SALEM PD
The cop-shop is a-buzz with talk of Carly. As Bo enters, the room goes silent. A few officers mumble condolences to Bo as he passes and enters his office. Abe, Roman, the DA and a few other men enter the main room from another office.
DA: I'm sure you will handle this as we discussed.
Roman: I understand. Trust me. We will go right by the book.
DA: I don't need a bunch of Bradys going rogue on this one. I hope, Roman, for your sake, you do understand.
DA - exits the scene with his entourage
Abe: He's out for blood.
Roman: Tell me something I don't know.
Abe: Roman, as your friend, I'm telling you, Buddy, be careful. Don't leave a 't' uncrossed or an 'i' without a dot. Your career is riding on this.
Roman: I can feel his breath on my neck already.
Bo comes out of his office, sees Roman and Abe
Bo: Hey, guys! Mr. Mayor! What brings you here?
Abe: I'm sorry for your loss, Bo. I thought you might take a few days off.
Bo: No time for that. We have to find out what happened to Carly.
Abe: shoots Roman a 'look' Remember. Do this right. I have to get back to my office. (exit)
Bo: What was that about?
Roman: Let's go into your office, Bo. We have to talk.
BO's OFFICE
Bo: I went back to the hospital and questioned the people who were working with Carly that morning. I think I've got a pretty good timeline right up to when she left the hospital.
Roman: Bo, you're off the case.
Bo: Aw, C'mon, Roman. I knew Carly better than anyone. If anyone can find her killer, it's me.
Roman: You've been placed on administrative leave.
Bo: WHY?
Roman: It's for the best. You're too close to this.
Bo: Dammit, Roman. You agree with this?
Roman: I didn't say that. I just said it's for the best.
There's a light knock on the door as it opens. Hope enters.
Hope: Hi, Bo. Roman, you want to see me? I got your message.
Roman: Yes. Let's go to my office.
Bo: What is going on? You tell me I'm out and then Hope comes in?
Roman: Bo, Go home. Don't make this harder than it has to be.
Hope and Roman leave. Bo slams his fist into a file cabinet.
Bo: Don't worry, Carly. I'm not going to let them lock me out. I'll find out who did this to you.
(..to be continued)