A/N - Thank you all for your support; happy reading.. I decided to give you a double chapter update. Enjoy X

Chapter 3

"We have three bodies. Two female and one male, all in their early to mid-twenties, evidence of an aggravated sexual assault on the females. Similar stab wounds and all dead within a two week span." Jane said as she looked at the free standing board that was placed in the middle of the bullpen. She glanced at Frost who was sitting at her desk.

"And our second victim...Todd Williams" Jane said as she pointed at his picture "A BCU Graduate with honours in Pathology recently came into some money but as far as we can see its all clean." she paused "how much was it?" she turned to Frost.

Frost looked at the print out "$200,000" he whistled.

"How?" Jane asked.

"His partner deposited it into his account.."

Jane turned and looked at Frost

"A Mr Simon Delaware" Frost said as he pointed his pen at the name on the print out. "The victim's 'partner' of 4 years" Frost said as he stood up and walked to Jane.

"Aha" Jane mumbled. "Todd worked at a small clinic didn't he?"

"Yeah on the north side" Frost said not sure where Jane was going with the questions.

"I think it's time for a road trip" Jane said as she grabbed her jacket and keys.

Twenty minutes later Jane pulled up in the car park of Todd Williams former workplace. It was a small clinic set on a commercial estate with a few other offices around. Frost and Rizzoli scanned the car park. Nothing seemed out of place. Getting out the car together they walked to the entrance. Pushing the glass door open Frost stood aside and let Jane enter first. Jane lifted her aviation sunglasses and let them rest onto of her head. She approached the reception desk and waited for the receptionist to finish her phone call.

"Can I help you?" the receptionist asked as she looked back and forth to Jane and Barry.

"Detectives Rizzoli and Frost from Boston PD...Can we have a chat with someone about Todd Williams." Jane said as she looked at the young brunette girl who was smiling.

The brunette's smiled disappeared "certainly. Just a moment" She got up from her desk and slipped down the corridor. A few minutes later she returned with a tall blonde headed woman who was dressed in an expensive suit.

"Detectives...I am Veronica DE Gale; chief forensic pathologist and manager here. I understand you want to talk about Todd?" the blonde said as she extended her hand to Frost and Rizzoli.

Jane and Barry both nodded.

"Come this way" Veronica indicated with her hand. She led the detectives into a small consulting room down the corridor.

Both detectives took a seat as Veronica closed the door. She sat down in the armchair opposite them.

"I don't know what to say...Todd kept himself to himself. He never was late, very punctual. Worked hard and efficiently whilst here. Pleasant enough. Very bright and took initiative. A model employee really."

"Did he ever have any concerns not relating to work?" Frost asked.

"No...Not really. As I said he kept himself to himself." The blonde said. "The only thing I did know was that he had a partner...Simon. They had planned to get married in the fall of next year...they seemed, well to Todd.. Very happy."

With that the door opened and in walked an average sized man wearing a lab coat and black trousers. "oh. Sorry Ronnie..I didn't realise you were in here.." he said looking very apologetic. The man glanced at the detectives and smiled slightly.

"No it's alright Matthew. We're just about finished.. Sorry detectives this is Matthew Ireland, one of our forensic pathologist here… " Veronica turned her attention to the detectives.

"Ohhhh..It's about Todd. Very sad to hear. Nice guy.." Matthew quietly said. His face showing little emotion.

"You were friends with Todd?" Jane asked.

"Not really friends. More acquaintances actually." Mathew stated.

"Did Todd ever mention any problems or concerns...anything at..." Frost asked.

"Nup.." Matthew answered quickly before Frost could finish what he was saying. "Listen detectives...I had drinks with Todd once or twice. We talked about general stuff. But apart from that… I only saw him here at work"

Jane picked up on the nervousness in his voice. She noticed his body language had changed he seemed like he was not telling the whole truth.

"Where did you go out to drink..?" Jane asked.

"Ahh a few different places..."Machine, Rumour … places like that " Mathew said.

Jane and Frost nodded. "Well thank you both so much" Jane said as she stood.

Jane walked past Mathew "Oh. If you think of anything else please don't hesitate to call me." Jane said thrusting her card into Mathew's hand. Mathew nodded as he looked at the card.

Jane and Barry showed themselves out and sat in the car for a minute.

"Veronica knows nothing. But Mathew is definitely hiding something" Jane said as she put her sunglasses on and started the car.

"Jane you do know what Machine and Rumour are?" Frost looked at Jane.

"Um...bars ?" she said sarcastically.

"Gay Bar's..." Frost said flatly.

"Oh..ohhhh...how do you know?" she smirked and gave him a wink.

"I go out."

"Something you want to share Frost?" Jane smirked.

"Another time partner" Frost laughed.

Maura stood in the middle of the bullpen. She had hoped to see Jane this afternoon. After last night she needed to know Jane was alright.

"Dr Isles.." Korsak said as he returned to his desk placing his coffee and do-nut down on the table.

Maura smiled "Det. Korsak. Has Jane gone home?" she gestured towards Jane's empty desk.

"Road trip..." Korsak said as he took a sip of his coffee.

"Oh I didn't realise Jane was going on holidays" Maura said confusingly.

Korsak chuckled "no.. "road trip" means 'left the station following up on something'... She has gone to get more info from the work place of the second vic.."

"Oh I see...I will never understand your police talk" Maura said embarrassed. She slowly walked back to the lift.

...and here's the next chapter...ohh can't wait to see the reviews ;-P