Scott sighed as he watched the unconscious body being loaded into the van. How could a man like him be so stupid. He had everything so planned out. Getting lonely woman enticed, drugged and eventually sold into the black market as slaves. Everything had gone to plan until he had met Sydney. Scott smiled as he remembered how she looked tonight. God she was gorgeous, men would pay a good price for someone like her. She was smart too. He had completely forgotten about his open tab, and she had charged a 150 dollar dinner to his tab. Yes, she would have a good price. If only he knew she was a Texas Ranger. He would of been able to plan out something instead of panicking like he did.. Who knew women like her were on the Rangers. "My, my what is this world coming too." He thought as his men finished loading the waitress up in the van.
"So what are goin to do about the lady ranger?" One of his men asked.
"I will figure something out, get the van to the storage garage. I will meet you there in a little bit with our wonderful ranger." "Yes a fine price indeed." With a final smile Scott turned and was devoured by the darkness.
Sydney and Gage walked silently, just enjoying each others company. "How could a night that had gone so bad, go so right." Sydney thought as she continued to walk beside Gage. She smiled as she felt Gage's arm go around her waist.
"Is this ok?" Gage asked looking down at her.
"Yeah, yeah it is." She replied as she leaned closer to him.
"It is a beautiful night out isn't it?" Gage pulled Sydney a little closer.
" Yeah, who knew the city could be so quite." They walked silently until they reached Sydney's apartment. " Do you want me to take you to your car now, or do you want to come up for some coffee?"
"Coffee sounds good Syd." They headed up towards Sydney's apartment.
As Sydney unlocked and opened the door, they were greeted by a BANG. Sydney watched in horror as Gage hit the ground. "Gage!" Sydney shouted going to Gage's side. She reached for his neck to feel a pulse. It was strong. Suddenly she heard a voice come from the corner of her apartment.
"I see how you are Sydney, you are a busy girl. Was I just not interesting enough for you? You reject my company but you go out and find another date, who is your partner, and you told me there is nothing going on between you two. Which by the way, you owe me 150 dollars, and don't worry love, he will wake in a couple of hours I only shot him with a tranquilizer." Sydney went for her gun but hit the ground before she could reach it.
"Scott.." Was all she got out before everything went dark.
Scott watched as Sydney fell to the ground. This was going to be good. Everything was back in order now. Scott walked over to Sydney and gently moved her hair out of her face. God she was gorgeous. She would go for a pretty penny. Scott gently picked Sydney up and stepped over Gage. He looked down at the still body. He was going have to do something about her partner. He smiled as he saw Sydney's gun laying on the desk. He gently put Sydney down as he reached for the gun. He thought about leaving the man alive, but after all he was here with Sydney and could be used for a witness. He pulled the trigger as he watched the blood pour from his chest. Everything was set now. Nothing was in his way.