Chapter 2

It had been a week since Adam was put in the hospital; the words "your father just escaped" was still burning in his mind. Mac had taken him home, but there was no way he was going to let Adam be alone. He remembered the conversation that they had a week earlier.

Flashback

"WHAT?" Adam shrieked. He thought maybe Flack was playing a cruel joke on him.

"I said your father just escaped." Flack repeated. "One minute he's in custody, the next he's gone. They don't know where he went, it's just like he disappeared off the grid." Flack said. Adam started to shake in fear as he placed his hands on his head closing his eyes.

"No! No this can't be happening! Not again, I shouldn't have stood up to him." Adam whimpered. Mac and the others looked at him in confusion and fear.

"Alright Adam, calm down love! Tell us what you mean by not again! Has something happened before?" Mac asked. Adam looked up.

"I'm dead I am so dead! He's going to kill me and I mean literally kill me, just like he did my mother! I know he killed her because I watched it happen, but what cop is going to believe an 8 year old kid? None. He killed her because she stood up to him just as I did and now he's going to kill me too! Please tell me you were joking Flack!" Adam begged, but Flack shook his head causing Adam to ramble on more.

Mac was beginning to get a little irritated. He loved Adam, but sometimes when he is either scared or nervous he intends to ramble on and on.

"ADAM!" Mac yelled getting Adam's attention. "He's not going to get anywhere near you, let alone to kill you." Mac said a little calmer. Adam just looked at him.

"Mac you don't know him like I do, he's very persistent! He doesn't give up until he gets what he wants." Adam said.

"And nether do we." Stella said stepping up smiling.

The doctor came in later and told Adam that he was finally able to go home he was released hours later.

End of flashback

"Mac you ok?" Adam asked, looking at him in concern. He turned to Adam and smiled.

"Yeah I'm fine just thinking about the conversation we had that day before you were released from the hospital! It's been a week since then and nothing! You're father hasn't tried anything at all." Mac stated as he looked into his lover's eyes.

Adam sighed he knew where this was going. "I know Mac . . . and frankly I'm worried."

"Adam! Everything will be alright." Mac said pulling him into a sweet passionate kiss. "Let's get you inside ok?" Mac said as he broke the kiss.

He got out of the SUV, walked around to the passenger side and opened the door. He then helped Adam get out. Mac placed Adam's left arm around his neck and walked him up the stairs. Adam took out his keys to open his door, but suddenly stopped.

"Mac! Someone's been here, the door is opened" Adam stated.

Mac immediately looked over and sure enough the door was ajar. He released Adam long enough to pull his gun out and push it open he then slowly walked in moving his gun around to make sure no one was there and when it was clear he stood looking around, Adam's apartment was a complete mess. Everything was turned over and smashed. He pulled his cell out and called Stella and told her to get the gang and head over here to Adam's apartment ASAP. Once he hung up he walked outside to join his lover.

!!!!!!!

Stella snapped her phone shut and immediately dashed for the breakroom where Danny and the others were sitting.

"Guys! I just got off the phone with Mac, it seems somebody broke into Adam's apartment and he needs us there ASAP! So grab your kits and lets go." Stella commanded. They all nodded and followed her out.

!!!!!!!

Mac stood around talking to Adam about football or anything else he could to keep his mind off these unfortunate events that had happened. It wasn't long before Stella and the others arrived as he she walked up and greeted Adam and Mac

"Hey Mac! We got here as soon as we could." Stella said.

"Good! We can get started." Mac said then he turned to Adam. "Adam I need you to stay out here while we work ok?" Mac asked. Adam nodded. "Good." he stated.

Mac gave him a quick kiss on the lips then followed Stella inside. Danny gave a loud whistle as he and the others entered the apartment. Stella's jaw dropped when she saw the mess. Mac had been right when he told her Adam's apartment was a wreck. They just didn't know how badly until now.

Adam was still outside leaning against the railing trying to support himself as his ribs still hurt, but there wasn't anywhere for him to sit down. As he continued to stand there his mind started to wonder. He was so lost in thought that he didn't notice a figure walking up behind him; it wasn't until a hand came across his mouth cutting his screams off and a voice whispering into his ear that sent a chill down his spine.

"One sound boy and I put a knife through your chest!" The voice coldly rasped. To prove his point he dug the knife in a little, causing him to moan in pain. Meanwhile Mac and the others were inside trying to figure where to start so he turned to them and started issuing out commands.

"Stella, Danny I want you to process the mess. Lindsey and Hawkes I want fingerprints, anything you can find." Mac commanded. They nodded and got to work unaware what was happening outside.

Adam was frozen with fear, but the fear didn't stop him from trying to fight off his father and what he was doing with the knife. He could feel his blood soaking through his shirt, but it wasn't deep enough that required stitches. George put is face right by Adam's ear and spoke in a chilling whisper.

"Mmmm, you look hot when you're afraid! You know your mother did the same thing and look what happened to her. A knife through her chest! It's a shame because I would have loved to make her watch again on what I would do to you." George stated as he ran his hand down going southward as he licked his ear.

Adam this time didn't hesitate, he wiggled trying to get free, but that only caused his father to grow angrier. He brought the knife back up. "Stop struggling boy!" Adam stopped in fear. "Good boy! Now you're going to be a good little boy and come with me." George whispered.

As he started to drag him off the steps Adam started to struggle again giving his father a little more difficulty than normal, but luckily for Adam, Flack had decided to join in the investigation and was walking up to the apartment.

As he saw Adam being dragged from the steps he pulled his weapon. "HEY! GET YOUR HANDS OFF HIM!" Flack yelled making a run towards the man. He immediately released Adam who fell to the floor and took off. Mac was outside seconds after hearing Flack yell to see what happened he found Adam on the floor and immediately picked him up only to find him shaky and blood on his shirt that only worried him more.

"Adam you alright?" Mac asked. Adam nodded slightly as he winced in pain. "Adam you have blood on your shirt. Baby you sure you're ok?" Mac asked again with more concern this time.

"Yes, I'm ok Mac honestly! He didn't cut me too deep." Adam assured him. Flack came up putting his gun back into his holster as Danny and the others came out as well after hearing the commotion.

"Flack what happened?" Mac asked turning to Flack.

"Well after Stella told me what happened when you called, I decided to join you guys, but when I got here I saw Mr. Ross trying to drag Adam from the steps. He struggled the whole time not making it easy for him and he had a knife against Adam too that's when I pulled my weapon and yelled! Adam, are you sure you're ok?" Flack asked concerned.

"Yeah, I'm ok. Just a little sore that's all." Adam said assuring him with a smile, unfortunately his legs finally gave out luckily Mac had a hold on him.

"Adam your staying with me until you're father is caught, and don't even argue with me!" Mac said in a firm tone. He nodded, he wasn't about to argue because being with Mac right now was a whole lot better than being by himself where his father could get to him.

Mac turned to Stella. "You know what to do." Stella nodded. Mac led Adam to his SUV got him in and drove off for home.

Stella turned to the rest of the team and said "Alright guys, let's get to work!" they all nodded and got right to work. They knew this was only the beginning they just pray and hope they can protect Adam long enough to catch his father.

Tbc....