Sometimes the Dragon Wins
Sara Pezzini walked into the office late, trying to duck her Captain, already in a bad mood. The case had ended badly last night, her alarm had failed to go off and the bike was slow starting. On the bright side, that Irish singer, Conchobar had left a message on her machine asking her out. She was considering where that could go when her new partner, Jake McCarty walked in and handed her a cup of coffee. This is definitely an improvement, things are looking up already. He is not Danny, but at least he is learning. Then she got a look at his face.
Sara, you got a problem.
Yeah late, I know, Jake, sorry
No, not that, Dante didnt even notice, he said dismissively. Couple of Feds looking to talk to you. Theyre in his office now. You got any idea what they want?
No clue, she said trying to drink her coffee. It was way to early in the day for this crap. She focused on her coffee, trying to figure out what was going on. She wondered briefly if it had anything to do with the weird shell casing she found at the scene last night.
Heads up, here they come Jake said nodding in the direction of the office door. Captain Bruno Dante walked in flanked by a pair of matching suits. They were both about 62 with identical blank looks on identical bland faces.
Detective, these are agents Finn and Walters, C.I.A. They would like you to go with them. Their boss wants to talk to you. Now. His face was red and she had a feeling that when she got back, he would want an explanation. For once she actually had to agree with him. I havent had anything that even could even vaguely be considered under their jurisdiction. What do these guys want, anyway? she thought disgustedly.
Uh, sure Captain, no problem, she said trying to act at least civil, rising from her seat. Whats all this about? she asked. Neither he nor the Bobsey twins answered.
Ok, she said cautiously, and with a last glance at her partner, she followed them out. Jake, Ill be back, finish the report on last night will you?
Sure, Sara. No problem. She waved back at him as they passed through the squad room and out into the parking lot. Sara got into the car with the two agents, who neither looked nor spoke to her. She shrugged and settled in for the ride to the federal building.


