Chapter3 Open & Exposed
Sorry for the long wait life has been crazy hopefully you guys enjoy this chapter.
Nicky headed straight into work knowing that as of today her life wasn't going to be the same because she went from being an ordinary beat cop to beat cop on a major drug case.
Nicky headed into the locker-room where she found Eddie finishing up with her uniform.
"Hey Eddie."
"Hey Nicky you ready to hit the street today?"
"Yeah I just hope we don't get pulled off this case mid-way through by OCCB."
"We won't, knowing your uncle if OCCB tries anything he'll go to the mat for us."
"I know I just don't want to chance it."
"Look just chill out we've got this now hurry up roll call's in ten."
"Oh shut it Eddie you're just looking to ogle my uncle."
"Hey not so loud I can't help that I'm in love you'll understand when you meet you're not so secret admirer."
"Hey you still haven't told me her name yet".
"You'll find out soon enough now come on before we get ripped."
Nicky quickly dressed and followed Eddie into the briefing center where they quickly took their places on the squad line.
Morning ladies and gents first item on the agenda today the annual PBA blood drive is going on for the next week anyone wishing to donate can do so at EOT also for those of you that are interested in extra money Blessed Heart is looking for five officers to help chaperone its annual bake sale see me at EOT if interested."
"Now that we handled the house cleaning there have been a series of gang assaults in and around the area so until further notice one men foot posts are suspended and also under the BOLO section of the agenda you are to round up any and all known Warrior Kings found to be breaking the law full enforcement no exceptions."
With that everyone hit the streets do good work come back safe dismissed."
As the room was emptying out Jamie noticed Jack Christina Nicky and Eddie were still around.
"Jack Chris before you head out put your vests on your sector has seen an up-tick in muggings that have gotten violent".
Both Jack and Chris nodded and they headed to change into their vests leaving Nicky Jamie and Eddie in the assembly room.
"Janko Reagan today is the first day of your case your orders are simple I will be handing you all the information I have on this drug ring and you use your tour to pick up and additional information which as stated before is to run directly through me."
"You both have the full authority to use the OCCB rulebook when obtaining information understood".
Both Eddie and Jamie nodded as they were being instructions.
Nicky couldn't help but smirk at the way Eddie was entranced by her uncle a piece of ammo she would use to make fun of Eddie later but for now it was all business.
"Alright officers you have your orders pick up the file from my office on top of my desk and head out but be safe and watch each-others backs."
Both Nicky and Eddie saluted Jamie and headed out to grab their vests picked up the folder and headed out into the streets.
Once outside Nicky saw this was the perfect time to rib her partner about her love sick expression.
"Eddie you sure your heads all here you were practically undressing my uncle with your eyes".
"Nicky I was not I wouldn't do that at work I have self-control."
"Please when it comes to my uncle you'd be spread eagle for him in no time flat given the chance."
As much as Eddie wanted to deny her partners statement she knew deep down that she would give anything to share a bed with one Jamie Reagan.
As the two drove up the block from the twelfth they noticed three men gambling by a store that was a known drug distribution spot.
"Hey Nicky pull up here I think we may be able to gather some intel here."
Nicky did as instructed and pulled up to trio getting out casually as not to alert the trio.
"Hey you three hands up and don't you even think of running." Eddie said as she approached the three males who luckily had Warrior King jewelry on.
Surprisingly the trio turned around with their hands in the air.
"Don't shoot officers." A fair skinned six-foot male remarked as Eddie and Nicky approached the trio.
Alright you three up against the wall now and don't think of running".
Nicky covered Eddie as she searched the first suspect.
"Hey Nicky I've got two baggies of what looks like crushed coke here along with two small bags of weed".
Eddie continued her search and recovered a .38 snub nose and three bags of pills from the first perp along with his wallet.
"Alright Randy Gomes I'm placing you under arrest for illegal possession of a firearm along with felony drug possession".
"Those drugs aren't mine lady I'm not doing time for that I want my lawyer."
"Yeah tell it to the judge pal you're going in."
