Retribution by Valerie Wells (PG-13)

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Fandom: STARSKY & HUTCH
Pairing: none/het
Length: long
Author on LJ: not known
Author Website: HERE
Why this must be read:

Today old guys time. The only things I like more than h/c are old guys stories, so here is one. After 20 years Gunther is out of jail and seeking for revenge. But this time Starsky and Hutch have also their families to protect. I like this idea because Hutch is so real here, that I can buy the story from the first line till the last one.

Jenkins had called while Hutch was gone and left a message on his machine. Hutch called the young detective immediately.

"Whatcha got?" he demanded.

"We interrogated the suspects in the hospital," Jenkins said, dispensing with any formalities. "Berber refused to say anything -- kept demanding a lawyer. The other guy, though," and his voice deepened into a self-satisfied chuckle, " is scared out of his wits. Brinkman made sure of that."

Hutch gave a grim grin. "Did he, now? Where did he learn that technique?"

Jenkins chuckled again. "A little extra-curricular tutoring from Lt. Starsky in academy, sir. An after-hours course he only gives to certain promising cadets. Strictly off the record, you understand."

"I do, indeed," Hutch said, chuckling a little himself. "And what did this Starsky-inspired interrogation reveal, Sergeant?"

Retribution