The title may seem a little strange, but I'm telling you now nothing bad will happen to Emily. The title refers to Cal's feelings on the matter, and how he handles his teenage daughter's disappearance. Disclaimer: I do not own Lie To Me.

Cal's POV – Present Day – The Lightman Group

He walked quickly into the viewing room, and looked around. Loker was analysing some footage for their most recent case, looking slightly bored. Foster was going through the micro-expressions training software, and Agent Ben Reynolds was leaning against the table in an offhand manner; he seemed to be looking at some paperwork. Cal noticed he was anxious about something, but he'd ask him about that later. Right now he had more pressing matters to attend to.

'Ah, Reynolds, just the person I wanted to see. I need your help' he said. Reynolds looked up.

'Well, as much as I'd like to help you Lightman, I can't. The FBI director has put out a search team for Andrew Jenkins; he escaped from prison yesterday and we haven't been able to find him' said Reynolds, thumbing through his papers. At the mention of Jenkin's escape, Cal's heart sank. Gillian, who had been watching from the computers, saw something flash over Cal's face that the other two didn't. Fear. 'Cal, what's wrong?' she asked.

Cal sighed. He hadn't wanted to tell Gillian, he knew how close they were. But he needed to tell someone. 'Emily's gone missing. Zoe said she never came home last night, and I've tried calling her but her phone goes straight to voicemail.' Sadness washed over Gillian's face. Then she realised something, as Cal saw. 'Jenkin's couldn't have...?' her voice trailed off.

'No, he didn't even know about her' he said, his accent thicker than normal. 'Jenkin's does know a lot about you. Remember, he did read you back' said Loker, who had also joined in the conversation. Great, thought Cal, I only wanted to talk to Reynolds. Now they all know.

'Look, I'll see what I can do, maybe they're both connected; I'll see if I can put out a search team for Emily as well' said Reynolds. 'Thanks' said Cal, and started heading out of the viewing room. 'Where do you think you're going?' said Gillian. 'Well, I'm going to Emily's school to see if they know where she might be.' He then disappeared out of the door. After a little hesitation, Gillian followed him.


Emily's POV – Yesterday – At Zoe's House

I'd just got in the house and put my school bag down. I went into the kitchen, because I always like after-school snacks. I was just opening the fridge, when I heard something click behind me, and I turned around quickly. The fridge door slammed shut. Some middle-aged man was standing right across the kitchen from me. He had a smile on his face; my eyes weren't drawn to that but rather to the gun that was in his hand, pointed straight at me. I hoped that talking would work my way out of this situation. After all, talking to her parents when she had been bad always resolved things, how was this any different? 'I don't know who you are but please put the gun down' I was appalled at how weak my voice sounded. 'You don't know who I am? Well, of course, I don't think he would have told you about me' he smiled. 'It would have probably given daddy's little girl nightmares' he said mockingly. I cringed. Obviously this guy and dad had a history. 'Just please put the gun down. We can be civil about this' I stuttered. 'About this. Hmm. You don't even know why I'm here, do you?' he asked. I kept him talking as I slowly walked back to a kitchen counter, and searched for the knife I knew was on there. 'No. Do tell' I said. My hands were searching around wildly, and I still could not find that stupid knife. He seemed to move closer towards me and I made sure my hands weren't visible. He looked at me curiously, and I felt happy as I'd finally felt the edge of the knife. I picked it up and held it behind me. 'You're up to something, aren't you?' his head cocked to the side, as if he was reading me. At that moment I ran for the backdoor, the knife held out in front of me in case he came near. But he caught me from the side, and the shock of it caused me to drop the knife; I watched it clatter lifelessly to the floor. 'Let me go!' I struggled against his weight, but he was too heavy. He pressed the gun to my head. 'This is the best way to get back at him, who stole all my victims. Now wait and see when the newest one of my collection is his daughter!' he laughed a horrible nasal sound that hurt my ears. What was he talking about? Victims? What victims? Then he dragged me to his car outside, and I knew that I was in more trouble than I had ever been in before.


