"Jin Young!
I need you to come with me to the station." A voice spoke up as soon as the doctor Finished telling Jin and the others that they can go see Nikolai.
"Please...i gotta see Niko." Jin immediately recognized the blue eyed detective.
Flashing his police badge for everyone to see, "I'm detective Joel Baker, Anyways Jin...I understand your situation, but we need to talk, Just ask you few questions and then you're back to see Nikolai as much as you want." Joel said showing a little bit of sympathy.
"Is the police getting involved now? this is just a simple accident!" Salvatore spoke up.
"Jumpy aren't we pal? We've got reasons to believe that this was an attempted murder, judging by the rarity of the circumstances, it's most likely a crime of opportunity... Meaning someone saw a chance, and took it.
And BTW You Loud-Ass, your name is Salvatore Amato, correct?" Joel replied earning a glare from Salvatore.
Reluctant, "Yes." Salvatore replied.
"You'll Also be coming with me, and you too Andrea." Joel replied.
"You can't be serious." Salvatore protested.
"From what I know Joel, you're not the one investigating the sniper incident." Rushil spoke-up.
Patting Rushil's back, "Rushil, Radka! I'm sorry for what happened to Nikolai, I'm sure he'll be fine." Joel replied, "As for why I'm here, I'm the new one in charge of the death threats investigation...the previous detective, she left indefinitely because of a family situation." he added winking.
"Joel, I appreciate your hard work and your obvious Concerns for Nikolai, but I have small Faith in the police's capability of solving this matter... it's been a long time since the threats resurfaced and Nothing was done." Radka replied.
"The police didn't do shit till now but sit and watch like cowards." Ha-yoon said Grunting, "Miss Kim, what is it with you and Jin-related incidents? every single time this boy is mixed in with the police, you're there too like a guardian angel." Joel replied smirking.
Glancing at Ha-yoon "She has nothing to do with this." Jin said Unhappy with Joel's way of addressing his friend.
"I'm sorry, Didn't mean to offend her." Joel replied sarcastically.
"I can tell you're taking this case for personal reasons." Seong-min spoke up, grabbing Joel's attention.
"You're a new face! or maybe not...I swear I've seen you somewhere Missy." Joel said sarcastically, "I'm Seong-min, You're Julian's uncle." Seong-min pointed out.
Turning his attention to Jin, "You know Jin, the common thing between Julian's death and your mother..." Joel said making Jin's face twist in anger.
Continuing, "Is the fact that not many people are involved, both cases were handled with an abnormal level of secrecy, kept from becoming headlines, which means there isn't many people who know about Julian or Lily-Mae Harrison...unless they were connected to the case.
But lately it seems like lots of people are interested in opening past wounds, especially mine.
recently, this sophisticated business man, Blake something...came asking about Julian's case.
And I should let you know that A certain somebody from Julian's past, also came back in town, he's digging into Your mother's case, Jin." Joel said throwing another glance at Seong-min.
"Who's that person?" Jin asked but Joel ignored him as he continued staring at Seong-min until his face lit up, "Now I remember where I saw you Missy! you're the girl who came with that someone, you two were snooping together." Joel said making Jin turn to look at his sister with wide eyes.
Jumping to her rescue, "Why don't you keep an eye on Cyrus instead, Your nephew's boyfriend is stalking people and breaking into houses, are you aware of that?" Ha-yoon spoke up.
"With no evidence, I can't do anything sweetheart...if Cyrus is really breaking the law and reeking havoc, then he's pretty good at it! since he leaves no evidence." Joel replied.
"You can't do anything, or you don't want to...I bet you know what's happening." Ha-yoon said.
"Not really, ever since my nephew died, Cyrus kept his distance.
I actually miss that boy, we meet occasionally while visiting Julian's grave.
Cyrus actually called me recently, when I asked him how's he doing, he said he moved out of a friend's house...I was surprised when he said it was your house Miss Kim." Joel said smiling at her, but the smile failed to reach his eyes.
Unfazed "Wanna know why? I took his place." Seong-min simply replied making Joel raise an eyebrow at her, "I've got a feeling you're a troublemaker, Missy." Joel said frowning.
"If you're here to accuse Jin of something, I'll tell you, you're wasting your time...Even if this is an attempted murder, Jin wouldn't do to Nikolai what someone else did to his mother." Seong-min replied.
"Can you all stop talking about Lily for GOD'S SAKE! let the woman rest in peace." Ha-yoon cried out turning attention to her.
Scoffing, "Listen Punk...I'm convinced that Someone, whether it's Jin, Andrea or whatever, pushed Nikolai down those stairs." Joel spoke again.
"Sounds like a strong gut feeling you have, What proof is there that he was pushed in the first place?" Andrea finally spoke up, "Yeah! you gotta have something solid, more than a gut feeling." Seong-min said.
"I wasn't going to say this but since you guys are acting all defensive like a bunch of desperate criminals.
We received an anonymous tip that led us to contact the hospital, we asked some questions and found out that there's a suspicious discovery on Nikolai's body." Joel explained,
"It's true that's it's nothing 'Solid' but usually when someone falls on their own, they'll try to do anything to break the fall, but if they were forced, let's say someone pushed them, they'll have less chances to react properly." he added.
