Chapter 13
The phone rang loudly at 7:15am in the morning. The ringing scared both Mike and Selena out of their sleep. Mike quickly grabbed the phone off of the receiver and answered in a sleepy groggy voice, “Hello?”
“This is your 7:15 wake up call.” Said a bubbly female’s voice on the other end of the call.
“Thanks.” Mike said flatly into the phone and hung up the receiver. Mike then looked over at Selena saying, “I assume you told the front desk to give us a wake-up call slash scare-you-the-fuck-awake-call too?”
Selena smiled and sat up in her bed rubbing her face to wake up properly. Mike sat up and got up out of his bed saying, “I’ll go on and take my shower.”
Selena nodded okay.
As soon as Mike closed the bathroom door, Selena hopped out of bed and walked over to the sink to wash off and brush her teeth. She then proceeded to put her clothes on before Mike got out of the shower. She threw on a lavender colored turtleneck, long sleeves top and boot cut style jeans. As soon as she buttoned her jeans, Mike was coming out of the bathroom with just a towel wrapped around his waist. Selena quickly looked away as her eyes went wide. Selena thought to herself, ‘OH MY GOD!’ Selena quickly composed herself as if it was not a big deal she just saw him in only a towel. She was now convinced that Mike was a hot and sexy man. He was towel drying his hair when he walked out. His chest and abs were nicely sculpted. Selena noticed that his towel hung long on his waist that she could even see his nicely sculpted V shape; the area just below his abs (the pelvis area). Selena thought he had a nice tan as well.
Selena quickly grabbed her brush and began brushing her hair up into a ponytail as she styled her hair in the mirror. She could smell the fresh spring soap Mike used in the bathroom after he showered. Selena thought it smelled really nice.
To get her mind back into focus, Selena started to talk about the case. “Hey, you know what?” When I was in the shower last night, I was thinking…” she started as she continued to brush all of hair back into her ponytail. She continued, “I really think we should get Dr. Abdulla to either forward the dental mold he did of Jane Doe’s teeth and compare it to and dental records that may be on file for Tara Lovato.” Selena stared at Mike thru the reflection of the mirror she was standing in.
Mike put on his boxers and his t-shirt without taking his towel off and exposing himself. “Sounds like a plan to me.” Mike responded.
“Your switching identities theory kind of makes sense to me now that I think about it.” Selena said as she began putting lotion on her hands.
Mike put on his brown khaki pants and responded, “I’m glad to see your putting some faith into me, finally.” He said with a smile.
Selena smiled as she sat down on her bed and put on her boots while Mike threw on his crisp white shirt and began buttoning it closed. “I think we should still visit old neighbors of Tara, to try and get a vibe of her, ya know?” Selena added.
“Let’s do it.” Mike said as he tied his yellow design tie around his neck. “I could use some breakfast right about now, how about you?”
“I don’t eat breakfast, remember?” Selena said as she put her studded earrings in her ear.
“Oh yeah, that’s right. I bet Lerman will bring you some breakfast.” Mike teased Selena with a smile.
At that, Selena threw her pillow at Mike.
Mike reacted quickly, almost too late, by catching the pillow. “Damn, girl. You have some power in those arms of yours. Just llike when you jacked Taylor Lowry up against the wall that day when he tried to kiss or lick you. You really have some power in you.” Mike laughed.
“Right, so that means don’t mess with me.” Selena said with a slight smile.
Selena stared at Mike as he put on his gun holster and laughed at her response. She then began putting her gun holster and asked Mike, “So what does that tattoo you have on your shoulder mean?”
“Huh? Oh, well I got that when I was in the army. I was young but they say it means bring peace to the light…so they say.” Mike answered.
“So basically you could have something on you that’s says ‘Im an idiot’ on your arm and you wouldn’t even know it.” Selena said making fun of Mike.
“Uh…yeah I guess. But I’ve been around Chinese people before and they’ve seen it and said nothing so I guess it does mean what they say it means.”
Selena laughed. “Yeah right. They probably said nothing because they probably thought you were crazy and not worth talking to.”
Sarcastically, Mike replied, “HA…..HA.”
At that moment, the television Mike had turned on took over the conversation. The news anchor reported, “Two bank robbers are still wanted for three bank robberies. The police still cannot identify who these two people are. The bank they robbed last happened about three weeks ago and just last night the police were able to identify the robbers as a male and female. The armed robbers are still roaming free out in the streets with an undisclosed amount of money. Our next sotry involves a bulldog that was…” the news anchor’s voice trailed off.
“Man, a 3-time robbing couple running free right now? I bet they are living it up right about now.” Mike said as he sat on his bed. “What time is it?”
