This story takes place a couple of weeks after the episode "Wrapped". Constructive criticism is welcome.

Disclaimer: I do not own "Blood Ties". Those characters came from Tanya Huff's creative mind. Thanks to Kyle Schmid, Christina Cox, Dylan Neal and Gina Holden for bringing these characters to life.

Character's thoughts will be in italics.

Chapter 3

When Vicki awoke, it was noon. She had slept longer than expected. Coreen was still asleep. The PI left her assistant a note and returned to her apartment. They had read through several of Henry's books and were no closer to finding a solution to either of Henry's problems.

We could try enlisting Dr. Sagara's help. Sinead would be their last resort. She still cares for Henry and she is definitely no stranger to dark magic.

When Vicki returned to Henry's, Coreen had prepared brunch.

"Vicki, I'm going to my apartment to freshen up. I finished looking through the rest of Henry's books and I didn't find anything. I called Dr. Sagara. I'm going to meet her later. We'll call you if we find anything."

The Goth left.

Vicki forced herself to eat in order to keep up her strength. She paced as she pondered possible motives for someone taking Henry's eyesight.

Maybe this is someone from Henry's past. Maybe this is a case of a woman scorned and this is her way of punishing Henry. Without talking to Henry, narrowing down the list of suspects would be hard.

Several hours passed and still no word from Coreen and Dr. Sagara. The PI was hungry again so she ordered takeout. The sun was about to set so Vicki went into Henry's bedroom.

Night came breathing life into Henry's body. He sensed someone in the room. Vicki. His extremities felt numb. He tried moving but all he could do was lay there.

The former homicide detective had hoped that Henry would regain consciousness but that was wishful thinking. Henry did not seem any worse but he wasn't any better either.

She heard a rap at the door. The takeout.

Vicki opened the door. Something pierced her skin. She fell to the floor. A blurry form entered Henry's apartment as her eyes closed.

I figured Henry would keep some food on hand just for appearance sake and if you have not guessed already I like cliffhangers.