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Episode One

"Guess what I got for you!" Vera Devenish smiled, holding up a squirming, squeaking, bound and gagged woman.

Rufus smiled and walked up to her, then cupped her cheeks, turning her face. "Oh, yes. Jasper's lovely little friend. You're such a pretty girl..."

Vera chuckled. "We'll have some fun with this."

Rufus laughed cruelly, then looked into his captive's eyes. "We certainly will." He held her on a stool and asked "So, my dear, how are you going to play this? Are you going to be stubborn or are you going to talk to us?" He unwound the scarf from her mouth.

She looked scared. Vera yelled "Come on, you stupid witch!"

Trudy finally managed to find her voice. "What did you want to know?" She amazed herself with how level her voice was.

Rufus said "I want you to tell me everything you know about the Mask of Anubis."

She shrugged. "I know that it's a myth. According to Jasper, it was just a legendary mask."

"It isn't a myth, you stupid woman. Tell me what you believe."

Trudy shrugged. "I believe Jasper. My field of knowledge is housework and childcare, not Egyptian relics. I have no place to argue with him over the existence of some silly dog mask. He knows more than I do. Now, if you don't mind, I want to go home now. I'm tired and I've had a long day."

"This is your new home, my dear. You're going to have a bundle of laughs here." Rufus told her.

"I have a date tonight. And what's more, I don't want to miss this one, thank you." She told them, getting a bit more than furious.

Vera felt a sudden rush of girlish need to know more. "How many dates have you gone on with this mystery guy?"

Trudy eyed her warily, then said "More than we can count on both hands and feet."

"Ooh! Do you two know each other well?" She asked, squealing.

"Quite well. Why?" Trudy asked.

Vera asked "Do you think he's going to propose to you?"

Trudy finally giggled. "I was hoping he might, actually."

Vera let out a squeak and Trudy had to join in. Rufus said "When you're quite ready."

Quietly, Vera said "We're going to have to talk in the morning!"

"Sure." Trudy whispered back. Then she faced Rufus. "Look, I don't know who you are, but trust me, I cannot miss this date. Please?"

He stared at her. "What kind of kidnapper returns the victim for one evening while she goes out?"

She looked hopeful. "The kind that kidnaps an idiot?"

"Unfortunately for you, no. Get comfy, you're in for the long run."

Trudy groaned. She really hated this.

Episode Two

Nina Martin strolled casually into the Frobisher Library. "Hello?" She asked.

A man in a grey suit met her almost immediately. Nina still couldn't quite get over this guy's strange habit of popping out of random areas. "Hi, Nina. Aren't you supposed to be in class?"

"Yeah, but I have the afternoon off. I'm supposed to be visiting my gran. Trudy said she'd go with me. Have you seen her?"

He shrugged. "Not today. I think it may have slipped her mind. I'll let her know if I see her."

Nina smiled, though she found it odd that the caring woman had let it slip her mind. "Thanks. I guess I can go alone. See you later, Jasper."

"See you, Nina. Give my best to your gran."

"Will do, thank you." Nina told him.

Jasper smiled, but a daunting thought hit his mind. He hadn't seen Trudy. At all. And she hadn't said anything about going anywhere... Where would she be? He was disturbed by a tall, blond teenage boy. "Hey, Jasper."

"Ah, Jerome. Now, we're somewhat short of staff today. But that means more work for you." He smiled.

Jerome sighed. Then he realised what he'd heard. "Short of staff? You mean Trudy's not here? Where is she?"

"Probably in her house. She might have got ill." Jasper smiled. He knew something wasn't right.

Jerome stared at him. "Trudy wouldn't miss a day of work. She's not that kind of person."

Jasper shrugged, his smile gone. "Well, she might be unwell. The best thing to do is leave her to recover."

"Leave her to recover? Jasper, she would have told you that she wouldn't be coming in to work." Jerome told him.

"Well, I don't expect it from her. Now, let's crack on. Those books need to be catalogued."

Episode Three

"Okay, Fabian, you need to go to the library. We've got to replace that chain."

On Fabian's way to the library, a hand grabbed him and gagged him, then tied him up and put him in the back of a car. He saw a blonde woman's hair. "Vera?" He gasped loudly. But because of the gag, it came out "Meeva?!"

They locked him up in a barn, next to Trudy. She sat up, looking horrified. "What?! Fabian? Oh, my word, you heartless monsters! Come here."

They tied him next to her. "Now, boy, what do you know about the Mask of Anubis?" Rufus asked.

He untied his mouth. Fabian said "The Mask of Anubis was a mythical mask worn at the funerals of pharaohs. It was said that during those funerals, the Mask would weep tears of gold. But recent studies and excavations show that there was never any such thing as a Mask of Anubis and it was all just a myth."

"Better than what we got out of that one." Rufus sighed. "Unfortunately, the same lines and things we already knew."

Trudy was scared for Fabian. "If you lay one harmful finger on that boy, I will kill you here and now." She promised, her eyes flashing.

Fabian stared at her. Rufus said "My, my, who knew? You're so in love with Jasper that you'll defend this little boy from harm, even if it means that you'll inevitably be killed in the process."

"No. You won't hurt her. She's an innocent in all of this. Wait, little boy?" Fabian defended both Trudy and himself. Then he looked to Trudy. "And what was that about you being in love with Jasper?"

Trudy said "Sweetie, this is not the time or place for this conversation."

Fabian looked amazed. "Trudy, if we're both going to die, you might as well tell me."

"Well, we're not going to die, are we? So no, we're not talking about this now."

It was a true shock to Fabian to find out that there was even a slight possibility of Trudy becoming a part of his family. "Okay, but I will ask again." He promised.

"I'll shoot you myself." She threatened, then winked to show that she didn't mean it.

Episode Four

Sibuna crowded around Jasper. "Where's Fabian?" Jasper asked.

"Hopefully, with Trudy. That way, we have a good chance of finding them both alive." Nina replied coldly.

Jasper looked at them. "So, you know. Look, Trudy and Fabian will be safe. I just need to-"

"To give Rufus my dollhouse. We know. But Rufus is an all-experienced killer." Amber told him.

Jasper looked horrified. "And Fabian's with him?!" He yelled.

Alfie said "If Trudy's there, she'll get in front of any weapon and let Rufus kill her before Fabian gets hurt."

Jerome added "And if we get there in time, Fabian will survive just fine."

Patricia hissed "Call Rufus. Tell him you're willing to trade that dollhouse for Fabian."

Amber said "And Trudy."

Nina nodded. "Do it, Jasper. We want them both home safe and sound."

Jasper nodded slowly. He hated Rufus, but he definitely didn't want either Fabian or Trudy dead. He dialled his number with a sinking feeling.

To be continued...

Sorry it seems so plotless and confusing, but this is just a re-do of this. Please let me know what you think. For now, bye bye! BlackCat46. :)