Woohoo I finally got around to updating! work and life has been crazy busy so please accept my apologies.
Posting this a little early as a Happy Birthday to a very special and awesome friend :) it's your b'day in NZ anyway. Thank you for being such an awesome person I am truly thankful that fanfic brought you in to my life. Love ya babe x
Anyway on with the story!
Enjoy :)
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"How is your employee?"
Quinn sat down at the table opposite Paul. She was fully refreshed and ready to take on the world.
"They have put him in an induced coma at the moment, his head injury was quite severe."
"I'm sorry to hear that and please don't take what I am about to say as not caring but at the moment I'm sure you understand where my thoughts are."
"Yes of course Miss Fabray."
"Now is not the fucking time for pleasantries Paul."
"Ok."
"So do you care to tell me what the hell happened the last night? I understand one of your men is unable to talk but we agreed there would always be two men at the bar."
"You are right and Steve was at the bar until closing."
"So what? Did he blink and miss the wanker that abducted my girlfriend?"
"No Miss Mayes…ah Stephanie was waiting with Santana so he left not wanting to impose."
"That is not what he was instructed to do or what our agreement covered."
"No it wasn't. He was simply trying to be respectful."
"Well his respect has put the love of my life in danger. How does he feel about imposing now?"
"It's a very regrettable situation for all of us involved and I understand you are upset."
"You have no idea what I am."
"We are doing everything we can to assist the police and have opened our own investigation also."
"I don't want any of you doing anything further."
"We can help, we know people…"
"You don't know shit! Now I suggest you pack up your crap and get the hell out of my house. My family don't need you here reminding them constantly how you fucked up." Her voice was raising louder and louder.
"We would like to continue keeping you safe Quinn."
"That is a requirement no longer needed."
"But…."
"No buts! Just get out and send me your final invoice."
Quinn stood from the table and made her way into her office, she was shaking all over and had to steady herself against the desk.
"Well fuck you definitely put that big imbecile in his place." Steph chuckled as she followed behind to check on her friend.
"He isn't a bad guy really just the victim of someone who is a whole lot smarter and more experienced."
"Is there anything I can do to help? Can I get you anything?"
"Yes I want the security footage from the bar from the last two weeks."
"Sure but I think the police have the stuff from last night though."
"Can you get me a copy and get all the staff together? The bar can be closed tonight."
"Ok why?"
"Because I want them all to go over the footage with me, we need to look out for guys that may have been casing the place etc."
"Don't you think the police will be doing that?"
"I'm sure they are but you guys remember faces, you remember who seems dodgy and off."
"Yeah you are right, ok I will get word out do you want them to meet at the bar?"
"No they can come here, can you please arrange some signage for the bar letting people know it will be closed for a couple of days?"
"Of course."
"Thanks Steph."
"Hey it's the least I can do considering."
"Considering what?"
"I let her get in the car with that guy."
"You weren't to know hon."
"Still doesn't stop me feeling responsible."
"Well you aren't and I need you to be strong for me please! I don't hold anything against you at all so please don't let it give you any more trouble."
"I'll try."
"Thanks, I'd better go and apologize to Maribel and Carlos for having to be witness to my filthy mouth."
"Yeah not so angelic in their eyes anymore Q."
"I guess its better they know now right?"
"Yeah instead of after the wedding."
Quinn laughed and then immediately felt bad…..firstly she shouldn't be laughing at a time like this and secondly would she even get to see Santana again let alone have a future with her.
"It will happen and I'm going to be your maid of honor." Steph placed her arm around the blonde's shoulders sensing her sadness.
"Deal." Quinn leant into her friend further and enjoyed the warmth it gave her.
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Santana and Shelby both felt a whole world better when they had showered and were able to drink some water.
"God you two are like instant boner material." The creep was back.
Santana bit her lip trying not to respond.
"My goody two shoes friend is asleep so we could have some fun whilst he is otherwise occupied."
Shelby and Santana continued to ignore him which only got him more worked up.
"Perhaps you two could make out and give me something good to watch."
"Why don't you go and find a porno site to jerk off to." Santana spat in his direction. In a split second he had Santana's hair in his hand and roughly yanked her head back towards his own.
"Why would I need to do that when I have a pair of whores right in front of me huh?" He whispered in her ear.
He took his time to deeply inhale her scent which sent shivers down her spine.
"Take your filthy fucking hands off her."
Shelby grabbed his arm and twisted it behind his back earning a yelp of pain and surprise.
"You will pay for that you bitch." Lucas flexed his arm slowly when Shelby released her grip.
"Touch her again and I will personally ram both of your balls down your throat."
Shelby always had and always would feel extremely protective of Santana, the fact they were in this mess was her own fault anyway. There was no way she was going to let any harm come to the Latina whilst she was around.
