Case 12: Blood On The Trading Floor

Both detectives answered the early morning call that brought them to the stock exchange and JJ stopped dead at what he saw.

"Well I'll be." He had a twisted smile on his lips as he looked at the body strung up by the screens, body cut open and insides hanging out like strings.

"Good luck guys." David directed that at the corners who looked a little apprehensive while the two detectives found a torn contract, a phone and wallet.

"Well, the Vic is Samuel Rye, he used ID to get in last night so it appears he was here willingly."

"And this is his wallet." JJ said having a quick look through it.

Just like any other case, so far.


At the lab they put the phone and reconstructed contract through to Alex and had another look at that wallet finding a chip for Greene Casino.

Once they arrived JJ looked very out of place in a t-shirt and jeans while all others were dressed in suits and designer dresses, not that he let it bother him.

They walked to security and asked them to call the manager who joined them shortly.

The blond women gave JJ a look of disdain for his clothing choices, obviously combat boots and leather jackets were not on the dress code.

"Brooke Chase, casino manager, how can I help you?" She held her self as if above them.

"Ma'am." She seemed surprised at the way he spoke. "Were investigating the murder of Samuel Rye, we have reason to believe he was here recently." She pursed her lips before pulling out a tablet, tapping on it for a few moments.

"Yes he was. Last night, a Jack Ryan called to make a reservation for himself and your victim, they played roulette table number five." She informed them.

"Would it be okay if we had a quick look there Miss Chase? We won't be long." The woman gave a brisk nod and gestured them to follow and as look would have it the table was empty.

After a quick glance David found a note while the younger investigated an empty sheath for a Katana that peaked his interest.

"Ma'am is there suppose to be a blade with this?" The blond walked over before gasping, clasping a hand over her mouth as she nodded. "If it turns let us know immediately, it would also help if we could have the CCTV footage." She nodded and retrieved the tape for them before they took their leave of the place, heading back to the lab.


"Sargeant, Sir." He called both detectives up. "A taxi driver called, he recognized the victim's portrait, apparently he took the victim to Gecko Street Station for some kind of party last night." The officer looked rather pleased with himself.

"Great work Ramirez, why don't you go talk with Jack Ryan while I check the station?"

The older detective nodded before leaning in to steal a quick kiss and leaving to his own car for once.

JJ felt oddly alone without David by his side but he kept Dorian next to him.

He found a prescription bottle, a note pad and a zodiac pendant for Sagittarius.

Him and Dorian slipped away, shaking off the confetti and going back to the lab, giving the blood covered pendant and the prescription bottle to the lab techs while he looked over the note.

'Bet 10,000 Dollars at Stock Exchange. Sam and Harry'. Which Harry though, maybe one working at the Stock Exchange.

He suddenly felt arms wined around his waist, chin on his shoulder.

"Ryan was useless, apparently he was having barbiturates and alcohol and had a black out." An angry breath brushed over his neck. "Where to next?"

"Finding out who this Harry is I guess." Just then his phone beeped, Alex wanting their attention.

"Alright my lovely nerd, what have you got?" His eyes narrowed at the red-head but humour shone in his eyes.

"Two things. You were right to check with the casino, the print on the note was from Kate Murphy who is croupier at the Casino. Second that contract was unsigned and would have made Alden Greene, the owner of the casino, a client of Samuel Rye."

They ruffled his hair, much to his annoyance and walked down the stairs only to be called into the Chief's office.

"Gentlemen. Alden Greene called requesting a meeting with you." They exchanged a glance. "He is a powerful man who practically created the Financial Center and owns a large part of it through his company Greene Holding. He's a powerful man so avoid his bad side."


Alden Greene's office was an expensive, stylish high rise, on the top floor of course.

"Sargeant Jensen, Inspector Jones, a pleasure to meet you both, I've seen your work in the paper. Very impressive the way you cleaned up the Industrial District."

Alden Greene himself was a round man with a balding head in designer clothing, a human representation of Capitalism, complete with cigar.

They shook his hands and made the appropriate response.

JJ sunk down onto the high-end leather sofa while David stood, facing the man.

"Chief King said you requested a meeting with us?" The brunette ventured.

"I've been told that the Greene Casino is now part of your investigation. And if my casino is in the spotlight, so am I, which is very bad for business..." He paused looking displeased. "That is why I've put the casino at your full disposition. I'm sure you can appreciate that I would like to keep this whole affair discreet."

A perfect business man.

"So it has nothing to do with Samuel Rye, and your contract?" The red-head kept his voice pleasant, none accusing and watched as the elder man twitched.

"That was a matter I was hoping to keep secret." Their soft smiles and hard eyes encouraged him to keep talking.

"I could risk losing a lot of money otherwise.I needed a new stock trader to manage my money, and it was between Harry Krane, Samuel Rye and Jack Ryan. In the end I went for Sam as he was by far the best. We were going to sign the contract today... but obviously things didn't go according to plan with Sam."

"Well thank you sir, you've been a big help." JJ smiled and they shook hands with him again before leaving.

"Harry Krane, the one from our bet?" Jones smiled.

"It's a good motive as well." JJ replied a smirk on his lips.


The two men spoke with Kate Murphy and re-confirmed that all stock traders were asses.

And then Harry Krane made them want to kill the little part, instead they settled on JJ terrifying him instead, the soulless little bastard who was more interested in money than a friend.

It was now dark out and they walked through a beautiful park, Dorian darting around under the street lights and sparkling stars.

The detectives walked hand in hand enjoying the peace and quiet even as they spoke on their case.

"So we have a gutted stock trader and a killer who wears a tie, uses dental floss and face cream and is a Sagittarius. And they only suspect we have that doesn't have a motive is Alden Greene." David recapped sighing.

"We need that bloody murder weapon."

Before he could get more out he was pulled into a deep kiss, knees going weak so he pulled the shorter man closer.

When David pulled away his lips were bruised red, shiny and swollen.

"You are not starting that again, if will turn up, this killer seems like a cocky bastard." JJ hummed in agreement and neither noticed the camera taking their picture.


Harry Keane confirmed that stock traders were soulless demons and JJ decided he didn't like financial.

They were writing up a report when they were called into King's office, a newspaper passed to them.

The front page had a photo of them, in the park last night as they kissed.

Detective Dream Team: Gay?

Detective Sargeant James Jensen, a recent addiction to Grimsborough from New Orleans, and Detective Inspector David Jones, a life long resident of Grimsborough, are currently partners on the Grimsborough PD.

Recently they have been in the news for their excellent work cleaning up the industrial area but it's seems they have not told all.

Both men were caught kissing one another in Cooper Park

Are they together? Should it be allowed? Is the Department aware?

I intend to find out.

For more on the Detectives and their achievements on Page 8

By Lindsy Lucy

"You are kidding? Really?" David had his jaw on the floor while JJ looked to be contemplating murder.

"I'm sorry gentlemen, this may cause you some problems but be aware you have my full support." King spoke. They thanked him and left, a hundred thought cycling through their heads.