Rogers stopped his Harley in the side parking lot of city hall. He checked his hair in the side mirror and looked his clothes over once to make sure everything was just so for his meeting with Mayor Atkinson and Sheriff Hawkins. Rogers dropped his luggage off at the Blue Creek Motel just outside of town. As motels went it would serve it's purpose and Edwin wasn't planning on moving in there. 

Edwin was now wearing a navy blue suit with a matching tie more than professional enough for the meeting he was going to, but Katy would've given him a serious head shaking look at the fact Edwin still had on his motorcycling riding boots. She would've been annoyed that he rode his bike there anyway because it didn't project a professional image. Edwin always did think of himself as a bit of a rebel. 

Edwin walked into the lobby and took off his sunglasses as he approached the receptionist's desk. He showed his badge and said,[B] "Detective Edwin Rogers Pittsburgh P-D. I'm here to see Mayor Atkinson and Sheriff Hawkins."[/B]

The young lady with a cheerful disposition said, "Yes Detective they're expecting you. Just take the stairs behind me, go to the hallway on the left and it'll be at the end of the hall. You can't miss it Detective."

Edwin smiled and said, [B]"I hope not otherwise what does that say about me as a Detective."[/B] The young lady smiled and said, "Oh I think you'll do just fine." She let the smile linger and Edwin gave a slight nod as he went up the stairs.

[I]Ahh the famous Rogers charm wins yet another heart.[/I]

Rogers approached a sizable wooden door with a gold nameplate that read "Mayor Tyler Atkinson" across it. Rogers said in a low voice, [B]"I think I found the right door."[/B] Rogers knocked and a voice bellowed, "Come in." 

Rogers shook his head for a moment and said to himself, [B]"Ahh I like Mayors with calm soothing voices."[/B]

Edwin opened the door and closed it. A robust looking gentleman with thinning gray hair stood up and said, "Ah hello Detective Rogers welcome to our city. I'm Mayor Tyler Atkinson." The two men shook hands and Atkinson said, "And this is Sheriff Tom Hawkins." Edwin stuck his hand out and Hawkins merely nodded at Edwin. Hawkins didn't strike Edwin as the friendly type right away. Hawkins was sitting but Edwin could already tell that the red headed Sheriff outweighed him by 30 pounds at least, had 5 inches in height on him, and probably didn't have any issues eating raw meat to make a point.

[I]Ah the Sheriff who thinks he could do this without the big city Detective showing up. Note to self don't wait for a birthday card from him[/I]

Atkinson nodded to the empty chair next to Hawkins and said, "Please have a seat Detective. Need anything to drink or snack on?" Edwin replied, [B]"No thank you Mr. Mayor. Just ready to get started on the case." [/B]

Atkinson said, "Very well then Sheriff would you please give the Detective everything you have on the case as it stands now."

Hawkins reached over and dropped a manila folder in Edwin's lap. He said, "Here you go. You got any questions call the office. I got work to do." Hawkins stood up and said to the Mayor, "Sir." He looked at Edwin and just grunted as he walked out slamming the door.

Edwin nodded and said, [B]"Yeah gotta get out there and intimidate the locals into bowing down properly."[/B]

Atkinson replied, "Detective please it was very difficult to Hawkins to agree that he needed help. Please be respectful of his feelings."

Edwin shrugged his shoulders and said, [B]"As long as he respects mine. This assignment wasn't my idea sir. I am here because it was a 'request' by the Governor. If I had my way about I'd be at home with my dog getting ready to go sort out my Pirates' season tickets."[/B]

Edwin nodded and said, [B]"I will do my job and do it to the best of my ability which I think is pretty damn good, and I will be able to do it as long as Captain Attitude either helps or stays out of my way sir. I don't care which one he does either."[/B]

Atkinson replied, "Fair enough Detective so long as you remember that you're not in Pittsburgh, and many people in this town are not only very protective against outsiders but that this murder has shaken them to the core. We are on the national news and it's not very flattering to us."

Edwin said, [B]" I'll bet it's even less flattering to Sierra Williams' family."[/B]

Atkinson paused for a moment and said, "Point taken Detective. If you need anything to help please let me know directly. I figure the less you have to do with the Sheriff the better."

Edwin nodded and said, [B]"Agreed and thank you. Now if you'll excuse me I'll head back to where I'm staying. I prefer that remain a secret at this time after all Alfred hates intruders at stately Wayne Manor and in the Bat Cave."[/B]

Atkinson shook his head slowly and said, "You're gonna be fun I can tell that already."

Edwin replied, [B]"Oh just wait until I start rattling some cages." [/B] With that Edwin gave a slight bow and the two men shook hands as Edwin left the office.

Edwin reached the parking lot and saw Hawkins near his Harley.

[I]Oh goody the showdown in the park after school is getting ready to start.[/I]

Edwin put on his sunglasses and Hawkins just glared at him as he walked by. Edwin put the folder in his saddlebag and looked at Hawkins who was still glaring at him. 

Edwin asked, [B]"Is there a bee around me?"[/B]

Hawkins asked, "You think you're cute & funny don't you Detective?"

Edwin replied,[B] "Well I have a girlfriend who thinks I'm charming in a college sorta way, and she seems to think I do a better than average slash excellent job in bed. Much like the sheep around here probably think of you." [/B]

If looks could kill Hawkins would be arrested for the look he just gave Edwin. Edwin said, [B]"If you wanna go then let's go otherwise back the hell off and let me do the job that I was called upon to do by the Governor. If anything happens to me you think that media attention is bad now wait until word gets out about my 'accident' then people will really start looking at you. Sheriff."[/B]

Hawkins replied, "God help you if you screw this up boy. You screw this up I'll be more than happy to detain you."

Edwin said, [b]"Sure you can fit me in between intimidating the locals and having sleep overs with the sheep? Time for you to go home and fix dinner for cousins mom & dad."[/B]

Hawkins shook his head and said, "I'm watching you just one slip up and you're all mine."

Edwin replied, [B]"I'll leave a light on for you."[/B]

Hawkins got in his squad car and drove away. Edwin got on his Harley and started it up.

[I]Katy told me that one day my mouth would get me into a world of trouble. Why do I get the feeling that today is that day?[/I]

Edwin took off on his Harley and headed back to his motel room and brought his Harley into the room with him as he began to study the case files.