Eddie placed Randy in back of the squad car and helped Nicky search the other two suspects a tan skinned 5'11" male named Robbie Stevens and a 6'2 darker male name Simon Mathews finding enough pills on them to easily make their arrests felonies.
Once they drove the trio back to the squad using their car along with a passing sector car they vouchered the evidence and booked the trio on their various charges placing them in holding until their lawyers could make there expected appearances since the trio invoked soon after being picked up.
While Eddie and Nicky waited for the lawyers to arrive they went to the bullpen and filed their arrest reports and DD5s hoping that apprehending this trio would be the first step in a major bust.
Meanwhile over at the five-four Danny and Maria had just come back from court after testifying in the murder trial of rich art dealer luckily for Danny the appearance only took two hours because he was in no mood to deal with much anything.
Danny walked over to his desk and looked at an old picture of himself with Linda and boys from a Jets game just before Linda died.
"Hey Danny you alright there we drove all the way here from the courthouse and you haven't said a word."
"I'm good Baez no big now let's get this paperwork done I don't feel like taking fives home with me tonight."
Maria knew that Danny was off and she knew why today would've been his and Linda's anniversary she was determined to at least attempt to get Danny to smile something she had made her personal mission since the week Danny came back after Linda died in the car accident.
"Hey Danny after you finish those fives we're headed to the Wolf lodge for beers and I won't take no for an answer I don't want to see you suffering anymore."
"Baez if I told you once I told you a thousand times I'm good going home at EOT."
"Danny I care about you a lot and I know especially on a day like today you'll end up drinking your feelings and not coming into work tomorrow so for both our sakes I will be your shadow after work and that's final."
"Fine you wanna be my babysitter I won't stop you not that you'd allow me to anyway."
"That's right you couldn't both you and your boys will thank me for this later."
"We'll see about that."
Danny appreciated Maria's intervention but would never tell her that, deep down there were times over the past couple years that Maria would remind him of his beloved Linda which scared Danny since he hadn't allowed himself to even think about another relationship much less one with his longtime partner.
Danny went back to paper work not knowing that Maria was having the same debate about him. Danny went back to paper work hoping against hope that he could eventually slip away from his partner.
Back at the twelfth Eddie and Jamie were currently sitting in the box with Randy Gomes who had his attorney Ian Strong with him.
Ian was a fair skinned man with blue eyes and a bald head he was wearing a grey business suit.
"Alright Randy according to your rap sheet you've got four arrests in the last three years and with what we found on you today you're looking at twenty years minimum unless you start talking now." Eddie stated firmly.
"Screw you I'm not scared of doing time."
"Fine have it your way but if my partner and I walk out that door and go see your friends you lose your chance at a deal and then it'll be in the judge's hands how long you spend locked up and trust me judges in the city don't take too kindly to repeat offenders."
"Are you deaf pig I said I'm not scared of doing time."
"Fine have it your way we tried."
Nicky and Eddie headed outside and picked up Robbie placing him in another room while Randy was put back in holding.
"Alright Robbie we pulled your sheet you have nothing but a few Dis-cons on your sheet wanna tell us what you were doing with a stash of drugs and a loaded .38?"
"No I don't so let's save the song dance and just lock me up so I can get arraigned." Robbie said dryly.
"You may want to rethink that stance Robbie with what we found on you you're looking at a minimum twenty years."
"Well fuck it I'll do twenty not like it matters to me."
It was at this point Nicky had enough she wasn't about to play anymore games she wanted answers and she was going to get them now.
Nicky sat right across from Robbie and looked him dead in the eye.
"Listen here you good for nothing piece of crap you have two choices one you give us the answers to the questions we ask and we put in a good word with DA or two you stay quiet and I personally make sure you spend your life locked up in some shoebox upstate".
"What didn't you understand I'm not saying shit to either of you pig bitches and if that gets me twenty I don't give a fuck so put me back in my holding cell so I can go do my time in peace."
"Come on Robbie we all know you wouldn't last five minutes upstate doing hard time so just give up your dealer and we'll put in a good word with the DA for you."
"Listen here I said I'm not saying shit so fuck off."
"Fine guess your next stop is upstate see you never ass clown."
