wmc lindsay / jill Taking the Steps Ch 32
Title Taking the Steps Ch3
Pairing lindsay and jil
rating 15 yr
disclaimer I don't own these characters in any way shape or form.
The gathering group looked up wordlessly as Lindsay led Jill out of Tom”s office. Lindsay kept a hand at the small of Jill's back and glared at Tom. Cindy immediately moved forward and hugged Jill tightly. As she let her go, Lindsay bent down and whispered in her ear then gave her a key. Cindy looked at Lindsay tensely then nodded and left. Claire was next and she pulled Jill close then said in an unsteady voice,
“ Don't you worry. We'll sort this out.”
“ Jill, I've already got a call into Judge Reins. He'll expedite your release- uh, if...”
“ Thanks Denise. I appreciate it. I really do.” Jill smiled, touched.
“ Jill, I have to read you your rights.” Morley said gruffly as he and Jacobi joined the group. Suddenly, he was uncomfortable with his call. Jill nodded and listened dazedly. She couldn't believe she was being arrested. Mutely, she sought out Lindsay who gave her a weak smile.
“ Morley, take her down to booking. Here- “
“ I'll take her. Put those god damn cuffs away!” Lindsay ordered looking at Tom furiously.
~~~
Chloe straightened up as Cindy got out of her car and trotted towards her. Hugging her close, Chloe frowned aware Cindy had been crying.
“ Geez, is it that bad then?”
“ She couldn't hurt a fly. Thanks for meeting me. Did you bring the gloves?” Cindy asked as they rode up on the elevator.
“ Are we breaking in?”
“ No, Linds gave me a key but she wants to know asap and before Morley decides to search here for more evidence.” Cindy said unlocking the door to Jill's apartment.
“ Are we going to make something disappear?” Chloe asked.
' No, I'm praying it will be sitting right in the drawer where it should be.” Cindy murmured heading into the bedroom.
“ Wow, nice digs.”
“ Chloe! Not now.” Cindy frowned.
Pulling open the drawer, Cindy let out a sigh and closed her eyes. Chloe frowned questioningly then picked up the series of photos on the bed. They were recent ones of Jill and it appeared she was in court. As Cindy called Lindsay, Chloe held them up. Cindy shivered involuntarily.
“ Boxer. “
“ It's not here.”
“ Fuck.”
“ Linds, I think Peters was here. Maybe he took it? “
“ Why do you think he was there?” Lindsay asked.
Cindy filled her in on the photos. Lindsay frowned angrily. He'd wanted Jill to find them and know he'd been there. But why take the gun?
“ Ok, meet me at your place. It's closer to the hall. I don't want to be too far from Jill.”
“ How is she?” Cindy asked worriedly.
“ Hanging in. Oh, Cindy?”
“ Yeah?”
“ There's a beanie baby-”
“ Yeah, I see it.” Cindy nodded.
“ Bring that with you. And the photos.” Lindsay frowned hanging up.
~~
Tom looked up startled but not really surprised when Lindsay stormed into his office. Lindsay rested her hands on his desk and angrily yelled,
“ I don't really care why you did this but I do care that you used your position here to make life miserable for her! You had nothing to arrest her with Tom!”
“ Motive. Or are you too busy chasing her skirt to admit that she has more reason to want him dead than anyone else!?” he countered.
“ That's what this is about isn't it! My friendship with Jill?!”
“ Friendship?! She wants to be more than just your friend Lindsay!” Tom retorted coming around the desk to tower over her.
“ You sound jealous Tom.” Lindsay challenged. Tom's face grew redder as his temper flared,
“ She wants you. Can't you see that?! That bitch has always wanted you! She ruined our marriage!”
“ Stop it! You're married to Heather! “
“ What? You'd rather have that blonde in your bed than me!?”
“ Yeah. I would.” Lindsay said her voice losing all its strength but it hit Tom like a physical blow.
“ You're in love with her?”
“ Yes.”
“ Well, your 'girlfriend' ? Her gun has just been identified as the murder weapon. Ballistics just came back.” Tom fumed.
“ You know Jill isn't capable of murder.”
