Thread: L.A. EYES  ( Katy & Crimson )

RE LA EYE'S Case of the Innocent Murderer Katy Crimson Samantha paused for a moment and watched Matt walk away. She smiled a little. She really couldnt have found a better partner. Sure they had their fights... big ones... but eventually one of the them recognized they were being an ass and apologies. He would bring her chocolates or flowers, both if he had been particularly vehement in his arguments, and she would bring him scotch the more wrong she had been, the more expensive the scotch. She bought more scotch that he bought flowers but in all the cases they had done, she couldnt remember him once saying I told you so. He would accept the scotch, smile and then pour them both a shot. She could only hope she came across as gracious in victory. He had taught her a lot about investigation and he always had her back whether she wanted it or not sometimes. She shook her head, brought herself back to the moment, and then turned right heading for the stairs to take her up to Detective Mike Grant. Twenty minutes later she was on her way out. She liked Mike but would never admit that to him. He was patronizing and condescending sometimes and she was pretty certain he didnt rate her as an investigator but then why would he? She also wasnt too sure that he rated her as an attorney, but they were always on opposite sides so again that was hardly surprising. And sometimes the arguments with him were a thousand times worse that those with Matt. But damn it he looked almost as good as Matt did. When she had come to tell him that Willy didnt commit the crime, he didnt seem too surprised... Matt had already told him. She should have known. The withdrawal of the confession... that was a little different but it was hardly a surprise. You were damn quick of the mark Sammy... the ink is barely dry on the confession and you have us ripping the thing up. I hope you and Matt are right about this otherwise... Detective. Were stopping you from making the biggest mistake of your career. Now you need to hold a press conference and let the public know that actually you dont have...! Woooah there Sammy girl. Were not going to do any such thing. I can see it now. Miles trial. Im on the standing saying how we know he did it and you get to remind me under cross examination that I made a statement saying that he didnt do it! Dont play me for an idiot sweetheart. Samantha smiled, bowed her head a little and took a breath. She looked back up at him. Hey, you cannot blame me for trying Detective... but he didnt do it. And at the very least you need to advise the... I dont need to advise them of anything. You and Matt are the ones who think hes innocent... and yes before you say it, we will do the full investigation in light of the withdrawal of the plea, but that doesnt mean I dont think he did it. So you want to make some kind of announcement, you do that Sammy, but not on the Citys dime. All she could do was smile at him. It was very rare that she really got anything passed Mike he really was too good a detective. Ok. Well I suppose my business here is done... for the moment. You did give Matt the arrest sheet didnt you? And his criminal record? Mike nodded and with that she had left. Next she had gone to Dr. Leo Collins. His office had been in an expensive building downtown. He was in his mid 50s and very distinguished looking. He had been reluctant at first to provide the information on the basis of doctor patient confidentiality, but Samantha had gone prepared. She pulled out a form signed by Willy giving his consent to the information being passed to him. As she drove back to the office in the car, the comments of the Dr ran through her mind. Battle fatigue was a military term used to categorize a range of behaviors resulting from the stress of battle which decrease the combatant's fighting efficiency. The most common symptoms are fatigue, slower reaction times, indecision, disconnection from one's surroundings, and inability to prioritize. On some instances the sufferer found it incredibly difficult to cope once they returned to the real world. Samantha wondered whether this difficulty in copying would make Willy commit three heinous murders or would it simply make him admit to committing them. The doctor had indicated that either could be a possibility but something would have to have snapped in Willy for it to be the former. Battle fatigue did not turn someone into a killer but it might have been a precursor to a complete psychological break. Samantha wasnt entirely sure whether that helped her case or not. She pulled into the parking lot next to their office building and made her way inside. Nina was at the desk. She smiled sweetly at Samantha as she walked in and then followed her was she walked into her office. Is Matt back yet? Not yet. He called before he left the prison though. He said to tell you he is on his way. Samantha nodded. Thanks Tea? Hmmm.... yes please Nina. That would be great. Sure. Nina walked to the door then stopped and turned back. You look pretty cute this morning, Sam. Im sure Detective Grant didnt fail to notice. Samantha smiled and felt her cheeks flush a little. Nina, you wouldnt be suggesting that I dress to ... Impress? She laughed and disappeared returning a few minutes later with a cup of tea which she placed on the desk next to Samantha. As she did so she placed her hand on Samanthas shoulder in a friendly gesture. Then she disappeared out of the office. Samantha was reading the file which Dr. Collins had given her and simply said thanks.