Walking out of the locker room on Monday Stella looks at Matt and the others, "anyone know where Lawson is?" seeing them shake there head they don't seem worried looking at Christian "I'm going to give him heaps when he turns up, Lawson is never late" looking around not seeing Kerry's car here "maybe Kerry finally has a life too" watching as Matt takes out his phone before turning to the others "Leon, keep trying to get onto Lawson, find out where he is, until Lawson arrives, Stella and Katie you're with me in TR1, Christian, Dave, Steve and Mel your in TR2"

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How long had it been since he was tied up the pain in his leg was starting to go now, he thought he was going to killed instead for some reason he was shot in the leg and left tied up, he had no idea where Kerry was, was she even still alive. He had to find her, he had to save himself and her before…. Was it too late. Was he still in the house, looking around he was in the cellar or somewhere.

Finally he had no idea how long it had been his hands were free, it wasn't long before he freed his legs, looking around now to find his way out of there.

Walking around the house carefully he had no idea if he was still there or around, grabbing a knife, looking around the rooms, grabbing what he can.

Walking outside, trying to keep out of sight, where on earth is he, where is Kerry, seeing the shed about to walk over when he hears a voice a yell, he would know that voice anywhere, Kerry's running as fast as he is able to, ignoring the pain in his leg, only one thing on his mind, hoping he isn't too late.

Walking into locker room the following day, Stella looks around seeing Lawson still not here, walking out seeing Matt "Is Lawson here" seeing Matt shake his head "has anyone tried to call him?" looking at Stella "Leon is trying again" seeing Leon walk out "It just goes to message bank" nodding at Leon before turning to Stella "We'll give him to the start of the shift" watching the minutes creep by the worry creeping in, it wasn't like Lawson he just wouldn't turn up, walking out towards the cars "Matt, this isn't like Lawson, he just wouldn't turn up to work without letting someone know," Glancing at Stella, even though he didn't know him like Stella did, he did wonder "go around to his apartment, maybe his girlfriend is up from Melbourne?". Hanging up her phone, turning to the others "Shan, is in Melbourne and hasn't heard from Lawson for a few days she spoke to him Thursday night, she just thought he was busy with work, she was starting to get worried though, now she is really worried. Something has happened to him Matt"

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Shit, where is the voice coming from, whispering to himself "Please Kerry give me a clue" pretty sure and hoping he is right looking around it came from the river, running as fast as he can, it isn't long before he reaches the river stopping the scene in front of him making his heart stop, no seeing Kerry close to the river bank, he could see the fear in her eyes, not one to show fear he had never seen her show anything but total control. His training and instinct taking over, having to be focused and in control, moving around behind them, walking slowly up behind him, the element of surprise, taking out the prong he had from the house, hitting the person seeing them lose their balance, the anger of what he had gone through and the thought of losing Kerry, using all his force pushing him harder using his training, watching as he falls into the river, racing over to Kerry drawing her towards him, his arms wrapped around her, wanting to protect her.

Turning to face the river, horror on their faces as they watch a crocodile come out of the surface grabbing him, turning away not able to watch, the look of shock on his face and theirs. Feeling Lawson pull her towards him, turning her away from the horrific scene before her, she had seen the after effect but all her years living up here she had never seen someone taken by a crocodile, shivering the thought that could off so easily been her. Feeling Lawson stroking her head his arms firmly around her his voice soft and gentle "let's get out of here" all she can do is nod exhausted from the events, no idea how long it has been "they'll be wondering where we are?" seeing him nod "Let them, I'm more worried about you" looking up at him was her ordeal over, how was she going to explain to Chris the bruises on her body.

Putting his arm around her, feeling her tense up, they walk back to the house slowly as she leans against him, her head resting on him.

Seeing her walk out of the shower a short time later, her body purple and bruised "I'm fine Lawson, it looks worse than it is" not even able to nod, shit what had she been through, hoping she would open up to him and not bottle it up, knowing it would take time for both of them, wondering if they would ever be able to forget it

Pulling up outside the serviced apartments, it isn't long before they have a key to his room looking around it is clean and untouched, everything in place the bed made. Talking to the housekeepers, Katie walks inside towards Matt, whispering to him "No one has seen him since Friday morning when he went to work. But get this, they said that she has seen a woman visit him a few times" looking at Katie "so, it is probably Shannon" shaking her head "I've seen a photo of Shannon" then calling out to Stella "How old is Shannon?" looking at Katie slightly confused "about 30 or so why?" shaking her head not wanting to admit to Stella her thoughts, knowing that they were friends "Just curious, if there is any photos around" turning to face Matt, "she said she was about 42 or so, brown hair to her shoulders, attractive she thinks she has blue eyes but not sure about my height and slender" looking at Katie wondering what her point was "so he had someone visit her", rolling her eyes at Matt she didn't think he was that dumb "doesn't that description remind you of someone?" shrugging at Katie "so Kerry has visited Lawson sometimes, they are setting up the squad together" raising her eyes at Matt and shaking her head "I think they are doing more than setting up the squad together if you know what I mean" seeing Matt's eyes enlarge and his mouth open, knowing he finally got what she meant, as he shakes his head "No, they wouldn't go there" nodding at Matt, she was now pretty sure they were "the housekeeper was very talkative, apparently they sometimes couldn't wait until they got into the apartment, they have been seen kissing in the corridor and there has been condoms left in the room ….. Kerry is missing too, she wasn't in today or yesterday" looking up at Matt seeing the shock on his face "not a word of this to anyone Katie this could ruin their career" walking away from Katie, looking around the room, was the housekeeper correct were they seeing each other, Kerry was married, did Lawson know that "shit" he had this information which could destroy there careers into his com "Leon, is Kerry in yet?" hearing Leon's voice "No, she hasn't called either" getting out his phone, hearing her phone going to message bank "Leon , get TR2 to go around to Kerry's place, are you able to triangulate or get a position on Lawson's phone?" shaking his head realising Matt can't see "only if its turned on, I can use the GPS on it too then" turning to Stella and Katie, "look for anything, an addresses, phone numbers" if Katie is right, then they could be away somewhere remote together, and if the killer was still on the loose then they could be in real danger or worse still.

