Jimmy's good mood in the morning was ruined by a phone call from Luyinzi. He hung up the phone, made sandwiches and packed them in wrapping paper. This was his and Nia's breakfast, except that his was a double portion.
After Nia came out of the shower, the two of them sat together for a while and then went out to work.
Jimmy is already making preparations. It will be Nia's birthday in a little while. He plans to give her a surprise then, so the two of them spend more time together recently, but he has never let the news out.
When he came to the office, he went directly to Lu Yinzi, "Is there any news now?"
Lu Yinzi: "The preliminary conclusion is that it was indeed suicide. The surveillance video excludes the possibility of someone entering his cell."
Jimmy: "How did you commit suicide?"
Lu Yinzi: "Prison uniforms were twisted into ropes and hung on the railings to commit suicide."
Jimmy was speechless, what on earth is going on? After being caught, he was not sentenced but was only temporarily imprisoned. He was not even interrogated for several rounds. Why did he suddenly commit suicide? Being threatened?
Jimmy: "Did you find any clues? For example, have you ever talked to him?"
Lu Yinzi: "Not yet. The surveillance video has not been checked yet. Let's wait for news."
Jimmy: "What about the people in the detention center? Have they been investigated? Have they had any contact with that person?"
Lu Yinzi shook his head: "We can't be sure for the moment. Emma's people are investigating now. After all, it's her matter. It's not convenient for us to come forward at the moment."
Jimmy sighed: "Okay, let me know if there is news, I will go back to the office first."
Luyinz nodded. This time the matter is likely to involve his side, not just the smuggling of eucalyptus itself. If it is confirmed that the Genovese family is involved, then the people on Emma's side will not be as professional as his side.
Generally speaking, smuggling has a large backend, and there may be many gangs and various departments involved, especially the smuggling lines at sea. Emma and the others have not done big smuggling before, but they usually have to cooperate with various FBI groups. Yes, in terms of familiarity with various gangs, the organized crime investigation team must be number one.
Jimmy returned to the office, checked the system messages on the computer, and made sure that everything was fine for the time being, so he took advantage of it. We just did a big thing, which also triggered the attention of OPR and federal prosecutors. Now we are doing more and making more mistakes. If we can avoid causing trouble, we can just stay there and not give them any excuse to investigate.
It's just that he couldn't drink the tea. As soon as he made the tea, Boss Hughes called.
Jimmy looked at the brewed tea in front of him. The good tea had just been brewed, but it wouldn't taste good after being left for a while. He thought about pouring it all into his own thermos cup, and took the thermos cup to Hughes' office.
Hughes waved his hand: "Close the door."
Jimmy turned and closed the office door, "What happened? Hughes."
Hughes: "The situation this time has gone well, but don't go out if you have nothing to do recently. Just stay in the office."
Jimmy: "Did it happen yesterday? Luyinzi told me that not only the OPR, but also the federal prosecutor also made a statement?"
Hughes nodded: "When you raided those apartments in the early morning, the procedures were not complete and you were caught. The smuggling cases on Emma's side are better, but the shooting cases on your side are a bit troublesome."
Jimmy twisted his mouth. These people are really obsessed with procedural justice. Why do such people think so much about killing one of their own people? If there are clues, they will do it. If they think about this and that, they will have run away.
Jimmy really looks down on these people. Think about what happened when brothers were killed in various police stations? All branches set out to investigate with all their strength. The streets were full of patrol cars, and dozens or hundreds of patrol officers gathered to block traffic. It was really a big battle.
Now Jimmy and the others are just slightly out of compliance with the procedures, and everyone from the Bureau's OPR to the federal prosecutor has pounced on them. They really should take a class and learn what it means to be brothers of life and death.
Hughes looked at Jimmy's expression and knew what he was thinking, "Anyway, you are in a bit of trouble now. You all are. Please be more honest these days."
Jimmy nodded: "I understand. I'll go back to the office to make tea. Oh, by the way, I just made this. Would you like a cup, Hughes?"
Seeing Jimmy's heartless look, Hughes really had a headache, "Yeah."
Jimmy took the cup next to him, opened the thermos cup and poured a cup for Hughes, then left the thermos cup directly and turned around to leave.
Hughes looked at the cups and thermos bottles on the table and shook his head.
