29Authors note: Hi everyone. I apologize for the delay in getting the new story up but work and life has really kept me busy. So with the time, off I decided to reorganize the stories and how I want them to come and I am pleased with what the future holds, and I think you will too. I like the to call the new and upcoming stories that I am working on Season 2 in my Blue Bloods universe. So as always I hope you enjoy the newest story and as always, please leave reviews. Thank you.
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Blue Bloods: The Lines are blurred
Frank and Henry's House
Bay Ridge, New York
Henry walked into the kitchen with the newspaper in hand and opened. "New York's finest couple on the outs. According to sources Commissioner Reagan, and Transportation Chief Ortega could be heading for a possible spilt. After spending two weeks apart, the couple was arguing sources claim in the commissioner's office. Yet sources can't confirm what the argument was about."
Henry scoffed, closed the paper and tossed it onto the table, and made his way to the coffee pot. "It's amazing what they will print in the papers today. What were you two arguing over anyway when I stopped by for lunch?"
"Nothing but a debate on the use of new federal funds for transportation security." Frank answered as he sipped at his coffee. He turned and smiled at Michelle Ortega who was sitting next to him enjoying a bowl of cereal, juice and coffee. "But someone rather use the money on technology instead of placing more officers on trains and stations."
Michelle smiled back. "Yet someone still views that manpower is the true way to prevent crimes and terrorists incidents."
Henry chuckled as he came over and sat down. "That has been the debate since I was PC. So is there a chance at a solution here?"
"Always a chance for a solution Henry." Michelle replied getting up and taking her cereal bowl and juice glass to the sink. She came back over and sipped her coffee. "But just because we can't agree and had a argument over funds doesn't mean we are breaking up. Where do they get these sources?"
"Don't know, but Garrett has already called and texted me this morning over this." Frank said getting up and heading to the sink to put his coffee mug away. "I know what I'll be facing when I get to the office."
"Same here." Michelle answered. She drained her coffee and joined Frank by the sink. "I'll change and ride in with you."
Frank nodded and Michelle gave him a kiss slightly on the lips heading towards the stairs to get ready for the work day. Henry looked at his son. "Glad you found her Francis."
"Me too pop." Frank answered as his phone rang. He pulled it out of his pocket and sighed at the number. "Garrett, I will be leaving here shortly. This can wait….."
Henry saw Frank's expression change. The phone call ended a moment later. "What is it Francis?"
"There's been a incident pop involving a few of our officers and a protest near one of the embassy's." Frank responded. He walked over to his chair and grabbed his suit coat. "I have to get down there."
"Go, I'll tell Michelle." Henry responded coolly. He nodded his head towards the door. "It will be alright."
Frank nodded and gave his father's shoulder a squeeze before heading to the front. He just closed it as Michelle came down stairs and headed to the kitchen and saw Henry. "What happen?"
"Come on, I'll tell you as I walk you to your car." Henry replied getting up. He offered his arm to her. She gladly put her arm through his. "Trust me dear. He would have waited if it wasn't important."
Michelle chuckled as they started towards the front door. "Oh I know. It must be big."
"Internationally big." Henry replied with his own chuckle that Michelle smiled at.
New York County Courthouse
Manhattan, New York
Erin Reagan opened the door from her chambers to her courtroom and walked out. Her bailiff called the court to rise. "All rise. Criminal Court of New York County is now in session. The Honorable Erin Reagan presiding."
Erin walked to her chair and sat down behind her bench. "Please be seated."
Everyone in the courtroom took their seats as Erin opened the folder in front of her. "Now we have people vs Ortiz. Charge is criminal possession of firearm, criminal distribution and sale of narcotics, two counts of felony assault on police officers, and two criminal counts of attempted murder of police officers. Prosecution, are all those the charges that are presented?"
"Yes your honor." The ADA assigned to the case answered as she rose to her feet. She remained standing.
Erin nodded and flipped the page over in her folder. "And defense we have a not guilty plea entered. Is that correct?"
