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"Faster Adam, we have to get there," Aaron said hitting the dashboard with his fist.

"We'll get there Aaron, we'll get Sam," Adam said trying to reassure his partner.

"I can't lose him Adam," Aaron said hanging on as Adam flew through the streets.

"You won't, were five minutes away," Adam noticed Aaron rubbing his chest, "you got indigestion again?"

"Probably, I've had it on and off for a few days," Aaron said feeling the tightness in his chest.

Adam looked worried. "You should probably get yourself checked out later, you've been through a lot of stress lately."

"I will, after I know Sam is okay," Adam nodded and Aaron picked up the radio, "okay guys, sirens off were getting close," Aaron flicked off their own siren and lights and prepared himself for what he might find when they get to the house. He thought about Jackson, hoping that his husband got home okay. If Mason wasn't at the house when they got there he was worried that he would go after the other members of his family.

Five minutes later and they slowly pulled up outside the address that was given by Flowers, it was a detached house on a country lane, the nearest houses were five hundred yards away so they didn't have to worry about civilians getting in the way. Aaron and Adam gave the place a once over. "Do you think Mason's in there?" asked Adam.

"Probably not, somehow he knows we're coming," he paused, "I'm just so scared of what we'll find in there."

Adam put his hand on Aaron's shoulder. "Do you want to stay out here."

"No, definitely not," Aaron said motioning the first response guy's over. Four men in full combat gear and automatic weapons walked over to him, "look, we think Mason has left, but check it out and report.

"Yes sir," said the lead guy as he motioned two of his men to go round the back of the house and he and the last guy made their way slowly to the front. Aaron and Adam stood with several other police officers and the paramedics waiting for the all clear. After an agonising five minutes their radios came into life. "We need the paramedics in here right now."

Aaron set off running followed by everyone else.

A&J

"Ow," Jackson said as his mum hit him across the arm.

"You deserved that," she said, "don't you think we have enough to be worried about without you going missing as well."

"I'm sorry," Jackson said to Hazel, Paddy and Charlie, "I've already had the riot act off Aaron."

"Should think you have…that poor lads working his self to the bone trying to find your son, then you cause him more worry," Hazel said with disappointment in her voice.

"Come on Hazel," Paddy said, "he's back now safe and sound," he walked up to Jackson and gave him a hug," are you hungry?"

Jackson shook his head. "No," he said as he was released from the hug.

Paddy didn't look convinced. "I don't believe you so I'm going into the kitchen to prepare us something."

Jackson walked over to the sofa and sat down, he put his head in his hands. "Is there any news?" asked Charlie as he sat beside him.

"Aaron and Adam are checking out a lead right now, I'm waiting to hear from him," Jackson said hopefully.

"That's good," said Hazel before she went into the kitchen to give Paddy a hand leaving Jackson and Charlie sat together, Charlie trying to comfort Jackson.

A&J

"WHERE IS HE?" shouted Aaron as he ran into the house.

"UP HERE," a voice shouted from the first floor. Aaron took the stairs two at a time and ran into the door where an officer was pointing the way. His heart almost stopped when he saw his son lying tied to a bed. "Sam," he said as he ran to him dropped down beside him, "Sam, it's dad," there was no response.

"Sir, please move," said one of the paramedics who was trying to get to Sam.

Adam went to Aaron pulled him away. "Aaron, let them check him out."

"Is he alive?" asked Aaron tears streaming down his face never taking his eyes off his son.

"Barely," the paramedic said, "he's got a pulse but it's weak," the paramedic picked up the glass that was laid next to Sam and sniffed it, "we've got to get him to hospital asap, Dave fetch the trolley." The other paramedic ran out of the room.

Aaron looked at Sam's hands and feet. "CAN SOMEONE GET SOMETHING TO CUT THE FUCKING ROPES OFF MY SON," he shouted as he knelt down at the other side of the bed and took his son's hand. One of the officers ran out of the room and made his way downstairs to the kitchen to the get the sharpest knife he could find. Aaron ran his fingers through Sam's hair. "Dad's here son, your going to be okay…I promise," Aaron looked at the paramedic who was checking over Sam, "what is it?"

"I think he's been given a drugs cocktail, we need to get him to hospital and get his stomach pumped and get him on some neutralising agents."

"Will he be okay?" Aaron asked looking at the mess his son was in, he had obviously been tied to this bed since he'd been taken, "I need to know he'll be okay."