Jimmy is at the bottom, and the pressure is not transmitted to him at all. The one with the most pressure in the game now is Hughes.
Although Ryan and Derek are from the field office, in terms of staffing, they are assigned to the Manhattan office. They are just permanent offices, not temporary.
Hughes' position is Assistant Special Agent in Charge, responsible for the management of field agents. Of course, the field agents in the field office are also under his management, but there are also people managing the field office there.
Nowadays, one field agent is dead and one is injured, and the Manhattan office finds the murderer within 24 hours, and all the murderers are brought to justice. This is a very revealing thing. It not only shows that the agents in the bureau are outstanding, but also shows that everyone shares the same enemy and is as close as brothers.
Now that such people are being targeted for investigation, if the matter cannot be resolved, the field department will probably explode. Maybe everyone won't say anything publicly, but it is definitely a big trouble for internal unity.
Hughes picked up the cup, blew it and drank a little, thinking about it while drinking. After drinking a cup of tea, he also made up his mind to suppress the matter this time.
Hughes picked up his suit and walked to the director's office. This matter still had to be done from above, and bad things had to be turned into good things.
Jimmy got a face-to-face reminder from Hughes, and he was completely prepared to take advantage of the situation. I returned to the office, made myself some tea again, and simply sat on the sofa drinking tea and watching the news on TV.
Jimmy doesn't even want to read history. If he reads too much, he will think too much, and if he thinks too much, he will easily do the wrong thing. Yesterday, he received a text message from Lu Yinzi to remind him, and today he received a reminder from Hughes in person. If this happened to him, If the car rolls over, then it’s time to dig a hole and bury yourself.
In the morning I got off work and went to have lunch, and in the afternoon I got home from get off work. I didn't even go to the bar. I just stayed at home. I even ordered takeout for dinner. I always had my phone by my side, waiting to see what was going on. What means.
For several days, there was still no news from Hughes, but the information briefing meeting that should be held according to normal procedures was not held. This was still frustrating. Fortunately, the time was up, and Jimmy put aside the affairs of the Bureau for the time being. I called Hughes and went home early to concentrate on my own personal matters.
He ordered a birthday cake in advance from the cake shop next to Nia's house on the Upper East Side. Nia had mentioned this shop many times. Their family's birthdays were all ordered from here, and they also usually buy desserts.
When I got home, I emptied the refrigerator and put the cake boxes in the refrigerator for storage. After a while, Woody came over with a box.
Woody: "Boss, why did you ask me to bring wine?"
Jimmy: "Of course it's for a big event. Okay, put the wine here and I'll take care of the rest."
Woody nodded and was about to turn around and leave when the door behind him was knocked again. Jimmy went over to open the door, and people from the restaurant next to him came over with incubators. Jimmy even ordered takeout for dinner.
Woody looked at the waiter in the restaurant helping to put things on the table, and nodded thoughtfully. He raised his hand and looked at his watch, "Boss, I'm going back first."
Jimmy: "OK, thanks, Woody."
Jimmy sent Woody away, and the waiter also placed the dishes and left Jimmy's house. He called Nia: "Nia, are you off work? How long until you arrive?"
Nia: "We'll be there soon, what?"
Jimmy: "Nothing, I'll wait for you at home."
Nia: "Well, ten minutes."
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Nia opened the door with the key, "Jimmy, why don't you turn on the light?"
She casually put the key on the table next to her, hung her bag on the hanger next to the door, and turned on the light in the living room.
"HappyBirthdaytoYou,..."
Jimmy stood on the side of the living room and clapped his hands.
While singing, Nia turned on the light and was startled when she heard Jimmy's voice. She had never seen Jimmy look like this before, and her surprise almost turned into shock.
When they were dating before, she usually went out to eat at a restaurant on her birthday and have a night of fun. This time, she thought Jimmy just wanted to cook dinner for her himself.
Nia came to Jimmy and patted him, "I was scared to death. Why did you suddenly think of such a ritualistic thing? This is obviously different from your usual!"
Jimmy chuckled, "It's your birthday today. Look, the birthday cake is ready. Come and make a wish."
Jimmy took out his lighter and lit the candle, pulling Nia to stand next to him. Nia clasped her hands on her chin, closed her eyes and didn't know what she was thinking, then opened her eyes, "Huh", and blew out the candle above in one breath.
