|
Post by pinkyster on Oct 15, 2009 3:03:33 GMT -10
So the Lynx got away again? Not good, not good at all. She is still on schedule and closer to taking out her target Horatio. Can she be stopped? How will she be stopped? Now she knows they are onto her, can't wait to see what happens next.
Jen
|
|
|
Post by Dr. Anna McBreadle on Oct 15, 2009 9:48:12 GMT -10
the Lynx has a habit of getting away and always being one step ahead! lets hope Mich can get her! great chaps Lucy! luv sam x
|
|
|
Post by lucymalta on Oct 15, 2009 10:05:00 GMT -10
Well it seems my muse is on a role...
Enjoy
Lucy
Chapter 59
Mich looked carefully around. She had arrived at the scene within minutes of Frank’s call, making him wonder how far away she had actually been. Eric had also received a call as was on his way.
Frank looked on quietly, with just a soft answer or query here and there. He was intrigued by the way Mich was working. Used to seeing the CSI’s ply their trade, he knew that she was looking for something, but could not for the life of him think what it was.
“Frank?”
Mich’s voice brought him out of his thoughts and he looked in her direction.
“Has anyone touched anything at all in here, or possibly moved anything by accident?”
Frank shook his head, “Everyone was real careful Mich – especially after you explained how the Lynx could booby trap the whole place.”
“Good, cause I think you’d better get the bomb squad out here.”
Frank’s eyes opened wide, “Sure, thing. You found something?”
Mich nodded and carefully lifted the bed cover from where it was touching the floor. Even from where he was standing near the door, Frank could see the timer counting down under the bed. As he turned to move – he glanced at Mich. “Sure you want to stay here?”
She chuckled, “I need to start working out how it was primed – and maybe have a good look at the timer, then I can help to defuse it. I have about an hour judging by the timer.”
A quiet voice came from the doorway, startling both of them “Move over sweetheart – it’s my turn.” Horatio stepped into the room, his face full of frustration that was now being replaced by curiosity.”
Frank went outside and contacted the squad, while Horatio carefully squatted down next to Mich, who gave him a searching look. She sighed before speaking softly as Horatio scrutinised the device. “You shouldn’t be here honey.”
Horatio gave her a wry smile, “I know, but I was going insane in the lab… Even helping the guys out with their cases wasn’t helping me to calm down.”
Mich returned the smile and shook her head, “You shouldn’t have come… But I can understand why you did. You do realise she’s close by.”
It was Horatio’s turn to be startled, “How do you…?”
“Because there’s a whole load of stuff under this bed that the Lynx wants.”
Horatio’s eyebrows almost raised into his hairline, “so why put a bomb in here?”
Mich grinned, “Its not a ‘bomb’ kind of bomb… More likely an incendiary type of device. She’s hoping we’ll set it off so we’ll run – then she’ll come back for her stuff.”
Horatio looked under the bed and saw a large metal box that looked oddly familiar, with a start, he realised it was similar to the one Mich had for her equipment. “Won’t it get damaged in the heat? Surely she wouldn’t come back through the flames to get it…?”
Mich chuckled at his questions, “No and Yes… The box is protected on the inside so the heat and flames won’t affect what’s inside, and that’s why I said she’s not far away – she’s prepared to do anything to get her gear back.”
Her voice became quiet and reflective, “I would have done the same.”
Horatio reached out and touched her hand gently, receiving a tender look in return, “So why the bomb squad?”
“I wanted to make sure I wasn’t wrong.”
Horatio stared at her incredulously, then quietly he began to chuckle. Slowly the chuckle became louder as the stress of the past few weeks began to ease away. Within a few seconds, both he and Mich were in fits of laughter, much to the disgust of the Bomb squad officer that came in through the door.
“I fail to see what you think is so funny, now if you don’t mind, could you both clear out so I can do my job?”
|
|
|
Post by NV Oracle on Oct 15, 2009 10:33:10 GMT -10
I'm only a little surprised that the Bomb Squad guy didn't recognize Horatio. Even if he's just come on the squad, he should know who H is.
Anyway, other than that, glad to see that H and Mich can laugh about things. That comment was all it took to break up the stress and tension........Mich not sure about something? C'mon. Give me a break....... Yeah, right. That'll be the day. Not about this, she wouldn't.........and Horatio, a former Bomb Squad tech. The two of them are an unbeatable team.
Now, hopefully, the Bomb Squad guy knows what he's doing and can safely dismantle the bomb so that they can get to the box behind it.
Great chapter, Lucy. Can't wait to see what happens next.
