A/N This story is dedicated to the 'Curly Butt Appreciation Society' and especially to the five most prominent members, Brooks, Kirsty, Delia, Shawne and Hilly, for reasons only known by them.

WARNING! This story contains dark subjects like torture, rape and most of all fear!

Oh, I shouldn't forget to mention that there is some slash in it too. Or isn't there?

I'm sorry to say that nobody in this story is mine, although I love them dearly.

Before I leave you to read the story, I want to say one more thing. I'm a 'writer', I make things up. None of this really happened and nobody I know would want it to really happen. (I could be wrong though). So, if anybody feels the need to insult me because of this story, feel free to do it but remember this: My love for writing is so much greater than any insult can ever be!

Nelleke.

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TWO MEN AND FOUR WOMEN.

"Hey Starsk."

"Yeah?"

"Did you hear about Faith?"

"Faith? Who's that? Your new conquest?"

"No, she's a real fan of yours and she's had a nasty accident."

"She is? Oh…she has? What happened and how does she know me? How do you know about her?"

Hutch blushed, "Well, I happen to have overheard Dobey having a conversation with someone on the phone. I think she was called Grace and they were talking about Faith and the accident."

"Yeah? And what else did you hear?"

"That she is planning to get you in a lot of trouble."

"Huh?"

"Yes, she's a writer and she's planning to cause you a lot of pain."

"Why would she do that? I don't even know the chick."

"It seems that she adores you and the only way she can express that is by hurting you in her stories."

Starsky looked at Hutch, his hands tight on the wheel, "You're kidding me, right?"

Hutch shook his head, "No, I'm afraid not."

"And what are you gonna do about it?"

"Me? What can I do about it?"

"You're a real friend, pal."

"I don't know where she lives and I thought as long as she's recovering from the accident, you're safe."

"And you call yourself a detective. Find out where she lives and do something about her."

"There's not much I can do Starsk, it's just rumors."

"Rumors my ass. What if she's back on her feet again and comes after me? You know what women can do to an innocent man. Aren't you worried that she's gonna hurt me real bad?"

"Ah Starsk, I know how you are with the ladies. You'll talk her out of it."

"It sounds to me she's not the type you can talk out of anything."

Hutch shrugged, "I think we still have a little time before she's going after you. Let's talk to Dobey about this situation, okay?"

"Humiliating." Starsky mumbled, "Talking with the boss about a woman who's gonna hurt me. I'll be the laughing stock of the precinct."

"Relax buddy, we'll find a way out."

"Easy for you to say Hutch, she's not after you."

"You know Starsk, most of the times someone is out to get you, I'm hurting too."

Starsky nodded, "You deserve that. Are you leaving me alone with a crazy woman hunting me down and hurting me?"

"I never leave you alone, I'm always by your side or at least I'm trying to find you."

"Yeah you do, that's true but in this case you'd leave me alone with this Faith wouldn't you?"

"No I wouldn't Starsk, honest I wouldn't. But somehow it's so funny…"

"Funny? You think it's funny to be molested by a woman on crutches?"

"No, I didn't say that. It's just…how shall I say this…to think that you'd be hurt by a woman…well…it sounds funny to me."

"You mean that you're the only guy here in town molested by a woman? And it can't happen to anybody else?"

"That's low Starsk."

"Oh yeah? So is your laughing at my being hurt in the very near future."

"I'm not laughing at that. Where are you going?"

"I'm going to see Hug and ask him if he has heard something about this Faith. I can't expect any help from you, can I?"

"Come on Starsk, of course I'll help you. But seeing Hug isn't such a bad idea. If anyone knows anything, it's him."

"That's what I thought. Hey Hutch, are you still interested in writing a book?"

"Huh? Why?"

"Well I thought, if you still want to write a book, you could ask this Faith for some tips. You know, her being a writer and all."

"You want me to ask your future torturer for tips about writing?"

"Yeah, why not? Maybe she'll forget about hurting me."

"You think so huh?"

"I hope so."

"Somehow I have the feeling she doesn't care for me half as much as she cares for you."

"I'd say she doesn't care about me at all. Why else would she wanna hurt me?"

"Isn't the saying 'you always hurt the ones you love'?"

"Never heard that one before. But if that's true I still don't understand why she's so obsessed about hurting me."

"She must like you a lot Gordo, if what I've heard is true."

Starsky stopped the car in the alley behind The Pits. "What did you hear?" he asked suspiciously.

"I'm not sure you wanna hear this."

"I'm not sure you're getting out of the car if you don't tell."

"Okay, if you put it that way. I've heard that she's written a lot of stories and you're always the star in them…and hurting…bad."

Starsky paled, "OMG! Hutch, we got to find this writing, hurting lady before she starts writing again."

