True Love Once One is Removed:

Chapter 4: Paranoia Meets Fear



******No, I do not own the characters of this story. If I had the current storyline (or a least a few of them) would be running a little differently. By going back to the good ole Days. I don't think I should type that. Oh well, here it is Chapter 4....


"She just can't be. Belle I would know. I would feel it...and I don't Belle" said Brady as he begin to see through the thin line that in actuality, she couldn't be dead. He would of have sensed it....'Or would I had?' he questioned himself. 'How could I be so sure of a connection with her? I mean who am I to say...No Brady, you are not going to do this to yourself. You have to keep positive for Chloe. She isn't dead. She isn't....Or am I just in denial? Brady thought.

"Brady...you shouldn't do this to yourself. Maybe your right...I mean Chloe could of just....sent it as a prank. You know are just test it out. I mean she just got it. And she was probably just.....I mean me and Shawn and Philip probably scared her with the whole incident over in Puerto Rico....so this is like....I mean she is..." Belle sighed as it was no use. She knew Chloe wouldn't go this far for a joke. 'Hell, Chloe ever really joked' Belle smiled sadly "and even if she did she wouldn't go this far" Belle said in a faint whisper so Brady couldn't hear her. As she began to think 'Chloe, if you are....I mean...how could you give up...I mean you never gave up. I know you were under pressure but you wouldn't die and give up like this. You can't be dead...you are just too...I mean it isn't possible...not now at least but if you aren't as Brady say, where are you? I hope no one has....No Belle don't think it, don't think it, don't think it... but what if someone had....had just snatched Chloe while at the airport or took her and.....and the things they could be doing to her...' Belle thought. Then said, "Brady we have regroup and get to the bottom of this. I have to go find Shawn, but you.....you stay here. And see if there is anything you can find." Belle ordered.

Brady sensing this aggressive side of Belle, although he couldn't blame her responded to her truthfully "Belle, I'm sorry but I can't sit around and research for something you can't find on this computer. But maybe that could help somewhat" Brady pointed out. Staring at the object Belle had laid down as it was a key to unlocking the mystery.

"Brady, that is just a pocket computer...I mean what could it do?" Belle questioned as she realized Brady knew something she didn't. "What Brady, your hiding something I can tell. Now tell me because if it has anything to do with Chloe, I want to know and I WANT TO KNOW NOW!" Belle yelled as she quickly snatched up her computer and waved it in front of Brady's face. "What is it that this computer holds about Chloe!" Belle screamed once more but only loud enough for only Brady to hear.

For there were other conversations taking place at the time.

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Shawn had got up a long time ago when he heard Jan say "I saw Chloe..." and then that's when he entered the conversation. "Jan what exactly did you see or when was it that you saw Chloe?" inquired Shawn.

"Son, I don't think you should be over here while I am talking to Jan. I don't want her to feel uncomfortable and besides that. It's not really your concern. I mean that in the sense that there is nothing as of now you can do but offer support in light of this situation" said Bo not trying to sound rude to his son. Even though he knew his own anger had been passed to his son and he wouldn't let it go lightly. "I mean look at Philip over there...he's who probably needs you right about now" said Bo convincingly. 'At least I hope.'

"Dad, first of all I am not trying to make Jan feel uncomfortable, but the fact remains this is my concern. Chloe is one of my closest friends. I consider her a best friend. I mean Mimi is like a sister and Belle is like you know..." as Shawn smiled with her name being mentioned "....but I don't know maybe I can help."

"It's really no problem, I mean would actually like it if Shawn could stay. Would you, please? I just can't..." Jan stopped and had a flashback to what had happened in Puerto Rico. When the police had been arresting her and the people who knew what happened (like Brady, Shawn, John, Nicole) pleading with the police to stop from what they were doing. "NO, I didn't mean to...let me go...help!" Jan yelled as she placed her hands over her ears and shook her body and head 'no'.

Shawn knew what had triggered this and immediately went running over enveloping Jan into a warm embrace to comfort her. Soon she relaxed into his arms, feeling safe. "It's okay Jan. No one is going to take you away. Not while I'm around Jan...no one is going to ever take you away...I swear....no I promise to you Jan...I will protect you" Shawn said continuing to comfort her as someone stood watching the public display of affection.

"You don't know how much that means to me, Shawn, you just don't know" Jan whimpered underneath his arms. As her hid slid back onto resting on his chest.