Your friend Oracle
|
|
|
Post by sanne on Oct 15, 2009 10:47:24 GMT -10
Well....than I guess the only thing they need to do is.....nothing....just make sure everyone is in a safe place, but near enough to catch her as soon as she comes back to get her things....... Sandra
|
|
|
Post by deborah on Oct 15, 2009 11:26:22 GMT -10
Hey guys what are these little white squares that say Account inactive. That was a good way to end the chapter. A little levity in all the turmoil and confusion of the situation. That was a good question about the guy from the bomb squad. Must be new or he has been hiding under a rock or something.
Deborah
|
|
|
Post by margaret1234 on Oct 15, 2009 12:07:55 GMT -10
@ Deborah.........these white boxes appeared for some of us a few months ago...it affected some of us but not all for some strange reason......and last time it was because Proboards were doing some work. It is affecting me as well, and I have reported the matter to Krystal.
Now re the story......great chapter.........so the Lynx thinks she is going to fool everyone Ouch.....not so. Well between Horatio. Mich and the Bomb Squad Officer they should be able to sort this one out safely......and fool the Lynx into thinking her plan has worked. Yes, The Bomb Officer must be new, otherwise how could he have failed to recognise the red head.
Margaret
|
|
|
Post by deborah on Oct 16, 2009 3:12:48 GMT -10
Margaret thank you for the information. I was wondering about them.
Deborah
|
|
|
Post by lucymalta on Oct 17, 2009 11:15:43 GMT -10
So - did the Bomb squad guy not recognise Horatio?
Enjoy
Lucy
Chapter 60
Mich raised her eyebrow at Horatio who nodded his head towards the door. As they walked outside, Mich whispered, “What’s his problem?”
Horatio sighed and shook his head, “Dale never did like me around when he was working, said I always put him off.”
Mich gave him a surprised look, “I thought you guys in the Bomb squad were like family?”
“We were… Dale always thought of me as the pain in the ass younger brother.”
“He was jealous of you…”
Horatio shrugged his shoulders, “Al put him on a different shift, so we never had to work together – when I moved to CSI it was even better.”
The next moment, the two of them dropped to the floor as a warning came from inside and Dale came out of the door. Landing on the floor next to Horatio, he looked sideways, “Counter suddenly went from 30 minutes to 5 seconds.”
Mich gave him a scornful look, “Five seconds have passed, so what happened?”
The two men raised their heads and looked slowly behind them. Mich waited no longer and jumped up, walking back to the door she ignored Dales warning and peeked around. What she saw made her swear and run quickly inside.
Dale turned to Horatio, “Is she f…ing crazy?”
Horatio ignored his former colleague and followed Mich inside, where he found her half underneath a burning bed.
“Jesus Mich!”
“Oh quit the swearing Horatio and drag me out, or would you rather the Lynx get her stuff back?”
Horatio shook his head, but quickly pulled Mich out from under the bed by her ankles, spotting that she had grabbed the case. He quickly caught hold of one end as she stood and picked up the other and they left the burning room.
As the two of them emerged, coughing a little from the smoke, they found Eric waiting, a concerned look on his face. A look which changed quickly into disgust, “I don’t know who’s worse, the Lynx or you two. You got a death wish or something?”
Horatio gave Eric a wry look, “I seem to remember Frank saying the same thing a short while ago.”
“Yeah, well maybe he was right.”
Mich gave Eric a curious look, she expected Eric to be worried, but even for him this level of concern was more than she expected. The younger man spotted the look and abruptly turned on his heel and walked away.
“What’s up with him?”
Horatio dropped his head, “I forced him to bring me here – he’s not happy about it.”
Mich sighed, “Then we’d better get you back to the lab Horatio, if it’ll keep the team happy.”
“You don’t seem so worried…”
For a moment he wished he’d said nothing, the pain in Mich’s eyes instantly showing at his words. Then he quietly lead the way back to the Hummer while two patrol offers carefully carried the Lynx’s box under Mich’s scrutiny.
Back at the lab, she would discover the answers to the questions burning in her mind.
|
|
|
Post by margaret1234 on Oct 17, 2009 12:50:23 GMT -10
LOL...so the Bomb Squad Officer was not new.......nicely done Lucy. So despite a bit of a scare for all, MICH has her hands on the Lynx's box.......and now she might find the answers to her questions. Let's hope so.
Margaret
|
|
|
Post by NV Oracle on Oct 17, 2009 17:11:52 GMT -10
Poor Horatio. Now he's hurt Mich's feelings. He's going to be living on the couch a couple of nights. It's too bad that the Bomb Squad guy didn't get a long with Horatio. Now the team is irked at him too, but they don't want him doing what he normally does, and lays his life on the line.