Nicky and Eddie once again struck out and were beginning to get aggravated at their lack of progress as they walked back towards an empty office.
"I don't get it Eddie we dangle pleas in front of two perps we've got dead to rights and they both stone wall us I say we play a game of rabbit ears with this last guy."
"Nicky are you stupid you of all people should know rabbit ears is a one-way ticket to IAB; if we want to make any head way with this I say we change up our approach with a little reverse phycology."
"How so Eddie?"
"Easy we make it seem like we wrap the case up and maybe this third guy flips and cracks this for us."
"Fine but if that doesn't work we're going rabbit ears."
"Trust me it won't come to that."
"Eddie and Nicky walked out of the empty room and headed for the holding cell where Simon was being held once in the box Simon just sat motionless.
This time Eddie decided to run point in questioning.
"Alright Simon here's the deal your buddies gave us everything we needed on the drugs and the gun said it was all your idea to sell drugs and make quite a bit of money even gave up your stash house which we're going through right now so just confess and take your time like a man."
"It was at this moment that Simon began to freak out.
"No way they pinned this all on me the only thing was mine was the gun but I have nothing to do with drugs I didn't know they even sold."
Upon hearing this Eddie and Nicky were relieved that they had caught their first real break but Nicky being a Reagan knew she had to cover her bases.
Now Simon let me remind you have the right to a lawyer."
"I know I don't want one the gun was mine but I had nothing to do with the drugs I swear all I knew was that Robbie and Randy were delivering packages for some bookie and needed my gun so I went with them."
"Alright what can you tell us about the bookie?"
"Nothing I never met the bookie all I know is that Robbie and Randy make drops weekly this was the first drop I was on."
"Fine that's all for now but if we find out you lied your life will be hell we'll make sure of that."
Eddie and Nicky put Simon back in his cell and began to chase down any leads back at their desks.
"Alright so we got Simon on the gun but still have no clue who's running drugs." Nicky stated.
"I have a contact I trust in narcotics I'll run our trios' names see if anything pops."
"Keep it quiet Eddie you heard Sarge."
"I will don't worry Reagan I have my ways."
Eddie made a quick phone call as Nicky hoped Eddie's plan would pan out.
Six hours later in front of the twelfth Jack and stood outside in street clothes having completed an uneventful tour.
"Hey Jack wanna come to my place I upgraded the cable we can watch movies and have wings."
"Woman you had me at wings lets go my dad might be extended knowing what today is and Sean is probably at some party knowing him." Jack answered walking towards the parking lot.
Listen I know about your mom I'm sorry."
"No big don't get me wrong I miss her everyday but I've started to make peace with her being gone I figure the best way to honor her is to keep living everyday like it's my last."
Jack and Chris headed to her house with clutching the cross on his mirror as he drove off.
Once end of tour came around for Danny and Maria they clocked out and headed for dinner.
The partners took Danny's car since Maria called her sister to pick up her car.
The drive to dinner was an easy one due to the lite traffic the only thing that got to Maria was that Danny was silent the whole drive but she didn't want to pressure him just yet.
When they finally arrived Danny parked the car and the duo walked in and was seated instantly.
After waiting twenty minutes they were served being that Maria had a manager friend who set them up.
"Thanks for the steak Baez."
"Anytime Danny now are we going to talk about your silent routine or am I going to pull it out of you?"
"I'm fine Baez I swear."
"Danny you were spaced out all day I know you talk to me."
"Fine I miss my wife I hate not having her some days I wanna eat my gun."
Maria went over to comfort her partner and friend.
"Danny I'm here for you let it out."
Danny sobbed as he let the water works flow.
Maria called for the check and drove Danny home setting him up with some tea on his couch once he settled down.
The two talked for hours with Danny just spilling his guts to his friend and partner after which she saw him off to bed.
"You didn't have to tuck me in Baez."
"I know but I wanted to I'll let myself out I'll see you tomorrow Danny."
With that Maria left Danny's thinking to herself what would have happened if Danny wasn't a crying mess right now part of her knew the answer but was afraid to admit it.
Next Update will cover more of the case as well as show more of Jamie and his wild ways and a bit more of Maria and maybe a bit more of Jack.