“It’s 8:45. I am so ready to go.” Selena said grabbing her coat.
“Yeah, me too. Hey did you get a chance to talk to your daughter last night?”
Selena let out a small laugh. She wondered why did he care? But she didn’t bother to ask. She responded, “Yes, I did. I hope I didn’t keep you up by me talking to her.”
“Nope. I was knocked out.” Mike looked at the television.
Selena smiled at him.
At that moment, there was a knock at door. “Finally.” Selena said as she hopped up to answer the door. On the other side of the door was Nicole. “Good morning! Are you guys ready to go?”
“Yes. Let’s roll out.” Selena said impatiently.
As they loaded into Nicole’s car, Mike sat in the back seat while Selena sat in the front seat. Mike asked, “So where’s Lerman?” “Oh, I believe he was called on a domestic disturbance this morning. He may be joining us later, or maybe not.”
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Several hours later, they spent time trying to get the dental work for Tara Lovato. They were able to collect enough info and fax over the info to Dr. Abdulla back in Chicago to make a positive ID. All they had to do now was wait on the results. They were now on their way to visit some of Tara Lovato old neighborhoods of which was on file where she resided. Sgt. Olsen decided to accompany them on this day. Sgt. Olsen gave Nicole another job to handle while he helped Mike and Selena.
They approached an apartment complex that was listed as the last place of residence for Tara Lovato. They walked upstairs to apartment C15. After catching his breath, Sgt. Olsen knocked on the door. “Hell of a flight stairs aint it?” Sgt. Olsen said in his southern accent.
Selena and Mike smiled at his comedic statement.
A little boy with curly blonde hair answered the door. “Yea, what do you want?”
“Hi there. Is your mommy home, little boy?” Sgt Olsen asked.
“I don’t have a mommy.” The little boy responded with a little anger.
“Jason, who is it?” asked a woman with black straight long hair as she approached the door behind the little boy. She noticed Sgt. Olsen in his uniform. She asked with concern, “Can I help you?”
“Are you Tara Lovato?” Sgt Olsen asked thinking she looked like the Tara Lovato's photo they had on file.
“No.” the woman answered.
“Does she live here?” Sgt Olsen asked.
“No.” the woman repeated pushing the little boy gently back into the house as if telling him to go to his room.
“Do you know who she is?” Sgt. Olsen continued to ask.
“No, I don’t. What’s this all about?”
“Im Sgt. Olsen and this Detectives Ramirez and Jonas. Can I get your name, ma’am?”
“My name is Sandy Mitchell.”
“Well, Sandy, if I may, we have some business to deal with Tara Lovato, and this address was listed as her place of residence."
“Sorry, but my nephew and I are the only ones living here. I’ve never heard of a Tara Lovato.” Sandy stated.
“How long have you lived here?” Mike asked.
“About 2 years now, I believe. You can ask Ms. Flowers, who lives downstairs right below me. She’s an older lady who’s been living here for quite some time now. Maybe she can help you.” Sand said trying to be helpful.
“Thank you for your time. Sorry to have bothered you.” Sgt. Olsen said and tilted his hat toward her.
They all then proceeded to walk back downstairs to talk to Ms. Flowers, whom Sandy was talking about.
“This is your 7:15 wake up call.” Said a bubbly female’s voice on the other end of the call.
“Thanks.” Mike said flatly into the phone and hung up the receiver. Mike then looked over at Selena saying, “I assume you told the front desk to give us a wake-up call slash scare-you-the-fuck-awake-call too?”
Selena smiled and sat up in her bed rubbing her face to wake up properly. Mike sat up and got up out of his bed saying, “I’ll go on and take my shower.”
Selena nodded okay.
As soon as Mike closed the bathroom door, Selena hopped out of bed and walked over to the sink to wash off and brush her teeth. She then proceeded to put her clothes on before Mike got out of the shower. She threw on a lavender colored turtleneck, long sleeves top and boot cut style jeans. As soon as she buttoned her jeans, Mike was coming out of the bathroom with just a towel wrapped around his waist. Selena quickly looked away as her eyes went wide. Selena thought to herself, ‘OH MY GOD!’ Selena quickly composed herself as if it was not a big deal she just saw him in only a towel. She was now convinced that Mike was a hot and sexy man. He was towel drying his hair when he walked out. His chest and abs were nicely sculpted. Selena noticed that his towel hung long on his waist that she could even see his nicely sculpted V shape; the area just below his abs (the pelvis area). Selena thought he had a nice tan as well.
Selena quickly grabbed her brush and began brushing her hair up into a ponytail as she styled her hair in the mirror. She could smell the fresh spring soap Mike used in the bathroom after he showered. Selena thought it smelled really nice.
