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Post by sanne on Aug 12, 2008 20:34:25 GMT -10
Of course John starts digging......in his heart he's still a cop.......Personally, I don't think he will like what he will find......well.....at least not at 1st ;D Love it that Andy is joining the story....always liked his great sense of dry humor....... Sandra
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Post by lucymalta on Aug 12, 2008 23:49:26 GMT -10
Ok... So... Here's todays installment... Things could get a little more interesting from here on in.... About time you guys met Phillip... Me... I'm a little better, but as weak as a day old lamb... Back to bed for me... Lucy & Chris Chapter 2 Part 5 Phillip Michaels frowned, the news he had just received was not to his liking. Sarah had been hidden away, and his informant had not been able to find out where, on top of that, her original file had disappeared from Scotland Yard. “I don’t know what’s going on boss. It’s as if she’s been removed from the face of the earth, not even a record of her national insurance number or driving license.” Phillip thought for a moment then looked up, “They’ve given her a new identity and made a new file, tell our man to give us anything they’ve got on a woman of 30 – 45 years old of Sarah’s height. They can change her hair, face, even vital statistics, but they can’t change her age or height.” “I want each one hunted down and checked out, but be careful about it… I want possibilities marked so I can check them out myself. I’ll know who she is when I see her – there are some things you just cannot change.” As his right hand man left, Phillip cast his mind back to the day almost nine years ago when Sarah had been called as a witness against him. It was her evidence that had caused him to be put away for eight years. At first he had wanted to kill her for what she had done, but in time that had changed. Now he wanted revenge, he had been surprised that she had not requested a divorce, though later he found out from an inmate that she had better protection as his wife and he understood, but when he found her, she would be his again – no-one was going to stop him. Andy sighed, arriving at the precinct that morning he had been told about a robbery at a nearby art gallery and took one of the rookie detectives with him. Walking inside, he found Elizabeth van der Zandt talking with one of the patrol cops that had first responded to the call. Nodding acknowledgement to forensic team that had been called in, he went upstairs to the top gallery where the painting had been hanging. “Talk to me…” The detective already on the scene sighed, “The painting was a Matisse, not one of his more famous works, but valuable none the less. The thieves must have known something about the alarm system, because it was turned off this morning when the first members of staff arrived.” “Inside job?” “Probably, but I also think it was a job done to order… A painting like that won’t surface in any auction or pawn shop.” Hearing his name being called, Andy turned to see the patrol cop coming toward him. “The picture frame was found a couple of blocks away in a dumpster – forensic are taking it away to check for prints.” “Good, did you get the names of the members of staff here?” “Everyone from the cleaner upwards.” “OK… Bring them in to the precinct; let’s start chatting with these people and see if we can get something.”
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Post by sanne on Aug 13, 2008 0:43:02 GMT -10
So Frances/Sarah testefied against her hubby so he was put away for number of years.....and the marriage isn't THAT happy, nor are his motives to find her........Wonder what it could have been he stood in court for....... A robbery at the art-gallery where Frances is working.....now she has to come to the police-station to be questioned about it.....will make Andy's job to dive into her past a little easier........what a coincidence...... Sandra
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Post by pinkyster on Aug 13, 2008 2:40:33 GMT -10
So my gut feeling was right, Francis is/was Sarah. So Phillip now comes into the pic. 30-45 range is going to be quite a few thousand people, this may take him sometime to find her. So robbery? Is this just a filler or will this have a significant role in the story? Oh that's right, Frances works there, therefore having to bring her in for questioning! Nice! I wonder what sent Phillip away for 8 years?
Glad to hear you are feeling a little better, go get some rest. This chapter was great! I loved the wallpaper too.
Jen
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Post by ehmalo01 on Aug 13, 2008 4:22:02 GMT -10
Ioan Gruffudd?!?!?! NICE choice! I hope we get to see plenty of WPs of him. Okay...so I want to know what the Matisse has to do with Frances/Sarah/JK/Phillip. Right now I'm not sure. I have an idea...but I just don't know for certain. Thanks for keeping Andy around. And Mrs. VdZ. em
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Post by margaret1234 on Aug 13, 2008 4:55:21 GMT -10
Oh well. I was wrong Phillip is out for revenge.......not love. So I reckon he must have done something diabolical for Frances to go on the stand against him. And a what a coincidence that the Matisse goes missing right now........but, it cannot be anything to do with her husband setting her up because he doesn't know where she is. So is she involved or not....or does it have something to do with the sweet old lady? ?? Anyway, Andy now has a great excuse to question her. Wonder what he will find out. Great chapter and wp. Margaret
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Post by gonsy on Aug 13, 2008 6:35:52 GMT -10
Two great chaps Lucy! So sweet John missing Janice.... I like Andy in this story. And we know litlle by little more about her and her past....I'm impatient to know more.... ;D Great walls too! Gonsy
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Post by lucymalta on Aug 13, 2008 7:08:24 GMT -10
Hmmmm..... So... a robbery at the gallery.... How is that going to affect our story... and is Frances involved...? or not...
