Ok so this is a shorter chapter just to check in on the search for Maya. Focused at the Matthews apartment.

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Chapter 7

Riley was sitting in the bay window hoping that it would bring some answers. How had she missed that things were so bad for Maya at home? Why did she wait so long to look into it? Why didn't Maya tell her what was going on? None of it made sense to Riley. She hadn't put her phone down all morning because she was worried she would miss something from Maya. She hadn't heard from her since 60 in the morning. It was now almost 12:30. Riley had a feeling in the pit of her stomach that something was wrong. If Maya could she would have texted again. Riley jumped when he mom came rushing through the door.

"Riley, the police have narrowed down the search area. They are getting close to finding Maya. Pack a bag; bring some extra cloths for Maya as well. We are leaving in 15 minutes." Riley jumped into action and started grabbing cloths and stuffing them into a bag. She was just about to walk out of her room when she stopped to grab Mayas favorite pajama pants. They were super soft and fuzzy with penguins on them. Riley had a matching pair, she grabbed them as well. With that she walked out of her room and into the living room where her parents were rushing around.

"Mom I'm ready" Riley said as she set her bag down. She watched as her parents each set down a bag as well. Topanga also set down a few pillows and blankets.

"Ok, Riley, sit down, we need to have a very serious conversation before we leave." Riley did as she was told but began to feel panic rise. "We know the area that Maya is in but not the exact location. The police are in contact with the local authorities but the area is very large. We have about a 4 hour drive ahead of us. we don't know what will happen in that time, or what has already happened."

"I know mom. I'm not in Riley town. I know what might happen. I know what he is probably doing to her. But that doesn't change anything, she is my best friend, I need to be there for her." Topanga took riley into her arms and they both let a few tears slip from their eyes.

"I'm so proud of you Honey. You are being so strong. There is one more thing. You are the only person that has contact with Maya right now. You have to try to get her on the phone. The longer she can stay on the line the closer we can get to her. Next time she texts you I need you to let her know that we are coming, that we are getting closer to finding her. "

"Ok. Mom?"

"Yeah, sweetie?" Riley sighed, looking her mom square in the eyes.

"Is Maya going to be ok? I mean, when we find her? Will she ever be Maya again?" Topanga took Riley into her arms again and smoothed her hair.

"With your help, Maya will be Maya again; I don't doubt that for a second. But Riley, its not going to happen right away, and it most likely will not come easy. She needs you to be strong now, but she will need you to be even stronger then." Riley nodded and pulled away from her mom.

"Ok, let's get going, Mr. Matthews, follow close behind us. Mrs. Matthews, when Riley hears from Maya I need you to let us know immediately so we can start tracking the call. Riley you need to try to keep her on the phone for as long as possible. The longer we have the more specific the location will be." Riley followed the officer out of the apartment as her parents locked up and dropped Auggie off with Ava. The situation was far too stressful to bring the 7 year old along.

"Let's go get our girl" Cory says as he starts the car and pulls out behind the police.

A/N: Ok so I know this chapter is shorter. I wanted to do a little bit of the Riley side of the story. The next chapter will be back with Maya. It will be set during the events of this chapter. I hope you are enjoying the story!