*~Chapter 4~*
***The Gatehouse***
(It's been two hours and Alexis has still not arrived at the gatehouse. Ned is frustrated with her, but worried because its not like her just not to show up she would have called first if something had come up, like Sonny for instance.)
Ned:(dialing the phone) Alexis where are you? (her phone rings and her voicemail picks up)
Alexis' Voice: Hi it's Alexis leave a message and I'll get back to you
Ned: Alexis it's me where are you? Call me as soon as you get this.(he hangs up and dials another number).
Skye: Hello
Ned:(worried) Hey Skye it's Ned have you spoken to Alexis at all today?
Skye:(concerned) Yeah why has something happened?
Ned: That's what I'm trying to figure out. she was supposed to meet me at the gatehouse over two hours ago and she never showed.
Skye: And she didn't call you and cancel.
Ned: No.
Skye: (growing increasingly concerned) That's not like her at all.
Ned: I know she said we really needed to talk it sounded urgent do you have any idea where she could be?
Skye: No I don't Ned, but I do know that when I spoke to her she said she was on her way to meet you. I'm sorry.
Ned: Is Jax there with you? Does he have any idea where she could be?
Skye: No sorry he's been in a meeting for hours.
Ned: Well thanks for your help. Hey do you have any idea what she wanted to tell me?(She doesn't say anything) Skye if you know something tell me!
Skye: I can't I promised Alexis I wouldn't. I know for a fact that it's not life or death though so don't worry about it... just find her.
Ned: I'll try Call me if you hear from her
Skye: I will and I'll tell Jax to do the same thing. Listen Ned I'm sure she's fine, but call me when you find her ok
Ned: Yeah I will.( he hangs up). What could have happened to you? (trying to convince himself) I'm sure you just ahd car trouble. yeah thats it your car stalled and you couldn't get it started so your waiting for a tow truck. That has to be what happened, please God let that be it (not entirely convinced) (he grabs is jacket and leaves the gatehouse, in search of her. He looks extremely worried.)