“ I know she's the prime suspect. Hey, you'd better watch out, she might meet someone in prison.”
The slap staggered Tom. Rubbing his jaw he stared at Lindsay knowing he had just done irreparable damage to their relationship. Lindsay fixed him with a look and said in a low dangerous voice,
“ From here on in, you're my boss. Don't come near me otherwise or I won't be responsible.“
“ Linds-”
“ Shut up Tom. “ she said heading for the door.
“ She doesn't deserve you.”
“ When I was engaged to you? I slept with her.” Lindsay said enjoying the shocked look on his face.
“ I gave her up back then. I won't make that mistake twice.” she said leaving and walking out of his life once and for all.
Lindsay would have relished the victory and the final closure of her relationship with Tom but she was too worried about a certain blonde. Already, Tom was forgotten and she was running through her options. Her cellphone rang and she answered it.
“ Hey Claire. Tell me you found something- anything.” she said pleadingly.
“ Thurman promised to make it priority number one but it'll be a few hours. Linds, what's happening?”
“ It's Jill's gun. Look, I'm heading over to Cindy's. Could you go see Jill?”
“ I'm leaving now. Oh, I snapped some photos with my phone at the crime scene. I'll e mail them to Cindy. Maybe you'll spot something?”
“ Thanks. Love you.” Lindsay answered.
~~~
Jill forced a smile as Claire entered the cell. Claire didn't return it and silently hugged her. With a sigh, Jill rested her head on her shoulder.and stared off into space.
“ Ed sends his love.”
“ You should be home with him.” Jill murmured.
“ I'm right where I should be. How are you doing ?” Claire asked.
“ Oh, great.” the blonde smiled rubbing her temples.
The two friends sat quietly. Jill was almost asleep as Claire silently massaged her neck. Words were not necessary. Claire knew Jill too well and knew she was struggling to appear composed. All she wanted to do was take her back to the house and keep her safe from all of this but it was too late. They had a serious problem. Claire frowned hoping that Lindsay would piece it together.
“ So, are you going to bake me a cake with a file in it?” Jill quipped.
“ Nice try dollface.” Claire smiled kissing the top of her head.
“ Funny how this side of a cell is so much more - daunting. All the times I've stood on the other side..”
Jill mused.
“ It'll be over soon. Denise is working on it.”
“ Yeah, how about that.” Jill chuckled.
“ Lindsay's over at Cindy's. She'll figure it out.”
~~~
Cindy nervously wiped her hands on her jeans as Lindsay sifted through the photos Peters had left behind. Clearly sickened, she said,
“ He probably went through everything she owned.”
“ Are you going to tell her?”
“ Forensics will confirm it. I'll tell her before someone else does.”
“ Meaning Tom.” Cindy fumed.
Lindsay didn't bother to answer and eyed Chloe as she sat at the laptop. The three crowded around to look at Claire's pictures.
“ Knife on the floor.” Chloe noted.
“ But he was shot. What's that on the table,a keyring?”
“Probably. I'll have Jacobi see if they are to Jill's apartment.” Lindsay murmured pointing to a blue box on a table.
“ Chloe, can you zoom in on that? What is it? “
“ A box. “
“ I know that but what's in it?” Lindsay frowned.
Chloe rolled her eyes then enlarged the picture. Cindy leaned forward and frowned,
“ Staples? “
“ No, bullets.” Lindsay said gravely, “ For Jill's gun.”
“ Did she have them? I mean, is the box hers?” Cindy asked
“ I”m not sure but I doubt it. She was just getting used to it.” Lindsay frowned dialling Jacobi.
“ So he had her gun and bullets. Was he going to shoot someone then frame her?” Chloe asked.
“ That would make no sense. He wanted Jill- physically. He was playing some sort of game with her. The photos, going in her apartment..” Cindy puzzled.
“ Jacobi confirmed the keys are to Jill's and all our places.”
“ Eww!” Chloe grimaced.
“ The bullets were blanks. They couldn't be Jill's.” Lindsay said solemnly. Picking up more photos she frowned,
“ What are these?”
“ Oh, they're work. I covered Peters's trial.” Chloe replied taking them and tossing them on Cindy's desk.