Huggy stood behind the bar when the two friends walked in.

"Hey, if that ain't my two favourite cops. How are you doing?"

"Not too good Hug," Starsky said solemnly, "I'm the target of some lunatic, hurt loving chick."

"Ah, you mean Faith?"

"What do you know about this Faith that I don't?"

"Don't worry my friend, Faith is a pussycat, she wouldn't hurt you."

"Pussycats have claws Hug." Hutch said, "They can be real mean."

"Not Faith, oh blond one. Faith is…how shall I say this…Faith is Faith and she's too kind to hurt anyone."

"You'd better ask around Hug, 'cause I don't think you're up to date with this one."

Huggy put two coffee cups in front of the two cops, "Have a coffee and tell me the whole story."

"I think I need something stronger Hug." Starsky answered and drank his coffee.

"Stronger will have to wait till we get home Starsk." Hutch said.

"I don't wanna drink coffee and wait for the attack here."

"You just finished your cup." Huggy pointed out.

"You see what this situation is doing to me? I don't even know what I'm doing anymore."

Hutch squeezed his shoulder. "We'll solve the problem Starsk, you'll see."

"So far I don't see anything solved and I'm still the target. Where does she live Hug, do you know that?" Starsky asked.

"Not sure, but I'll do my best to find out."

"Great! Hutch can talk her out of it I'm sure, but we need to know where we can find her."

"Who said anything about talking to your attacker?"

"I just did and because you're such a smooth talker, I'm sure you can talk some sense in the woman's head."

"But what when she decides to change tactics? What if she's gonna use me as a pawn to give you some other kind of pain? Have you ever thought of that?"

"No and I'm not gonna think about it now. Besides, if she's gonna change tactics at least I won't be physically hurt this time."

"But I would!"

"You know I'd do anything to find you, don't you?"

"Yeah but…"

"And you know I'd be so worried and scared about you."

"Yeah…well.."

"You'd be on my mind twenty four hours a day."

"I know but…"

"I think it's time you were on the other side for once, you know, the hurting side."

"I don't think that's…"

"You'd be surprised how relieved you'd feel when I come barging in just in time to save you."

"I do…"

"And how good I am at comforting you."

"I know…"

"Yes, I think it's time for this Faith to change her focus on you for once."

"I don't bel…"

"Hey Starsky, I could help you find the blond one. You know I'm good at cracking riddles."

"Hey!"

"You sure are Hug and I'd be grateful if you would spend your valuable time to help me save Hutch."

"You two…"

"You're very welcome Starsky my man. It would be an honour to assist you."

"You see Hutch, it's not so bad to be on the hurting side for once. You'd see us in a totally different light."

"Will you two cut it out!"

"Sure we will, but only if you're gonna talk this lady out of this ridiculous plan."

Hutch surrendered, "Okay, I'll talk to her. Can you figure out where she lives Hug?"

"I can try but why don't you run her name through the computer? I bet she's in the machine somewhere."

"Um, no Hug. You see, it's a little embarrassing to tell Minnie, or who ever, I'm wanted by a female who wants to hurt me. I do have a reputation to uphold."

"I see and you're right Starsky, you couldn't have a woman take that reputation away from you."

"I knew you'd understand. Now go and find me the address Hug, I want this thing settled for once and for all."

Huggy went to the kitchen to make some calls in private and the two friends waited at the bar. Starsky felt a lot better now they had a plan but Hutch felt his stomach clench at the thought of meeting the woman who had harmed his friend in the past and was planning on doing that again.

"How are you gonna do this Hutch? Are you gonna threaten her or are you gonna smooth talk the idea out of her head?"

"I don't know," Hutch shrugged, "To be honest Starsk, I'm not sure if this is such a good idea after all."

"What do you mean 'not a good idea'? I think it's a great idea."

"I bet you do but I'm not so sure I can make this woman change her mind. She seems very determined to me."

"Oh come on Hutch, you're the best talking ladies out of bad ideas guy I know. I'm sure you'll be able to make her change her mind."

"You think so?" Hutch felt more than a little flattered by Starsky's comment.

"Sure you are! You're the best."

"Well thank you Starsk, I'll do my best to get you out of this mess."

"I know you will buddy, I know you will."

Huggy returned from the kitchen. "I've got the address."

"Las Vegas?" Starsky asked, looking at Hutch.

"That's what the man says." Huggy confirmed.

"T'riffic," Starsky mumbled, "How are we gonna do that Hutch? You need to go there and talk to the lady but I don't think Dobey'll give us a week off."

"Maybe we should talk to him Starsk, explain to him that your life is in danger and that we have to go to Las Vegas to solve the problem."

"No, we can't do that! Everybody will know and I don't want that."

