Notes: For certain reseasons they have to write things to comunicate in this chapter , i had it perfect in itaclics when they were'talking' but it went all crazy when i uploaded, hopefully you can realise they arn't writing ' he got up and did this that and the other etc...' etc :)

Chapter 2 – Scum

" 274 , didn't know I was that popular " she sneered as she got into a fighting stance .

" You wanna fight me ? I wouldn't do that if I were you ! " he warned .

" Oh , why not ? " she asked , ready to pounce .

" Because one word from me and Libe and hubby go to heaven " he spat . Gem face was full of shock , but she wasn't sure whether to believe him .

" Why should I believe you ? " she asked .

" What choice do you have , come on follow me " he said , wearily she did so .

Apartment , room 108

" Sit down " 274 offered .

" I'd rather stand ! "

" Coffee ? "

" Kiss my ass ! "

" Calm down 859 , one word " he threatened .

" What do you want ? " she asked .

" I want her "

" Who ? "

" Libe , or what ever stupid name that werewolf gave her ! " he spat as he gulped some coffee .

" Your sick , you think I'm gunna hand her over to you , your crazy ! " she protested .

" You gunna stop me ? " he said provokingly .

" You can have her , OVER MY DEAD BODY " she shouted .

" So be it " he spat , at that moment she went for him , he saw it coming , blocked her , and pushed her back into a chair . " Careful , one word "

" Your sick ! "

" They have her "

" What ! "

" A bunch of thugs have her , and that Craig guy to , and they aren't transgenic friendly " he said passing up and down .

" How do you know ? " she asked , he eyes full of anger .

" They caught me and threatened to kill me , but I offered them a deal , I'd give them a transgenic and her husband , and in return I wanted my daughter , they agreed " he explained .

" You sick , sick bastard ! "

" Shhhh , simple , I give you to them , I get my daughter , and if you're a good girl , hubby gets to live passed tomorrow "

" She's not your daughter ! " Gem spat .

" She soon will be "

" Over my dead body ! "

" I already told you that can be arranged "

" I'll kill you for this ! "

" If you make one wrong move , they kill them , if you try and kill me , they kill them ! "

Tears began to run down Gem's cheeks , and Craig came up to her and wiped her cheeks .

" Shhh , I'll soon be over "

" When you told me you loved me back in Terminal City , and I told you I didn't feel the same , well , I didn't know I hurt you this bad , you got me real good "

" I know " he said looking smug .

" You make me sick ! "

" Change the record "

Then his expression turned sombre , he went over to a desk and scribbled something . He came back and showed it her .

"

Don't say a word

" Kiss my ass ! " she spat .

" Gladly " he said .

Don't say a word – I'm bugged in my arm – can't take it off it read , he undid one button and showed it her . Gem began to relax the tiniest bit .

Sorry it read , then she grabbed the pad and scribbled something .

So you should be – ass !

He took it back , it was the only way to save myself , if we play it safe , we can get Libe and Chris back in one piece

How can I trust you ? she wrote .

You think I would use Libe like this to get you back , do you really think I'm such a monster ?

You're a good actor , you had me fooled , them to I guess

" Hey I'm kinda hungry , I'll just make sure you can't pull a fast one why I get something " he said as he leaned and handcuffed her to the pipe , the click was loud enough to be picked up by the bug .

" Hey you ass ! "

" Shut up "

Coffee ? he wrote , she nodded . He went over and went about making to coffee's , whilst Gem tried to get the handcuffs off .

" You can't break free … bitch " he said as he returned with two cups .

This remind you of that mission in 2018 ?

Yeah , if I remember correctly , you threw up because you drank to much beer :p

First time I drank alcohol , I liked it

I thought it tasted like goat piss , Russian beer , never again 

Got a plan ? he wrote

Me ? you got us in this mess !

Undisclosed Location

In the room there was a computer console with a few people lounging around , supposedly monitoring 274 , in the other corner were Libe and Craig tied up in the dark and in another were a group of thugs dosing about .

" What time did you say he would bring the bitch in ? " One thug asked .

" The day after tomorrow "the other replied

" You think we can trust him ? "

" No , but if he decides to run off , we'll find him , there's loads of us and 1 of him " He explained .

" I guess your right , it'll be fine "

" Are we holding up our end ? " another asked .

" Of course not , if we give those South African's two transgenics they might leave us alone " the first explained .

" What do they want with them ? "

" I didn't ask , those guys looked scary "

Apartment

Plan ? Gem wrote

I have an idea … he got up , rooted around and found another note pad and pen and gave them to her .

If I hand you in , when they are about to strap you to the chair , you start to struggle , when you do , I will help you then we'll just go and kick ass …

That's your plan ? Some plan !

You got anything better ?

I'd prefer not getting handed in , and will they strap me into a chair ?

They did with me , were about to inject me with something when I offered them a deal he explained .

How about if I call Max and Alec to help ?

Nice , what about Joshua ?

I'm not sure , it might be a shock for the inhabitants of Oregon .

I think we should bring him , plus , he's very strong , we have no idea how many there are ..

Ok , I'll call them , can I use your mobile .

No , it's tapped , use the landline , I'll be in the next room

Gem dialled Logan's number from Memory and waited .

Logan's Penthouse

The phone rung on the bedside table , and it startled Max and Logan .

" Who's calling at this time ? " Logan asked as he searched for the lamp switch .

" God Knows " she replied . " Hello .. Gem , hi how are- ...oh , really ? Alec ? Ok , and Joshua to . Right , Masson street , blueberry hotel room 108 , got it , bye "

" Sounds like an adventure ? " Logan asked .

" Yep , Gem didn't say what's up , she just said for me , Joshua and Alec to be at that hotel ASAP " she explained .

" Seems big "

" Guess so , wake me early ok , I'm shattered "

" Thought you didn't sleep " he teased .

" You kept me up all night " she mocked .

" Night " he said as he kissed her then rolled over .

" Night "

Apartment

I told them she wrote .

I heard , you hungry ?

Yes .

I'll make you some toast

Thanks , coffee to ?

And I thought you were demanding back at manticore he wrote , in return she kicked him in the leg , hard ! OW! he wrote .

Under no circumstances do you :

1 flirt with me

2 take advantage of me being handcuffed

3 mention anything about those 4 nights !

Ok , ok , but no more hitting ok !

No , we don't want them thinking were working together now , do we ?

Any excuse to touch me

May I remind you of rule number one !

Ok , ok , I was just joking .

Oh , we'll need more notepads for the others ..

I've got plenty

You anticipated reinforcements ?

No , they were on offer , and that doesn't happen often he explained .

You take the bed , I'll sleep on the couch . He then un-cuffed her and cuffed her to the bed .

Why the cuffs ?

I've got a thing for being kinky … he teased .

what if I need to roll over !and don't forget rule number 1 ! he sighed and un-cuffed her then left the room and later returned with toast and coffee .

Do you like , tell me if you do , and review ( don't forget the laws of physics )