"When you least expect it lady I'm coming for you."
"Fuck off creep you will do no such thing." Santana's voice was low but extremely threatening.
As far as looking out for each other they made rather a good team.
Lucas hated the fact that nobody around here respected him. They all treated him like a joke… even the fucking captives! he would show them though, he would show them all.
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"How is it that we have nothing? It has been nearly twenty four hours and we have absolutely nothing to go on!"
Detective Coles was becoming increasingly frustrated with every hour that passed. The first twenty four hours were crucial in any case, there had to be something they were missing. Two women couldn't vanish into thin air.
"Mr. Corcoran should be arriving any minute hopefully then we can get somewhere." One of the younger guys added not sure if his question was rhetorical or not.
"That slimy bastard is going to have his alibi so tight I'll be surprised if he has any circulation."
"Hopefully his house will turn up something interesting."
They had received an urgent issue warrant to search Luke's home and business.
"Fingers crossed. I think to trap this prick we are going to need to play a very smart game."
"What do you mean sir?"
"He will be expecting us to throw everything we have at him."
"Which we are right?"
"No I think we may try something different unnerve him in a different way."
"I will follow your lead boss." The young officer had looked up to Coles since his first day on the job and was only too happy to watch the master at work.
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"Keep them quiet I am counting on you Clarke."
"Yes sir I will make sure everything goes smoothly."
"Smack them around a bit if need be, you know….. to keep them in line."
"I don't think that will be necessary, can you organize a replacement for Lucas?"
"Everyone has their set jobs I can't be changing things around now…what's the problem?"
"He is a bit of a loose cannon and could become a liability."
"Smack him around then, either way I'm counting on you to keep all of this shit together."
"Have the police spoken to you yet?"
"I am on my way there now."
"And you are talking to me?"
"They allowed me to come in voluntarily."
"That seems odd."
"After they dragged me back from my business trip in hand cuffs they probably realized they needed to treat me better so I wouldn't sue them."
"Possibly." Clarke knew it was more than likely a tactful game the police were playing but he wasn't going to say anything, he had his job and that was what he was going to stick to.
"Fucking bitches I'm going to put a bullet in their heads before too soon." Lucas stormed into the room still holding his arm.
"I'd better go Mr. Corcoran."
"I will call you soon."
Luke ended the call and slipped the phone into a plastic bag before handing it over to his driver.
"Please dispose of that like you have the others."
"Yes sir."
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"That guy gives me the fucking creeps." Santana was sitting on the floor rubbing her neck, it was a thinly veiled attempt to ease the discomfort she was feeling after Lucas had almost ripped her hair from her head.
"Yeah me too, here let me do that." Shelby rearranged herself to now be sitting behind Santana and began to gently massaging the younger woman's neck and shoulders.
"We can't be alone with him Shel I would hate to think what he would do."
"We won't sweetie from now on you move I move ok? We make bathroom trips together and we stay by each other's side."
"Yeah ok." Santana allowed herself to relax a little more between Shelby's legs. She had to admit she was still a little in awe by Shelby's earlier actions.
"Does that feel ok?"
"Fuck yes, you could always work magic with your hands."
She felt the muscles on the Latinas back tighten once she had realized what she had said which caused Shelby to genuinely laugh out loud.
"That one was far too easy San so I'm just going to ignore it."
"Thanks."
"That and now is not really the place for sexual innuendo's you know?"
"Oh I'm well aware."
The door opened and both Shelby and Santana tensed straight away only releasing their breath when Clarke appeared alongside Lucas.
"We are going to get some supplies is there anything you require?" Clarke looked at them both in the eye.
"Yeah a gun and a way out of this hell hole." Santana grunted.
Shelby squeezed her shoulder reassuringly before speaking up.
"Can you get some anti-inflammatory cream please? Your asshole friend has caused a bit of an injury."
Clarke looked at Lucas angrily.
"That bitch nearly broke my arm."
"Before or after you dared to lay a hand on them when I specifically instructed you to keep your hands to yourself?"
"They have smart mouths and should learn to respect me."
Clarke shook his head before turning back to the women in the room.
"There are some pain killers in the bottom drawer over there and I will collect some cream. Anything else? Feminine products?"
"Well that depends."
"On?"
"How fucking long you plan on keeping us here." Shelby's cool exterior was beginning to crack.
"Will you need any in the next few days?" Clarke's tone was much harsher than before.
"No I won't" Shelby replied dropping the animosity in her voice she figured keeping this guy on side would be the better option for now especially with the leering man beside him around.
"You?" he directed at Santana.
"No."
"We will be back in a couple of hours, all the doors will be locked so don't attempt to go anywhere."
