A/N: Here is the next chapter. Sorry if its a little fast. Enjoy:)

Chapter 2- The Call

Sitting at his desk within his office reading one of the many case files that were stacked on his desk Mac was interrupted as his phone rang into the silence. Placing the folder down on his desk Mac picked up his phone. Seeing the somewhat familiar number on the caller ID Mac answered,

"Mac Taylor"

"Mac this is Jackie Roberts from next door."

"Hey Jackie, what can I do for you? Did something happen?"

There was silence on the other end of the line,

"What happened Jackie?"

"When I got back from the store I could hear someone crying in your apartment. When the crying continued I walked over to make sure everything was ok…And when I reached your front door it was wide open."

Panic flowed freely through Mac as he continued to listen,

"Seeing the door left open I made my way inside. As I walked into your apartment I found Emma on the sofa with her knees to her chest bawling and calling out for you and Stella…"

"What about my wife Jackie? Where was Stella?"

Mac heard Jackie heave a sob before she continued,

"I…I don't know, I searched everywhere in the apartment. She's gone Mac. And from the way things look in the apartment and the way Emma is acting, I'd say that she was taken."

Hearing that his wife was missing Mac quickly rose to his feet, grabbing his jacket and crime scene kit as he said,

"Jackie, please take Emma to your apartment. I'll be there as soon as I can with a few of my colleagues."

"Sure thing Mac."

Hanging up his phone Mac made his way to the lounge in search of Danny. As he walked past the computer trace lab he spotted Danny standing near one of the monitors. Not wanting to waste anymore time Mac quickened his pace, entering the lab he made his way over to Danny.

Lifting his head at the sound of approaching feet Danny started to smile to see Mac coming his way, but stopped when he saw the worried expression that Mac was trying to hide his face. Just as Danny opened his mouth to ask him what the problem was Mac said,

"Danny, call Don and have him meet us out front. Then grab Lindsay, we're going to need her."

Seeing the inquisitive expression on Danny's face Mac added,

"I got a call from one of my neighbors…Something happened in my apartment, and we're going to find out what."

Not wanting to push Mac any further Danny simply nodded his head and exited the lab in search of Lindsay while he dialed Flack's number.

Hating the fact that he was standing around doing nothing Mac started to make his way toward the elevator to wait for Danny and Lindsay. Five minutes after arriving at the elevator Mac was joined by Danny and Lindsay with crime scene kits in hand.

Without saying a word the three of them entered the elevator that took them to the main lobby. As the doors dinged open Mac spotted Flack standing near the door. Seeing the CSI's walking towards him Flack started walking their way while saying,

"Alright Mac tell me what's going on. All Danny told me was that something happened at your apartment, and that we are going to find out what happened. I know that's not everything, so tell us."

Seeing Danny and Lindsay nod their heads in agreement Mac heaved a sigh and said,

"A short while ago I got a call from one of my neighbors. She said that when she came home from the store she heard crying coming from my apartment. She said she found the door wide open and Emma crouched on the sofa crying while she called for me and Stella."

Lindsay's hands flew to her mouth as she heard this. Danny and Flack both stood there with shocked expressions on their faces. Knowing that they needed to hear everything Mac continued,

"When I asked where Stella was Jackie said that she couldn't find her. She suspects that from the way the apartment looks and the way Emma is acting that Stella…Stella was taken."

Tears streamed silently down Lindsay's face as Mac finished talking. Looking to Danny and Flack Mac saw looks of determination on their faces. Wiping away the tears from her face Lindsay looked to Mac and said,

"Well what are we waiting for? Let's go."

That said the four of them made their way to the Avalanche that was parked at the side of the building…