Amy had finally managed to cry herself to sleep. But tossed and turned the whole night with terrible dreams. Her mind unable to let go of Ty's disappearance. She rolled over to see Lyndy happily kicking and waving her arms at the horse mobile. She sat up and picked her daughter up bringing her to her lap. The smile on her face causing her to smile. "Good morning, sweetheart." Lyndy cooed back at her. "Are you hungry?"
"Dada." Lyndy said smiling however it brought Amy to tears.
Amy looked over at Ty's empty spot in bed before laying down her daughter in her arms. She put Lyndy down on Ty's side of the bed before snuggling in beside her.
Two hours away Ty didn't look much better as he started to come to. The pounding in his head caused him to groan as he forced his eyes open only to shut them again. The light too bright. He couldn't figure out what had happened. He felt hungover almost. He brought his hand up to his head to touch the wet sticky stuff running down his face. He squinted as he held his hand in front of his face. Blood. His eyes opened up fully now as he scanned the room trying to piece together the last few days which at the moment escaped him. He sat up in a panic only to be yanked back down by his right arm still handcuffed to the bed. Like lightning it all came back to him. The backpack, flash drive, kidnapped, Calgary, hotel. He'd been pistol whipped. He had to figure a way to get out of here. "Oh look who's finally awake." James said as he entered the room a brown paper bag and coffee cup in hand.
"What are you going to do to me?" Ty found the courage to ask.
"I haven't decided yet. But it's been fun watching you worry." He walked closer and then handed him the brown bag. "Breakfast. I thought you'd be hungry."
Ty hesitated fearing it was a trap. But he was hungry so he grabbed the bag anyway. He pulled out a blueberry muffin and started eating it. His mind wondering why he was being so friendly all of a sudden.
James sat across from him sipping his coffee. "It's a beautiful morning. Too bad you can't go out and enjoy it." The man's angle was starting to alarm Ty.
"You can't keep me here forever."
"No. But that's not the plan. We are waiting for someone."
Oh no, Ty thought. James had someone else hired to do his dirty work. As much as it appeared he'd hurt him he had yet to. And Ty had given him lots of opportunities if he was gonna try to shoot him. Even in Mongolia he'd had two villagers. It made him think. And it gave him an idea. "I uh, have to use the bathroom." Ty said slightly embarrassed. He knew James would have to undo the handcuffs in order for that to happen. He watched as James considered his options.
"Fine but no funny business." He looked between the bed and the bathroom door. He stood up and released Ty's arm.
Ty held his wrist rubbing it before standing up. "Thanks."
"You have two minutes." He barked at him. Ty nodded and started for the door. Once inside he turned the tap on. He leaned against the sink staring at his reflection. He looked terrible. But it was what it was. He couldn't waste his two minutes dwelling on it. He searched the counter and cabinets for anything he could take and use later. He was hoping for something but wasn't surprised when all he found was toilet paper and towels. The hotel was extremely crappy. He washed his face dabbing at the cut in his eyebrow and the now slight brusise that had formed on his cheek from being punched the day before in an attempt to get away. He jumped when James started pounding on the door. "Let's go!" He quickly dried his hands and decided it was now or never. He opened the door and walked out. James shoved him toward the bed. Ty took notice before going to the bathroom that James had put his gun on the nightstand. As he was shoved again he surprised James by elbowed him in the gut. Ty turned and jumped him tackling him to the ground. When he did he took the lamp down with him. It crashed glass breaking. Ty punched James a few times now having the upper hand. When it appeared James had had enough he jumped up and ran for the door. He fittled to get the lock unlocked before shoving it open. But just as he did James grabbed him from behind. It was forceful and caught Ty off guard. So off guard that he lost his balance and came crashing to the floor. James held his composer as he snarled at him. Standing up he brought Ty with him. The look of rage scaring him. He swallowed hard. His silence was deafening. He was practically dragged back to the bed. James recuffed his hands to the bedpost. Ty watched in fear as he walked over to the table where the gun was. Instead James picked up his phone. "Let's make this a bit more interesting." He typed on the screen before holding the phone out to Ty who looked puzzled. "Any last words...now would be the time." Ty took the phone with his free hand and seen Amy's name. Tears stung at his eyes as he heard it start to ring. He was kinda thankful when it went to her voicemail. As much as he wanted to talk to her he wasn't sure he wanted Amy to know what was happening.
"Amy, I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you." He paused as he let out a sob. "Tell Lyndy I love her." He swallowed hard. "I love you too Amy so much." James took the phone away before he could say anything else. He then punched Ty who groaned. James then hung up the phone.
"Maybe now you'll learn to listen." He snarled before walking away.
Ty sat there rubbing his jaw.
Amy hung up her wet towel before leaving the bathroom. "Thanks, Georgie." She said as she smiled over at Georgie playing with Lyndy.
"No problem."
"Can you help me with chores this morning? It might go quicker with two." She grabbed the baby food from the fridge.
"Sure. I'm not really in the mood to practice anyway." She said turning around to face Amy.
Amy gave her a small nod. "Did my phone ring?" She asked puzzled as she grabbed it off the high chair tray. Her heart skipping a beat as she seen Ty's name on the screen.
"What? What is it?" Georgie asked noticing Amy's face. She got up off the couch to meet Amy at the island. Amy's happy expression soon changed.
Amy fought back tears as she listened then jumped slighting covering her mouth as she heard the punch and Ty's painful tone. "It's Ty." She chocked out. "He called while I was in the shower."
"That's great. Isn't it?" Georgie asked confused.
Amy dialed the phone and didn't answer the question. "Officer Parker? Hi, it's Amy. I think Ty's been kidnapped."
Georgie's eyes went wide.
The three adults sat at the dining room table. Officer Parker included. Lou almost to afraid to hear the message. She looked over at Jack who looked just as frightened. Amy still had tears running down her face. She bit her lip and looked away as she clicked the speaker phone button emotionally afraid of hearing Ty again. "Amy, I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you." There was a sob before Ty continued. "Tell Lyndy I love her." The venerability in Ty's voice so hard for Amy to hear. "I love you too Amy so much."
Amy's heart broke as she starting sobbing fearing the worst. Lou was silently crying beside her. And Jack's eyes were red with unshed tears.
"I'll need you to forward me that. And I'll get looking into it." Jim said.
"Isn't there anything you can do?" Jack asked.
"Not until we know his location. Or have any leads."
"But you have to find him." Amy shouted.
"And we will. My guess is this guy wants something. He's just using Ty to get it. This call got your attention. Usually these guys will wait a bit. Let you worry. Then call back with demands."
"This is crazy. We're just gonna wait around until this guy calls again?" Lou yelled angry.
"Unfortunately there isn't much we can do. But I'll be touch." He shook Jack's hand and left.
"This can't be happening?" Amy's cried putting her head in her hands. Lou looked up at Jack worried.