As the door slammed shut behind them and the lock clicked a single tear began its descent down Shelby's cheek she hated feeling helpless.
"I don't get him." Santana turned towards her and caught the quick movement to wipe away the stray tear.
"Hey come on don't cry you are the one keeping your shit together here."
The younger woman moved to the couch and put her arm around her ex.
"I'm sorry I'm trying to be strong but this keeps building up." The tears were now flowing more freely.
"I get it, I was kidding by the way you don't have to be the strong one all the time we can take turns." Santana tightened her hold as Shelby's arms encircled her waist.
"I'm just so tried."
"Look why don't you get some rest? They are going to be gone for a couple of hours and knowing that creep isn't anywhere nearby makes me think sleep may come a little easier."
"Yeah you are probably right."
"No probably about it I know I am."
"Will you come and lay down too?"
"If you want me to."
"Stick together right?"
"That's right! Come on lets go."
Santana stood and held her hand out to Shelby who took it straight away and was pulled to her feet.
"Wait." Shelby stopped Santana as she took a step towards the bedroom.
"What's wron….."
She couldn't finished her sentence before she found herself wrapped in a pair of arms she used to feel so happy and warm in, her arms immediately found their place around Shelby and she hugged her back tightly.
"Thank you." Shelby whispered in her ear.
"It will be ok Shel…it has to be."
They made their way to the bed and lay down, Shelby immediately rolled towards Santana and snuggled into her side letting her arm fall across Santana's torso.
"Is this ok?" Shelby queried already half asleep.
Santana glanced down at the pale but strong arm across her body and even though her heart ached for it to belong to Quinn it did feel a lot more comforting than the haunting feeling of being on her own.
"Yeah that's fine." She placed a soft kiss to the top of Shelby's head and closed her eyes hoping that her dreams would take her somewhere magical.
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"Hey guys thank you for coming I'm sure Steph has explained what I want you to look out for with all of these."
Quinn placed the disk in the DVD player and turned to Steph who nodded in agreement.
"If anyone sticks out that you remember not feeling good about or someone wanting to know information please speak up, even if you gave them information I will not hold it against you I just simply want to know. I know none of you would have done anything intentionally."
"Quinn there are always creepy guys around it's a bar full of hot women." Puck spoke up from across the room.
"I know that Noah I just want people to act on gut instinct."
Quinn pushed play on the first security tape, it was going to be a tedious and long exercise but at least she felt like she was doing something.
3 hours later people were getting restless and their eyes were beginning to get fuzzy.
"I'm going to get some drinks anyone want anything special?" Quinn asked no one in particular.
Various mumblings of coffee were noted and an offer of help from Stacey was gladly accepted.
"Wait! pause right there." Mia flew from her seat making everyone jump in fright.
Steph paused the footage as Mia walked closer to the screen.
"What is it?" Quinn had moved alongside the girl.
"That guy was asking me random shit the whole time he was there."
"Random like what?"
"He asked things like whether we exit out the front or back of the bar, if Puck sticks around whilst we leave. Things like that. I didn't tell him anything though Quinn I swear I just thought he was some gross pervert and promptly forgot about it."
"Ok that's exactly the sort of things I'm after." Quinn spoke and she made a note in her phone with the time and date of the guys visit. She would give any possible information she had to detective Coles the following day.
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"I think he is truly shocked to be walking out of here." Officer Monroe said quietly as Luke exited the building with a smug look on his face.
"I know he is and that will eitehr unsettle him or make him cocky either way he may slip up." Detective Coles replied to the younger officer.
"You are convinced he is involved."
"I would put my badge on it, that guy is as guilty as sin."
"Let's hope he makes a mistake before Miss Lopez or Mrs. Corcoran are hurt."
"Yes that is all we can hope for kid."
"Can I get you a coffee?"
"Yes please it's going to be a long night."
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"What the fuck are you doing?" Clarke growled as Lucas took some photos of Santana and Shelby in their sleep filled paradise.
"Got to have something for later." He grinned at Clarke before moving back to their own living quarters.
- - - Seems it didn't take them long to get reacquainted.
Lucas typed the text and attached the photo before sending it to Luke's private email.
He sat back on the sofa with a shit eating grin knowing his boss would hit the roof.
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Luke opened the attachment and instantly raged with anger.
"Those fucking whores can't keep their hands off each other." He threw the bottle of beer in his hand at the wall.
"Everything ok boss?" his assistant/security rushed into the room with the racket.
"No it's not!" Luke yelled in frustration, someone was going to pay for this.
"I'll get that cleaned up."
"No…..No I want you to get me a phone number or email address for a Quinn Fabray I have something very interesting to show her."