A/n: thanks again for the kind reviews. They were very much appreciated.

Incidentally, I was watching Art Attack again the other day to remind myself of how Jonas talks and I noticed something. I was just wondering if anyone else had spotted that Otto, White's henchman from S2, was an extra in the episode. Just a random thought.

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Chapter 8: Streaming Captive Video

Renfro swept grandly back into Logan's cell, Brin at her heels. The effect was lost on her prisoner. Logan was lying flat on his back on the floor, glasses resting beside him, apparently asleep. He'd balled up his sweater to use as a pillow so was wearing only a T-shirt. His well-defined muscles could be clearly traced under the thin garment. Renfro raised an eyebrow at the sight.

"Wake up, Mr Cale," she said, in a voice laced with fake concern. He opened one eye to gaze dismissively at her before allowing it to drift shut again.

"I was wondering how long it would be before you came back, Director."

"I see you've made yourself comfortable. How's the headache?"

"Much better, thank you. And I'm not down here out of choice. My therapist always tells me not to sit in my chair too long, leads to all kinds of complications. I take it you want something?"

"Yes, it's time for you to make your ransom note via video."

"Ah, well in that case, I'll be right with you." Logan sat up and put his sweater back on before he reached for his glasses.

"Give Mr Cale a hand up, 734," ordered Renfro solicitously.

"There's really no need," said Logan. He transferred into the chair effortlessly and with grace while the two women watched in curiosity. He adjusted his feet on the footrest and snapped off his brakes. "Lead on."

As he pushed himself after Renfro Logan wondered how the hell he was going to get out of this alive. Jonas couldn't stand the sight of him, so there was no way he'd actually pay the ransom. I just hope Max doesn't come after me. Then again, the way I've treated her lately, I doubt she'd try anyway.

Renfro was intercepted as they progressed along the corridor. Lydecker stepped out in front of her, looking very pissed.

"What the hell are you up to now, Director? You're supposed to be…" he trailed off as he caught sight of Logan. "Cale? I thought you were dead."

"Long story… Lydecker, wasn't it?"

"You two know each other? How sweet," said Renfro.

"We met once, a few months ago," said Lydecker without looking at her. "What are you doing here?

"Apparently I'm being ransomed for something my family business is developing. I take it this is your day job?"

"Something like that."

"Scintillating as this conversation is, we really need to be going. Mr Cale has a recording to make." Renfro sounded annoyed at being excluded.

"What's so important that you need to kidnap a relative to get hold of it?" Lydecker asked.

"Don't ask me. I haven't been in the loop on Cale Industries since my father was alive. See you around, if your boss here doesn't kill me first."

"I hope she'll restrain herself. I'd like to hear that long story." Lydecker stepped aside to let the three of them through.

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