"What the fuck was that?" Shane screamed and threw Modesty down on the floor. Modesty rolled in the fetal position and held her throbbing head.

"You make me SICK!" Shane said, his voice rising on every word. Modesty sat up and put her knees to her chest.

"Stop it! Stop it! Stop it!" Modesty screamed. Shane eye's widened and he put his hand back to about his ear and slapped Modesty across the face. Modesty's head jerked. She slowly moved it back and they just stared at each other. Shane noticed a red hand print on Modesty's cheek but didn't say anything. Modesty felt her cheek stinging but she didn't say anything.

"I'm leaving." Shane whispered. Modesty nodded. They both sat there staring at each other.

"I thought you were leaving." Modesty said clearly. Shane flashed her a billion dollar smile.

"I am." He said then briefly kissed her and walked out of Modesty's house.

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"Hello?" Jen Concanon answered her phone.

"Jen we need you to go to the Helms house. We heard Shane went insane then left and now he's back again." Dan said. Jen smiled.

"I'm on my way." She said and hung up. Jen smiled as she put on her boots. Good old Shane. He was back to his old habits.

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Jen knocked on the front door and waited. A few minutes later a tired and confused looking Shane opened the door.

"You found Shayleen?" Shane asked so excited that Jen almost felt bad telling him no. Keyword there is almost.

"No Shane I'm sorry. I just came by to check and see if everything's ok."

"Oh yeah everything's fucking peachy." Shane said and went to slam the door but Jen's foot was in the way.

"Do you mind if I come in the house and have a look?"

"Yeah I do mind." Shane answered feeling like Modesty.

"You shouldn't mind unless you're hiding Shayleen in there." Jen joked. Shane glared at her.

"Why should I let you in? You haven't found my baby girl yet! She's been missing for almost a week!"

"Things take time Mr. Helms."

"Things take time my ass! My daughter's life is not taking time! Do you realize she could be dead?" Shane screamed.

"Mr. Helms I-"

"AND we haven't gotten a ransom note which means the person doesn't want money! I-" This time Shane cut himself off.

"What is it Mr. Helms?" Jen asked getting tired of Shane's attitude. If she didn't have everything planned out perfectly she would have killed him by now.

"I want you to go question this person. I think she may have done it." Shane said and wrote down an address for Jen.

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"What?" Shane answered his phone, aggravated with everyone.

"I HATE YOU!" Angel screamed.

"Shut the fuck up Angel."

"Do you know where I am Shane? JAIL! I'm in jail! This is NOT good for my reputation! I didn't steal the little brat but now I'm wishing I did so I wouldn't be in there for nothing." Angel growled in a voice totally different than her normal sweet sugar coated voice.

"Nice Angel. Your godchild is missing and you're concerned about your lawyer reputation. That's sweet."

"Well at least I would never accuse my friend of stealing my child!"

"Oh shut up Angel. You were the only one in the house at the time. Who were we supposed to blame? The boogyman?"

"I'm shocked the thought even CROSSED your mind and that Nidia actually went along with it."

"It was Nidia's idea in the first place."

"WHAT?" Angel exploded.

"Angel admit it, all fingers were pointing at you. But I just sent the cops over to Modesty's house to question her."

"Modesty? She's out?"

"Yeah she was released a few days before Shayleen was taken."

"Good! Now they'll figure out she did it and I can get the hell out of here!"

"Yeah maybe." Shane said and hung up. Why was it that every female he talked to was mad at him right now?

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Modesty looked in the mirror. There was no way she could answer the door looking like this. Her face was swollen from Shane, her body ached, she walked funny, and her eyes were bloodshot and puffy from crying. But someone was knocking. She had to answer. She slowly got up and walked over to the door even slower.

"Who is it?" She asked through the door. She didn't want anyone to see her that didn't have to.

"Police! Open up!"

"Police?" Modesty whispered and opened the door.

"You are under suspicion for kidnapping Shayleen Helms. You are not arrested at this point in time-" Jen cut herself off when she handcuffed Modesty and looked at her face.

"Oh my god what happened?" Jen asked.

"I fell." Modesty answered.

"Ok." Jen didn't believe her but she decided to drop it. "Let's go get you questioned and hopefully you can come back home." Jen said and led Modesty to the police car.

"I'm not arrested?" Modesty asked.

"Nope. You're just coming in for questioning." Jen answered.

"Ok." Modesty said and leaned her head against the window.

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"Nidia I didn't mean it." Shane said, using the same line he always used on Modesty. Then he said something he never ever said to Modesty. "I'm sorry." He whispered.

"It's ok Shane. I understand the stress is overwhelming." Nidia said and hugged Shane.

"Nidia I want my baby back. It's not fair!" Shane whined like a baby.

"I know Shane I know. Don't worry. She'll come back." Nidia said and stroked Shane's hair. Shane wrapped his arms around Nidia's waist.

"What if she doesn't? What if she's gone for good? I never properly said good-bye. What if someone murdered her? My baby girl could be getting raped Nidia!"

"Don't think that like Shane! Please! I know it can happen but it also can not happen. We have to think positive Shane."

"I don't know if I can."

"Try to Shane. Please just try. It's all I can ask."

"I'll try. But I'm not promising anything."

"Good." Nidia said and kissed the top of his head.