To get her mind back into focus, Selena started to talk about the case. “Hey, you know what?” When I was in the shower last night, I was thinking…” she started as she continued to brush all of hair back into her ponytail. She continued, “I really think we should get Dr. Abdulla to either forward the dental mold he did of Jane Doe’s teeth and compare it to and dental records that may be on file for Tara Lovato.” Selena stared at Mike thru the reflection of the mirror she was standing in.
Mike put on his boxers and his t-shirt without taking his towel off and exposing himself. “Sounds like a plan to me.” Mike responded.
“Your switching identities theory kind of makes sense to me now that I think about it.” Selena said as she began putting lotion on her hands.
Mike put on his brown khaki pants and responded, “I’m glad to see your putting some faith into me, finally.” He said with a smile.
Selena smiled as she sat down on her bed and put on her boots while Mike threw on his crisp white shirt and began buttoning it closed. “I think we should still visit old neighbors of Tara, to try and get a vibe of her, ya know?” Selena added.
“Let’s do it.” Mike said as he tied his yellow design tie around his neck. “I could use some breakfast right about now, how about you?”
“I don’t eat breakfast, remember?” Selena said as she put her studded earrings in her ear.
“Oh yeah, that’s right. I bet Lerman will bring you some breakfast.” Mike teased Selena with a smile.
At that, Selena threw her pillow at Mike.
Mike reacted quickly, almost too late, by catching the pillow. “Damn, girl. You have some power in those arms of yours. Just llike when you jacked Taylor Lowry up against the wall that day when he tried to kiss or lick you. You really have some power in you.” Mike laughed.
“Right, so that means don’t mess with me.” Selena said with a slight smile.
Selena stared at Mike as he put on his gun holster and laughed at her response. She then began putting her gun holster and asked Mike, “So what does that tattoo you have on your shoulder mean?”
“Huh? Oh, well I got that when I was in the army. I was young but they say it means bring peace to the light…so they say.” Mike answered.
“So basically you could have something on you that’s says ‘Im an idiot’ on your arm and you wouldn’t even know it.” Selena said making fun of Mike.
“Uh…yeah I guess. But I’ve been around Chinese people before and they’ve seen it and said nothing so I guess it does mean what they say it means.”
Selena laughed. “Yeah right. They probably said nothing because they probably thought you were crazy and not worth talking to.”
Sarcastically, Mike replied, “HA…..HA.”
At that moment, the television Mike had turned on took over the conversation. The news anchor reported, “Two bank robbers are still wanted for three bank robberies. The police still cannot identify who these two people are. The bank they robbed last happened about three weeks ago and just last night the police were able to identify the robbers as a male and female. The armed robbers are still roaming free out in the streets with an undisclosed amount of money. Our next sotry involves a bulldog that was…” the news anchor’s voice trailed off.
“Man, a 3-time robbing couple running free right now? I bet they are living it up right about now.” Mike said as he sat on his bed. “What time is it?”
“It’s 8:45. I am so ready to go.” Selena said grabbing her coat.
“Yeah, me too. Hey did you get a chance to talk to your daughter last night?”
Selena let out a small laugh. She wondered why did he care? But she didn’t bother to ask. She responded, “Yes, I did. I hope I didn’t keep you up by me talking to her.”
“Nope. I was knocked out.” Mike looked at the television.
Selena smiled at him.
At that moment, there was a knock at door. “Finally.” Selena said as she hopped up to answer the door. On the other side of the door was Nicole. “Good morning! Are you guys ready to go?”
“Yes. Let’s roll out.” Selena said impatiently.
As they loaded into Nicole’s car, Mike sat in the back seat while Selena sat in the front seat. Mike asked, “So where’s Lerman?” “Oh, I believe he was called on a domestic disturbance this morning. He may be joining us later, or maybe not.”
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Several hours later, they spent time trying to get the dental work for Tara Lovato. They were able to collect enough info and fax over the info to Dr. Abdulla back in Chicago to make a positive ID. All they had to do now was wait on the results. They were now on their way to visit some of Tara Lovato old neighborhoods of which was on file where she resided. Sgt. Olsen decided to accompany them on this day. Sgt. Olsen gave Nicole another job to handle while he helped Mike and Selena.
They approached an apartment complex that was listed as the last place of residence for Tara Lovato. They walked upstairs to apartment C15. After catching his breath, Sgt. Olsen knocked on the door. “Hell of a flight stairs aint it?” Sgt. Olsen said in his southern accent.
Selena and Mike smiled at his comedic statement.
