| Title: For the sake of love Part: Thirty six By: Spanky Content Warning: Adult language, and content. Previously: Nicci is kidnapped Authors Notes: Three days later. As the crew of Station 51 sat around the table, they could feel a certain gloomyness lingering in the room. They all felt a loss that was consuming their very souls. They were each haunted by the memories of Nicci's smile when she would come to the station for a visit. Or witnessing as her growing belly would waddle when she walked across the room. Looking up to the sounds of footsteps Captain Stanley spotted Roy and Johnny as they entered the room." Hey Pal," He greeted As he noticed the look of sorrow on Roy's face he added." How are you doing? how's Jo and the kids?" "Well it got to hard for Jenny and Chris to deal with everything so we decided it was best to let them go to their grandma's for a while. And as for Jo, she's trying to be strong, but it's hard on her. I know she was looking forward to the baby. The workers finished putting the outside door in and even that was rough. I mean, knowing that the reason we had the work done in the first place, it's just so hard you know..." Roy trailed off hanging his head fighting the tears " Roy I know it's a hard time on you, if your not able to work, I'm sure we can find someone to cover for you." Captain Stanley offered. " No Capt, I'll be fine." Roy assured looking up to his Captain." In all honesty, I need to work. I believe this is the only thing that will help me keep my sanity." Then hanging his head once again before he headed for the locker room Looking over at Johnny Captain Stanley asked." Gage, how is he really?" Leaning back in his chair, Johnny took a quick glance at his friends then playing with a stray crumb that was over from a cracker he spoke." I don't know Capt...." He started being interupted by Detective Kelogg as he entered the room " I'd like to speak to a Roy DeSoto." The detective announced. Joining the detective at the table Roy as well as the others waited for any news that would let them know the where abouts of Nicci. Breaking the silence Chet spoke." So what'd you find out, Anything?" " Not much." The Detective said. " But I did some digging as to why or who may be responcible. I found something very interesting." He spoke then looking at Roy he added." You and your daughter just won a law suet against Mr. Roger Sampson for sexually assaulting her. Is it this true?" He stopped then taking a breath he continued. " Your daughter was also awarded a very large sum of money from Mr. Rogers because he got her pregnant. Right?" " Yes." Roy confirmed Swallowing the lump that had formed in his throat "Okay, well I'm not sure if your aware of this, but a guy by the name of Roger Sampson along with three other convicted rapist escaped from the state pen on the morning your daughter disappeared. I can't be sure but It's seems a little odd that this man escapes and then just a few hours later your daughter turns up missing. Now there's no evidence to support my suspicions but I find it a little coincidental. Mr. Rogers would have a motive because of the suet. Call it a hunch but I personally feel that he is the prime suspect in your daughters kidnapping." Hearing the detectives words, Roy was hauted by the memory of seeing this man with his daughter. Roy as well as the others were fearful because they knew what Roger was capable of and to hear the dectectives suspicions only added to their fear. They knew that Nicci wouldn't stand a chance against this monster." You really believe he's behind this?" " Personally yes, but like I said there's no evidence to support it. "Then taking out a stack of forms he changed the subject." Now I need some more information from you about your daughter." " What kind of information? I've already given you all that I know that would help you find her." " Mr. DeSoto." The Detective started laying the forms down in front of him before continuing." You have to understand that it's been three days since your daughter's abduction. Now it is department policy that once a certain amount of time is passed we need to look at other possiblities. These forms that you sign today will give the department access to your daughter's dental records in the event that a dody of a young female is located." He stopped Then looking at Roy he continued." I know this is most unpleasent but we have to look at the whole picture. I've personally seen where the bodies of victims have turned up six months later. Their bodies are often beaten so bad and so brutal that identifing them is nearly impossible. Or they've burned beyond recognition. As you all know in your profession, in these cases dental records are the only way to find out who the deceased is. I've also seen where their bodies are totally dismembered and parts of them are scattered, sometimes their found in shallow graves. In these cases, highly trained dogs are used to pick up the scent. The persons responcible does this so that evidence wont be traced back to them." He ended Listening to the detectives words Roy for a moment shut his eyes to try to stop the tears that once again threatened. He knew that the detective was right and it was quite possible that his daughter was dead and that he would never get the chance to hold his new grandson." Where do I sign?" He spoke just above a