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Sep-4-2009 12:17

*Prologue*

In the mornings, when no one could see me, I cried until I was gasping for air. The pain of losing my husband, baby, sister, and a friend in less than a year was finally penetrating the hard shell of protection that had enveloped me for so long. But would I let anyone see me that way? No. Never. I was strong.

After I got my breath back, I would carefully dry my eyes, apply makeup, and paste a cheerful grin on my face. I would stop to pet dogs on my way to the office, say hello to people on the streets, and studiously avoid any baby trams I saw coming my way.

In essence, I acted as my friends had always seen me, and did my best to make sure no one worried about me. But I was falling apart, and wishing I would just die. There was no point in living anymore. All day long I hunted for murderers. I saw my family in every face that lay stiff and cold. Every case where the victim was shot made me remember being shot. And the days had begun to blur together.

Then the letter came. It looked like an ordinary letter. A long envelope, the return address was an Attorney's office in New York City. I looked closer. It was the attorney my father had used. 'Why are they contacting me?' I thought as I ripped open the envelope and closed the door to my office. Another envelope with a return address of Leake and Watts from Yonkers, New York fell out along with a with a note that had READ THIS FIRST written on top. 'Strange,' I thought as I began to read.

Sep-22-2009 15:21

"Heim,you shouldn't have said that" I said,with a glance at him. He was looking a bit depressed. "I'm... I'm sorry. But seeing you lie here and that rat next to ya... Well,it's been a bit hard for the time being..." Heimlich said,glancing at me.

"I mean,I almost died and your friend also... If it wasn't for your quick handling,she would be dead by now.. And I don't want to see such things. They give me nightmares" Heimlich added,shivering.

It also sent a shiver through my spine,to see Anais's dead,massacred body and "little Joseph" lying next to her.

"Heim,I want you to do something. Anais has forbidden it to me,but not to you. I... I want you to call Joseph..." I said and Heimlich looked shocked.

"No,I refuse it. I won't do it...." Heimlich said,with a trembling is his sentence.

"For god's sake Heimlich. Anais was almost dead.. Who would've taken care of Josèe then huh? Not Joseph,because he doesn't know anything yet. And I can't take her. It's too dangerous" I said,with a fierce stare and I pushed myself up from my bed.

"I want you to CALL HIM! NOW!" I yelled at him and Heimlich began to back up.

"Boy,you sure know how to convince..." Heimlich said.

"Do it,please... He needs to know...." I said to Heimlcih..

"Alright..."

Just as Heimlich picked up the phone,we heard gunshots.

"God,no..." Heimlich said,pulling his gun.

"Heim,help me up. I'm coming with you!" I said and Heimlich pulled me up from my bed and I began to "walk" with Heimlich,holding my .38 Colt revolver and heading towards the babies...

Sep-22-2009 19:44

On my way out of the hospital room, an Asian looking man stopped me. "Excuse me? Are you Miss Vulkie's sister?"

"No, but I'm the closest thing she has to a sister. I'm Anais
Nowicki, no. No, I'm Anais Nin. She lost her brother about the same time I lost my sister, and neither have any family left... Well, I do have my niece, here," I explained in a rush, willing the tears not to fall, "And I will do anything I have to to keep Josèe safe. Anything!" the declaration of the last word startled the man, but he seemed to accept it.

"Then, if you are the next of kin to Miss Vulkie, I need to speak with you. Can you come into my office? I'm her primary doctor," he saw me glance down at Josèe, and added, "Josèe is welcome to come along. I even have a lollipop you might like!" He said with a smile and a wink toward my niece.

He led the way down the hall, entering a small room full of papers and books. Josèe and I followed, shutting the door behind up. Sure enough, the doctor handed Josèe a cherry lollipop to suck on while we talked.

"I never did introduce myself, did I? I'm Dr. Hoo, and I am in charge of your friend's case. She is in bad shape. She has hallucinations, and imagines conversations. I need to keep her here for two days for observation at the very, very least, but probably more like five. Frankly, I'm not sure if she will pull through this."

