Edwin pulled up to the Sheriff's officer and parked his Harley. He was hopeful that a decent night's sleep would change not only his attitude towards the Sheriff but the Sheriff's attitude towards him as well. Once again wearing a black suit and tie, but with motorcycle boots because after he is a bit of a rebel Edwin made his way into the building.

Edwin found 5 deputies just sitting around doing nothing related to police work. Some were Facebooking, some tweeting, and others chose to play solitaire. 

[I]Well nice to know that the Sheriff inspires such a strong work ethic in those under his command looks like another day here in the paradise that is Rosemont.[/I]

 Edwin cleared his throat and one looked up at him. Edwin flashed his badge and said, [B]"I'm Detective Rogers from the Pittsburgh PD here working on the 'Snow White' case I need to talk with Sheriff Hawkins."[/B] The deputy gave a smile and said, "Oh but of course sir. I'll go get him right away."

The deputy left and Edwin rolled his eyes, [i]Why do I get the feeling that today is gonna end up with me in jail or left in the woods without my cell-phone or clothes?[/I]

Hawkins came back out and the deputy followed him. Hawkins said, "Well if it ain't the big ol' city detective. What can I not do for you?"

Rogers in a very even keel voice said, [B]"Look yesterday I said some things I shouldn't have and I apologize I was out of line. Now I need some assistance in getting the investigation under way. I need the people who's names were on the list brought in for questioning, and I figure since the deputies might have better success in getting them in here I was hoping they would be willing to help. Their parents and a lawyer can be here for the questioning and I can start that once they're out of school. I also need to see the forensic evidence for the case all of it, and I need directions to the crime scene or if I could follow someone to it so I can go over it." [/B]

Hawkins replied, "Well nice to see you big city folk can show some respect for those of us in authority. Now the first thing you're gonna need is a subpoena to get us to assist you. Secondly we sent the evidence out to be processed and it could be another few days. Not to mention people around her are still pretty shaken up. We'd just hate to make things worse while the grief is just so real. Besides I figure an above-average slash excellent detective like yourself should be able to wrap this thing up before noon." Hawkins started laughing and the deputies joined in. Hawkins said, "You see Detective Rogers in Rosemont here in Calverton County I hold many weapons at my disposal and the most powerful one is..." he tapped on his badge and said, "Right here, and inspite of the fact you apologized I don't care for you Rogers. I just don't frankly you'd be better off just leaving town."

[I]Okay Katy I tried nice time to bring the hammer down.[/I]

Edwin nodded and said, [B]"Ah gotcha. Hold onto that thought. I'll be right back." [/B]

Edwin went outside and called Katy. She answered, "Hey there what's up?:"

Edwin replied, [B]"I tried nice and even apologized. Hawkins is stonewalling me giving me a boatload of attitude and hoping I just leave town."[/B]

Katy said, "Okay. It's my turn to make a phone call. I know you don't like using this card, but if it'll help get things moving I will."

Edwin replied, [B]"Thanks beautiful. I know don't like making the call either, but it's time to bust out the big guns."[/B]

Katy said, "I agree. It'll be coming through in about 5 minutes."

Edwin replied, [B]"Thanks Katy. Love you and your body."[/B]

Katy chuckled and said, "Love yours too. Don't get any extra holes in it."

Edwin smiled as he hung up and went back into the station. A deputy went back into Hawkins's office as Edwin leaned on the counter. Hawkins asked, "So you got the guy yet?" Everyone laughed but Edwin who said, [B]"Nah still need your help."[/B]

Hawkins shook his head and said, "It ain't happening boy. So get on your scooter and just go away. It's over here for you, and if you think of lodging a complaint with the Mayor...." Hawkins laughed and said, "That clown can't even blow his nose without my say so. I am the law here. It's over run along."

Just then the phone rang and Rogers said, [B]"One last request please put that call on speaker. I want your deputies to see how the law handles things over a phone."[/B]

Hawkins asked, "Who is it calling? My Mayor? Your Mayor? or that bimbo who I talked to last night?" It took every once of self control on Edwin's part to keep from going over the counter and decking Hawkins.

Edwin just shook his head and said, [B]"You wish."[/B]

Hawkins pressed a button on the phone and said, "Yeah this is Sheriff Hawkins." Another voice on a speaker said, "Sheriff this is the Governor's Office please hold for Governor Pratchett."

Hawkins just stared wide eyed at the phone as his men frantically cut off their computer distractions as though Pratchett could see them.

Pratchett said, "Sheriff Hawkins this is Governor Mark Pratchett. Just calling to see how the investigation is going. I hear that Detective Rogers is encountering some obstacles tell me that ain't true Sheriff."

Hawkins was stuttering and stammering and finally said, "Well sir we ah are just finding our footing and getting to know one another and...."

Pratchett said with a growl in his voice, "I didn't send him down there to get to know you! I sent him to solve a murder! I'll say this one time only Sheriff and I'll say it slowly so there is no misunderstanding me. From this moment on if Detective Rogers says it you and your associates do it then and there period end of discussion. You and your associates are there to serve and assist him without any interference. Any further delays or obstacles I will draft an executive order, come down there to Rosemont with 6 State Troopers and serve it to you personally. It will state that you and your associates will be relieved of your duties effective immediately! The State Troopers will be responsible for keeping the peace until a special election to choose your successor has been conducted. Have I made myself clear Sheriff?"

Hawkins was in a state of shock as he said, "Yes sir Governor. I ah...." Just then the Governor hung up. The silence in the room was deafening and all eyes turned to Edwin.

Edwin said, [B]"Yes you have many weapons, but a good law officer needs only one. Now about that list...."[/B]

Hawkins looked at two of the deputies and said, "Get over to the school right now make sure those kids are brought here after school. Go!" He looked at two others and said, "Call their parents and explain the situation I don't care what they're doing they're on notice about this." He looked at one more and said, "Get on up to the lab and you lean on those techs I want those tests done asap. On your way out though please escort Detective Rogers to the crime scene."

Edwin gave a half bow on said, [B]"Thank you Sheriff."[/B]

Hawkins nodded and said, "Not a problem Detective. Need anything else let me know."

Edwin replied,[B] " I'll need a room here to do the questioning later today."[/B]

Hawkins nodded and said, "Of course."

The deputy walked up to Edwin and said, "If you'll follow me sir."

Edwin gave a half bow and said, [B]"Thank you again Sheriff." [/B]With that Edwin was on his way to the crime scene. One piece of information Edwin kept to himself about Katy, besides the fact that she was his girlfriend, was that Katy called Governor Mark Pratchett by another title...Uncle Mark.