Author Notes: It's been while since I have written any additions to the story so I thought a new chapter was well overdue. It was about around midnight when I wrote this chapter, so if it sucks, thats why. Reviews are greatly appriciated!

Dedication: Everyone who has reviewed the story up to this point, you all rock. and a special thanks to HandsOff for the idea/inspiration...

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Here Today; Gone Tommarow - Chapter 6 - 'Moments Passed'

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"hey Grace, have you seen Adam?" Joan asked the following morning at school.

"No, I don't think he was up to coming yet"

"That's wierd beacuase I tried calling him last night after everyone left and he wasnt home"

"Alright, I get it Girardi, you want another Adam patrol again"

"I just want to make sure hes ok"

"Joan, It's Rove, he's a big boy"

"Grace, come on" Joan pleaded.

"Alright" Grace finaly agreed, "but only beacause I haven't seen Squeeky McSqueek Squeek today and I have a strong suspision they have made up"

"He would never go back to Iris, Grace"

"We'll see" she smirked.

the bell rang and both girls ran to their classes. Joan couldn't get her best friends suggestions out of her mind. Adam couldn't be with Iris, not after all that had happened.

"I'm just being silly" Joan convinced herself, getting back to her open book quiz.

She was relieved when the final bell of the day rang and the school doors were opened. Grace was quick to meeting her and they both walked off in search of their third.

"I bet she's there" Grace teased

"Shut up" Joan playfully jabbed her friend in the side.

laughter filled the air as they continued to walk to the Rove residence. It was a beautiful day in Arcadia. The sun had been brightly shining and the wind chill was kept to a minimum. Joan couldn't help but to watch the leaves as they blew from the trees and smile. She had a bigger appriciation for nature now, to her, miracles were everywhere.

When they had finally reached their destination they were shocked to find Adam was not in his shed.

"Maybe he's getting a bite to eat" Joan stated.

Grace laughed, "Or maybe hes out with Iris"

"Not funny Grace"

There was no answer at the door and both were curious to know where Adam AND Mr.Rove would be...

"Cemetary" they agreed, giggaling.

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When Joan arrived home she promptly rushed into the kitchen. It had been mystery meat day at school and she was starving.

"Where's the fire?"

Joan turned around to see her mother standing at the counter slicing vegatables for dinner.

"Oh, hey mom, I haven't eaten anything in hours"

"Dinner will be done soon"

"Great" she replied, shutting the refridgerator door, "Where's dad?"

Helens cheery face and bright eyes suddenly turned to pain and hurt. Something was wrong, bad wrong, and it was hurting her. Joans first thought was that her father had been the victim of yet another hostage situation.

"Your father will be out tonight" Helen told her daughter, staring at her diced carrots and holding back tears.

"Why?!" Joan was almost in tears herself, confused as to what was going on. "Is daddy okay?!"

"Yes Joan, your father is fine... but he's working on a *very* important case right now..."

"What case?" If her father was only at work, why was her mother so seemingly upset?

"It's Adam..."

"ADAM?!"

"He was taken from his home last night"

Joan was hysterical.

"WHAT?!" she cried "YOU CANT JUST TAKE ADAM, HE'S A BIG BOY, EVEN GRACE SAID SO MOM... HE'S A BIG BOY!" she couldnt control her tears as they streamed from her face.

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Later that evening Will explained the case to Joan, making her promise to remain calm. He explained how five large teens had broken into the Roves home and held Carl, Adams father, and gun-point. he explained how they took Adam from his home, and how at this place in time, they had no leads.

"Is there anything you might know about this Joan, Sweetie?" her father asked.

In tears, Joan began to tell her father all she knew...

"Theres a gang dad, T.K., Adams stalker... I mean, his ex-girlfriend, Iris, she's a member. When he broke up with her, the whole gang went after him. They beat him up in his own shed, dad, they even pulled a knife on him... I know it's them... It has to be them..." she paused for a moment. "Please find him daddy" she pleaded, looking up at him.

"Dont worry, Joan, I'll find him" he hugged his daughter before leaving back to work.

-- to be continued --

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