Orlando Cain is the most efficient detective in his department. The authorities of Federal Bureau Investigation didn’t go twice before they chose him for supporting the intriguing case « Ericksen ». We must say that Orlando is Horacio Cain's son, the legendary expert and as you should know genetics never disappoints. The prodigal son inherited most of his father's qualities: intellectuality, sense of vision, professional involvement and redness for the physical appearance. But Orlando's heart is way much bigger than his father's, and in his job that usual positive detail can play very bad tricks. This case could be a turning point of his career, and it could bump him to the top. He would finally deserve to bear his last name. He has to resolve that case, he can do this, he has to.
In a society driven by liberal eugenics, Andrew Ericksen is the most powerful scientist that Usa has ever known. He was a strong lawyer for genetics rights, he is one of those who have elevated science to its known place. His research on genetics has changed the world’s view of it. He has fought his whole life for this cause. Until his last breathe...
Orlando is staring at this little and perfect suburban house, searching for any possible evidence, but nothing outside. He opens a brown massive wood door and takes a look inside. But found nothing at the first floor.
Then he calls his assistant : « Brooke, where is the body ? » « Upstairs sir.. »
He goes up the clean and shiny stairs. Too shiny, too perfect: weird. A spot on the banister draws his attention. He orders to make a levy. When he reaches the top, he sees the body. The man was killed in his bed, while he was asleep. No trace of suffering or any injury. Everything is perfect in the room, tidy and cleaned up. Cleaned up? The murderer has been good at taking care of every detail. He knows what to do, how to manage the situation. He's smart, very smart, but not as much as Orlando.
The investigation is long, the evidences are not significant and too much people are suspected. While Andrew’s family is impatient and wants revenge. The FBI's authorities began to doubt about Orlando's capacities. He’s not able to sleep at night, this case takes every single minute of his time, he wasn't able to find anything nor see anything and begin to lose hope.
He receives a call in the middle of the night; it doesn’t wake him up knowing that he was already awake. The call is from Andrew’s assistant, he seems worried:
-« Hello? This is Justin Timberlake, Mr Ericksen's assistant … I have to see you, I need to tell you something that is going to be helpful for your case, how about you joining me in my office sir...
- Ok, I'm already on my way »
Orlando doesn't look for details on the phone; he jumps in his car and makes it really fast to the laboratory.
When he arrives the first thing that disturbs him is Justin's behavior. He's upset about something. Orlando knows that the element Justin hides will be very helpful for the case. It could be the key of all the issues. So Orlando decides to take the advantage of the situation. He looks at Justin straight in his eyes and speaks to him: « Justin, it’s obvious that you know something, you have to tell me what's wrong. I'm sorry I made a mistake, I shouldn't have called you. I'm sorry; you have to leave now...
- Or what? Is he coming?
- Who?
- The murderer!
- No, off course not...
- Oh, so you know his identity?!
- Sir, I told you to leave...please.
- Hiding vital information to the police is liable to imprisonment. Look, I know you're afraid but I can offer a protection.
- Oh, believe me you really can't!
- What do you fear? Are you blackmailed by someone? For God sake talk to me! There is a killer outside who may hurt people!!
- I don't think you understand me, many people are involved in this crime.
- Mmmhh, are you talking about a conspiracy?
- Sir, you must leave, NOW! Or I’ll call the security»
Orlando pretends to leave, but he goes hiding in his car. He waits all night long before Justin leaves his Office. In the early morning he sneaks inside the office like a thief. He enters Andrew’s office, turns on the computer of the deceased but he then relies that he needs a password. He looks for it during a long time, make many attempts, but he unfortunately can't find it...
«Damn, I have to find this password... » told the man to himself.
He glances up and saw a fold on the wallpaper. He tears it off carefully. A huge poster appears on the wall. It represents a gigantic DNA molecule. He tries to analyze the poster. Below the huge molecule, he reads:
« CSA, what the hell does it mean? Curious Secret Association? Seriously, what does it mean ? Mmhh, oh : Cloning Secret Association. I heard about this secret association. I really don't know how this escaped me. Let's try it on the computer... »
He enters the words : Cloning Secret Association. And it works.
« Off course it works... »
The first thing that jumps to his face like a wildcat is an opened letter, saying :
« Dear Andrew, you really disappointed me, I thought I could trust you. A reliable source informed me of your wish to reveal secret information. You are the most gifted of my scientists, but obviously you're also the silliest, you want to inform the FBI of our secret operations. You're definitely not approving human cloning … You were so good with animals. It's too bad...
So I’m sorry to let you know that you're dead, for science and for our promising universe.
Your president, Horacio Cain. »
Some days later he receives the results of the laboratory. On the banister was a drop of blood, which was Orlando's father DNA.
Orlando had always deserved to bear his last name...
Mehdi El Mernissi, Reda Benkirane , Alia Marrakchi and Meryem Debbarh
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