A little boy with curly blonde hair answered the door. “Yea, what do you want?”
“Hi there. Is your mommy home, little boy?” Sgt Olsen asked.
“I don’t have a mommy.” The little boy responded with a little anger.
“Jason, who is it?” asked a woman with black straight long hair as she approached the door behind the little boy. She noticed Sgt. Olsen in his uniform. She asked with concern, “Can I help you?”
“Are you Tara Lovato?” Sgt Olsen asked thinking she looked like the Tara Lovato's photo they had on file.
“No.” the woman answered.
“Does she live here?” Sgt Olsen asked.
“No.” the woman repeated pushing the little boy gently back into the house as if telling him to go to his room.
“Do you know who she is?” Sgt. Olsen continued to ask.
“No, I don’t. What’s this all about?”
“Im Sgt. Olsen and this Detectives Ramirez and Jonas. Can I get your name, ma’am?”
“My name is Sandy Mitchell.”
“Well, Sandy, if I may, we have some business to deal with Tara Lovato, and this address was listed as her place of residence."
“Sorry, but my nephew and I are the only ones living here. I’ve never heard of a Tara Lovato.” Sandy stated.
“How long have you lived here?” Mike asked.
“About 2 years now, I believe. You can ask Ms. Flowers, who lives downstairs right below me. She’s an older lady who’s been living here for quite some time now. Maybe she can help you.” Sand said trying to be helpful.
“Thank you for your time. Sorry to have bothered you.” Sgt. Olsen said and tilted his hat toward her.
They all then proceeded to walk back downstairs to talk to Ms. Flowers, whom Sandy was talking about.
Ms. Flowers
Sgt Olsen knocked on Ms. Flowers door. A few seconds pass and a little old woman, with a full head of gray hair, opened the door. “May I help you?”
“Hi, Ms. Flowers?” Sgt. Olsen asked with a wide smile.
“Yes?”
Sgt. Olsen proceeded to introduce himself as well as Mike and Selena. He filled her in on how they were looking for Tara Lovato, and any info she could provide would be helpful.
“Oh, please, come in. Make yourself at home.” Ms. Flowers said as she opened the door wider for them to enter. Ms. Flowers wore a flowery blue moo-moo dress and slippers. Her home was packed with antique furniture and figurines. She was very old fashioned but her home was cozy and smelled of fresh coffee brewing. “I was just about to make myself another cup of coffee. Can I get you all anything?”she asked as she walked slightly humped over.
Selena and Mike answered no, but Sgt. Olsen gladly accepted a cup of coffee.
As Ms. Flowers walked into her kitchen to get the coffee, she asked them, “So what exactly do you want to know?” “Anything you can possibly tell us about Tara Lovato, will help.” Mike said sitting down on her plastic covered couch.
A couple of seconds pass before Ms. Flowers answers him. She walks back into the living room with two cups of coffee for her and Sgt. Olsen. She sits down in her rocking chair by the window and says, “Well, I can deifintely tell you that she doesn’t live here anymore. She moved from here a couple of years ago. That’s when I started to have my peace and quiet back. She was a rowdy one, I can tell you that.”
“What do you mean rowdy? Did she hang out with a certain type of crowd?” Selena asked.
“Mmhmm, that crowd was her boyfriend. Oh they stayed into it at all hours of the night. If they weren’t having loud sex they were fighting like cats and dogs. Oh it was just awful.”
“You have any idea where she might have went? Did you two ever talk?” Selena asked.
“Oh no. She didn’t like me. She always called me the nosey old bitch, which I admit to a certain extent, but I like to know my surroundings. Im an old lady who is worried about her surroundings. Now, is there anything wrong with that?” she asked in her elderly voice.
“No ma’am not at all.” Sgt. Olsen answered with a smile.
“Do you remember what kind of car she drove?” Mike asked.
“Back then she didn’t have a car. She either walked or her sister, I believe her name was Vanessa, would come and pick her up in a black car. Or she would have her boyfriend, or some other man, come and take her around.” Ms. Flowers responded.
“Do you know her boyfriend’s name?” Selena asked.
“Uhm, let me think,” she said as she placed her wrinkly hand under her chin. “…I think his name was Joe. Joe Carter. Mmmhmm, I do believe that was the name. She would always be screaming Joe’s name. Rather it be screaming his name out in pleasure or pain. Im telling you, that young girl was rowdy.” Ms. Flowers said not ashamed to say what was on her mind.
Mike let out a small laugh at her comment. “Well, Ms. Flowers, we sure do appreciate your help.” Mike stood up.
“Oh, are you leaving?” Ms. Flowers asked as she put her coffee down on a table beside her rocking chair.