The blood drained from my face. "Dr. Hoo? What are you telling me?"

"I need to keep her here, because if she is shot again before her body heals, both from this shot wound, and the old, half healed scar tissue, she will die. And," Dr. Hoo broke off, studying my face intensely, "Neither of you live what would be called a 'tame' life, do you? You have the eyes of a cop. She has the eyes of a detective. I'm willing to bet you have quite a bit of scar tissue, too."

((continued))

Sep-22-2009 19:45

I was fidgeting, uncomfortable with the assessment. "Dr. Hoo, what is your point? I can't control Vulkie! I can try, but... I was just given custody of Josèe, and the person who shot Vulkie had had the gun trained on me, and Joseph isn't here, and Freddie is dead, and Lisette, and Papa, and-"

"Miss Nin! Please, calm down!" Dr. Hoo jumped up and knelt down next to me as Josèe started crying. "Miss Nin, look into my eyes, please. Deep breath, that's it. Another."

I blinked hard. "Dr. Hoo-"

"I think I'm getting a picture of your situation, Anais, may I call you Anais?" I blushed, looking down to where his hands clasped mine.

"Of course you may," I said softly, voice gone hoarse from unshed tears.

"Another lolli, please?" asked Josèe in a plaintive tone.

"Sure, Little Josèe. Another cherry one?" Dr. Hoo was suddenly on the other side of the room while I blinked stupidly after him.

Josèe nodded solemnly as Dr. Hoo handed her the bright red lollipop.

"Would you like one too, Anais?" he asked kindly.

"Sure! Why not?" I replied, accepting another red lollipop and sticking it in my mouth. I felt better instantly. 'This must be why Riza loves lollipops' I thought, smiling a bit.

"As I was saying, I think I'm getting a picture of your situation. You, Vulkie, and that man who is in there with her right now are all high profile detectives who have many enemies. You were just given care of you deceased sister's child, and you have people after you. Right?"

I stared at him in wonder. "Doctor..." I was speechless.

"I will take that as a yes. Here is what I can do. I can keep Vulkie safe in the hospital. You and Josèe can move out to my house for a week while you or your friend with Miss Vulkie arranges someplace for you to go. Then, you need to disappear, Anais. When Miss Vulkie is well enough, I will speak to her about safety and such."

((continued))

Sep-22-2009 19:45

"Tell her to avoid getting shot, will you Doctor?" I interrupted.

"Anais, that will be the first thing I tell her."

"Thank you. Now, what was that about moving into your house?"

Sep-23-2009 21:29

Before the doctor could respond, Anais spotted Heimlich in the doorway and he looked distressed. "Mr. VonVictor!" Anais called, "What's wrong? We're in here!"

Heimlich rushed in, "Anais please... Heimlich. I need to find the doctor right now!"

Dr. Hoo stood up, "I'm the doctor, what's the problem?" he asked.

"Doctor who?" Heimlich asked.

"Yes," Dr. Hoo responded, "how did you know?"

"Never mind that!" Anais shouted, startling little Josèe, "What's wrong Heimlich?"

"It's Vulkie," Heimlich responded, "she's convulsing. She started talking about someone named Joseph. I told her I didn't know anyone named Joseph but she said he had to know. I told her Josèe was with you and was perfectly fine. She just... I don't know Anais... her eyes rolled back and she's thrashing! We have to do something!"

The three ran down the hallway Vulkie's room to find a nurse restraining her and shoving a tongue depressor into her mouth. Vulkie was thrashing about in her bed and foaming at the mouth.

Dr. Hoo ran over and began filling up a syringe. "Nurse hold her steady! I need to inject her!" he shouted.

Anais felt the tears welling up in her eyes, "Heimlich... could you please take Josèe downstairs to get some juice? I think I need to go for a walk..."

Heimlich nodded, "Anything you need Anais."

