Private Heroes – The Devils Breath Part 6

There’s no sex in this chapter because it focuses more on pushing the story forward. Don’t panic I’m not taking the sex out of the story altogether.

Rick’s POV
The date I had with Sarah was amazing, all things considered. She’s a strong, smart, funny, beautiful woman. I asked her for another date on friday and she accepted. We spent that night together and had coffee in the morning before I had to leave for work.

Me and David are driving up to the police station. I had someone from our legal council ask the judge to postpone the trial and have Tommy moved into our custody. It gives us easier access to him rather then wasting time with visitation forms. I hand the request, signed by the judge, to the chief. He groans as he reads it and heads off to get our client. He comes back and Tommy looks pale with bags under his eyes. It looks like he’s hardly slept. The chief uncuffs Tommy and pushes him towards us.

We’re taking Tommy to one of our safe houses. We’re gonna have Tyler watch over him. We also have a sketch artist ready for Tommy to describe the big guy he saw. Its not exactly cabin in the woods but its secluded. Its a small one story house with a kitchen, shower, living room and a bedroom.

Tommy drops his bag on the couch and sits with his head in his hands. Our sketch artist Mark, starts drawing as Tommy describes the big guy. Tall, about 6ft, bald, heavy set, wearing a black suit. What he says next catches my attention. He had a tattoo on his neck, of a heart with a sword going through it. Mark shows us what he’s got and I swear, if this drawing is accurate then he’s an ugly mother fucker. “Ok you did good Tommy.” I tell him. “Try and get some rest and we’ll follow up on this.”

Driving back home and I can tell David wants to say something as he has his head resting in his hand against the window. “What is it?” I ask exasperated. “We’re really doing this? Going above and beyond to help someone who’s obviously a murderer?” I shake my head and say “He wants to know what happened. So that’s what we’re gonna do. As long as we’re being paid, what’s the problem?” David laughs and says “Rick I know you better then that. You don’t think he did it.” I have to smile at his telepathy. “Too many things aren’t right. He didn’t know the victim, no clear connection between them. And he just suddenly feels the need to kill someone? And why can’t he remember? AND who’s the big guy he saw before he blacked out, why did he black out?” “Rick maybe he’s just a druggie who cant remember freaking out.” I’m getting irritated now. “Then why hire us?” I reply hotly. “Why were there no drugs in his system? It doesn’t make sense. You brought me this case, you were jumping up and down like a girl. What’s changed?” He looks at me and says “I thought it would be more fun then chasing ghosts.” I decide not to say anything else as we just keep heading to the office. I’ll have to call Jodi and tell her I wont be home tonight. We have alot of work to do.

Daniel’s POV Same time.

I can literally hear my heart pounding in my ears. The time is now. I’ve been dreading this. I’m driving to aunt Jodi’s house. Holly agreed to stay at the hotel for this, this is a family matter. I drive round the corner and the house is in sight. It’s taking all my mental strength to fight the urge to turn around and drive back. I park the car outside and walk up. I wanted to dress smartly in a black polo shirt and jeans. I walk to the door and take a few deep breathes before knocking.

The door opens and I see her. A beautiful blond haired woman dressed in jeans and a white blouse. She looks at me confused and says “Can I help you?” She doesn’t recognise me. Not surprising she hasn’t seen me in 13 years. I’m having trouble finding the words but I just say “Jodi Green?” And she nods. “My name is Daniel, can I come in?” “Um yeah sure come in?” She stands aside and lets me enter. I find the front room and take a seat on the couch. She sits in the arm chair opposite me and asks what she can do for me. I have to force the words out of my mouth. “as you can tell from my accent, I live in London. Ever been there?” Her face hardens and she says “Not for a long time now. Why?” I nod and say “There was a woman who lived there and…. She had a son. A son who you used to take to the park. Used to walk to school. Used to cook macaroni cheese for.” I tell her remembering my favourite meal. She looks confused for a moment and looks at me hard. And then she gasps. She puts her hand over her mouth and I see a tear in her eye. “Hello aunt Jodi.” I say smiling. “What are you doing here?” She says more horrified then happy. I’m more nervous now then I have been in my life. “I came all the way out here to find you. I need a place to stay and this is only place I have left.” Suddenly she shakes her head and says “no!”. My heart drops. It’s sinking and sinking like its been dropped in a bottomless pit. “What?” Is all I can say. She looks at me with a shit load of anger and shouts “No! Get out!” She grabs my arm and drags me back towards the door. I’m too shocked to argue or fight her. She opens the door and pushes me out. “Go! And tell that whore if she ever sends you to fight her battles for her again, I’ll cut her tits off.” And she slams the door.

I’m lost. I cant think. I just stare blankly at the door that was just slammed in my face. My worst fears realised. I’m alone. I cant think I just….. I dunno….. I… I don’t know what to do. I walk. Walking… Walking… Walking….

Jodi’s POV after kicking Daniel out…

THAT BITCH! THAT FUCKING WHORE! WHO THE FUCK DOES SHE THINK SHE IS!!! SENDING HER FUCKING SON TO PLAY PEACEMAKER! I think as I throw anything I can pick up. Glasses smash against the wall. I flip tables. Throw plates.