Chapter Two: Lauren Meets Joss
Last time: Lauren took off after that, and it took her two days to get to Washington DC. She decided to hijack the McDonald wifi and do a quick search on where Detective Carter lived at. She also did a deeper search on who she was as a person and felt like she can trust her.
She decided to say in Washington for another day, stacking up supply's for the road. But what she didn't know is that her number is up.
Lauren was tired when she arrived in Fairview, New York. She had checked into a small unknown hotel. Once she got settle in, she started to do more research on Detective Carter by piggy backing off four wifi locations. She learned that Carter has a son named Taylor who had been kidnapped a few years back by a mad man named Elias. Lauren decided it was time to contact Detective Carter.
"Carter." Joss answered, wondering who would be calling her cell from an unknown number.
"I know who you are and I need your help. Is there a way we can talk at a diner across from the Newlights Hotel in Fairview?" Lauren asked and waited for answer.
"Yes I can be there. Who am I looking for?" Joss asked, getting a look from Fusco. She shook her head no, to the question Fusco was asking without asking.
"I'm in a light blue T, with black leather pants, and a black baseball hat. I'll text you the address once I know you had left. No one is to come with you; my life is still in danger. And no, Fusco can't come." Lauren said, waiting on the Detective's confirmation.
Joss was e taken aback that this girl knew who she was and who her partner was. She decided then and there that she wanted to help her.
"Text me the answer to this number." Joss said her phone number. "I'm on my way out of the precinct right now. And yeah, I got it, Fusco can't be in this one this time." Joss said leaving the precinct. She received the text soon as she left and headed to her car. When suddenly she was stopped by John.
"Going somewhere?" He asked, and waiting for an answer.
"Yeah, Fairview. I got a tip someone need my help. But here's the catch, no one including you, can come with." John looked at her dubiously. "John,I would know if this was a trap for HR. She sounds scared for her life. So please don't follow." Joss said with pleading eyes looking while looking at John.
"Just be careful and wear your vest. I want you to text me once you get there." John said; he didn't like this one bit. Letting Joss go to Fairview city alone to meet up with a person he didn't know.. Joss was always risking her life for other people and that's what had made John fall in love with her.
"I have it on now John, and I will. Catch you later." Joss said getting into her car and driving off to the location Lauren texted her.
John called Finch and asked him to track the last number Joss had received. Ten frustrating minutes later Finch couldn't track the number. The cell had been destroyed. John wasn't happy. Joss was going to Fairview to an unknown location and now they couldn't find out who'd called her.
It took Joss thirty minutes to get to the location Lauren texted her. Once at the diner, Joss spotted the girl wearing the blue T and black baseball cap. She made her way over to the table. Lauren stood up and searched Joss. While searching her Lauren found two standard police officers guns and Joss's cell phone. She hand them back to Joss and motioned her to sit down.
"You look to be about what, fourteen years old? By the look you just gave me I'm right. So my question is how does a fourteen year old crosses state lines without her parents finding out?" Joss asked, she knew this girl had to be in trouble not with the law but with something else. Joss could always tell when someone's life is in danger. Its something she picked up on being a detective.
"I'm Lauren, my full name is Lauren Johnson Reese. My mum was shot and killed at our home in Atlanta, Georgia a few days ago. Mum always knew this day would come, she knew that someone would ask questions about who I am and who my father is. Mum always hinted things form her past and that she would explaine them when I grew older and could understand it better. The thing is Mum also kept that from me. But by the look you gave me when I said my last name, I have a feeling you know who he is." Lauren said waiting on Joss to confirm whether she was correct or not.
"I do recognize the last name. Do you have any clue who this man, the one that shot your mom?" Joss asked as she was assessing how much danger Lauren was in and if she should call John out-right. But calling John would bring him out to the open. Joss is being cautious in case this is a trap, she would not want to put a 14 year old kids life in danger without reason. She could always call Finch to do a background check on this girl. And quickly get her to a safe house in the mean time.
"All I know is that he had a British or Russian ancient. I didn't get a look at him cause Mum told me to go hide in my spot. Who ever this guy was spooked my mum. So I did what I was told, so I hid and listen. He asked her when was the last time she was in Portugal, which she lied about. He didn't like that answer, could tell she was lying, so he shot her to death. He looked for me but couldn't find me." Lauren said with tears in her eyes. She hadn't had time to cry over her mum's murder?
"How long did you stay hidden?" Joss asked. She felt bad for this girl. To lose her mum like that. If John found out he has a daughter out there and that the mother of that daughter was shot to death, he would want revenge.
"I stayed in the closet for two hours until I knew it was safe to head out. I packed a few clothes and grabbed what money my mum had hidden in case something happened. She'd made me watch Bourne movies and other spy movies to learn what to do in if she was dead. And the info actually worked." Lauren said and smiled a bit.
"I know someone who can keep you safe but you have to trust me." Joss said waiting to get a nod or something out of Lauren.
"I know I can trust you, before coming here I had remember a number, my mum gave me to call just in case something bad would happen. Turns out she worked for the police department asked them who I could trust on the force. They gave me your name. I researched you and found out that you're a good cop or detective." Lauren said and she waited to see what Joss was going to do next.
Chapter 2 is done... omg I already started writing chapter three without even realizing... yup my writing is officially back and thanks stlouiegal For your review.