Cal's POV – Present day – In the Car

He kept staring straight ahead, trying to ignore his shaking hands on the steering wheel. Gillian could probably see how agitated he was; his mask wasn't up today. He tried to keep his mind focused on the route to Emily's school. It was hard; his mind kept wandering to wonder where his baby girl was right now and what was being done to her. He shuddered. Gillian noticed.

'Cal, I'm sure she's fine,' she whispered, but her tone was full of uncertainty. He threw her look of disbelief before looking at the busy road again. As the school came in view he thought to himself 'Oh, where are you, Em?'

At Lynbrook Academy (Emily's School)

He walked up to the receptionist, who politely asked if she could help him. 'Uh, could you tell me what class Alex Russo is in?' he asked. 'Yes, I'll just check his timetable' she replied, and got busy searching for Alex's timetable. 'Alex Russo?' Gillian asked. 'Emily's best friend' he replied. The receptionist told him that Alex was in Biology down in the science labs, room B100. She also asked if he would like directions, but Cal declined. He knew where most rooms were, thanks to the amount of parent evening's and study days that Emily had had. He marched down the corridor with Gillian hot on his heels.


Alex's POV – Lynbrook Academy, Science Block, Room B100

He felt close to crying. His best friend had been taken away from him, and it felt like a piece of his heart was missing. He couldn't concentrate on any work today, and teachers were constantly snapping at him to pay attention. How could he when he was so distressed? They didn't understand. How could they. They were just stupid worthless teachers that didn't turn out as great as he once thought they were.

'Alex Russo?' someone enquired. This brought him out of his reverie; he looked up in annoyance to see who else wanted to bother him. His feelings of annoyance flooded away and were replaced with surprise. Why the hell are you surprised? Of course Emily's dad would be here. Of course he would. He felt ashamed. He wasn't the only one who cared about Emily. But he and her dad certainly cared about her a lot more than that stupid excuse of a mum she had. If it wasn't for Zoe, Emily would be sitting with him right now. He watched as Cal Lightman asked the teacher if he could 'Borrow' Alex. The teacher sighed and said yes. He walked as quickly as he could out of the room, feeling everyone's stare on his back.


Cal's POV – Lynbrook Academy – Outside B100

'Have you found her yet?' Alex asked, as soon as the door was shut. He looked anxious, and he seemed genuinely upset. Here was someone else who cared for Emily as much as he did. Although, as much as he'd hoped that Alex knew something regarding her disappearance his question had caught him unawares. Maybe he didn't know something. Which means he was no step closer to Emily.

'No, not yet,' he replied. 'That was quite a range of emotions you showed back there.'

Alex smiled to himself. Cal's skill didn't deter him. 'I was annoyed because everyone's been snapping at me to pay attention, mainly teachers, and it's really hard to, I was a little surprised that you wanted to talk to me but then I realised of course you'd wanna talk to me, you'd wanna see what I know,' he said quickly. 'And then I thought if it wasn't for Zoe, Emily would be in that classroom right now.' Cal was surprised. He hadn't expected Alex to be so open about his feelings. But then he was confused. 'What do you mean? What did Zoe do?'

''Don't take this the wrong way, but I think Emily might have run away. Zoe had a massive go at her a few days ago, Emily told me during morning registration that Zoe didn't want her, that she had never wanted her. She was really upset about it as well, saying that she was going to pack up some things and head round to your house. But obviously she hasn't turned up. But I can't think of a reason why she hasn't. She wouldn't run away from you, she loves you too much. That's probably why she decided to go to your house,' he stated. Cal looked at Gillian. Their eyes met before Cal glanced back to Alex. 'We think Emily's been kidnapped,' he said. Shock passed over Alex's face. 'Wha-? By who?' he asked, an agonised expression seeping over his defined features. 'Well, have you ever heard of a guy called Andrew Jenkins?' Cal asked. Alex's expression turned to disgust. 'Yeah, I've heard of him. If he's got Emily I'm gonna kill him.' Alex said. 'Yeah, me too.' Said Cal. 'Hang on, let's not get too ahead of ourselves, we don't even know if Andrew Jenkins has her' Interjected Gillian. Cal and Alex shared a knowing glance. Andrew Jenkins is a physco, and she wouldn't run away.