"Where's Van Pelt?" asked Lisbon.
Everyone looked around the room and then back at their boss. Grace was nowhere to be seen. Lisbon tried to control her voice as she told Rigsby and Cho to find their missing colleague before she headed into the privacy of her office. She didn't notice Jane following her.
"It's okay to admit that you're scared Lisbon. She's your friend before your team member," Jane said to Lisbon.
"I know Jane. I never worry about anyone except her. And no, it's not because she's the only woman on the team. It's just that, I don't know, I guess it's just that..." trailed Lisbon.
"She's young. And she has the least experience. But she is very capable of handling herself. She's a tough woman."
Lisbon looked up with a small smile on her face. Jane always knew how to make her feel better, even if she would never admit it to him.
"Thanks Patrick."
4 Hours Earlier
Grace woke with a start. It was still too early for her to be at work so she wasn't sure why she could hear a ringing phone. It didn't even sound like her phone, so she put it down to a neighbour's one instead. She was just about to go back to sleep when a creak got her attention. She picked up her gun and got out of bed, thankful that Lisbon had taught her so well.
Slowly walking down the hallway, Grace checked each room she passed. They were all empty. That was until she reached the last door, the one leading to her living room. As Grace entered the room, a hand covered her mouth and another one grabbed her gun. Grace struggled against her captor but was unsuccessful. She slowly lost consciousness as her breathing was cut off.
Present- Unknown Warehouse
Grace woke with a headache and a sore chest. She couldn't remember leaving work the previous day, which scared her. She tried to stand up, only to fall back onto the ground, dizzy and tired. Her hands were bound behind her back and she couldn't stabilise herself. As she made another attempt at getting up, she heard a creak and saw light close by. Grace started fiddling with the rope around her wrists until she felt them loosen and fall. Bracing herself on a wall, Grace stood slowly and headed towards what she assumed was a door.
Present- CBI HQ
"We got a location from Van Pelt's cell. It looks like a warehouse, or possibly a factory. The signal's moving in the one area," called Cho.
"Let's go. Just in case, Cho, stay here and let me know if Grace turns up," said Lisbon.
Lisbon, Rigsby and Jane rushed out of the door and headed towards the location now on Rigsby's phone.
It didn't take long for the team to arrive at the old, abandoned warehouse. It looked deserted and gave them a bad feeling.
"Rigsby, check the perimeter. Jane, stay in the car," said Lisbon as she drew her gun and headed toward the front doors.
Lisbon hated leaving her team alone when danger was a high possibility. But, with one member missing, it was hard to do anything properly. As she entered from the front, and Rigsby from the back, Lisbon heard Jane's voice as he yelled out to someone.
Grace quietly made her way to the light that was nearby. She found that it was a door, and it was slightly ajar. Praying that no-one was waiting for her on the outside, Grace burst through the door and ran as fast as she could. She heard pounding behind her and turned to see someone chasing her. Fear filled her as she ran as fast as her legs would allow. She could hear the man's footsteps getting closer to her.
