far, it filled her with joy and frustration. She only had to take a carriage to go at the other side of town but it was prohibited. She knew they were the right choice to separate for now, but so far, she was dying to snuggle in his arms, and against this, there was no cure. She had to wait again and again. She then plunged headlong into the job.
That morning the station number four was hectic and every policeman religiously listened to the instructions from their superior.
-The ship "Empire" entered the port there is a time ago, Brakenreid launched on the open space, we have to search the ship from bow to stern, I will not let an inch that has not verified with the help of the men of number five station, each warehouse docks will also be searched.
-But Sir, Higgins cut, it actually dozens.
-It is why you get paid Higgins, muttered Brakenreid, every police officer has a gun, if you find yourself face to Parker or one of his men, do not hesitate to use it. But try to bring him alive, I have a score to settle with him, he whispered, closing his fist forcefully.
The men nodded once and left the open space at the same pace. Yet Constable Crabtree advanced timidly towards his superior and he took the floor barely louder than a whisper.
-Sir? And the Detective? Does not he coming with us?
-He is still dead Crabtree, Thomas replied in the same tone, I ordered him to stay at his hotel and wait for us to bring him news.
-Are you sure he will? George asked, frowning, he is not the man who wait for things to happen.
-He has to or rather I strangle him with my own hands and he will be dead for good this time, grumbled the Inspector prior to bypass the young man and they all leave the police station at the same pace .
Julia walked with a slow and absently along the corridor leading to the office of the morgue. She looked at the young woman leaning on a body in the middle of the room and when Emily looked up at her, she smiled shyly.
-Good morning Emily, Julia whispered down the gentle slope leading to the center of the morgue.
-Good morning Doctor Ogden, timidly replied the young woman.
They exchanged a glance and Dr. Grace plunged again on the body in front of her while the doctor Ogden walked around to sit on a stool a little further. They did not speak for a few minutes before Emily does straightens and turns to her.
-I would have to tell you Julia, she said in a whisper, but ...
-I know, Julia cut yet with bitterness, you had to keep the secret for him to make this ... more "real," she said, looking up at the ceiling, I do not deny that I felt betrayed by you all but I try to forget it. I know you took care of William when he was between life and death, and I thank you for having done so. But I no longer wish to talk about this issue if you will.
Emily nodded and Julia sighed deeply.
-What are you doing here? Timidly asked the young woman.
-Inspector Brakenreid asked me to stay here until the return of the men from the docks, William's order.
-Is he with them?
-I do not think so, said Julia nervously playing with the rings that were at her finger, but he think that I am safer here than asylum or home. Well, as much as I look a little not much thought.
She got up and walked to the extended body to watch carefully and take the floor on a lighter tone.
-Tell me can I help you? From what this poor man is dead?
-A blow to the chest, Emily replied, pointing to the injury, the knife touched the heart and he died in the second.
-An assumption on his murderer?
-No, I was going to clean his fingernails to find some trace, but would you be doingit ? Offered the young woman handed her a small glass jar.
Julia nodded, smiling before taking it and get to work in silence.
The police spent the day searching every corner of the port; each warehouse, to question everyone even those who were not the most talkative. And ultimately, effort force, they found a weapons crate, documents, names, while allowing them to drop the brains of the network, Mr. Parker. Some of his men were arrested and taken to the cells of the station numbers four and five for questioning. The head of the organization was a price and it was only a matter of time before they put their hands on him and that the case is simply closed. Thus, once Inspector Brakenreid finished his story Julia's heart swelled with joy.
-Do not jump for joy immediately Doctor, yet cut his friend, while Parker is not between the bars, it is out of the question you see Murdoch again. And stop him can take time.
-Oh please, Julia sighed wearily, he must have left the city and William ...
-He will do the same.
-I beg your pardon?
-You heard me, said Brakenreid in approaching her, this case is not over and you risk your lives. I was the one who gave you to Murdoch at your wedding and I am not going to run away from my responsibilities. Murdoch then leave the city and you will not know where he will go.
-Can I at least see him one last time?
-No, Jackson will drive you home and stand guard that night, not only to ensure that Parker does not do you any harm, but also to prevent you from going back to your husband.
Julia sighed deeply and gave him a look before leaving the office with a quick and determined step.
-Good, and now Murdoch, Brakenreid grumbled to himself before finishing his glass of whiskey which he placed on his desk.
The young man was sitting on his bed for several minutes already. He knew what he was about and what his colleagues had done all day. He longed to join them and take part in the research, but he was just stayed in this hotel bedroom all day, going in circles, thinking about his wife, investigation, his life, simply. Well then, he looked at the clock, 6:13 p.m., he was still waiting. When two knocks were given to his door, he stood up, jumped to open it and find his superior in its frame. He get him in and closed the door behind him.
-So?
-We found the documents, money also. We arrested Parker's men .
-And him?
-Not found.
-Dear Lord, William sighed, this man is a ghost.
-Murdoch, Brakenreid began thrusting his hand into his pocket, we found this also, he says, handing him an envelope on which was written his name, he wanted you to have it.
William took the envelope and unfolded the paper that was inside to read quickly.
- "DetectiveMurdoch, I am delighted to see that you are finally alive. What a dangerous game you play, I thought I was clear, look no further than to stop or you will pay the price. You have been too much.. reckless, like your lovely wife. I believe the time has finally come for me to visit her. "
William looked up at his superior, who once spoke.
-Do not worry, she is under constant surveillance for three days and I put two more men without her knowledge, she risks anything.
-It is my duty to protect her and ...
-No, not this time, cut his boss, you will leave the city.
-Sir! William protested.
-Do not argue Murdoch, threw Brakenreid with authority, that is an order, you have twenty minutes, the carriage is waiting for you and take you to the station, take the train to Kingston and you will stay at this address, he said handing him another ticket, you will not seek to make contact with any of us.
-I beg you, sighed the young man, I can not leave her alone, Julia needs me.
-Here why you are leaving, she will not support you lose again.
-So let her come with me.
-Parker follows her, she can not leave the city. We can look after her, but not both of you. Go Murdoch, murmured Brakenreid before leaving the room and let him alone and lost in thought leaving few moments.
William began some time to gather his belongings and leave the hotel under his disguise. He followed to the letter the instructions of his superior and before boarding the train, he handed him an envelope containing the name of his wife.
-Give her this letter. I give her any indication of my destination, do not worry, but give it to her, I beg you.
Brakenreid simply nodded and a moment later William climbed into the train. The train shook and he felt his heart explode in his chest. He left, he left the city, he goes up to her and away he did not know for how long. He knew that by staying in Toronto there was a chance he crosses her at the corner of a street, he could be seen far nobody notices it, it was still a hope. But when leaving the city, there was no chance, he just had to wait for his friends and colleagues to solve this case and that fate brought them together again, forever.
to be continued ...