Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Csi Miami. All I own is the plot and any OC Character that is introduced into the story. This is my first attempt at a CSI story, so I hope you enjoy and as always please review.

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Author's note: This story takes place sometime after the Episode Nailed, and will feature a sort of Saw movie feel to it, so hope you enjoy and as always please review.


Chapter 2 - One of Our Own

Ryan's breath quickened as he couldn't help but panic. The blurriness and pain in his eye were getting worse, and now to make matters even more terrifying was that it was now starting to spread to his good eye as well. Alexx ocationally kept glancing back at her college with worry and concern as she said calmly, "Hang in there baby boy. You're going to be okay. Everything's going to be alright." Ryan was about to answer and suddenly doubled over in excruciating pain. It was too much and it felt like his head was about to explode, but the young Csi did everything he could to keep himself together. "Alexx, it's getting worse." He said trying not to show any pain on his face. "I can't see at all now. Not even out of my other eye."

Alexx was immediatly overwelmed with a sense of fear and adrenaline now as she put on the sirens overhead. "Hang on baby boy." She said still in a soft motherly tone. "I can fix this don't worry. Your going to be okay. Just hang in there. Take slow calming breaths." Keeping one hand on the wheel, she reached out with her other hand to hold Ryan's, which he took for gratitude and comfort. "If you feel any pain baby boy squeeze my hand." She instructed gently as Ryan nodded in response.

A few moments later, once they pulled up to a stop sign, Alexx looked over at Ryan who was slumped over slightly in the seat. "Ryan?" Something in her gut immediatly told her that something was wrong, and that she knew she had to act fast. "Ryan?" She tried again as she began to gently shake him but got no response. "Ryan!" Now she was worried and panic flared up inside her as she whiped out her cell phone and immediatly punched in the number for the ER. "This is Doctor Alexxandra Woods of the Miami-Dade police department." She said introducing herself as calmly as she could. "This is an emergency, one of my collegues is very sick and un-responsive, I'm bringing him in now."


Ryan's head pounded in sheer agony. He was afraid to open his eyes due to being afraid of losing his eyesight, but he attempted it anyway and much to his relief, he could see. His eyes were blurry but at least he could see again. As he looked around, all he could see was nothing but white walls around him, with medical tubes and moniters behind him. Man, I really hate hospitals. He thought with a groan as he heard the door to the room open. He flinched in fear then blinked in confusion as he noticed a figure staring at him dressed all in black. What the hell? The figure was built like body builder, so he had to figure he was a man, but the fact that he was just staring at him, made Ryan feel uncomfortable.

"Hey, you are you?" He asked while looking around to reach for his gun. The figure didn't say anything as he slowly now began walking over toward him, causing Ryan to flinch. He tried to reach for his gun faster but to no avail. The man immediatly grabbed him hard around his neck and began squeezing causing him to gag and struggle for breath. His vision blurred as he tried to call out for help, but the man's grip on him was strong and he soon found himself slowly strangling to death. "Somebody...Help..." Was the last weak cry Ryan was able to get out before he saw nothing but pitch black.


TOO BE CONTINUED...Uh-oh! This doesn't look good. Will the team be able to find Ryan? Also, I know this is short, but I promise the next chapter will be longer. Stay tuned for more to find out. Hope you enjoyed and as always please review!