"I think I have some idea" he smiled and continued "but Jan right now, someone else's life needs saving. Look you should be given a Hero of the Year award. You realize how many people life you have saved this week. Now you will have another if you can help us solve this mystery" he smiled. "So Jan, what is it that you remember? Was there anything familiar or suspicious about any of the people you met at the airport that day? Did anything strange happen or did Chloe say anything that could you to believe she may have been taking a later flight?"....

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"Look Belle I don't want to get your hopes up...It's just a hunch I am having. NOW, can I please see the pocket crap?" Brady simply said as he knew it would have made it better if he started a screaming match with his little sister.

"Brady, what's the damn hunch! You know something...The fact you told me to check my mail and the message, Brady please I just want to know." Belle pouted hoping this fake one would pass off as her typical ones would.

"Belle" Brady said calmly looking up to her eyes "Trust me."

And Belle handed the computer over without further question. As she sensed how serious Brady had been.

"I am going to look for Shawn" was all she said as she walked off. Only to overhear and witness the amount of emotion being shared among the two. As she watched him continue and say 'It's okay Jan. No one is going to take you away. Not while I'm around Jan...no one is going to ever take you away...I swear....no I promise to you Jan...I will protect you'. 'Oh Shawn' was all Belle could think as she wondered if there was more to this sudden pity for Jan, Shawn had developed. 'Or it wasn't really pity as much as it was...' Belle thought. But couldn't find the word for the situation. As she turned her intention to a noise coming from behind her. And she watched as the figure just shook and let out small cries saying 'Chloe, please come back...be alright baby. I need you. I can't lose you like this, and I won't.' as Belle had known who it was.

As she walked quietly behind the person and gave them a small pat on the back for comfort. "She's going to be alright." Was all the words of comfort Belle could offer at the time.

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Bo had left a while back to give his son time to comfort an obviously upset Jan. To try to get her to open up hopefully. 'The sooner the better' he thought as he felt that time would be running out and it was best to get things done while there was probably still available evidence that could point the way to possible leads. But right now the only lead was that of an emotionally upset girl. And a small computer his son had showed him while he had been holding Jan. There on the computer had been the message: ' Help, Plane crashing....' and that was it. But then what exactly more could you say when placed in such a position. But it was enough for Bo to make a call to the station and do a search on any recent plane crashes. Since it wasn't an everyday thing that large planes were heard of crashing. Kind of made Bo think of a familiar character who also had a fear for flying. 'She was always a nervous wreck every time she boarded one' he thought laughing. But 'why I am thinking about her?' Bo thought. As he picked up the phone to call the station and after about 3 rings. Carl had picked up. "Hey Carl, its Brady..(pause)...no nothings wrong hopefully but there is a problem and I was hoping you could help me..(pause)...The party was going great but that's not the problem. Look Carl can you find out for me a few things...(pause)...I need you to make a few calls and do a little searching. First I need you to find out if a Chloe Lane boarded a Flight 108 to Salem. And if she didn't if she was noted for boarding another plane, if so which one. Were the any witnesses. Any flight or crew that saw her. I am going to fax you a picture to fax to the airport and also this may seem a little strange but I need you to see if there were any plane crashes in the last 2 hours. If there was, I want to me formed immediately and question anyone who had accepted tickets for boarding that flight! This is really important Carl. I am sure if I am forgetting anything, you will be sure to ask...(pause)...Thanks man, you don't know how much I appreciate this and..." hung up the phone after what Carl said. He quickly ran behind the bar to flick on the television that was over there. And he moved it onto the table, for all to see. "Everyone come here!" Bo hollered once and it was all it took to grab the attention of all.


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10 Minutes Earlier

"Mrs. Wesley, Chloe's a fighter. She won't give up. You should know that. You know how Chloe can be so persistent about things. And she still had too much to live for" said Belle as she hoped it helped. As her mother came over and whispered to Belle it was alright for her to go join her friends while she would offer words of amenity to Nancy. And Belle walked off. Feeling she was of no use for anyone. 'What can I do?' she thought. Shawn was assisting Jan. Brady was 'handling' things his way. Dad was talking to Craig and they had laid it into Mr. Woods earlier, even after the speech Mrs. Brady had said. Mimi was busy get consoled be her family at home. Almost everyone was doing something or helping. As Belle began to think all was lost she saw Philip. Alone. And sobbing so painfully it caused her to let a few of her own out.

