Open Case File [COMPLETED]

The Write Service (Part 2)

"How do you know what type of utilities they have?" Carter asked suspiciously.

"Oh, I got them to invite me over for tea and used the opportunity to observe as much about their house as I could," Cece said.

It had only taken a month of observing their daily routine and getting to know them to confirm Cece's suspicion that there was more to the couple than they were letting on. Then the research had begun. It had been slow and tedious, but anything that kept her from writing held her interest.

She had scoured the internet for hours and when the normal resources of information began to dry up, she had paid some money to gain access to less legal sites, police databases and DMV records, to further the research.

What she ended up with was an extensive history of the Wainwright's dangerous and violent past. As she laid out each piece of information for Carter and Donovan, she watched their reactions, trying to judge whether the information was new to them or not.

By the time she had laid it all out, she guessed they had known ninety percent of what she had told them. But she also knew the ten percent they hadn't known was important by the looks they had given each other.

"So there you have it," she finished, clicking her phone off. "The history of Freddy and Penelope Wainwright, or should I say Paul and Darlene Howser."

The moment she had started talking, Donovan had started a recording device, and he had taken extensive notes. Carter had simply listened, as if she took in the information and could mentally file it into all the data she already had on the topic.

"This was very thorough," Donovan said. "I'm impressed a civilian was able to gain so much information. What resources did you use for your research?"

"Google," Cece offered, looking anywhere but at the agents.

She knew she had technically engaged in illegal behavior by accessing government sites and the dark web, but she wasn't going to admit that to two federal agents.

She knew both agents didn't believe her, but they dropped the subject.

"Thank you for sharing the information with us," Donovan said. "Your theories about the Wainwrights time in Florida was especially enlightening."

"I'm going to get this information to Mason," Carter said. "We need to confirm the legitimacy of everything. Miss Mackenzie, is there a way for you to share your files with us?"

"Do you guys have google docs?" Cece asked.

The agents smiled. "Yes, we can work with google docs."

"Great. Just give me an email to send them to."

Carter moved to one of the computers in the back and pulled out her phone to make a call.

"Hey Mason. Yeah, yeah, we can settle that debate later. I have some new information on the Wainwright case I want you to look into for me."

Cece reached for her briefcase as she tried to subtly listen in on Carter's phone call.

"No, its not coming through the agency's system," Carter said. "No, google docs."

Cece could hear the person on the other line let out a loud laugh and she watched as Carter's shoulders tensed with annoyance.

"Yeah, it's really hilarious. Laugh all you want, just give me an email address to send the information to."

Donovan watched as Cece laid the briefcase on her lap.

"Do you have physical copies of the research?" he asked, nodding to the briefcase.

"Oh no," Cece said. She snapped the locks and opened the lid to reveal a vast array of snacks. "Cookie?" she asked him.