Defense council answered coming to her feet and remained standing as well. "It is your honor."
"Very well." Erin answered. She closed the folder and motioned her clerk, Patrick to come on over. She handed him the folder. "Who do we have for Prosecution?"
"ADA Carla Baxter your honor." The ADA answered.
Erin nodded and turned to face the court. "Who do we have for defense?"
"Councilor Samantha Perez your honor." The defense lawyer replied. She reached into her bag and pulled out two copies of a motioned. She passed one to the ADA and the other to the bailiff. "I have here your honor a motion to add a witness to the trial your honor."
"Your honor, this is highly irregular. All witnesses have been notified, and the investigating officers and detectives found no other people at the scene of the incident nor in the canvass." The ADA countered. She opened the motion and read it. She then turned to the defense council. "You can't be serious."
"I am serious." The defense lawyer countered back.
"Order please." Erin said to the two lawyers as the bailiff handed her the motioned. She started to open it and read it. "Now Ms. Baxter, are you absolutely certain that this witness needs to be called and how come this particular witness wasn't given the opportunity to give a statement to the officers and detectives?"
"She was just recently came to light your honor." The defense council stated. She then looked directly at Erin. "And I believe you know her your honor."
Erin stopped reading as the name of the witness hit her eyes at that moment. She looked up. "We'll recess for one hour, while I consult both attorneys on this. My chambers in 20 minutes."
Everyone in the courtroom nodded as Erin stood up and the bailiff called the courtroom to rise. She started to leave and handed the motion to Patrick. She turned to him as they walked in. "Get me the DA and Bureau Chief Dennis Egan on the phone right now along with the Chief Judge."
"Yes ma'am." Patrick answered as he shut the door. He looked at her. "Can I tell them what it is about?"
"I may have to recuse myself from this case." Erin answered as she handed the motion over to Patrick. She hung up her robe as she saw him open it. "I know the witness. I have a history with her."
"Marta Avila." Patrick said. He looked up and saw Erin nod. He handed the motion back to Erin. "How do you know her your honor?"
"I was one of the ones who fired her from the DA office, and had her license suspended." Erin replied. She remained stoic as Patrick face went to shock.
12th Precinct
Manhattan, New York
Jamie pulled the Mustang to a stop just outside the precinct. He looked over at his wife. He smiled at her. Her hair slightly shorter now since her partner Taylor was shot. Eddie felt him smiling and tossed him a look. "What are you smiling at babe?"
"You. You look stunning." Jamie replied as he took her hand. He gave it a kiss. "Are you ready for this?"
Eddie nodded. Since Taylor was still on medical leave and rehabbing her shoulder, Eddie was breaking in a new partner today. "Can't believe Renzulli and LT trust me to be a training officer."
"You did good with Taylor after I transferred." Jamie responded to her. He gave her hand a squeeze. "Heck I think you will be a good detective one day, but they want you as a training officer and I agree, but I am basis. You will do good again."
"Good one Harvard." Eddie said with a smile. She reached over and gave him a quick kiss on the lips. "Stay safe today. I'll see you after work tonight."
"I will. Love you." Jamie answered as Eddie open the door to mustang."
"Love you too." Eddie replied with a smile. She gave him a wave as she closed the door and walked towards the precinct. As she entered, she spotted Sgt. Renzulli. "Hey Sarge?"
"Hey Reagan. How are you doing?" Renzulli said coming over and giving her a hand shake. He then turned to the officer standing by him. "Reagan, meet Officer John Dwyer. Fresh out of the academy."
"Nice to meet you." Eddie answered shaking her new partner's hand.
"Same here." Officer Dwyer answered with a soft smiled. He stood a little straighter. "I heard about you at the academy. Too bad I couldn't meet your husband."
"Yeah, well he is up at 54th in Harlem. Working on hearts and minds." Eddie replied with a smile and a soft laugh that got everyone laughing. She then turned to Renzulli. "Sarge I got to get ready?"