“ Oh. I need to get back and check on Jill and find out about the autopsy.”
“ I'll come with you.Oh, the beanie baby?” Cindy smiled
“ Cindy, will you be late?” Chloe asked.
“ I'm not sure but I'll call.” the redhead promised kissing her affectionately.
~~~
Claire looked up as Lindsay entered the lab and asked where Cindy was. Informing her friend that Cindy was keeping Jill company, Lindsay sighed and leaned against the wall.
“ You ok? “ Claire asked.
“ I got into it with Tom.”
“ Good. “
“ What about the autopsy? “
' One long blonde hair.” Claire said not sure if that was good or bad.
Lindsay frowned, not sure if it would help. Before she could ask any questions, Claire's phone rang.
Claire answered it and closed her eyes.
“ That was Jacobi, Hanson and Denise got Jill out on bail.” she smiled knowing that would improve her lanky friend's mood.
Lindsay and Claire were waiting as Jill and Cindy came out into the corridor. Jill managed a smile for the first time that day.
“ Why don't we go over to my place and order some take out?” Cindy suggested.
Lindsay walked to her car with Jill and glanced at her wordlessly. Jill looked over as they got in and Lindsay waited for the inevitable questions.
“ Linds, just how bad is it?”
“ I'm not sure. Jill, I'm not going to lie to you. It's serious.”
“ I gathered that much when Tom arrested me.” Jill smirked.
“ Oh, here. I thought you'd be in there longer than you were.” Lindsay reddened handing her the beanie baby. Jill chuckled and carefully put it in her purse.
“ You doing ok? “ Lindsay asked worriedly.
Jill nodded. Gently, Lindsay leaned over and hugged her. As she straightened up she smiled and eyed the blonde. Jill gazed at her uncertainly wanting to ask questions but afraid of the answers. Lindsay tentatively ran her index finger across Jill's lips then ever so gently kissed her drawing her closer as she let her tongue glide over the blonde's. A faint moan escaped Jill's lips and Lindsay deepened the kiss wanting to hear it again.
“ Linds--?”
“ I know- I know. Come on, they're waiting for us. “ Lindsay said huskily.
Pairing lindsay and jil
rating 15 yr
disclaimer I don't own these characters in any way shape or form.
The gathering group looked up wordlessly as Lindsay led Jill out of Tom”s office. Lindsay kept a hand at the small of Jill's back and glared at Tom. Cindy immediately moved forward and hugged Jill tightly. As she let her go, Lindsay bent down and whispered in her ear then gave her a key. Cindy looked at Lindsay tensely then nodded and left. Claire was next and she pulled Jill close then said in an unsteady voice,
“ Don't you worry. We'll sort this out.”
“ Jill, I've already got a call into Judge Reins. He'll expedite your release- uh, if...”
“ Thanks Denise. I appreciate it. I really do.” Jill smiled, touched.
“ Jill, I have to read you your rights.” Morley said gruffly as he and Jacobi joined the group. Suddenly, he was uncomfortable with his call. Jill nodded and listened dazedly. She couldn't believe she was being arrested. Mutely, she sought out Lindsay who gave her a weak smile.
“ Morley, take her down to booking. Here- “
“ I'll take her. Put those god damn cuffs away!” Lindsay ordered looking at Tom furiously.
~~~
Chloe straightened up as Cindy got out of her car and trotted towards her. Hugging her close, Chloe frowned aware Cindy had been crying.
“ Geez, is it that bad then?”
“ She couldn't hurt a fly. Thanks for meeting me. Did you bring the gloves?” Cindy asked as they rode up on the elevator.
“ Are we breaking in?”
“ No, Linds gave me a key but she wants to know asap and before Morley decides to search here for more evidence.” Cindy said unlocking the door to Jill's apartment.
“ Are we going to make something disappear?” Chloe asked.
' No, I'm praying it will be sitting right in the drawer where it should be.” Cindy murmured heading into the bedroom.
“ Wow, nice digs.”
“ Chloe! Not now.” Cindy frowned.
Pulling open the drawer, Cindy let out a sigh and closed her eyes. Chloe frowned questioningly then picked up the series of photos on the bed. They were recent ones of Jill and it appeared she was in court. As Cindy called Lindsay, Chloe held them up. Cindy shivered involuntarily.