Philip had been back to sitting in the booth he had been before when he thought he lost Chloe for real. 'But then I thought it was to Brady not to death' he cried. "I love you, Chloe" Philip whispered as he felt a strong and very welcoming presence by him. "Belle"

"Philip, I know you have go to be hurting. And I don't think you should be doing it alone when there are so many shoulders you can soak" Belle half smiled trying to make a joke to cheer Philip up some.
And he did. "You know what Belle?" he said.

"No, I don't know what...If you care to explain?" Belle asked smilingly.

"You...are...one....definitely.....genuine.....undeniably.....perky....CHEERLEADER!" Philip said smiling through his tear streaked face.

"Your right and don't you ever forget it" Belle said as she hugged Philip.

"What do I do now, Belle? Where do I go from here? She doesn't even feel like she's gone. And I feel she isn't but...what if some news come back. I mean what if there's another sign..."And Philip was interrupted as Bo had called all over to the bar stand......

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As the Pub scenes were getting played down...Elsewhere


"WHAT THE HELL!" Bart screamed as he felt himself jerk to one side of the car.

"She's stopped breathing! How can you be so sure?" inquired Rolf as he watched Bart suspiciously. He knew Bart wasn't the brightest crayon sometimes but he was good for something.

"Well, you see....I was...uhhh... and you know...I have that keen ear...." Bart stumbled out trying to avoid the actual answer as to how he knew.

"Is that all? UGH! You disgust me you know that!" Rolf yelled as he began to start the car up again but felt Bart's hand on his. "Let me go, before you really find out why Stefano doesn't allow me into the public by myself" Rolf said in a harsh tone.

"Look, she isn't breathing because..." Bart started " her chest isn't rising up and down like it had been earlier when I first placed her in the car. And believe me I know. It may have been faint before. But you could still notice the rise on those knockers, if you get my drift" Bart winked.

"Don't worry I believe you and your pathetic observations. Now, get the red box in the trunk. I see she is going to need a little 'jump' to get her breathing stimulated once again. I just hope it isn't too much as I haven't had the time to analyze her records appropriately to make 'good' judgment" as Rolf emphasized 'jump'.

"Yeah, right" Bart wondered as he sense the meaning behind the words. "Just remember the boss wants her alive. And I don't think the misses will take it to well if you screwed up either. She seems to take an interest into Chloe. I noticed as I saw her interact with Chloe while at the airport. But I mean not more than the boss has. He seems to be real interested in this Chloe gal. I mean I can understand body language wise but besides that I am at a lost" as he continued talking on his way to and back from the trunk as he handed over the box. "I mean what is this top secret plan you having going on?"

"You know you have a way of just being....." Rolf had began through gritted teeth "..of just being YOU!" And continued as he explained some of Bart's questions "First of all she is not the 'misses' but a partner in helping with this plan. NOTHING more. And is that why you didn't place the detonator it was supposed to be placed correctly. To busy watching them carry on a conversation, I see or is more to it?" Rolf asked as he looked up to seeing a nervously grinning Bart.

'More' thought Bart but he said "uh sure whatever you say Rolfy, but why is the boss so interested in the Chloe chic?"

"Reasons you couldn't begin to comprehend as I am not 100% completely sure. Now it should kick at any moment now. So return this to the back and we will continue on our trip." Rolf said as he made his way back to the driver's side. When all of a sudden he felt a jerk on the passenger side. "Why are you in such a hurry?" Rolf said.

"Its the coppers, Rolfy. And I think he sees us." said Bart nervously.

"Aw damn! What else can go wrong?!" Rolf screamed. As the cell phone in the glove compartment began to ring.

"It's probably the boss, since he is the only person who has the phone number to this cell." Bart said handing the phone over to Rolf.

And a noise from the back seat cause both to turn around as the girl, Chloe had been mumbling something inaudibly. The only thing they could make out was the name

'Brady' she had said

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"Chloe" he simply said as he felt her. More and more had it been growing. 'Am I getting close' he thought.

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Earlier....

"Philip, where are you?" Chloe said as she wandered through the tall grass maze. She didn't know how she got there but she was and all she remembered was Philip saying playing a game of hide-go-seek.

