As they were leaving the hospital they noticed a police car pulling out near the front entrance. There was also a Porsche with Police tape around it. The policewoman who had been keeping guard on Kurt approached her colleague who was standing near the car. "What happened here Simons?"
"Some girl was caught breaking into this Doctors car. She looks underage and homeless but we are taking her in to give her a scare. What are are you doing at the hospital?"
The policewoman had by now observed the shattered window of the Porsche "I was watching this girl waiting for her father to turn-up before we could question her. But the feds have shown up and claimed jurisdiction. So I guess I'm headed back to the station"
Agents Dwyer and Dexter and the teenage girl with them had no idea the car belonged to Nikola. They proceeded to the car they had picked up at the airport. They were in a hurry to get to the charity shop and hopefully find the artefact, although Cheryl was concerned as to how Nikola had got there first. How did he know about the medallion?
Back at the Fedorov mansion, Agent Bradbury was continuing to question the girls. In her opinion she was wasting her time. It was clear that none of these girls knew where the medallion was. Even the latest arrival 'Rose' had intelligence that was hours out of date. Cheryl had rung to say that they were closing in on the medallion in Jacksonville. Amelia wished she was there to help them. However she did her duty and questioned every girl diligently. At 5 months pregnant she was lucky to be out in the field at all. She needed to ascertain what sort of help the girls might need if the medallion did not show up. She was actually surprised at how well some of them were adapting to their new forms. Certainly both Julia and Mary seemed to be relishing their situation. Only Gareth seemed to be taking the situation badly. She was the only girl who had not wanted to take on a feminine name.
Selena had suggested the girls could use the swimming pool. It was a luxurious looking pool and Selena had somehow produced enough bathing costumes for all the girls. Mostly they were skimpy bikini's but none of the girls seemed worried even Gareth had taken a costume. It was a hot humid day and Amelia was tempted to have a swim herself. She could hear the girls squealing in delight. It sounded like they were having fun. When the interview with 'Rose" was over she would ask Selena if another cossie could be found.
Rose was the only one of the victims who had any real idea about what had happened to to her. She had worked out that the medallion was magical before touching it, although becoming another copy of Ruby had not been her intention. Amelia consequently had less sympathy for the former cleaner, than the totally innocent other changelings. She was actually a little envious. If the medallion was found the others would be able to change back to their original forms. Thanks to her pregnancy Amelia was stuck as she was until her delivery. She had been female for two years now. Having agreed to remain undercover within the cartel, she had married and enjoyed a healthy sex life with Pedro her criminal husband. She had come to appreciate the attraction of being with a bad boy. Now being pregnant she was treated as a princess. Did she really want to return to her old life as a forensic accountant? There was plenty for her to think about.
Amelia had dismissed Rose to join the other girls in the pool when her phone rang once more. It was Cheryl (although Amelia was used to calling her Melody). Cheryl had questions about Nikola, Selena's husband.