I own nothing of MC. The characters sneak out of my head to dance across the screen from time to time.

Yesterday's Child

Chapter One "The Arrival"

She brushed the wisp of black hair from her face as her piercing blue eyes scanned the murder room. Her classic beauty and her lithe frame wasn't wasted on Det. Julio Sanchez. He jumped to her assistance and introduced himself.

" My name is Elise Devereaux and I'm looking for my mother" she replied flatly. Her manner belied her voice.

In the back of the room, Lt Provenza whispered to Lt Tao, "It doesn't sound like our case to me." Lt. Tao shook his head, "Leave the boy alone," It's spring and love is in the air."

"I don't need another lovesick fool around here, "Provenza grumbled. Tao just smiled, "Love makes the world go around, you know"

Det. Sanchez showed Elise into the interview room and took out a note pad.

Lts. Flynn and Provenza decided that it would be irresponsible of them to not monitor the situation from the electronics room.

"When did you last see your mother?" Julio asked.

"It's been thirty years, more or less , " she replied sadly, " there's a lot of my childhood that I can't seem to recall."

" Could you tell me something about her?"

"She was beautiful, the kind of person who lit up a room. Have you ever known anyone like that? Andy unconsciously nodded his head. She was funny and smart, crazy smart. I wasn't an easy child. She would put on classical music and hold me until I would settle down. She had a voice that was like being wrapped in a cloud. She loved music. She would put on rock music and we would dance and laugh until we couldn't breathe. She taught me ballet, and how to play the piano and guitar. She said that if a time came when I could no longer hear her music, I could make my own. I wonder if she always planned on leaving me" she looked sadly at the floor. Julio fought the urge to reach out and touch her hand.

"She sounds like she loved you very much. What do you know about your father?"

"I can't remember ever meeting my father." I remember someone that would come to visit. He didn't have much to do with me. I think I was the source of their frequent fights."

" So why after all of this time are you looking now?"

" I got married, and I got divorced. It became increasingly apparent that if I was ever to have a normal relationship, I needed to have some answers." She continued " Have you ever needed to face your demons , but didn't know how?" Julio nodded. "Well, my mother is the only one who can help me to do that."

In electronics, Provenza just shook his head. "He's acting like a damn rookie. Cut to the chase. Get to the point"

Andy rolled his eyes, "He's just trying to draw out the conversation, pretty lady buying some time, we've all been there cut him some slack."

"Good thing the Captain is in budget meetings with the Pope and we haven't caught a case. I'd hate to put a damper on his search for a love life."

Julio made some notes and asked Elise about her childhood.

" I was adopted .We lived in Europe most of my life, but we moved often. My father's business required a lot of travel, so I never really put down roots. I wondered if she ever looked for me. I asked them,my adoptive parents about her, but they would tell me to just leave well enough alone."

" I don't believe this qualifies as a major crime, but I'd be happy to file the necessary paperwork for you and buy you an cup of coffee."

Provenza and Flynn gave each other high fives," It's about time " Andy sighed,

Elise looked confused. " I'm sorry, I believe you've misunderstood. I'm looking for my mother…. here"

'In this building ?" Sanchez asked.

" Here in this department. I was told I would find her here. My mother is Sharon O'Dwyer. She goes by Raydor now"

Julio sat in stunned silence.

Andy swallowed hard. " Lisa." He whispered.