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Tanglewood

Danny, Mac, and Lindsay got out of the SUV and walked over to the crime with their kits in hand. It was dark in the parking garage and it took them a moment to find Flack. He was speaking to a young man while the paramedics checked him over.

Despite the dim lighting, Mac and Danny both recognized the kid. It had years since Mac had seen him, but he would know those hazel eyes and dark, curly hair anywhere. It was Claire's nephew. Her funeral was the last time they had seen each other. They had never gotten along, not really, but Mac would have at least liked to know Matthew was in town.

Danny also was surprised to see him. "Matt? What happened?" The last thing he knew, Matthew was going to work.

"Isn't that your job to figure out?" Matt asked sarcastically. "Sorry, it's just been one of those days." He saw another familiar face. With my luck he'll think I did it. Matt was not happy that Mac was on this case. He would rather have his uncle not know he was here. It was just easier that way. "Hello, Uncle Mac. It's been awhile." He kept his tone neutral.

"Hi, Matt. How long have you been in town?" Mac followed his lead. He didn't need his team listening to him fight with his twenty-one-year-old nephew.

"About three years. I go to college in the city."

Danny saved them from having to talk to each other. "You know him?" He was puzzled. Matt had never mentioned being related to his boss.

"He's Claire's nephew. Mine, too I guess. Except we haven't seen each for a while"

"Matt also happens to be my neighbor. Weird." Danny noticed a lot of tension between Mac and Matthew. He decided it was best not push it. They had come here for a reason. "So really, Matt, what happened here?"

Matt quickly told what he could remember. Mac was irritated. Matt should know better than to jump in a car with people he didn't know. Annoying as he was, Mac knew that his nephew was a smart kid. The problem was that Matt was far too trusting sometimes. It often got him into trouble, but Mac knew the kid wasn't exactly innocent, either. Matt also knew how to get away with almost anything. In school he had talked his way out of more than suspension. Which made Mac wonder if Matt was the victim he claimed to be.

"I found tire marks from the car Flack saw." Danny interrupted his train of thought. "No vehicles have left the building, so they might lead us to the killers." He asked Matt if he would recognize that car.

"Yeah. Big silver SUV kind of like what you guys drive." Matt would know the truck if he saw it again.

"Come with me. Let me know if you spot it." Danny was hoping to find the car as soon as possible. He stopped and realized the perps would be in it or near it. "Hey, Don."

The homicide detective followed him before he could even finish the sentence. "With any luck, we'll catch those guys before they can do anymore damage." Flack knew exactly what his friend was thinking. It would be nice to have a suspect in custody within an hour of the murder.

The three of them followed the direction of the marks down to the next level. A few cars were around, but not the one they were looking. Danny accidentally set off someone's alarm. It echoed through the building. It was also the most interesting thing that happened on that level. They moved down again.

There weren't as many cars here, but Matt caught sight of the SUV. "That's the one." He had lowered the volume of his voice nervously. "They probably ran when the alarm went off."

Tony couldn't believe his luck. The kid had wandered back to him, along with Messer's little brother. It would have been nice to get Taylor, too, but he knew better then to go up after him. He and his Boys were hidden in the shadows, waiting to ambush any dumb cop that wandered by. They had heard the car alarm go off and found themselves trapped in the area because the cops were watching the exits. Tony decided to make the best of it. "Let's go."

The Tanglewood boys swaggered out into the light. "Hi, Messer. Haven't seen you for a while."

"Tony." Danny growled. He had met the guy before, and most of the encounters had ended in an emergency room. Tony was just like his cousin, only meaner and smarter.

"How's your brother?" He was trying to get Messer to make the first move. Even if Danny managed to walk away from this one, Tony knew he would be questioned about his connection to Tanglewood yet again. Maybe he could destroy his career again.

"Dead, and you and the others are under arrest for murder." Danny didn't show it, but the mention of his brother had bothered him more than he cared to admit. He drew his gun.

Flack did likewise when the Tanglewood Boys charged them. He fired at them, but one of the thugs disarmed him before he could hit anything. He wrestled free and tried to run back toward Mac, but they blocked him. Flack changed direction and prayed Mac heard the gunshots.

Danny wasn't exactly sure what had just happened, but the guy who had jumped was carrying a large knife. It hadn't been necessary in the earlier attack, but Danny was much more dangerous than a frightened teenager.

Instinct took over rational thought. Danny aimed his gun and fired at his attacker. He missed him by less then an inch. The Tanglewood boy never stopped moving. Danny dropped the gun as he tried to protect himself. He had somewhat succeeded. The deep gash in his arm was bleeding badly, but it was better than being stabbed the chest. He somehow threw the attacker off him and bolted in the same direction Flack went.

Matt found himself face to face with Tony and another one of his cronies. He charged at them and knocked Tony flat on his ass. The guy had been caught off guard and Matt was not one to waste an opportunity. He ran with Danny and Flack as if the devil himself was chasing him.

They got out of the garage and into the streets. Flack was having trouble keeping up with them, thanks to the injuries he had sustained during the explosion that would have taken his life if Mac hadn't been there. He was having real trouble breathing. Don knew there was no way he'd be able to follow them, so he ran in the other direction to find Mac. He hoped Danny and Matt would be okay. They had gone too fast for the guard at the door to stop them on the way out, but he had called Mac when Don ducked back into the building.

Mac and Lindsay had run down as soon as they heard gunshots, but they were all gone by the time they reached the area. Mac swore when he saw the blood and bullets in area. He was worried about Danny and the others. Mac knew Matt was almost as unpredictable as Danny, and while he didn't get along with him, Mac wasn't going to let anything happen to him. He was searching for any indication of where they had gone when his phone went off.

A/N: I'd like to keep going, but it's about two am here and I need to try and sleep. Look for another update tomorrow before 2:30 Eastern time. Thanks to all who review, and for those who don't, what's the matter with you, anyway! Just kidding. :P But seriously, please keep them coming. Thanks again.