Act of Kindness

Thump, thump, the sound of the young lady heart beat as Detective Royal listen to it.

Working hard to save the you girl life Detective Royal do all the CPR training he can remember.

"Where is the ambulance I asked for asked Detective Royal to his partner Detective Silas?"

"It's 5 minutes away said Detective Silas."

Hopefully she has five minutes as he looks into the brown eyes of the 21 year old girl.

"You've to stay alive to help me find that SOB who tried to take your life"

Looking at the officer Melody Speck tries to speak only to be told to wait until later.

Finally hearing the sirens of the ambulance arriving Detective Royal gives a sy of relief.

The paramedic takes over the scene as they work on saving the girl.

"Will she make it asked Detective Royal and his partner; while the paramedic put her into the ambulance?'

Getting into ambulance on the passenger side the paramedic closed the door and let's down the window to answer the detective.

"Thanks to your quick response to the scene and your CPR training she will make it "

Tapping the door to let the driver he could proceed forward the paramedic gives the Detective her wallet.

"Her name is Melody Speck says the paramedic as they drive away".

Looking at her driver license Detective Royal said to the photo.

"I promise I'll find your would be killer said Detective Royal'

'You mean we will find her would be killer said Detective Silas".

"Formalities says Detective Royal; you get forensics down here and go over the crime scene with fine tooth comb".

" What about Melody Speck asked Detective Silas?'

"I'll be talking to her as soon as the doctor clears her from surgery said Detective Royal".

Getting the phone call from St. Folgers General detective Royal is inform that Melody made through the surgery.

But is in a induced coma because of the bullet was so close to her heart.

Telling the hospital he understood but wanted to be called as soon as she awake.

Hanging up the phone as he looks over the files concerning the crime scene.

"You know this is the serial MO said Detective Royal".

"That's what I'm afraid of said Detective Royal".

Arriving at the hospital Detective Royal and Detective Silas finally gets to speak to Melody Speck.

"Hello says the Detectives Royal and Silas as they address Melody Speck on her sick bed".

The most beautiful brown eyes open to them as Melody Speck smiles once she recognizes them.

Without hesitation Melody let's them know she ready to talk.

She tells the Detectives that it's was her old boyfriend from Florida; but they had split up a year ago.

She had moved to New York because of job promotion and to start a new life.

His name was Adam Martin and she dumped him because he was too possessive.

Detective Royal hated men like that they never realize they have a diamond until it gone.

"Is there any distinguish marks we need to know about says the Detectives?.

"He has his mother name Helen tattoo on his right bicep says Melody Speck".

Leaving the hospital and having a background check done on Adam Martin.

The detectives finds out that Adam Martin was born in New York and had a record for domestic violence.

But no arrest because the young woman always dropped the charges or never appeared for the trial.

When will these women realize that you have to press charges and stick with them.

This is how more people become victims of abuse men because of the fear they inflict on them.

Detective Royal was sure that someone was helping Adam Martin but yet to prove it.

Adam Martin wasn't captured but they had gained some leads in the case.

The knew that he was a local in New York City because of his knowledge of the area.

The killing always took place at midnight we're few witnesses and those who were watching knew not to talk.

Melody had been such a help on this case.

Trying to convince her she wasn't responsible for her ex boyfriend behavior or the murder of those other girls.

Was useless Melody Speck did everything that was asked of her and more.

The surgery had left her with a scar on her chest but she said it was her warrior badge for duty.

Six months later Detective Royal goes to Melody Speck flat to check on her.

About to ring Melody Speck doorbell Detective Royal hear a sound; about to turn to see is when the gun click in his ear.

"She is mine you know that Detective Royal and if I can't have her nobody can said Adam Martin".

"I've watched both of you together with your meeting and strategy on how to capture me"

"But I think you're sweet on Melody and for that you've to die said Adam Martin".

Adam was to close to the detective to reach for his gun so he decides to keep him talking.

"So what were the other women to you asked Detective Royal?'

"Target practice until I found the real thing and that's Melody said Adam"

"I know what you're doing detective but tonight you die says Adam Martin".

Hearing the commotion outside her door Melody Speck goes to open it.

"Detective Royal I wasn't expecting you and than she sees Adam".

Taking his attention away from Detective Royal; Adam looks at Melody.

"So I was right he is your new boyfriend; no man can resist those brown eyes said Adam".

And that's all the distractions Detective Royal needed as he elbows Adam in the face and reaches for the gun.

The sound of the gun going off as Adam runs away Melody Speck watches as Detective Royal hits the ground.

Calling for help on Detective Royal phone Melody Speck starts trying to save him

Thump, thump, goes his heart as he hears Melody whispers in his ear.

"Your heart can't stop as long as mine is beating because our hearts are one".