Chapter 25:

Jack and Bobby sat anxiously in the van, wishing that they were outside, busting the warehouse and arresting the men who had hurt Sue. It was torment listening to the radio, one end coming from Rick back at the bullpen, watching the camera of a wounded Sue, the other of their friends, ready to break down the door of the warehouse. The process was slow. Being undetected was vital.

Rick had his eyes peeled on the camera, waiting for the sign of the men realizing what was happening. Seconds before Myles and D were going to break down the door to the warehouse; another man entered the office where Sue was held captive. Rick immediately recognized him as James Crydle. He went over to Sue and held her by her wounded arms – one covered in bruises, the other with a fresh stab wound. She winced and cried back, but he didn't relinquish his grip. He forced what looked like a little pill into her mouth as she resisted, but Sue didn't seem to have the strength to fight back her attacker. He knocked her head against the wall, hard, and she slumped to the floor and picked her up and left the room. All the while, Rick was giving a play by play report to Jack and Bobby in the van. He could feel the panic. Bobby immediately told D and Myles what was happening, and they went forward at all speed to break into the warehouse and save Sue. It was now or never – they had realized the FBI was coming, and Sue's life was more in danger now than it had ever been.

Jack couldn't sit there any longer. He went to stand up and head out the door, when Bobby pushed him back into his seat.

"What are you doing mate?" Bobby exclaimed

"I'm going in – I can't sit here any longer Bobby!" Bobby sat contemplating. By the time they arrived at the warehouse, they were certain the SWAT team would have entered and captured any of the perpetrators. Then again, they were told to stay in the van, but the torment of the unknown on Jacks face, as well as his own overtook him.

"Lets radio D. Let him know were coming. We should tell Rick too." Rick was complacent with the idea so Bobby radioed D,

"D, Jack and I are following immediately." Bobby announced

"Wait boys – we've caught some of them but the building is not secure yet – wait for our signal until you come. Still no sign of Sue. Stay in the van." Bobby turned to look at Jack, but he wasn't there. The van door was slightly open.

"D – This is Bobby. Jack left – I think he's headed for the warehouse. I'm going to try and catch up." D was in no situation to argue, and didn't have time to discuss anything as he was trying to find Sue. He just prayed that Jack didn't do anything else stupid.

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As soon as Bobby had turned his back, Jack slipped out the van door and started to run towards the warehouse. He knew it was stupid and reckless, but he also knew that he wouldn't have been able to forgive himself if he had sat quietly in the van while Sue was possibly being hurt, or even killed. He heard Bobby shouting after him, following him but he didn't stop until he reached the door of the warehouse. Bobby finally caught up.

"What the hell are you trying to do?" He yelled, while trying to catch his breath. All of the sudden, a dark black SUV went screaming by. Jack and Bobby barely had time to react and get out of the way before 2 SWAT agents came running up behind.

"STOP THAT SUV." One of them screamed. Jack drew his gun, and attempted to fire at the tires, but missed as the vehicle swerved and went out of site. A cop car went bolting after it, trying to catch up. Whoever was in that vehicle was getting away. Bobby looked at Jack.

"Are you okay?" he said breathlessly.

"Yeah – you?" Bobby just nodded. "I wonder who was in that car." They had no time to wonder. Instead, they hoped it wasn't Greg, still holding Sue hostage. They rushed into the warehouse to find D and Myles, along with 5 men in handcuffs. Jack recognized 2 of them right away – Cain and Pratner. They had caught them, and finally everything was over.

"We caught Cain and Pratner, along with 3 of Cain's buddies," said Myles.

"Where's Sue?" Jack asked imploringly.

"We haven't found her yet – the office door is locked – the SWAT team is still attempting to break it down." D explained.

"But she's not in there, Rick said Crydle had taken her out of the room." Jack didn't hear what Bobby had said as he had rushed over to the warehouse door. Abandoning all his reasoning, he started to pound on the door with the other guys, praying that Sue was in there, though he knew consciously she wasn't.

"Crydle must have gotten away with her in that black SUV," Myles said quietly to Bobby and D. Jack was still attempting to break down the office door. "We entered the warehouse and Cain's 3 men started attacking. Pratner didn't even try to run. He just stood there and let us take him. Never even saw Crydle or Sue, until we heard the car start outside and take off."

The door finally loosened, and Jack fought his way into the small office. There was a small little pool of blood in one corner of the room. Jack fought back the sobs that were starting to cry for release. On the other side of the room, he noticed a small hole in the wall, incidentally where the camera had been placed on the other side, filming Sue. There was a dark corner near where the hole was. It was impossible to see anything, but Jack noticed the small smears of blood on the floor that led to the corner. He turned to one of the SWAT members, who was backing out of the room, obviously convinced that they had finished their mission.

"Do you have a flashlight?" Jack asked quietly. The man nodded and handed it to him. Jack flashed the light into the corner and to his horror saw a message, written in blood.

"BOBBY! DEMETRIUS! MYLES! GET IN HERE!" Jack shouted. They all ran in quickly. The tears ran down Jack's face as he pointed the flashlight towards the wall. Words we're impossible to find, as they read the message in silence.

Dear my family and friends. This is all I have to say goodbye. I'm not afraid to die, only heartbroken over leaving you all. Forgive them. I love you all, never forget that. Always yours, Love Sue.

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A/N – hey everyone! I promise I won't keep you hanging too much longer. Just bear with me! Next few chapters should come up soon. I hope :)