Hearing back from TR2 "No one is at home at Kerry's, the neighbours haven't seen her in days, we're going to see Chris now"

Hearing a yell coming from Stella, then into her com "Leon, can you check out this address" before turning to Matt "You think Lawson has gone away?" nodding at Stella "do you know any of his friends up here, anywhere he might want to go, secluded spots?" looking at Matt, what was he suggesting, Shannon was in Melbourne, they were looking for Kerry "Lawson wouldn't do that to Shannon" shaking her head "No way, he wouldn't cheat on Shannon" looking at Stella, knowing she was close to them both "I'm not saying he would, but now we are looking for two missing people, they could be in real danger" biting her lips, Lawson had been acting weird, even Shannon said so nodding at Matt, hearing Leon's voice coming through the coms "the address is a property belonging to Rob Wilkie, I've got a number for him, sending you through the information now?"

Racing out to the car, Matt dialling the number, hanging up, his face slightly ashen before into his com "Leon, send the address to TR2" seeing Stella look at him she doesn't need him to say it "Lawson's there isn't he" biting her lips she doesn't want to ask or know, but also knowing she would find out as soon as they arrive seeing Matt nod "I think so, unless he has left, Rob, gave him his house for a weekend away" staring straight ahead, anger going through her "Kerry's there too isn't she?" looking straight ahead knowing soon, that people will find out, what if it is a false alarm, shaking his head no, they would have been back by now his voice soft "I think so" not wanting to add that Rob wasn't giving much away, from the brief amount he did say, he wanted a secluded spot for someone special for a romantic weekend away seeing Stella put her hand up to her mouth he didn't need to say the rest "You ok to drive" nodding at Matt, she needs to drive to concentrate on something, what is she going to tell Shannon, can she act normal around her, what about Kerry's husband.

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Lying on the bed feeling Lawson's arms wrapped around her, the events of the past couple of days remaining with her, she has no idea how long the ordeal was, or for the fact if it wasn't for Lawson she would of probably be dead now. Each time she closes her eyes the image in her head, she couldn't tell him what happened to her, she didn't want to remember wanting to feel safe and secure his arms around her is all she can manage, the bruises on her body a reminder though part of what she went through, Lawson had asked gently but she couldn't tell him the truth, maybe later but for now she didn't want to think about it. Biting her lips as a stabbing pain goes through her chest again trying to hide it from him, it was worse now than when he was kicking and hitting her.

Feeling Kerry shake slightly, holding her tighter, stroking her head, not able to believe how close he came to losing her, or the fact that they were both lucky to be alive, he had no idea what she had gone through but looking at her, she went through a lot. Knowing they have to leave, sure that he had died in the river but not wanting to stay and watch. Looking down at her face seeing it screw up "You're in pain, we need to get help" shaking her head she doesn't want to alarm him, it is probably nothing "I'm fine, my chest is slightly sore" then looking up at him her hand tracing the outline of his face, his chin she wasn't falling in love with him, she was in love with him she wanted him this trip had made her realise that "I wish we didn't have to go back". Stroking her hair kissing the top of her head "me too" despite it all this has been great spending time together, wanting to tell her he loved her, seeing her look up at him he could see the way she felt in her eyes the way she looked at him, his lips move down meeting hers before it went further seeing her pull away snuggling next to her. He is sure something more happened to her, not wanting to push it but the need to know too, what he did to her, was she raped, he gathered he had tortured her by the bruises on her body, she didn't want to show she was in pain but he knew she was, he wanted to go and get help but she kept insisting she was ok.

Kissing Lawson she did want more but unable to, knowing it would go further his touch was gentle but each time he touched her images filling her head seeing the love in his eyes, pushing the images away before looking up at him "I want you Lawson" pulling his mouth down to hers kissing him hungrily her hands moving around his head.

Looking at her smiling "I'm going to check on the car, we need to get you out of here"

Walking back inside a short time later talking as he enters the room "I think we have to walk to the next property to get help, he has slashed the four tyres" seeing Kerry leaning over on the lounge clutching her chest and stomach, running over to her "Kerry" seeing her look up at him the pain in her eyes trying to talk "my…. ….agg" leaning down next to her "I'll go and get help" shaking her head "No, don't leave me" looking into Kerry's eyes, he can't just stay he has to get help "I won't be long, You need help" shaking her head, the pain becoming worse she knows that if he leaves, she will never see him again, kneeling down next to her, he shouldn't of listened to her when she said she was ok earlier "I should of got you help earlier" shaking her head "its ok, what about your leg" then looking up at him "this has been amazing Lawson"

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Matt into his com "silent approach guys" pulling up outside the property walking down the driveway, seeing the house in the distance, not knowing what was waiting inside "Katie and Steve, search outside near the river, Dave, Christian and Melanie go around the back, Stel and I will go around the front"

Waiting for the others to get in position Matt into his com "Now"

Hearing a noise and the doors opening, no he was sure he was dead hearing both doors open, it isn't long before he sees, Christian and Melanie enter, slight relief through him that help has arrived, but seeing there eyes move down to Kerry lying against him, can he talk his way out of it. "I need an ambulance now"

Closing her eyes "Oh shit" was she imagining the team there, the pain becoming unbearable not able to keep her eyes open"

Watching as Kerry closes her eyes shaking her gently "Come on Kerry stay with me" before looking up "Where is the ambulance"