Chapter 23

Already in his Tahoe heading to Sara's, Grissom hears scuffling in the background noise as he dials Sara's home phone. "Damn, it's busy" he said. He hangs up the phone and tries again. "Dammit. Something is definitely wrong." He hits the lights and picks up his speed, running through every red light along the way."

Back in Sara's apartment..

"Looks like we've got company babe" Eddie says to Catherine. "Good job there Tony" Eddie says to the large man.

Catherine tries to move past Eddie to help Sara. Eddie blocks put his arms on each side of her head, blocking her in. "Not so fast honey. You and me? We've got some unfinished business to attend to." Eddie says as he pulls out a long hunting knife. Looking over in Sara's direction and giving Tony a nod of the head, "Tony's gonna take real good care of your friend there. Don't worry, the four of us are gonna have one hell of a party. There's plenty to go around."

Catherine watched in fear as Tony Neanderthals his way over to Sara's unconscious form. With one arm he yanks her up off the floor and throws her over his shoulder.

"You're going to kill her Tony" Catherine yells at the large man. "Eddie, make him leave her alone. I'm the one you want. Why don't you and Tony and I leave, go someplace with a little more privacy. She isn't part of this. Please Eddie." Catherine begs.

"You always were good at begging, Cath. But you're wrong on one count. She is part of this. The second you called her after I left she became part of it. You just don't get it do you, you stupid bitch. You never could do anything right." Eddie says as he back hands Catherine across the face. Grabbing her by the hair and dragging her over to Sara's still form. "It's your fault she's part of this. If I've told you once I've told you a thousand times not to tell anybody or I'd make it worse. Now you get to be the one to explain to her why she's gonna die." Pulling her back to her feet, "But first, Tony here's gonna have some fun with her while you and I party a little." Eddie pulls out a needle and a baggie. Looking at Catherine, "Remember this baby? We used to have a lot of fun with this stuff."

"I never was into H Eddie. That was all yours." She knew what was coming next. It had happened all too often during their marriage. Eddie drew up his knee and connects with Catherine's stomach, doubling her over. Catherine falls to the floor as Eddie releases his grip on her hair. Through the searing pain coursing through her body, Catherine notices Tony carrying Sara to her bedroom. Mustering all her strength, Catherine jumps to her feet and makes a dash for Tony. She doesn't make it very far before Eddie tackles her, pinning her to the floor.

"Now why go and ruin their fun?" Eddie asks menacingly.

"I'll kill you Eddie. I swear to God I'll kill you." Catherine spits at Eddie.

From the other room, Catherine hears Sara yell out in pain. She can only imagine what's going on.