And now here she was in maze still wandering where he was. Her hair running freely in the wind. And her legs letting go, caring through all types of twist and turns. Until she came to road block. And went to turn around but she was enclosed in the small place. Chloe found herself feeling alone. By herself. No one to help her and she was left by herself in this maze she now had to call her life. She heard Philip from a distance calling for her. But she couldn't saying anything. And she wasn't sure if she wanted to reply. For him leaving her like he did. For running away for her to be left in the position she was now in. Until she felt herself being carried in strong and loving arms. Then he spoke.

"Don't worry my Diva. I knew where you would be. I would never abandon you. Never" said a familiar voice as he stroked her moist face. Noting she had been crying and he said to himself 'there will be no more of that, while I'm around' he thought.

"Please don't ever leave me. Your the only one. I knew you would come eventually. I knew you would figure it out" said Chloe as she looked into the face of her savior. And she felt herself being let down back onto the ground. But not far from his grasp. Her feet had barely been touching the ground before she found her and his melted into one. Sharing a deep, steamy, and intimate love no one would ever be able to compare to. In there kiss there could nothing shine through as they molded into each other's arm. "I love you, Black" Chloe finally broke away to say.

"Well, I l..." and he disappeared before he could finish.

"Brady, where did you go?..........BRADY!!!..........BRADY!!!!!!!!" screamed Chloe crying. "Why are you doing this.....Don't leave me!.............You said you wouldn't leave me!.........Brady" Chloe said his name quietly and dropped to her knees to ball up. When she felt another set of strong arms but these were different but yet they felt they would soon become familiar to her. "Who are you" she asked quietly.
But he remained silent. And just helped her to her feet.

"What do you want?" she asked.

And still he just stared at her.

"Am I dead" she asked afraid now.

"No" he simply said.

Not recognizable enough for Chloe. She just watched as the figure backed away from her and vanished. But found herself somewhere else as she was in a new place. She was in a ball room. And she stood staring at the figure before her...it was her. But she looked dressed very richly. Like she was an aristocrat decked out in that era just in this age. But who had she been attending it with. When a voice came to her and said....

'You must not let go...Follow the instinct's Chloe Lane possess beneath A.J. Or you will be lost and he will never know. Do not become to enriched in the role you play for now because she is not who you are but a part of who you shall become. Now here's you time.'

And before the voice had gone she saw in the crowd of people attending the ball. Philip, and he wasn't alone. "Philip" she yelled out for but he didn't even so much as move. He didn't even see her as he walked right past her. And she looked back to herself. Something strange about the set up was funny. And the guy locked in her arms was strange.

Then the setting had changed once again. But this time she was in a room. Lying next to Brady and not only that she was half clothed. When she felt a slight prick onto her skin ..............

And all her dreams came to an abrupt ending as she let the name 'Brady' fly out of her mouth as come time passed before she did so.....

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"Sources are confirming there have been all except for two missing persons from the crash. Due to how wrecked the plane may have been, all passengers survived. Although, the 2 people missing have been considered as maybe walking off from the crash site unaware as to what happened. One set of footprints have been found wandering off. And a small tool of some sort has been reported to being found. There was a message written onto it. But police are not giving out anything concrete nor the names of the missing people. Local authorities are investigating as to why the plane was flying into circumstances it had been how exactly it crashed. Again two people are missing from Flight 908 from Puerto Rico to Texas." the news broadcaster said as Bo flicked the television off and turned to stare into the faces of frightened faces.

"Now Jan is there anything you have to tell us?" Bo said as he felt they had been getting close but yet so far away by each passing second. "Did you.." Bo was interrupted by his cell phone ringing. "Brady here"

As Bo talked on the phone to Carl being informed of all and everything. He began to realize what had happened and what could possibly be going on when Jan made a discovery of her own.....

"Shawn, why don't you go and get you and Jan something to drink" Hope to her son quietly. As she became worried for the girl who was loss. Or possibly dead if it was indeed two people missing and only 1 set of footprints had been found. Being a police and married to a detective gave her lots of insight.

"OMG, I remember now...Mrs. Brady that's why you looked so familiar. And Mimi...she had worked for that nut job!" yelled Jan as it came to her slowly. It was just remembering her name.

"What Jan? What is it that you remember and how is my mom involved in all of this?" Shawn asked concerned.

"No not so much of your mom" Jan said excitedly but still caught in the moment of fear.

"Then what?" Shawn asked as he saw his mother begin to worry. Kind of reading that she felt Jan had went 'off the deep end' type look he was picking up.

"No, not your mother. But Gina" said Jan as that had been the connection all along............

TBC.......