"Darlin', have you seen my tie?"

Rick was searching desperately in his drawers for his "power" tie, the one he thought put the fear of God in those who crossed his path. At once a familiar gray and black piece of silk appeared in front of him, and he turned and caught Laurie up in his arms as she slipped the tie around his neck.

"My sweetheart…what would I do without you?" he murmured, kissing the fingers that adjusted his collar, then taking her lips in his.

"I never want you to know, darling." She whispered, clinging to him. "I love you so. You are my everything, and I want you to promise me to be extra careful today. I don't trust the people at that school."

"What do I get if I promise?" he teased, nuzzling her neck, then carrying her with him to the living room to get his jacket.

"Oh, let's see, how about me?" she replied, kissing his nose, then slipping out of his grasp to fetch his suit coat.

Waiting for her to deposit the jacket next to his briefcase, Rick scooped Laurie up and sat down in his chair with her in his lap.

"Okay, I promise." He said, stroking her face, then meeting her mouth with his again and again. "I love you too, angel. I'll come collect my forfeit when this is wrapped up tonight."

"I'll be waiting, Linda and I are going to have Abby and Mom over for lunch, so we won't worry so much."

Rick blessed her instincts; he knew the other women would be anxious until they heard the threat at the school was over. "That's a good idea, Laurie. You can also call Dad and let him know what's happening. I wish he didn't have to go to Ojai, at least he'll be back tomorrow."

Too soon it was time to drive to Phoenix, and hand in hand husband and wife went to Rick's truck and got on the road. As they approached A.J.'s condo, suddenly Laurie began to shake.

"Rick, no……you have to save her….." she gasped. Instantly Rick wheeled into his brother's driveway, then put the brake on and pulled her into his arms.

"Breathe, sweetheart….just breathe. It's all right…." He comforted her, at the same time putting his transmitter on .

"A.J., call Rudy….Laurie's having a premonition…."

Almost immediately Linda flew out the door, holding a bottle of water. In a moment she was at her sister-in-law's side, helping her take a sip of water.

"That's it, take a drink, sis. Rick, do you want me to help her slide out?"

At that Laurie took a deep breath, "I'm okay, Linny. Rick, just hold me…it was so bad."

"I will, I promise, darlin'." Rick told her, stroking her face. She stopped shaking, then opened her eyes as A.J. came out of the condo.

"Rick, don't let Chrystal be by herself…..someone's going to take her away, some place dark…they're going to kill her!" she cried.

"Shhh, angel…listen to me…no one is going to kill her, I promise." Rick frantically told her, seeing her breathing start to become rapid again. He repeated his words, holding her tightly until she calmed down.

"Yes, Rick…" she murmured, focusing on his eyes, then leaning against him. Relief flooded him as Laurie finally was able to sit up, then manage a smile.

"I'm fine, darling….just hold me…."

"Forever, sweetheart." Rick kissed her, as another car screeched up, then Rudy Wells was at their side.

"Missy, what happened, what did you see?" he asked, putting his hand on hers.

"Oh Rudy, it was awful…I saw Chrystal in a room, like a box. She got up to leave, then someone in a hood grabbed her around the neck, dragged her out of the room and down some steps. She was crying, and they hit her then …she was screaming, and there was blood…..."

As she wiped her eyes, Rick stroked her hair. "I promise, darlin', no one is going to do that to Chrystal. Did you recognize anyone in your vision?"

Laurie shook her head. "No, love. It was so dark, but something peculiar, ..there was a man in the shadows…..like a look out. "

"That's good, Missy…just let it go. Now come inside, I want you to rest." Rudy told her sternly, a worried look in his eyes.

"Yes, Rudy." Laurie smiled and let the older man and Rick help her up. Walking her into the house, the guys steered her to the sofa in the living room and made her comfortable.

"I'm fine, guys. Go ahead and go…everything is okay." She assured them, seeing the two brothers were unsure about leaving her.

"All right, but if you start feeling sick…." Rick began, only for Laurie to put her fingers over his mouth, then replace them with her lips.

"I love you so, you are my strength…." She sniffed then kissed him again.

"I love you too, my sweet girl. I'll be home as soon as I can."

Finally assured of his wife's health, Rick and A.J. made their goodbyes, then drove off.

As they reached Crested Ridge High, Rick noticed a couple of Phoenix PD cars, and felt better.

"Good sign, Rick. After we check in, let's find Ron." A.J. suggested.

Picking up their visitor's badges, the Simon's worked their way through the lunch time throngs of students and checked on the layout of the gym. Peering up at a small window near the ceiling, Rick felt a chill as he looked at it and thought of his wife's vision.

"A.J….It does look like a box."