Now, let's see if the team, and Mich, can get their acts together to save him, even if they have to save him from himself.
Great chapter, Lucy. Can't wait to see what happens next.
Your friend Oracle
|
|
|
Post by sanne on Oct 17, 2009 21:21:21 GMT -10
They have the box.......will the Lynx know, has she been watching somehow, or does she not and will she return to catch her stuff...... Don't give up on watching the place, guys......This isn't over yet...... Sandra
|
|
|
Post by Dr. Anna McBreadle on Oct 18, 2009 12:01:40 GMT -10
so Mich is one step ahead of the Lynx?? nice one! typical Horatio, not doing as he is told and leaving the lab! poor Eric being 'bullied' into taking his boss away from the lab! now, what is in the box?? luv sam x
|
|
|
Post by lucymalta on Oct 19, 2009 4:37:12 GMT -10
So, does the Lynx know that Mich has her box...?
Enjoy
Lucy
Chapter 61
Horatio sat in his chair seething with anger. On their return to the lab he, Eric and Mich had been met by Rick Stetler who had taken exception to Mich’s presence. He had instructed Mich and Eric to continue with their work, while he faced the younger man down and it had taken all his self control not to punch the IA detective.
Paula, manning her station at reception had frowned slightly sensing the atmosphere changing. Along with the rest of the lab she disliked Rick Stetler intensely. She still couldn’t work out Mich’s position in the order of things but over the last few weeks had begun to realise that the Lt’s girlfriend was not all that she seemed.
Seeing Mich enter with Eric, looking more like a member of SWAT than the regular members of that small select group made the hair on the back of her neck stand on end. She had heard rumours of a CIA specialist coming down to look for the rogue assassin and now had her own thoughts on the matter.
As the discussion between Stetler and Horatio grew heated, she quietly lifted her handset and called the Chief, who had been asked to be alerted of any problems involving the Lt. She was surprised by how fast he answered the call.
Within seconds after his arrival, the chief had separated the other two men and they had stalked off in opposite directions, Stetler completely confused, Horatio angry. Going into the ballistics part of the lab, he was stunned to find Calleigh relegated to standing outside of a locked door.
“Mich won’t let me in or anyone else either.”
“Why?”
“I don’t know.”
Horatio knocked on the door, Mich glanced up and shook her head, shooing him away. He knocked again, indicating that he wanted to come in. Still Mich refused and he had stalked off to his office muttering under his breath.
Calleigh was about to follow when she saw Mich carefully investigating the outside of the case with first a pen light, then a maglite and her curiosity overcame her need to sympathise with her boss. She watched, stunned as Mich began an inch by inch inspection of the case.
&&
Horatio wasn’t the only person who was angry. The Lynx fell back on the bed of her secondary accommodation – a motel several miles south of the first. At least she knew that for the moment she was safe. She had seen Mich and the lieutenant come out of the house and then flicked the switch on the device causing the timer to jump and fire early.
At the same time she had moved into a position to get into the hotel through the back, knowing that she would not be seen in the smoke billowing out through the window. She had felt a little smug when she had identified the Wolf as being the black suited figure that had stalked her that night, but it soon changed to anger when she spotted Mich inside the room reaching for the case under the bed. She could do nothing but move to her present location.
She flinched as a slight movement caused her shoulder to react. The blade that had sliced the back of her hand had caused no more than a thin cut, and it was noting serious. Her shoulder was a different matter. The cut was deep and even though she had treated it as quickly as she could, the blood was still seeping slowly through the gauze.
Moving to the bathroom, she inspected the gauze and swore loudly. Taking it off she grimaced as the blood flowed briefly down her arm. At least it was a clean cut. Opening a small first aid case, she took out the needle and thread she had prepared earlier.
Ten minutes later she was back on the bed willing herself to sleep. She had taken a couple of painkillers and her arm was now numb. Making a mental check she frowned when she remembered that all of her spare darts were inside the case, as were several other items that she might have needed. Analysing her mental list, she realised that there was only one item of equipment that she could use to complete her task.
Closing her eyes she just had one final question…
|
|
|
Post by margaret1234 on Oct 19, 2009 4:53:15 GMT -10
Everything is hotting up now and things are getting heated amongst some of them.....So Mich wouldn't even allow Horatio in......OKay, I guess she wants him kept safe, but surely he has authority over her.....this is his lab. Anyway, the Lynx is hurt and angry and only has one weapon she can use......what is that I wonder and what is her question? That scene where she stitched up her own wound made me say "OUCH".......reminded me of the scene in the film "Roadhouse" where the lovely late Patrick Swayze did the same thing.
Great chapter Lucy. Margaret
|
|