Disclaimer: I don't own the show or the characters.

A/N: This is a sequel to Family, although it can be read alone.

"So what's cooking?" LaSalle asked entering the kitchen from where a strong aroma was emerging.

"Just some simple breakfast." Pride said standing over a pan.

"I love your version of simple." LaSalle grinned taking a seat. "No sign of Brody yet?"

"No. But I have a feeling she won't be coming."

"She say something?" LaSalle asked curious.

"No."

"But you know something?" Chris pressed. Pride was saved from answering by his phone ringing.

"Save that thought." Pride said picking up his phone and answering.

Chris looked on guessing the call was about a new case as Pride's body had stiffened and concern was etched on his face whilst he asked a series of snappy questions. When he finally finished Chris asked.

"Case?"

"Maybe. Grab your gear. It's Brody." Pride said before explaining. "Her car has been found. It has been involved in a crash but there is no sign of her."

"Could have gone to a hospital, the other driver or a passer by could have helped her." Chris suggested, although the doubt in his voice was clear.

"Let's hope so." Pride said grabbing his keys. "I'll drive, you keep trying Brody's cell."

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"What have you got detective?" Pride asked as he climbed out of his truck, his eyes immediately drawn to the wreck that was Brody's car.

"Agent Pride." The detective greeted. "As you can see the car has clearly been rammed from the side. There is some blood on the driver's side, not enough to be life threatening, but Agent Brody is injured. My first guess was this was an accident and the other party took agent Brody to hospital. However, no one matching Agent Brody's description has shown up in any of the local hospitals or medical centres. Same is true for local pharmacies. My guys are still searching though."

"Any idea when it happened?" Pride asked.

"Not really. It ain't exactly a busy stretch. On top of that there is no CCTV." The detective answered. "What I can tell you is we started getting calls about a crash two hours ago, so sometime before then. But other than that we can't currently narrow it down."

Pride's next question was cut off by his phone ringing. He immediately removed the phone from his pocket praying it was Brody. Not bothering to cell caller display he answered.

"Pride."

"It's Gibbs." Was the unexpected reply from the other end. Before Pride could even start to wonder why his friend was ringing the D.C. agent said. "Brody is in trouble."

"What do you know?" Pride asked.

"You have a computer?" Gibbs returned.

"Not on me."

"Your phone do the internet?" Gibbs questioned.

"Yeah."

"McGee has sent you a link that I was sent. He is already trying to track the website. I am flying down to you, see you in about 4 hours."

"What's on the websi-" Pride started to ask, although the line cut out before he could finish his question. Shaking his head in frustration he looked down at his phone and loaded up his emails.

"What's up?" Chris asked, following Pride back to the truck.

"Not entirely sure. Gibbs said Brody was in trouble and sent me a link. Hopefully the website will give us answers." Pride said loading the site. Hope was not what he felt though when he saw what was being displayed. In the centre of the screen was a picture of Brody. Her face was bruised and she appeared to be unconscious. On top of her chest was a newspaper that Pride assumed was today's. Under the photo was a chilling message that read, 'Today you will both pay for what you did'.

Handing the phone to Chris he waited for the younger agent to look.

"Both?" Chris finally asked.

"Brody and Gibbs I guess." Pride said. "He is flying down here." He added before taking a deep breath and tried to regain his focus. Turning back to the detective Pride said.

"Detective, can you pull the nearest CCTV footage from all routes from here?"

"I can, but there is nothing from nearby and if we extend the area of interest there will be a lot of it. Plus we don't know what we are looking for."

"Start by looking for any vehicle showing damage. LaSalle will help. In the mean time I will get Sebastian to examine Brody's car and tell us what make and model hit it."

"Might want to get Plame involved." Chris suggested. "He may be able to work his magic on the CCTV."

"Do it." Pride said. "Go learn something."

TBC

A/N: Thanks for reading, next chapter up tomorrow.