SYNDICATE - Season 1 - Episode 15

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SYNDICATE - Season 1 - Episode 15

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“Sir.” She nodded at him.

“I’m sorry to ask you here so early.”

“It is not a problem, other than my classes, sir.”
Kieran’s smile faded.

“Your classes… I apologize. I did not realize you were in school.”

“No need to apologize sir.” It room became silent. Lia looked up bashfully into Kieran’s beautiful, clear eyes. “Is there something, I can do for you?” she asked.

“I just wanted to start your shifts earlier, but you should attend class.” He nodded at her. “That’s all. I’ll see you tonight.”
Something inside Lia stirred.

She was paid almost twenty dollars an hour to work for him. It was very good work. She would hate to lose this job. And she also wouldn’t mind working full time for him like he wanted. But her desire to teach kids was strong.

Lia turned to go, but stopped. She had already accepted missing a day of classes. A weird desire to stay with him gnawed at her.
She turned again.

“I already told my professors I wouldn’t be attending class today.” She paused, almost afraid to ask him to grant her yearning. “Would it be alright if I stayed the day?”
Kieran’s eyes met hers.

“Yes.” He paused. “I’m not feeling well today. Can you stay with me?”
“Yes sir!” Lia smiled happily, then felt like a fool and wiped the smile off her face. “What can I get for you?”
“Water. And some toast.”
“Sir,” she said with a nod, and left the room. Her feet felt light as she entered the kitchen. A whole day with Kieran made her heart flutter like a butterfly’s wings. The reason for her joy; however, evaded her. It was probably due to her desire to spend more time with him. He was an interesting person, and she had always wanted to know more about him. Her excitement was probably due to an opportunity to learn about him.

When she returned to the room, another man was there. He was sitting in a chair a few feet from Kieran’s bed. He was dressed plainly, but he was fairly handsome. Lia noticed a shiny silver ring on his ring finger. The man glanced at Lia briefly, but kept talking.

“…come on Kieran. You know this town better than the men that made it. Give mesomething.Anything.”

“The men that made this town were fools. There are others who know it better as well. Why not go to them?” Kieran asked as he accepted the water and toast from Lia.

“You know the answer to that.”

“Are you sure you don’t want anything to drink or eat?”

“I’m positive, thank you. I just want a name.”

“Any name?” Kieran said with a tiny smile.

“Any name that can lead me somewhere.”

“Alright. But I will demand reciprocation. You willing to comply?”

“I was expecting as much.”
“Is that a yes then?”

The man nodded his head. It took Lia a few moments, but she realized this man was a cop. The half-hidden badge clipped to his belt told her as much. She had given no thought to the idea, but it made some sort of weird sense.

“Okay,” Kieran said. “Tell me again.”

“Serial rapist. North side. Chokes his victims until they pass out. Then he ties them up and goes to town.”

“Not a killer?”
“No.”

Kieran was silent for a few minutes, resting his head on the headboard of his giant bed.

“Talk to Jimmy Walters. Don’t tell him who sent you. Make something up. He knows what happens up there. Threaten him to lock him away for conspiracy to murder if he doesn’t talk. Mention nothing else.” Kieran looked at Lia now. “Lia, go ask Joe to bring me my medication.”

“Sir,” Lia responded, leaving the room again. Joe was the only one trusted with Kieran’s medication. He was a large black man that worked for Kieran since the accident.