Jimmy pulled up the chair and let Nia sit down. He came to Kneeling down beside Nia. Nia was obviously a little surprised, but also realized something. She looked surprised and bit her lower lip.
Jimmy took out the box from his pocket and opened it: "Nia, we have been together for a long time. You know me and I know you. You are my best friend and my soul mate. The love of my life. I want to use I wish you happiness for the rest of your life. Will you marry me?"
Nia nodded happily, "I do."
Jimmy took out the ring from the box, Nia stretched out her left hand, Jimmy took her hand and put the ring on the middle finger of her left hand. Nia stretched out her arms to hug Jimmy, and the two kissed, "Winter." The chair Nia was sitting on tilted to one side, and she pressed directly on Jimmy.
After the two of them calmed down, Jimmy tidied up and came to the dining table. The dishes on the table were all cold, "Um, the dishes are all cold and there's nothing left to eat. Shall we go out to eat?"
Nia smiled and said, "Okay." Then she reached out and hugged Jimmy from behind.
Jimmy: "Okay, let's go wash up."
The two finished washing and were about to go out when Nia suddenly stopped and said, "Wait a minute."
She came to the table, cut a small piece of cake, ate it with Jimmy, wiped the cream from her mouth, and then went out to eat.
After dinner, Jimmy and Nia went directly to the bar.
Woody watched Jimmy and Nia coming together, raised his eyebrows at Jimmy, raised his chin and pointed at the ring on Nia's hand, "Boss, congratulations, you are finally getting married."
Jimmy laughed and put his arm around Nia's shoulders: "Envy it. I'll treat you today."
Woody nodded, clapped his hands and reminded the bartender at the bar: "The boss proposed successfully, guys, prepare a round for everyone." He came to the side of the bar. There was a copper bell here, which was rarely rung.
Woody picked up the small hammer and struck it, and there was a very clear "ding" sound. "Hey guys, this handsome gentleman just proposed to the lady next to him and she said YES, so they want to buy everyone a drink to celebrate. Let's congratulate them!"
Various sounds of congratulations suddenly sounded in the bar, and the bartender also began to place wine glasses on the bar and picked up whiskey to pour.
Jimmy raised his glass: "Thank you, everyone! Cheers!" He drank the wine in the glass, hugged Nia and looked at the happy crowd in the bar with a smile.
Bar manager Yin Sak heard the cheers outside and came out of the back office. He thought someone was making trouble in the bar, but he saw Jimmy sitting at the bar.
Yinsak: "Boss, why are you here?"
Woody: "Yin Sak, the boss proposed."
Yinsak: "Wow, congratulations. Woody, give me a drink."
Yinsak toasted Jimmy and Nia with a wine glass, chatted for a few words and then returned to the office.
Jimmy watched Yin Sak leave and asked Woody: "What's wrong with Yin Sak? He doesn't seem to be in good spirits."
Woody lay on the bar, close to Jimmy: "He hasn't been in good spirits since the divorce, and it's been going on for a while."
Jimmy nodded: "Just keep an eye on him and don't make him too busy."
Woody: "I understand. We work well together. I will take care of him."
Jimmy looked at Nia: "
This bar will be yours from now on, and you can invite other people to come over and have fun, well, especially Chuck and the others. "
Nia: "They come here a lot, especially after Chuck knew the bar was yours, they came more often than I did."
Jimmy: "That's good. With them here, it's safer here. At least there won't be so much trouble."
After staying at the bar for a while, Jimmy and Nia bought another round of drinks before leaving. After receiving a lot of blessings, they went home happily to rest.
At the weekend, Nia returned home with Jimmy's engagement ring, which of course caused a burst of exclamation at home. Although Jimmy only came once, he left a good impression on the family, except of course Nia's father.
Nia's mother is already discussing with her when to arrange an engagement ceremony for the two of them. She is really worried about getting married.
Jimmy didn't have much to do. When he went to work, he finally received the notice that OPR officially filed an investigation application for the shooting they handled, and began to conduct inquiries and investigations on all those involved in the shooting and review all reports.
OPR's review is an internal office process. Although it is a bit too public, no one can say that they violated the rules and can only accept investigation.