Lucy
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Post by Dragon on Aug 13, 2008 10:15:08 GMT -10
wow nice chapter. nahh I don't think she's involved... well I hope not.
Donna
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Post by tanyadell on Aug 13, 2008 16:35:24 GMT -10
so the plot thickins'...........awesome story and wp!
tanyadell
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Post by lucymalta on Aug 13, 2008 22:28:25 GMT -10
So... Now where do we go.... Back to school.... Lucy & Chris Chapter 2 Part 6 Frances looked up from her work to stare out of the window for a moment, correcting test papers was not something she enjoyed doing at the best of times, and these were a preparation for the students exams, meaning that she had to be more careful than usual. Literature papers were difficult to evaluate, okay, so it was easy to see if a student had actually read the text properly – and could use quotations accurately. However, each person interpreted a writers work differently, some were objective others subjective, all with varying opinions as to whether they liked the text or not. Checking her watch, she sighed and decided to take a break, she had no more classes that day, but had decided to remain at the school to finish her marking rather than take it home. Walking down to the staffroom, she hesitated as she reached the ground floor and then headed outside and across to the park. && Andy swore, all the staff had been interviewed apart from three, and so far he had not had any hint of suspicious behavior from any of them. “So, did you get the last three?” The rookie detective shook his head. “Two of them were not at home when we called and the third is out of state until Tuesday.” Andy grunted, this case was far from tricky, but there were no answers coming back to him. “Are they full or part-time staff?” “The one out of state is full time – the other two are part time. We’re running a check to see if they have other jobs.” Andy nodded and told him to keep working. && Returning to the school, Frances was surprised when she was asked to go to the principal’s office and wondered what was wrong. She very rarely spoke to the principal after the first day – an indication that her work must be up to scratch – though she always said hello on her arrival at the beginning of the day. Walking into his office, she was a little taken aback when she was asked to take a seat and the principal introduced her to the other man in the room. “Ms Mitchell, this is detective sergeant Sipowicz, he’s asked if he can speak to you.” Frances turned ice cold, but tried not to show her discomfort. “Of course, may I ask what this is about?” Andy was curious, “You haven’t heard? The art gallery where you work was broken into last night, a valuable painting was stolen.” A look of horror crossed Frances’ face, “Oh no. Which one?” Andy narrowed his eyes – either this woman was completely genuine in her concern, or she was one of the best liars he had ever come across. “The… Matisse… I was wondering if you would answer some questions.” Frances nodded, “of course, anything I can do to help. What would you like to know?” Andy gave her a wry look, “I have quite a lot of questions, would you mind if we did this down at the precinct?” “Not at all, would you mind if I collect my things together? You’re implying that we could be some time, which means I need to take my test papers home to finish marking.” Andy nodded his assent and waited for the few minutes that it took for Frances to get her things before leading the way to his car.
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Post by pinkyster on Aug 14, 2008 2:44:46 GMT -10
Great chapter. So the questioning will begin. It sounds like she knew nothing about it, but she just might be a good actress. But then again, maybe it wasn't an inside job and Lucy is just writing the questioning that will lead to Andy finding out who Frances really is. But then again, I might be jumping the gun. I can't see that Frances would steal anything, it doesn't seem like her character. I love the WP too.
Jen
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Post by margaret1234 on Aug 14, 2008 4:47:40 GMT -10
Mmmm.......yes Frances looked and sounded surprised.......but, what bothers me is how she didn't know anything about it.......unless I am wrong this was quite a local event and that sort of news travels fast. Anyway.........now Andy has his chance to try to dig deeper into her life but will he be able to learn anything more about her......we will see. BTW......where is John the last couple of days? Margaret
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Post by sanne on Aug 14, 2008 8:57:38 GMT -10
Strange....usually people working on the same job are calling each other when something like this happens.......how come Frances doesn't know about the robbery? ? Sandra
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Post by gonsy on Aug 14, 2008 12:38:29 GMT -10
I'm with the girls...it's a bit strange she didn't know anything about the robbery...but we have to wait...maybe Andy will find something new.... Nice chapter Lucy! I love the wp and the appearance you've chosen for Frances. Gonsy
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