"Dobey won't tell I'm sure of that. Let's go and make an end to this lady's bizarre behaviour."

"Good luck fellas." Huggy yelled when they left The Pits through the back door, "Oh…and be careful out there."

"We will Hug, we will."

They drove to the precinct in silence but their thoughts were running wild, trying to figure Faith out.

What the hell did I ever do to her to deserve this?

What the hell did you ever do to deserve this, partner?

I don't even know the woman!

As far as I know, you don't even know the woman! Or are you hiding something from me?

I wonder what she looks like.

I wish I knew what she looks like. Maybe she's a gorgeous lady and I can convince her she doesn't need to harass my partner.

She could be a real looker and maybe, if Hutch is playing it right, he can convince her she doesn't need to harass me.

Starsky parked the Torino in its usual spot and they went inside the building.

People were staring at them when they entered the elevator and Starsky had the nasty feeling everybody already knew about his predicament.

They found Dobey in the hall trying to get a candy bar out of the vending machine. He looked annoyed and troubled and the moment he saw his two favourite detectives arrive, he turned away from the machine.

"In my office gentlemen."

They followed their boss to his office and sat down in silence.

Dobey looked at them, cleared his throat and started, "There's no way to tell this carefully, so I'll get to the point straight away. Starsky, you need to hide for a while, there have been made threats against you."

"I know cap."

"You know? How the hell do you know that? Has she contacted you?"

"No, she hasn't but Hutch heard you…"

"You've been eavesdropping Hutchinson? And you didn't come to me to ask what this is all about?"

"Um, no sir, but I thought…"

"Don't think!" Dobey yelled, "Let me do the thinking in this one."

"Yes sir." Hutch mumbled.

"Starsky, you're going to a safe house and you Hutch, are going with him to guard him. I've made the arrangements already so we won't waste any time."

"Now wait a minute Cap, there's no way I'm going to hide from a woman. What about my reputation?"

"Your reputation won't save you from this woman Starsky."

"Maybe not, but my reputation will be down the drain if I go to a safe house to hide from a woman!"

"Better your reputation than your life."

"I won't have a life when people hear about this!" Starsky yelled.

"You'll be alive Starsk." Hutch said softly.

"Alive but no life worth living, thank you very much. Everybody's gonna make fun of me. 'Starsky, the ladies' man, is scared of a woman.' I'll never have a date for the rest of my life."

"I'm sure it'll never come to that, pal."

"You're sure uh? I bet you'd like it, me not dating anymore. Then you'd finally could get nicer girls than the ones you usually date."

"Hey, that's not true!" Hutch yelled back at Starsky, "I date nice girls too. You're not the only one who…"

"Quiet!" Dobey hollered, "Shut up you two and do as I say."

"No!" Starsky hollered back and jumped up from the chair.

"Sit down!"

"No! I'm not gonna sit and wait and do nothing while some crazy broad is threatening to torture me. I wanna know who she is and why she wants to hurt me all the time."

"All the time?" Dobey asked, voice much softer.

"Yeah, it seems that she's done it before and a lot of shit I've been through is her doing."

"How do you know that? And why don't I know about it?"

"Just heard it from Hug."

"So, you go to that pimp first before you come to me?"

"He's not a pimp. And he knows more than you do."

"You agree with him Hutchinson?" Dobey sounded hurt and Hutch tried to soften the blow a little.

"Well sir, Hug knows a lot of people who know even more people who know just about everybody. So, it seemed logical to see him first."

"Hm, yes I see. Did he come up with something?"

"We got the lady's address."

"Good, now we have to think of a plan to get her out of the way."

"We already have a plan Cap." Hutch said, " I'm going to talk with her and…"

"Talk with her? Are you out of your mind? You can't talk with a woman who has torture on her mind?"

"But Cap, if there's anybody who can talk this Faith out of her wicked ideas it's Hutch. You never heard a smooth talker like him before."

"Hm," Dobey harrumphed, "I'm not so sure that's a good plan, Starsky. What if she turns against Hutch and starts torturing him too?"

"I'll be watching his back like always."

"Suppose that's not enough this time."

"I think it is Cap, nobody can talk like Hutch. Especially not when my life is at stake."

"I don't know," Dobey hesitated, "but if you think it'll work…go ahead. But I want the lady's address and if I don't hear from you within two hours, I'll arrange a rescue operation."

"That's not enough time Cap, she lives in Las Vegas."

"Las Vegas? But that's not our jurisdiction!"

"We know that Cap, but it's not that far. I think we can be there tonight and be back tomorrow. What do you think?"

"I think this plan stinks but if this is what you want to try, go ahead."

"Thanks Cap." Starsky said.

"You agree with this Hutch?" Dobey asked.

"I think so."

"What are you waiting for then? Get out of here and fix this."

TBC.

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