“Yes ma’am, I think you told us everything we needed to know. Thank you so much.” Mike replied.
“Oh it was my pleasure. If there is anything else I can do to help, please, let me know.”
“Thank you for the coffee, Ms. Flowers.” Sgt Olsen said as he too stood up.
“Sure, no problem, dear. Are you all sure you can’t stay? I’ll be glad to make you all a batch of cookies so you can take it with you.” Ms. Flowers said as she followed them out the door.
“No thank you. But thank you so much for your help once again.” Selena said with a smile.
Ms. Flowers smiled and nodded as she waved to them goodbye.
As they all walked to Sgt. Olsen’s car, Sgt. Olsen said, “She wasn’t much help, eh?” “Well…I think she was.” Mike said in deep thoughts. “I absolutely think she was. She gave us another name to work with. Joe Carter. Let’s see who this character is.” Selena responded.
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“Hi, Ms. Flowers?” Sgt. Olsen asked with a wide smile.
“Yes?”
Sgt. Olsen proceeded to introduce himself as well as Mike and Selena. He filled her in on how they were looking for Tara Lovato, and any info she could provide would be helpful.
“Oh, please, come in. Make yourself at home.” Ms. Flowers said as she opened the door wider for them to enter. Ms. Flowers wore a flowery blue moo-moo dress and slippers. Her home was packed with antique furniture and figurines. She was very old fashioned but her home was cozy and smelled of fresh coffee brewing. “I was just about to make myself another cup of coffee. Can I get you all anything?”she asked as she walked slightly humped over.
Selena and Mike answered no, but Sgt. Olsen gladly accepted a cup of coffee.
As Ms. Flowers walked into her kitchen to get the coffee, she asked them, “So what exactly do you want to know?” “Anything you can possibly tell us about Tara Lovato, will help.” Mike said sitting down on her plastic covered couch.
A couple of seconds pass before Ms. Flowers answers him. She walks back into the living room with two cups of coffee for her and Sgt. Olsen. She sits down in her rocking chair by the window and says, “Well, I can deifintely tell you that she doesn’t live here anymore. She moved from here a couple of years ago. That’s when I started to have my peace and quiet back. She was a rowdy one, I can tell you that.”
“What do you mean rowdy? Did she hang out with a certain type of crowd?” Selena asked.
“Mmhmm, that crowd was her boyfriend. Oh they stayed into it at all hours of the night. If they weren’t having loud sex they were fighting like cats and dogs. Oh it was just awful.”
“You have any idea where she might have went? Did you two ever talk?” Selena asked.
“Oh no. She didn’t like me. She always called me the nosey old bitch, which I admit to a certain extent, but I like to know my surroundings. Im an old lady who is worried about her surroundings. Now, is there anything wrong with that?” she asked in her elderly voice.
“No ma’am not at all.” Sgt. Olsen answered with a smile.
“Do you remember what kind of car she drove?” Mike asked.
“Back then she didn’t have a car. She either walked or her sister, I believe her name was Vanessa, would come and pick her up in a black car. Or she would have her boyfriend, or some other man, come and take her around.” Ms. Flowers responded.
“Do you know her boyfriend’s name?” Selena asked.
“Uhm, let me think,” she said as she placed her wrinkly hand under her chin. “…I think his name was Joe. Joe Carter. Mmmhmm, I do believe that was the name. She would always be screaming Joe’s name. Rather it be screaming his name out in pleasure or pain. Im telling you, that young girl was rowdy.” Ms. Flowers said not ashamed to say what was on her mind.
Mike let out a small laugh at her comment. “Well, Ms. Flowers, we sure do appreciate your help.” Mike stood up.
“Oh, are you leaving?” Ms. Flowers asked as she put her coffee down on a table beside her rocking chair.
“Yes ma’am, I think you told us everything we needed to know. Thank you so much.” Mike replied.
“Oh it was my pleasure. If there is anything else I can do to help, please, let me know.”
“Thank you for the coffee, Ms. Flowers.” Sgt Olsen said as he too stood up.
“Sure, no problem, dear. Are you all sure you can’t stay? I’ll be glad to make you all a batch of cookies so you can take it with you.” Ms. Flowers said as she followed them out the door.
“No thank you. But thank you so much for your help once again.” Selena said with a smile.
Ms. Flowers smiled and nodded as she waved to them goodbye.
As they all walked to Sgt. Olsen’s car, Sgt. Olsen said, “She wasn’t much help, eh?” “Well…I think she was.” Mike said in deep thoughts. “I absolutely think she was. She gave us another name to work with. Joe Carter. Let’s see who this character is.” Selena responded.
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