Newt
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>"We're all after the same thing here, Newt. Putting an end to these
>rapes." Paul shook his head. "We don't know when this.. this animal might
>strike again. Any delay in putting the pieces together is putting someone
>at risk."

Newt nodded, "I know and that's what bothers me the most." He looked up at Paul, "I really wish you'd talk to her. Get her to see reason .."

"I wish I could, but I think you know almost as well as I do, that that would only make things worse." Paul shook his head, "Believe me, Newt. I've tried to talk to her. Apologize for things. I know I'm not blameless in this. After all it takes two people to end a marriage .. just as it takes two to make one."

Newt nodded, 'You're right. She wouldn't listen to you. She's being very hard headed in this!" He looked at Paul, "But I promised. I can't tell you .. certain things."

"Of course you can't. You have to follow instructions."

"I can't let this thing with Kate ruin any career I might have. I mean, I'm just getting started here."

"And you are off to an excellent start, son."

Newt shrugged, "Maybe .. Maybe not. I mean I got arrested during my first case!"

"Not you're fault. We all know that."

"And now I'm at odds with the team .."

"At odds with the team?"

Newt nodded, "I questioned Kate in front of the all .. and now .. Well Flynn is very protective of Kate. As is September .."

Paul nodded, "Women stick together, Newt .. and Flynn," the man shrugged, "I can't say as I blame him."

"For what?" Newt asked.

"I know how attractive Kate is .. the loyalty she can 'inspire' in a young man."

"Oh .." Newt said his eyes widening, "You think .. that Flynn .."

Paul shrugged again, "Well I don't know for certain. But when working with a beautiful woman like Kate .. well .. She can be appealing."

Newt nodded, "Yeah, I guess so. I hadn't thought about that."

"No?" Paul asked a slight grin on his face.

"Well no .." Newt said. "I mean she's pretty enough I guess, but she's my boss .."

"Yes, she is," Paul nodded, "Speaking of which, hadn't you better call her and tell her where you're going?"

Newt nodded, "Oh yeah, I should." He pulled his phone out of his pocket and hit the PWR button. He frowned when the phone gave a weak beep and shut back off. "Damn!" he cursed.

"Problem?"

"My phone's dead. I musta forgot to recharge it last night."

"Well you can use mine." Paul said pulling it out of his Jacket pocket.

"Thanks." Newt said appreciatively and turned it on, smiling as it beeped to life, fully charged. He tapped in the number of Kate's phone and waited patiently.

*Hello?*

"Hi Kate, it's Newt."

*Newt? Where are you?*

"I'm in the car with Paul. He .. um .. asked me to go with him to see some artist sketches. I figured it'd be a good idea to have a member of the team along."

*Yes, it probably is .. You do remember our agreement? About Paul?*

"Yes, I do. I won't forget." Newt said with frown. Was she doubting him? He felt a moment's guilt but tried to reassure himself that he had done nothing wrong.

*All right, report back when you're finished.*

"I will." Newt said, "Bye Kate."

He moved the phone from his ear and turned it off. Then he handed the phone to Paul. "Why the frown, Newt."

He shrugged, "She just reminded me of our agreement." He looked up at Paul, "I'm really sorry. I want to solve this case as much as you do, but .. well, I made a promise."

"I completely understand. I'm still glad you're here to help me out with these sketches. Maybe we can help each other, even without you revealing things you aren't supposed to."

Newt nodded, "I hope so."


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