***

They stood over Vulkie's motionless body. "I've put her into a coma," Dr. Hoo explained, "she's obviously delusional, and while conscious she's a danger to herself and others. By the time she wakes up her system should have repaired itself enough that the hallucinations will have stopped."

Heimlich picked up Vulkie's hand, "If you can hear me... squeeze my hand Vulkie." The look of disappointment on his face said it all. "What if she doesn't wake up Dr. Hoo?"

Dr. Hoo shook his head, "It's not likely, but it is a possibility. Right now your friend is likely oblivious to anything going on and is in her own nonsensical world. It's the best place for her."

Sep-24-2009 19:58

"You're going away for a long time Dart!" Detective Elliot Stabler said.

"Yo Dawg! Why you gonna do me like that?" Dart protested as Stabler led him down the stairs in handcuffs.

"Your a good detective Dart but your methods are nuts. We gotta bring ya in man." he said

Dart nodded. He knew he was defeated this time and looked back at the hospital where his new acquantinces were one last time before being shoved into the police cruiser headed back to Maine. Somehow he knew their paths would cross again somehow someday.

Sep-24-2009 20:08

Total darkness....
I can't remember things....
Joseph.....
Anais........
Heimlich....
Friends.....

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Suddenly,I woke up. "What,what day is it?" I asked. And there stood Ace.

"Ace... But.... But you're supposed to be...."

"Dead,Vulkie? You know me,never shall I be dead... I'm here with you,for now... You just go back to sleep now... Your friends are waiting for you..." Ace said.

"Alright" I whispered and I closed my eyes.

Total darkness once again....
Falling into darkness.....
I can hear children yelling or screaming,having fun.
Did I just saw my lifetime flashing by?
Nah,I don't think so. I'm safe,now...

Sep-25-2009 21:12

((Elliot Stabler? As in from Law and Order: SVU? Sean did you mean to get arrested by a sex crimes detective? I don't think you meant that implication haha))

Sep-26-2009 02:39

(FYI Heim,sean is a bit of a trouble with "past/future" parts. He also used in a story of mine President Obama -.-. Anyhow,let's forget it xD. The show must go on!)

Oct-3-2009 18:30

Heimlich bounced Josèe on his knee as she giggled, "Uncle Heimie it tickles!"

He laughed, "Oh it tickles does it? Well in that case I'll have to do it more!"

They were interrupted by Anais who walked into the lounge with a smile on her face, "Well I see you two are getting along well. I didn't know that you were so good with kids Heim."

Heimlich gave a toothy grin, "Neither did I my dear, neither did I, but this little girl just absolutely melts your heart doesn't she?"

Anais nodded sadly, "She does, and that's why I've thought about what you said."

His face fell, "Anais, when I said that I wasn't..." he started.

"No!" Anais shouted, "That's exactly it. You were thinking. You weren't just speaking out of hurt. In all of your years of experience, you honestly believe that there is a danger."

"I.. I don't know..." Heimlich stuttered out.

Anais sighed, "I'm going away for a bit Heimlich, and I'm taking Josèe with me. I've been offered a place to stay and I'm going to take it. Somewhere where they won't find me."

He felt his heart seize in his chest, "Where!? Where are you going? Let me help you!"

Anais shook her head as she picked Josèe up, "I'm sorry Heimlich, I can't tell anyone," the tears flowed openly from her eyes, "and I don't think I'll ever see you again. Please take good care of Vulkie."

Heimlich felt the tears coming down his own face now. He barely knew this woman and now he was weeping for the loss of her friendship. He moved as if to embrace her, but she pulled away, "No..." she whispered, "just... no." She turned around and carried Josèe out.

Heimlich stood there long after she was gone. His body felt numb, and he could feel the warm burning of despair searing through his veins. He reached into his pocket and produced his pocket flask. He unscrewed the top and poured it down his throat. The burning sensation of the whiskey paled in comparison to the burn he felt throughout his entire being.

He collapsed on the couch exhausted.