whisper. After scribbling his name he looked up at the detective then at his friends. In a small voice Roy said." What ever happens, and how ever my baby girl is found, I want you to promise me that you'll give me her body so that the ones that love can give her proper burial." " Mr. DeSoto, you have my word. " The detective assured." Now is there anything else you may be able to tell us. Like did your daughter have any scars or permanent imperfections that may be of some help?" After racking his brain Roy answered." No, I don't believe so, she was beautiful and had flawless skin and I don't think she had any scars." Hearing Roy's answer Chet spoke up." Would a tattoo count?" All eyes looked up towards Chet as soon as he spoke." Yes. a tattoo is permantent." The detective spoke." Why, does Ms DeSoto have a tattoo?" " Yeah." Chet said. " Where is this tattoo located?" The detective wanted to know Turning, Chet pointed to his own back side as a way to show the detective " It's a white Play Boy bunny and it's right about there." Watching Chet's action, Roy could feel his temper rising. Needing answers he asked using a stern voice." Just how do you know that she has a tattoo there?" " I saw it." Chet said innocently " You saw it?" Roy repeated Chets words." How? You best start telling me how you managed to see a tattoo on my daughters hind end." Roy said in a heated tone. " Come on Roy, you know me better then that." Chet said knowing what kind of thoughts Roy was once again having about him. " I saw it the day we were at the park and she was getting into my bumper car. The wind took her skirt up a bit and I just happen to see it." " And you just happened to be looking at my daughters ass right?" Roy was now on the brink of going after Chet. " Roy come on." Captain Stanley spoke up seeing the anger filling Roy's eyes." We have more important things to think about. There's plenty of time to beat the shit out of Chet later. Let's deal with what's at hand first." ........ Later Chet joined Roy in the locker room. "Roy?" He asked. "I'm sorry." " Oh that's okay, I'm sorry too." Roy apologized." I do hope that you understand why I reacted that way." " I do Roy, but you have got to trust me. It was purely accident that I saw her tattoo." Chet said in his own defence in hopes that Roy believed him. " I know, I'm just so angry, someone had to see her when they were giving her the tattoo in the first place." Roy stated. " What's worst, is the person didn't have my permission. Which tells me that it wasn't professionally done, and thats very dangerous. We're talking serious infection." " I don't know Roy, it looked pretty good to me." Chet said trying to ease some of Roy's worry. Then looking at Roy's face that was covered with disapprovel Chet added." I didn't mean it like that Roy, I meant it looked good because it healed okay." Not wanting to give away his secret because deep down he thought that the tattoo was cute and he enjoyed seeing it. With a smile Roy teased." Boy Chet, from here on out you better be watching how you say things. Talking about opening your mouth and inserting your foot." Oh well just call me shoe mouth." Chet laughed just as the klaxons sounded. ................. Two days later......... Walking into the dayroom, the men at station 51 was greeted by Joanne. As Roy looked deeper into his wife's eyes he could tell that she had been crying." Jo, what is it?" With her head down, Joanne walked up to her husband. With tears she held up a photograph." This was in mail box, when I got the mail today." Taking the picture from his wife, Roy's body began to tremble as he starred at his daughter's image. " Roy what is it?" Johnny wanted to know. Walking over to the table Roy sunk deep in a chair. While tossing the photo on the table image side up he looked up at his friends. No words were spoke as the men looked down at the photo to find that Nicci was naked with her hands tied to what looked like a tree branch high above her head. They could clearly see that she had been beaten by the blood trickling down the side of her face while large bruises covered a large portion of her small frame. Placing his arm gently around Roy's shoulders in a calming gesture, Captain Stanley could feel Roy's body shake under his touch. With worry set in his voice he spoke." I'll go call the police." ....... After giving the Detective the photo, Roy layed his head down on the table giving into tears. The image of his daughter burned in his mind. " She'll be okay Roy, you have to believe that." Mike said trying to confort his broken friend " I want to believe that, Oh God how I want to believe that." Roy sobbed. "Roy, I want you to go home with Jo." Captain Stanley urged." That's where you need to be, not here." Slowly rising to his feet, Roy knew in his heart that his Captain was right. He needed to be home with his wife." Thanks Capt. I'll let you guys know if anything should turn up." His voice lined with tears as headed for the bay. Stopping he turned to look at his friends then in a very low tone he added." Look I know you are not the most religous bunch of guys, but if anything is going to keep my baby girl safe it's going to be the Lord. So may I ask all of you a favor? When you guys turn in tonight could you guys say prayer for her please?" " We will, Roy." Captain Stanley promised. ............. TBC |