Author's note: I'm sorry it took me so long to update this, but I was struggling with this chapter. I just couldn't get it. Now, I know it's short, so don't yell at me. I'm going to New Hampshire this weekend, so I probably won't be able to post anything for a bit. Perhaps I will post the next chapter later today! Happy reading! ;)
Kate Beckett sat on her couch. Fortunately there was heat in her apartment. Kate had taken a hot shower when she got home, and felt slightly better. Now, Kate was looking over her files and notes about the crime scene. Lanie had judged that their victim had been dead for around five hours when she examined her.
The bamboo was a strange way to kill someone. Kate knew it took a few days to grow, so she guessed Shannon White must have been missing for a bit. Kate made a note to contact Shannon's school on that matter.
As Kate was getting into her notes, the lights flickered. Oh dear god, she thought. The power went out. Kate closed her eyes, annoyed. Not again.
Kate tried to continue working, but became distracted by the candles she had lit. She watched the dancing flames in front of her, mesmorized. It took a while for Kate to realize that the three small candles were the only source of heat in her apartment.
Yes, that was really short. I am aware. The next couple chapters are getting better. Thanks for reading!