Hey! Sorry it's taken me a while to post. I've got an X-files story that's kind of engrossed me but I'm writing two chapters here now so the next one should be up sooner rather than later. Not to mention that but I'm getting a promotion at work so that kind of has me tied up as well. Thanks to all the kind words of encouragement to get me to post another chapter. Tear I didn't think anyone cared! JK but thanks anyway! Oh and I know this is short but I'm hoping to make the next chapter a bit longer. Maybe there is a reunion in their future… but then again… maybe not. g

Ayame

Bodies were rushing around erratically. Chaos was event everywhere you looked. Police officers were shouting orders to each other while a crowd that had formed watched helplessly from the entrance to the ambulance bay wondering what the commotion was about.

Luka couldn't help but feel a sudden wave of incompetence rush over him as he realized there was nothing he could do to help the situation. Alex stood by his side, waiting patiently for any sign of life from the man that he trusted with his life at that moment.

"Luka?" His small voice squeaked. Luka snapped out of his state of self pity and looked down at the boy. His reaction spoke louder than words. "What's going to happen now?" He was looking for reassurance that Luka didn't know if he could provide.

"They are going to find her. I promise you, Alex." He tried to sound reassuring but his voice betrayed him. Alex detected every bit of it.

"Dr. Kovac! We've got road blocks set up around the area where the trace originated from. If he's there we will find him." Douglas's smile faded into sympathy and stood close to the terrified doctor. "I think it would be best if you two stayed here. We will contact you with any further information." Fear rushed into his eyes.

"What? No, I want to be there when they find her. I need to be there." His words were harsh and piercing.

"I'm sorry; I just don't think it's a good idea. This is a very traumatic experience for the both of you. We need you to stay here incase of course if his tries to contact the hospital. He will know where to look for you and we don't need anything or anyone out there that might jeopardize the search." Douglas didn't wait for a dispute from the two bodies. He turned and jumped into his car and sped off towards the Kennedy Expressway.

Across town…

Sam awoke slowly, taking in her surroundings. Her mind tried to process the series of events the best she could remember. 'There was a trauma, I went to find the officer that took him in and then…' Realization kicked in and she sat up quickly and knew instantly what had happened.

"Steve, what the hell are you doing?"

"Hey baby, nice to see you join the land of the living." His remark was brutal. "How's your head?"

"They will find me." She spat.

"Don't flatter yourself sweetie, they don't even know you're gone. By the time we get to our destination they will just be calling the police to file a missing persons report."

"What the hell makes you think that?"

"Because I just got off the phone with our son and he asked when I was coming to get him for our afternoon out. He doesn't know and neither does he." Anger was evident in his voice. Sam was speechless. She sighed heavily and slumped back against the seat. For the first time in her life, she was really terrified.

The drive continued on in silence as she contemplated every scenario for her escape. Nothing, however, seemed to be reasonable and all ended with him more then likely killing her. She thought of Luka. 'Does he even know? Is he looking for me?' These questioned plagued the back of her mind over and over again like a broken record. The mind was violently jolted back to reality by Steve's curses.

"Shit, Shit!" She eyes darted up as hope swam though out her body. They had set up road blocks. They did know she was gone and they were looking for her. At least she hoped. She watched two officers point to the vehicle and surrounded it quickly with guns drawn.

"Get out of the car now!" They demanded. Steve fear was erased by a smile that formed on his lips. Before she could scream for help she felt the car lurch forward and slam into the car ahead of them. This action sent the police running.

At the hospital…

Luka stood next to a cruiser listening to the scanner. He was desperate to hear anything. Just when he was about to give up he heard shouting coming from the speakers.

"We've got him but he's trying to run! She's in the car! We need back up and a bus ASAP! We're on the Expressway!" Without thinking Luka ran to his car with Alex hot on his heels. He was determined to be there when they found her. He had to know if she was ok.