Renzulli turned to the new officer. "Go wait in my office. LT wants a word with you before tour, and Reagan has to change."
The new officer nodded and walked towards the officer. Eddie looked at the departing form of her new partner. "Dwyer, any relation too…."
Renzulli nodded. "He's the bureau chief's son. He pulled some strings to get him assigned here so I don't have to tell you."
Eddie rolled her eyes. "Thanks a lot sarge."
"No problem." Renzulli answered with a smile on his face. He patted her on the shoulder. "Just do what you have been doing and you'll be find."
Eddie nodded. "Thanks sarge."
Renzulli nodded his thanks. "No problem. Now go and get changed. You have 15 minutes till roll call."
Eddie nodded and moved off towards the locker room.
Christopher Street Pier Park
Greenwich Park, New York
Danny and Baez ducked under the tape that separated the crime scene from the gaggle of onlookers. Danny turned his head towards the tape line. "It never fails to surprise me Baez."
"Yeah. It's a nice day out." Baez answered turning her head towards the police line. "You figure they find something else to do."
"Yeah but they don't." Danny replied. He motioned an officer over and pointed towards the police line. "Get these people out of here will ya?"
The officer nodded and started towards the tape as Danny and Baez walked over to the scene. Baez grimaced as she saw the scene. A bloody body of young healthy Asian female in running attire was on the ground. "Ouch. What did this?"
"Don't know detective, but looks like blunt force trauma." The medical examiner answered as she stood up. She looked at the detectives. "And she has no ID on her either. She was wrapped up on in this tarp also."
Danny snapped on his gloves and bent down. "Make sure we get that to the lab. Alright if I look?"
The medical examiner nodded, so Danny looked over the body. He took out a pen and lifted up a necklace. "Not your typical running attire."
"No it isn't. That is a Christopher Acosta necklace." Baez stated as she jotted down inside her notebook. "That is a exclusive necklace, only available to certain people."
"We might be able to get an ID then." Danny answered as he stood up. He motioned over to a uniform as he turned back to the medical examiner. "Let's know when you find out."
The medical examiner nodded and motioned over her aides as the officer came over. Danny looked at the young officer. "Who found the body?"
"A older gentlemen walking his dog. He's over there by the car." The officer replied.
"Ok thanks, and get a canvass going. Check at the restaurant and see if they got any footage." Danny ordered the officer who nodded. He and Baez then started towards the car where they saw the older gentlemen who was sitting down in the seat. He started to stand up when Danny and Baez approached. Danny waved him down. "Stay seated sir. My name is Detective Reagan, and this is Detective Baez."
"Richard Cooper." The man answered as he picked up his little dog and hugged it to the chest. "I cant believe that."
"I understand sir, but can you tell us what happen." Danny asked.
Mr. Cooper nodded. "Absolutely. I was walking Joy here on her morning walk earlier, when she started backing at something. I told her to be quiet but she kept barking and started to pull me. That is when I noticed the tarp. I opened it and I noticed that young girl. I screamed before I called 911."
"Did you notice anything before sir?" Baez asked. She saw Mr. Cooper shake his head. "Are you sure."
Mr. Cooper nodded. "I walk by here everyday, on our morning walks. We stopped by the shop there to get a coffee on the way back."
"Alright, thank you sir." Danny replied. He motioned over a officer. "Just make sure the officers have your information and we'll let you go."
Mr. Cooper nodded as Danny and Baez walked away from the car. Baez noticed the look on Danny's face. "What you think Danny?"
"I'm thinking maybe this isn't our primary scene." Danny replied. He watched as the body was loaded up into the van. "And maybe a surprise will be good once in a while we are on tour."
Baez just looked as the back of the van doors closed taking in on what Danny said.
A/N: So we have a pretty interesting start to this story, and I hope you like the direction this one is heading. Upcoming, Frank presses for details and works to solve the incident. Erin comes to face her former colleague, Eddie gets off to a rough start with her new partner and Danny and Baez learn about their victims past.