"React properly? how?" Salvatore asked.
"Based on his injuries, there is a speculation that Nikolai was thrown out of the stairs, he didn't slip on his own.
It seems like Nikolai didn't really have the chance to protect himself, maybe he froze in fear and confusion, and didn't react properly.
It's a possibility, but we have to investigate if he was pushed down or not." Joel explained.
"That's crazy! you're telling me doctors can tell you if somebody was pushed, or if he just simply fell on his own from some injuries?" Salvatore said.
"Science is evolving idiot! besides...You're awfully chatty Sal! you're also going to be interrogated so stop making yourself look guilty." Joel directed his speech towards Salvatore.
"I understand now, but to clear things up, Jin was the one who found Nikolai in that state, he found him injured, and was nowhere by his side before it happened.
And all of this could have been avoided if Jin wasn't separated from Nikolai when the two got into the house, you can ask Andrea." Seong-min said.
"As much as I would like to go against what she said, that is the truth...I Asked for Jin to remain in the same room downstairs with my men, from the moment Nikolai entered my house till he left my room.
I asked that Jin to stay downstairs because I did not wish to see him near Nikolai...I didn't want Jin in my house anyways." Andrea admitted earning a side glance from Radka.
"Okay! jealousy!" Joel said clapping his hands happily, "Actually Andrea I remembered something, weren't you just released from the hospital? you're seemingly healthy and walking just fine to me! and by separating Jin from Nikolai, you ensure he was alone.
Means you also could've done it, look! you have a motive too!" Joel added.
"You bastard?! You can't be possibly accusing my boss of doing this!" Salvatore nearly shouted.
"Language Sal! unless you want to take the fall for your boss?
I'm going to prove this is no accident, I'll investigate you all, Andrea, Jin and even you Sal...I will interrogate every last human being that could have possibly done it, if I have too.
If this turned out to be more than just an accident, someone will pay the price, mark my words." Joel said.
"Joel, you want to interrogate me first? fine? let's go somewhere, the faster we're done with this the better...I want to see Nikolai." Jin spoke up.
"I don't know how the two of you are dating again, I know that Nikolai has always been emotionally vulnerable when it comes to you Jin, he even spoke to me about you when Julian died, swearing you had nothing to do with it.
You better be innocent, because I won't let Nikolai hurt himself again, like Julian did." Joel replied.
"This isn't an arrest, right?" Seong-min asked, "No, this isn't an arrest, don't worry.
I'll bring him back...come on Jin, we're gonna head from a different exit since the press are blocking the main entrance." Joel respond, ushering for Jin to walk with him.
He then motioned for the two other officers that were waiting nearby, to escort Andrea and Salvatore as well.
Seong-min, Ha-yoon and Nikolai's parents watched the three men leaving with the Three police officers, Seong-min especially was unhappy with Joel's sudden appearance.
"What are we going to do now? I got to go with him! I can't leave my brother alone!" Seong-min said, "Don't be ridiculous, it's just an interrogation, they have nothing on him or the other two, no case no evidence means the police are just playing.
They're just going to ask Jin some few questions, and then let him go, you don't have to worry... Seong-min he will be fine." Ha-yoon replied reassuring her by a pat on the back.
"Maybe I should go? someone needs to pick'em up afterwards anyways." Rushil said, "No stay here...Andrea has his men to pick him, but I'll pick Jin myself and make sure he's back here before the night is over." Radka said before she walked away.
"This... gotta be Cyrus's work." Seong-min spoke up, "Now that it caught my attention, you guys spoke about a 'Cyrus' being Julian's boyfriend?
We never knew he had a boyfriend...the only love interest we linked to Julian, was this strange girl we met at the funeral, who kept to herself and wouldn't interact with anyone besides the 'Bakers'." Rushil asked.
"That's because that wasn't a girl, it's the boyfriend...who was previously known as 'Cyra' the 'only one eye visible' person in the Black dress, is now Cyrus Melaina, my biggest enemy of all times." Seong-min replied.
"A Transgender man...I see." Rushil said, "By enemy darling... would that make Nikolai a target of his?" He added asking.
"More than just Nikolai, That boy will burn the whole world for revenge, not even his feelings for me made him stop." Ha-yoon said.
"He has feelings for you, but seeks revenge for his dead boyfriend?...this boy will end up dead this way." Rushil replied.
"What do you mean?" Seong-min asked, "I'll give you a fair warning ladies, you see the woman I wore this ring for?...'Chaos is a friend of mine'? Radka is the embodiment of That metaphor." Rushil said flashing them his wedding ring.
"You mean Mrs Parmar?" Seong-min said, "It's actually Radka Dubinsky, she didn't take my last name when we married and that was because to her, we're married but not tied." Rushil replied.
"I don't understand." Seong-min said, "It means that not even me, the man she chose to marry, can stop Radka from revenge...not even the fact that Cyrus is her son's dead Best friend's boyfriend, will stop her from eliminating him if he's proven himself worthy.
If Cyrus by any chance, puts Nikolai in any sort of danger...he's a dead man so please warn him on my behalf, because enemies or not, I can tell you two girls don't want him following Julian to the grave." Rushil said giving the confused women a smile.