“ Boxer. “
“ It's not here.”
“ Fuck.”
“ Linds, I think Peters was here. Maybe he took it? “
“ Why do you think he was there?” Lindsay asked.
Cindy filled her in on the photos. Lindsay frowned angrily. He'd wanted Jill to find them and know he'd been there. But why take the gun?
“ Ok, meet me at your place. It's closer to the hall. I don't want to be too far from Jill.”
“ How is she?” Cindy asked worriedly.
“ Hanging in. Oh, Cindy?”
“ Yeah?”
“ There's a beanie baby-”
“ Yeah, I see it.” Cindy nodded.
“ Bring that with you. And the photos.” Lindsay frowned hanging up.
~~
Tom looked up startled but not really surprised when Lindsay stormed into his office. Lindsay rested her hands on his desk and angrily yelled,
“ I don't really care why you did this but I do care that you used your position here to make life miserable for her! You had nothing to arrest her with Tom!”
“ Motive. Or are you too busy chasing her skirt to admit that she has more reason to want him dead than anyone else!?” he countered.
“ That's what this is about isn't it! My friendship with Jill?!”
“ Friendship?! She wants to be more than just your friend Lindsay!” Tom retorted coming around the desk to tower over her.
“ You sound jealous Tom.” Lindsay challenged. Tom's face grew redder as his temper flared,
“ She wants you. Can't you see that?! That bitch has always wanted you! She ruined our marriage!”
“ Stop it! You're married to Heather! “
“ What? You'd rather have that blonde in your bed than me!?”
“ Yeah. I would.” Lindsay said her voice losing all its strength but it hit Tom like a physical blow.
“ You're in love with her?”
“ Yes.”
“ Well, your 'girlfriend' ? Her gun has just been identified as the murder weapon. Ballistics just came back.” Tom fumed.
“ You know Jill isn't capable of murder.”
“ I know she's the prime suspect. Hey, you'd better watch out, she might meet someone in prison.”
The slap staggered Tom. Rubbing his jaw he stared at Lindsay knowing he had just done irreparable damage to their relationship. Lindsay fixed him with a look and said in a low dangerous voice,
“ From here on in, you're my boss. Don't come near me otherwise or I won't be responsible.“
“ Linds-”
“ Shut up Tom. “ she said heading for the door.
“ She doesn't deserve you.”
“ When I was engaged to you? I slept with her.” Lindsay said enjoying the shocked look on his face.
“ I gave her up back then. I won't make that mistake twice.” she said leaving and walking out of his life once and for all.
Lindsay would have relished the victory and the final closure of her relationship with Tom but she was too worried about a certain blonde. Already, Tom was forgotten and she was running through her options. Her cellphone rang and she answered it.
“ Hey Claire. Tell me you found something- anything.” she said pleadingly.
“ Thurman promised to make it priority number one but it'll be a few hours. Linds, what's happening?”
“ It's Jill's gun. Look, I'm heading over to Cindy's. Could you go see Jill?”
“ I'm leaving now. Oh, I snapped some photos with my phone at the crime scene. I'll e mail them to Cindy. Maybe you'll spot something?”
“ Thanks. Love you.” Lindsay answered.
~~~
Jill forced a smile as Claire entered the cell. Claire didn't return it and silently hugged her. With a sigh, Jill rested her head on her shoulder.and stared off into space.
“ Ed sends his love.”
“ You should be home with him.” Jill murmured.
“ I'm right where I should be. How are you doing ?” Claire asked.
“ Oh, great.” the blonde smiled rubbing her temples.
The two friends sat quietly. Jill was almost asleep as Claire silently massaged her neck. Words were not necessary. Claire knew Jill too well and knew she was struggling to appear composed. All she wanted to do was take her back to the house and keep her safe from all of this but it was too late. They had a serious problem. Claire frowned hoping that Lindsay would piece it together.
“ So, are you going to bake me a cake with a file in it?” Jill quipped.
“ Nice try dollface.” Claire smiled kissing the top of her head.
