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"This is getting insane." Rose sighed as she placed the phone back on the desk. "Mal has not just disappeared into thin air. There is no way he has done this through choice."

"Who would want to hurt Pops?" Tinny asked as she shrugged off her jacket, glad to be out of uniform for the day.

"A few." Jake replied. "He's arrested some seriously nasty characters when he was in the police. And a fair few are in prison because of Doyle and Doyle."

"Jake?" Des looked up. "What about you?"

"What about me?"

"Would someone do this to hurt you? I mean he's your father. My father is a criminal."

"Join the club." Tinny rolled her eyes.

"It's possible. And you don't need Kevin Crocker in your life." He turned to his niece. "He's not good enough to tie your shoes. Look what happened last time."

"Jake." Rose warned as Christian and Kathleen walked in.

"We all make mistakes." Kathleen sighed. "But you are the best thing that came out of that relationship." She squeezed her daughter's hand as she spoke. Tinny shrugged her shoulders.

"He hates Pops though and uncle Jake."

"He's in prison." Rose stated. "Oh God, what if he's had another heart attack? What if he is lying in a ditch somewhere?" She covered her face with her hands as Des shook his head.

"No, I think his body would have been found by now." Des answered as Jake shot him a look.

"Not helping."

"Sorry."

"I'll call Lesley, see if she has heard anything about ex clients of ours leaving the slammer." Jake picked up his cell phone before leaving the room. He was more worried about his father than he had ever been, knowing the people who were in prison because of him and his father were dangerous. He also knew any one of them would love to get their revenge on either of the Doyle men.

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Crocker stared at the bright orange jumpsuit he wore and shook his head. He had been in prison for almost ten years and hated the idea of spending another ten years in prison. He was an ex cop. Being a prisoner and an ex cop was not conducive to having a quiet life on the inside. Closing his eyes he ignored the men shouting in the background. Flinching he opened his eyes and turned to see a younger man stood behind him.

"What do you want, kid?"

"It's starting. I was told to tell you it's starting."

"Ok." Crocker frowned slightly. "You know, son. It would be easier if you told me exactly what you are talking about and who sent you to tell me."

"I dunno. I'm just the messenger."

"And it is better to stay that way. Now get away from me before you're seen." Crocker turned away, ignoring the blonde kid until he was certain the kid had got the point and walked away. "So, he actually thinks he can get to me through the Doyles. Idiot. There's only one Doyle I give a damn about." He snarled before walking out of his cell towards the communal room, knowing the guards would be watching. Glaring ahead he walked straight to the payphone on the wall. Picking up the reciever he dialled a familiar number.

"Jake. Just listen. Tinny is in danger. He's out and he is living up to his word. You, your father and my girl are in danger. Now while I couldn't give a damn what happens to you I do care what happens to my child." He paused. "Make sure you stop him. Calhoun will kill her and you."

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A/N More soon. Is Tinny's father to be trusted? Can Mal escape and why is Crocker scared of Calhoun? Please review.

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