Dead again?

Annie walked back to her car feeling sick. Another young woman had died for no apparent reason. A blade pushed into her stomach effectively ending her life. Swallowing hard she unlocked the car before getting in. Tears pricking the corner of her eyes she pulled out her phone before dialling her husband's number.

"Sam." Her voice broke as she heard him speak. "The girl, she died in theatre. He's killed again." She swallowed hard, knowing Sam was as scared as she was. Evans was supposed to be in prison for at least another ten years. She knew there was no point in being angry. It wouldn't get her or the team anywhere but she couldn't help it. She closed her eyes as she heard Sam breathing.

"Where are you?"

"Hospital. I just spoke with the doctor that admitted the victim." She paused as she felt a sharp pain in the back of her head. Unable to move she felt the point of the knife at the side of her throat. The man took the small smart phone out of her hand.

"I warned you. Annie smells really good."

"You touch her and I swear to God I'll kill you." Sam hissed suddenly forgetting everything and everyone around him. He glared at the ground. Chris stared at him, clearly concerned. The crime scene no longer holding his interest. The colour drained from his face as he listened to Evans.

"Touch her? No, DI Tyler. I'll do more than touch her." He pressed the knife into her neck, almost puncturing the skin. "I promise you both I am a man of my word."

"You're scum." Annie hissed. "Pond life. Scum."

"Oh she's feisty, but so was little Sharon, chasing me the way she did. Fair play, that took guts." He laughed. "Guts? Get it? She had guts and I nearly took them. I won't to that to Annie."

Annie looked around, knowing the hospital car park was almost deserted. She couldn't remember when the nurses changed shifts but she had to hope someone was going to see what was happening.

"Let her go." Sam kept his voice even. Chris stepped away slightly, speed dialling Ray. He felt sick that the bubbly brunette sergeant was in danger.

"I can't do that." He dropped the knife with a clatter as Annie gasped. Before she could pull away he covered her mouth with a rag, gagging she passed out. Evans kept Sam on the line. "Don't worry, it was chloroform. She's alive. I told you I want to have some fun."

"I'll find you and when I do." Sam heard the man laugh as a car door opened then slammed shut.

"Oh hide n seek! Great fun. If we're playing games Samuel, then I found Anne. Finders keepers I say. She's mine. For now." The call ended as Sam swore. Chris crossed to her.

"Ray and the Guv want to meet us at the hospital. Shaz and Viv will meet us there. There's a police guard on Alex and the kids. That includes Daniel too." Chris explained.

"Ok."

The floppy haired detective took the car keys from the older man.

"Safer I drive. Sam?"

"Yeah."

"Annie is clever. She's bright and she's strong. We'll get her back." He ushered his friend towards the car, hoping he was right.

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Gene balled his hands into fists. Annie had been taken, a girl was dead and his wife and kids had been terrified. He was pleased Phyllis was with them but he knew he'd only relax when not if Evans was behind bars.

"Raymondo."

"Guv?"

"I want that little scrote's bollocks on a plate. He's taking the piss now. Attacking Annie Tyler is the last straw! No more Mr Nice Guy." He stormed towards the blood red Audi hoping and praying he would find his detective in one piece, he knew what would happen to his team if Annie was lost forever.

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A/N reviews have dried up. Hope I still have readers. There's about three, possibly four chapters left.