Hmmm…I wonder whose next!

Chapter 4

The six evil fiends were very happy with their handy work. Not only had they managed to grab 2 CSIs, but had also made national television. As they sat watching the TV, a loud banging noise came from behind a steel door. "I think our Greg is awake," smiled Kay.

She was right, of course. Greg had awoken in a dark room with a bunch of tools such as hack saws, hammers, nails, and so on lining the walls. Not to mention his hands were also cuffed in front of him. In the other room, however, Warrick was sitting on a bench inside a big boiler room. Of course, the boiler was turned off, but the room still felt very warm. Like Greg, Warrick had his hands cuffed in front of him as well. The six villains just laughed and turned back to their plans. "So, what do you think those CSIs are doing?" asked Gary.

"I don't know, but I would be very worried if I were…"

Nick Stokes was leaning against his Tahoe while Brass and Grissom were scanning the area. This was not a good thing. First, Warrick disappears from his crime scene and then Greg goes missing in a parking lot? His two friends were now victims. Everything that was going on reminded him of his kidnapping…maybe a little TOO familiar. He went missing in a parking lot, just like Greg. Could it have been a coincidence or was it a set up? It was all just a little too confusing for him. "Nick!"

Nick looked up and saw Grissom approaching him. "What are you still doing here? I thought I told you to go home."

"I know, it's just…"

"Nick, don't worry. I'm sure they're fine. Just go home and get some sleep."

"It's not that, I just feel…"

"Guilty?"

Nick looked at him and smiled. "How do you do that?"

"A magician never reveals his secrets. Don't feel guilty, Nick. It wasn't your fault. Go home, Brass will drive you. After all, your car is evidence."

Nick chuckled and nodded as he walked over and got into the passengers seat of Brass's car. As soon as Brass got in, they drove away, unaware of the black van following them.

"Thanks Brass, see you tomorrow," saluted Nick as Brass drove away. When Brass's car disappeared, Nick walked up to his door and stepped inside. The comfort of his own home felt relaxing to him as he kicked off his shoes, grabbed a Root Beer from the fridge and fell onto the couch.
At the crime scene, Grissom was looking around the parking lot when he saw a pieced of paper tucked underneath a car tire. Careful not to rip it, Grissom extracted the paper and unfolded it to reveal its contents. As his eyes scanned the paper, a feeling of stress overcame him. Without hesitation, he pulled out his cellphone.
Nick was relaxing on his sofa when his phone began to vibrate. "Stokes."

"Nick…y…ne…d…et…ere…"

"What? Who is this?"

"It…som…Get…ow!"

"Grissom? You're breaking up."

"…cky…out…ouse…rane…ming…t…ot…afe…"

"Grissom?" Suddenly, the line went dead. Shaking his head, he hung up when a knock came at his door. Nick opened the door and saw a man in front of him. "Can I help you?"

"You already have," said the man as he lurched forward and brought Nick to the floor. Nick fought desperately to get the man off of him, but another man came in and helped the attacker. After the stronger of the two had a firm grip on Nick, Nick as able to see their faces. The two intruders were none other than Carl Fisher and Nigel Crane. "You?"

"Hey Nick! I'm so happy to see you!"

"Where are Greg and Warrick?"

"Oh, they're fine. You'll be seeing them soon enough," smiled Nigel as Carl hit Nick on the back of the head, rendering Nick unconscious.

Grissom was sitting in his office, looking at the note. It had read: Grab Greg…follow Nick…snatch Nick. Grissom had called to warn Nick, but his cell service was terrible and it disconnected them. Nick was for sure in their clutches now. As he cradled his head in his hands, Brass came in. "You okay?"

"Not until I get my guys back."

Quickly, Grissom stood up and ran pass Brass down the hall. "Gil, where are you going?"

"I'm going to get Catherine and Sara and then, we're gonna get our boys back."

Brass smiled as Grissom ran into the break room to fetch the two remaining team members of the Graveyard shift.

TBC…

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