Chapter 35: Message Sent

After feeding the girls Brice had told her to get ready. He found out the times for the movie they were going to see satisfied that the theatre wasn't a place she might run into people she knew. She had come down dressed in a nice knee length skirt and knit top and her wavy hair falling over her shoulders as if she were going on a date.

All the way there Sabrina had subtly picked up the location of the house, the type of vehicle he was driving, anything she could get and remember without drawing attention to her actions. He seemed tense and she knew he wasn't sure about this and it was a miracle he had even agreed to this. Slipping her hand into his seemed to ease him some as he relaxed a little, as she began to talk about the movie they were going to see.

He bought their tickets and then got her a Coke and popcorn combo adding in some Snowcaps when she mentioned how good they were. The movie was good and Sabrina focused on it knowing whatever he was he seemed to be able to sense her emotions and she only had one shot at this.

As the movie ended they started out with the others tossing their trash. He headed towards the exit but she pulled on his hand, "I have to use the restroom. I'll be right back." She leaned up and kissed him softly hoping he wouldn't try to stop her.

It did the trick and he watched as she walked into the large restroom. She scanned the crowds of women and saw one at the sinks, her cell phone sticking half out of a pocket on her purse slung over her shoulder. Walking behind her Sabrina swiped the phone from her bag and ducked into the first open stall.

Inside she quickly found the text message app and started to type a message to Peter's cell phone.

'Don't call back. Being held w/ 3 others Brice drives blk Malibu CU73 house end of E Suwannee ln brown w/ blk shutters. Others in basement. Don't come send help. Dangerous & crazy. I love & miss you Sab'

The message ended up sending at two texts and took a minute to send. While she waited she set the phone on the toilet paper dispenser and used the restroom, she hadn't had to lie about that all the soda and nerves. As she finished she was happy to see the texts had sent and left the phone where it was knowing she couldn't take it with her. She quickly washed her hands and did a check of herself in the mirror and put a smile on her face before heading back out to Brice.

She smiled wider as she took his arm, "Sorry I had to wait for a sink to be available."

Having been listening for any signs of a distress call in there he knew she hadn't tried anything. "That's fine. Would you like a coffee or ice cream?"

"No thank you I'm full from the popcorn. Maybe next time," she hugged closer to his arm hoping to convey that she was happy with him and keep his guard down.

"Of course my love of course."

Peter received the text from an unknown number and his eyes went wide. He grabbed the land line and dialed Beth's cell she had given him for any new information. He wanted to call the police but they still didn't believe she was missing and the idea that this could be some horrible hoax...he needed to talk to Beth she and Mick were the only ones who were looking.

Beth looked at her phone then to Mick, "It's Peter. Hello," she answered.

"Mrs. St. John thank God. I just received a text…it's from Sabrina."

"Forward it to me right now."

Peter was on it sending while he talked, "I don't know the number. She said don't call it back. The man who took her has three other girls in the basement. She gave some other information but why didn't she call. What do I do? Do I call the police?"

"I just got your text. I'm going to hang up and call you back from another number okay." Beth took Mick's offered cell and called Peter back as she pulled up the text.

"Hello?" Peter answered warily.

"It's me, I'm on Mick's phone. I'm going over this now. You're going to hear me do some talking okay just sit tight."

Beth hit the number that had sent the text message and it rang and rang until someone finally answered, "Hello."

"Who's this?"

"My name's Josh I'm sorry to say this phone was turned into lost and found just a few minutes ago. Do you know who it belongs too?"

"No sir," Beth gave Mick a grin. "I don't know the owner I just had a missed call from this number. Might have been a misdial."

"Of course. Have a good evening."

"Before you go where was the phone left? A friend might have been using someone else's phone to call."

"Edwards West Stadium 18," the man replied.

"Okay maybe I don't know. Have you tried going through the contacts and looking for one labeled home?"

"Ahhh….no…thanks."

"Anytime," Beth hung up and brought up the phone Peter was waiting on. Mick had been doing his own work on the computer listening to the call and the information on the text. "Peter it looks like Sabrina was able to slip a cell phone and text you."

"Why didn't she call 911?"

"She may not have been able to talk, she knew you'd understand her message."

"What do I do?"

"Go to my office. We'll meet you there."

Beth disconnected as Mick turned the laptop to her, "That's in one of the area's we had listed. I ran the partial tag she gave and one of the hits comes back to a Brice Kilarney and his address is on Swannee Ln."

Beth stood up, "We can't call the police. We don't know what he'll do to the women and it'd risk exposing us."

"I know we have to get Kayla somewhere."

"I hate waking her but I'll call Jean see if we can bring her over."

Beth quickly dialed Jean as she went about gathering her things. Jean was happy to watch Kayla and said she'd come over so the girl could stay asleep.

Mick and Beth had both changed into clothes more suitable for a raid. Beth had changed from her jeans to a pair of cargo pants that she could move in with pockets to hold anything she might need. Mick had tried calling David but no answer. Jean arrived faster than she thought possible with Josef behind her, "I'll watch Kayla. Josef thought you might need a hand."

Josef stepped forward, "Need to keep this under wraps until we can assess the damage."

"Let's go we sent the client to the office," Beth started for the door.

"Why?" Josef stood there.

"To keep him from going to the police or charging in there himself," Beth put her hands on her hips as she looked at him sternly.

"Fine I'll have some men meet us at the address you found."

"This guy is smart so let's just meet at the end of the street no need to risk him seeing us."

Josef kissed Jean on the forehead before following Mick and Beth out the door dialing as he went. Josef climbed into his Ferrari and followed the Benz as he made arrangements.

To Be Continued…

Evilous