Chapter 16

Benson sat at Shaun's table while Shaun sat on the couch. Shaun's phone began to ring.

"Hello?" Shaun asked as he answered.

"Shaun Murphy," a voice said. "This is Constance Harietti."

"How did you get my number?" Shaun asked.

"I have my ways," Constance said.

"Why did you kill your family?" Shaun asked.

Benson got up and walked over to Shaun.

"Meet me at Guadalupe River Park in an hour," Constance said. "We will talk there. Bring Claire Browne."

"Okay," Shaun said. "Okay."

Shaun hung up the phone and looked at Benson.

"Constance wants Claire and me to meet her at Guadalupe River Park in an hour," Shaun said.

An hour later, Shaun and Claire sat on a bench. Shaun nervously held his hands together.

"Shaun," Claire said. "It's going to be okay."

Shaun didn't respond.

Constance arrived and walked over to them.

"Hello," Constance said.

"Hello," Shaun said.

"Why did you want to see us?" Claire asked.

"I just wanted to explain to you why I did what I did," Constance replied.

"You're going to kill us," Shaun said. "Otherwise you wouldn't tell us."

"You know what, Shaun Murphy," Constance said taking out a gun. "You are too smart for your own good."

Shaun began taking heavy breaths. At that moment, Benson and Clark came out from hiding with their guns pointing at Constance.

"Police!" Benson shouted. "Drop the gun!"

Constance pointed her gun at them.

"Drop it or we will shoot!" Clark shouted.

Constance took her gun and held it to her head.

"No!" Benson screamed as Constance shot herself in the head, killing herself instantly.

Claire screamed and Shaun wrapped began breathing rapidly. Benson and Clark walked over to Shaun and Claire.

"Are you okay?" Benson asked.

"Yeah," Claire said in a scared tone. "I just want to go home."

Clark looked at Shaun.

"Shaun," Clark said calmly. "It's okay. Just relax. It's going to be okay."

The next day, Shaun and Clark sat at a table at the cafeteria and San Jose Saint Bonaventure eating pancakes.

"Thank you for having breakfast with me," Shaun said.

"You're welcome," Clark said. "Guess what. Shayna said yes. I'm getting married."

"Congratulations," Shaun said. "When's the wedding?"

"We're aiming for December," Clark replied. "You're invited."

"If I can," Shaun said.

"Listen," Clark said. "I have to tell you something."

"What?" Shaun asked.

"I've been promoted to Sergeant," Clark said.

"Congratulations," Shaun said.

"However," Clark said, "the position is only available in Long Beach."

"And you're moving to Long Beach," Shaun said.

"Yes," Clark replied.

Shaun got up and began walking off. Clark stood up and immediately followed after Shaun.

"Oh no you don't," Clark said.

Clark followed Shaun outside.

"Shaun," Clark said. "Please don't walk away from me."

Shaun stopped and turned around. Clark could see the tears in Shaun's eyes.

"Please don't cry," Clark said. "We're still best friends."

"I'm just really going to miss you," Shaun said.

"Great," Clark said. "Now we're both crying."

Shaun and Clark shared a hug.

"I really hate hugs," Shaun said.

"Me too," Clark said.

"Be the best Sergeant you can be," Shaun said. "I hope you and Shayna are happy."

"Thank you," Clark said.

"Mind if I cut in?" a voice asked.

Shaun and Clark stopped hugging and looked over to see Benson.

"Hello, Olivia," Shaun said.

"I'm about to catch a plane back to New York," Benson said. "I just wanted to thank you guys for helping me before I go."

"You're welcome," Shaun said. "I'll miss you, Olivia."

"I'll miss you too," Benson said. "Shaun, good luck with your residency. Clark, good luck on your new position."

"Thanks, Olivia," Clark said.

New York City: Hours Later

Benson arrived back at the Special Victims Unit and was greeted by Rollins.

"How was your flight?" Rollins asked.

"Long," Benson replied.

"Mildred Harietti is here to see you," Rollins said. "She's in your office."

Benson walked into her office where Mildred was waiting for her.

"Mildred Harietti," Benson said. "I'm Lieutenant Olivia Benson."

"Hello, Olivia," Mildred said. "I wanted to talk to you."

"What is it?" Benson asked.

"I have a confession to make," Mildred said. "I killed my brother 14 years ago."

"What?" Benson asked.

"I cut his breaks," Mildred replied.

"Why would you do such a thing?" Benson asked.

"My brother was always my parents' favorite," Mildred replied. "I was jealous. It's been 14 years, but I know now I must come clean. My nieces are dead because of jealously and I must fess up to what I did. So I'm here to turn myself in."

"Place your hands behind your back," Benson said.

San Jose: The Next Day

Clark and Shayna sat in chairs at the San Jose International Airport.

"Do you want a latte before our plane arrives, future Mrs. Clark?" Clark asked.

"Yes please," Shayna replied. "It'll relax me. I hate flying."

"Don't worry," Clark said. "It's only an hour flight."

Clark kissed Shayna on the cheek.

"I love you," Clark said.

"I love you too," Shayna said.

The End