"I'm sorry sir, but I can't promise anything but we'll do our best to make sure your son makes it to the hospital…I'm not going to lie to you detective, he's in a very bad way." The officer came in at that moment with a knife and proceeded to cut the ropes around Sam's wrists and ankles.

A&J

They were following Sam's ambulance at full speed, both vehicles had their sirens blaring out, they were on their way to Leeds General.

Aaron had his mobile to his ear, he had just dialled Jackson's phone and was surprised when his dad answered.

"Hello."

"Dad."

"Aaron, Jackson's upstairs with Charlie."

"We've found him dad."

"WHAT! That's great…JACKSON," Paddy shouted up the stairs, "is he alright?"

"We're on our way to the hospital, he's in a bad way dad but he's still alive," Aaron heard a fumbling with the phone.

"Aaron," it was Jackson.

"Hey babe," Aaron said relieved to hear Jackson's voice.

"Is he alright?"

Aaron could tell Jackson was crying. "He's unconscious but alive…just get to the hospital."

"We're leaving now….I love you Aaron."

"You too." Aaron put down his phone and laid his had back against the headrest.

Adam looked across at him. "You alright mate?"

"I…I don't know, I'm find..ing it h..hard to breath."

"Try and take deep breaths," Adam said getting concerned.

"I…I can't," Aaron gasped out as he put his hand to his chest and pressed the button to roll down the window with the other, "I just need some air." his heart was racing and the pain in his chest was getting worse, he gripped the door handle.

"We're five minutes from the hospital," Adam said as he squeezed his partners arm. Aaron nodded and concentrated on his breathing

Just over five minutes later the ambulance containing Sam pulled up outside A&E with Adam and Aaron close behind. While Sam was being seen to Adam jumped out of the drivers seat and ran round to Aaron's side, he opened the door and helped Aaron out. "Come on mate, let's get you seen to."

"Wh….what about Sam?" Aaron asked looking at his son who was being wheeled into the hospital.

"The doc's will take care of him, right now I'm worried about you." Aaron nodded and gratefully leaned on Adam, there were a couple of wheel chairs by the door and Adam lowered Aaron into one and pushed him quickly inside.

A&J

"ADAM," shouted Jackson as he ran into A&E and spotted his husband's partner sat on a chair with his head in his hands, he was followed by Paddy, Hazel and Charlie.

Adam got up off his chair and waited for Jackson to reach him. "Where is he?" Jackson asked, anxious to see his son.

Adam pointed to a door. "They took him through there, but I haven't heard anything."

Jackson started to walk towards the door. "Is Aaron with him?"

"Jackson!" the seriousness of Adam's voice made Jackson stop and turn round, "Aaron's in there," he said pointing to another door.

"What!" Paddy said from behind Adam.

"What's wrong with him?" asked Jackson.

"He started having chest pains and problems breathing, there seeing to him now."

"I knew something was wrong when I was at the station, but he said it was indigestion," Jackson said rubbing his face with his hands.

"Is he going to be alright?" asked Paddy.

"I don't know," Adam said shrugging his shoulders, "they haven't told me anything."

Jackson looked at his family, torn between going to see his son and his husband. Paddy could see the conflict in his son-in-laws eyes. "Jackson….Jackson," Paddy walked up to him, "son look at me," Jackson slowly looked at him, "go and see what's happening with your son, your mum and I will check on Aaron."

Jackson wanted to see Aaron but he knew that he would want him to see to Sam. "Okay…Paddy, tell him I love him."

"I will, now go," Paddy said.

Jackson looked at his mum then ran off down the corridor to be with Sam. Paddy, Hazel and Charlie walked up to the reception desk to find out what was happening with Aaron.

"Can I help you?" asked the young girl behind the desk.

Paddy stepped forward. "My son is in one of these rooms being treated."

"Name?" she asked.

"Detective Aaron Walsh."

They waited patiently while the girl tapped away on the computer but Hazel wasn't as patient as Paddy. "Is he alright"? The girl didn't say anything but kept looking at her computer screen. "Is he alright?" she asked again ready to go round the desk and look herself.

Finally she looked up from the screen. "He's in exam three, they have him stable and someone will be through to speak to you shortly.

"Stable!"

"Sorry sir, that's all I can tell you."

TBC

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