“ Funny how this side of a cell is so much more - daunting. All the times I've stood on the other side..”
Jill mused.
“ It'll be over soon. Denise is working on it.”
“ Yeah, how about that.” Jill chuckled.
“ Lindsay's over at Cindy's. She'll figure it out.”
~~~
Cindy nervously wiped her hands on her jeans as Lindsay sifted through the photos Peters had left behind. Clearly sickened, she said,
“ He probably went through everything she owned.”
“ Are you going to tell her?”
“ Forensics will confirm it. I'll tell her before someone else does.”
“ Meaning Tom.” Cindy fumed.
Lindsay didn't bother to answer and eyed Chloe as she sat at the laptop. The three crowded around to look at Claire's pictures.
“ Knife on the floor.” Chloe noted.
“ But he was shot. What's that on the table,a keyring?”
“Probably. I'll have Jacobi see if they are to Jill's apartment.” Lindsay murmured pointing to a blue box on a table.
“ Chloe, can you zoom in on that? What is it? “
“ A box. “
“ I know that but what's in it?” Lindsay frowned.
Chloe rolled her eyes then enlarged the picture. Cindy leaned forward and frowned,
“ Staples? “
“ No, bullets.” Lindsay said gravely, “ For Jill's gun.”
“ Did she have them? I mean, is the box hers?” Cindy asked
“ I”m not sure but I doubt it. She was just getting used to it.” Lindsay frowned dialling Jacobi.
“ So he had her gun and bullets. Was he going to shoot someone then frame her?” Chloe asked.
“ That would make no sense. He wanted Jill- physically. He was playing some sort of game with her. The photos, going in her apartment..” Cindy puzzled.
“ Jacobi confirmed the keys are to Jill's and all our places.”
“ Eww!” Chloe grimaced.
“ The bullets were blanks. They couldn't be Jill's.” Lindsay said solemnly. Picking up more photos she frowned,
“ What are these?”
“ Oh, they're work. I covered Peters's trial.” Chloe replied taking them and tossing them on Cindy's desk.
“ Oh. I need to get back and check on Jill and find out about the autopsy.”
“ I'll come with you.Oh, the beanie baby?” Cindy smiled
“ Cindy, will you be late?” Chloe asked.
“ I'm not sure but I'll call.” the redhead promised kissing her affectionately.
~~~
Claire looked up as Lindsay entered the lab and asked where Cindy was. Informing her friend that Cindy was keeping Jill company, Lindsay sighed and leaned against the wall.
“ You ok? “ Claire asked.
“ I got into it with Tom.”
“ Good. “
“ What about the autopsy? “
' One long blonde hair.” Claire said not sure if that was good or bad.
Lindsay frowned, not sure if it would help. Before she could ask any questions, Claire's phone rang.
Claire answered it and closed her eyes.
“ That was Jacobi, Hanson and Denise got Jill out on bail.” she smiled knowing that would improve her lanky friend's mood.
Lindsay and Claire were waiting as Jill and Cindy came out into the corridor. Jill managed a smile for the first time that day.
“ Why don't we go over to my place and order some take out?” Cindy suggested.
Lindsay walked to her car with Jill and glanced at her wordlessly. Jill looked over as they got in and Lindsay waited for the inevitable questions.
“ Linds, just how bad is it?”
“ I'm not sure. Jill, I'm not going to lie to you. It's serious.”
“ I gathered that much when Tom arrested me.” Jill smirked.
“ Oh, here. I thought you'd be in there longer than you were.” Lindsay reddened handing her the beanie baby. Jill chuckled and carefully put it in her purse.
“ You doing ok? “ Lindsay asked worriedly.
Jill nodded. Gently, Lindsay leaned over and hugged her. As she straightened up she smiled and eyed the blonde. Jill gazed at her uncertainly wanting to ask questions but afraid of the answers. Lindsay tentatively ran her index finger across Jill's lips then ever so gently kissed her drawing her closer as she let her tongue glide over the blonde's. A faint moan escaped Jill's lips and Lindsay deepened the kiss wanting to hear it again.
“ Linds--?”
“ I know- I know. Come on, they're waiting for us. “ Lindsay said huskily.