Rogers was studying the case files in private room awaiting the arrival of his partner. He had several files spread around and Edwin kept moving his eyes back and forth looking for that one piece of information that would spark the investigation. Just then Captain Sullivan entered the room carrying a mini cooler/large lunch bag.

Edwin looked up and Sullivan asked, "Mind if I join you for a few."

Edwin motioned at the open chair and replied, [B]"Sure Cap."[/B]

Sullivan sat down and said, "First off your partner is on leave of absence effectively immediately. Family emergency so as of now you're on your own. We'll see what we can do about getting someone down there to help you at some point, but no promises."

Edwin nodded and said,[B] "Got it Cap."[/B]

Sullivan shook his head and said, "There's a million ways that this thing could go sideways on you. You got the Governor, two Mayors, two Police administrations, and oh yeah a psycho with a Snow White fetish. Not to mention you won't have the resources or weight of this department to back you up. You're gonna be dealing with a department that is just slightly more advanced than the Amish. You're one of my best friends Edwin and a great cop, yet I feel like I'm sending into the Lions Den with the lions sound asleep while you're wearing a steak suit with the 1812 overture blaring in the background."

Edwin shrugged his shoulders and said, [B]"What are friends for? Besides this is why I get paid slightly more than the guy who makes my Chai Latte. I know the risks Cap and I realize that there's a lot of chefs in the kitchen, so I just gotta make sure I don't drop any eggs. Besides we're still on for the Steelers home opener."[/B]

Sullivan replied, "Sounds good. Got anything so far?"

Edwin shook his head and said, [B]"About the only things I know for sure is the butler didn't do it and there's no indication of an evil queen either. I've got a couple theories but I need to get down there to figure out some more. Hopefully the local yocals didn't screw up the crime scene too badly."[/B]

Sullivan nodded and said, "Well I''ll let you get on your way, but before you go.." Sullivan opened up the bag, pulled out a bottle of Scotch, and pulled out two drinking tumblers with ice. He poured some Scotch in each one and said, "One for the road."

Edwin smiled and took one of the drinks. Sullivan took a glass and raised it saying. "Safety, blessings, and good hunting my friend."

Edwin raised his glass and said, [B]"Live long and prosper."[/B] The two clinked glasses and downed their drinks. Sullivan cleaned up the glasses and said, "Before you go get down to disbursement you got some cash waiting for you to pay for expenses while you're there. enjoy the ride on your Harley looks like you got great weather for it."

Edwin stood up and began gathering his files. He said,[B] "Time to get to it,."[/B] Both men finished about the same time and Sullivan stuck his hand out and said, "Good luck detective." Edwin shook his hand and said, [B]"Thank you sir."[/B]

Edwin picked up his travelling money and made his way into the parking lot. He sat on his Harley and said under his breath, [B]"Hi Yo Silver away."[/B] He started the motorcycle and was on his way.