Hey!Sorry for taking so long to post...I was gone Friday-Saturday, and didn't feel like posting on Monday...sorry...plz R&R

"What happened? I told you to make it look like a normal robbery!"

The man on the other end of the phone didn't even flinch at the angry tone, "Sorry man, the guy I hired was drunk. All he remembered was to get the laptop. It took him a while to find it though, so the room was a mess. I figured that was good enough."

"It looks suspicious."

"The police aren't going to waste their time on the brake-in."

"No, but there are other people who are……I want Chloe Sullivan found and disposed of. If that ar….never mind. Just find Chloe and get rid of her!"

As the double doors opened he disconnected the call.

"Hi"

He smiled, "Hi."

Lana's smile faded, "Have you heard about Chloe?"

He stood, "Yes, I'm sorry."

"Where were you the other night?"

"What night?"

"When my dorm was ransacked? I tried calling you…several times."

He walked over to her, "I was in a meeting."

Lana frowned, "Lex, don't lie to me."

Shaking her head she started to turn away. Lex grabbed her arm as she did, "Lana, I'm not Clark."

"No, but I can tell when I'm being lied to."

Lex opened his mouth to speak, but she cut him off, "I don't want to hear it…unless it's the truth."

She paused, waiting, giving him a chance, "I thought we were going to be honest with each other."

When he didn't say anything she shook her head and walked out.

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"We should take her to a hospital. She needs a doctor's care, Luke."

"I know, but what if who ever shot her tries again."

"Maybe we should call the police."

"No!"

"Luke, why are you so determined not to let anyone in on this?"

"Leah, just trust me on this."

"Luke, she'll die if she doesn't receive the proper care."

"I have an idea; promise me you'll watch her until tomorrow afternoon."

"You know I will."

Luke turned to go, "I'll be back soon."

Leah didn't say anything, just nodded, as Luke turned and left.

Sighing she looked down at the girl, she turned and picked up the wet rag.

Chloe moaned, she was so hot.

"Shh…"

She tried to open her eyes, but they felt as if they were held down by weights. She felt something cold on her forehead, and gentle hands wiping her face and neck with a wet rag.

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Leah stared out the tiny window. The men were quietly searching the yard. She looked over at the girl, they were searching for her, of that she was sure. But why they were she did not know. If they came in, they were sure to find the girl. She could leave, but she would not be able to live with herself if she did. Suddenly a hand came over her mouth.

"Shh…it's just me."

He removed his hand, went over, and gently lifted the injured girl.

"Luke, how are we going to get out?"

He looked at her, "I want you to leave."

"I can't leave you."

"Listen, we don't have much time," he handed her a piece of paper; "You can walk out the door and out onto the street without them seeing you. Meet me at that address tonight."

She stared at him sadly, "All right. Be careful."

Leah disappeared, a moment later the door opened and closed. Luke knew she had taken his advice. He turned and slipped out the back.

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Lana sat on her bed, wondering. What had happened to Chloe? Was she dead? And what about Lex? What was he hiding? It was just all to much to deal with, standing she grabbed her coat and headed outside. As she walked aimlessly through the streets, the pieces began to fall into place. What if Lex had something to do with Chloe's disappearing? That would explain why he hadn't been at home when she had called and why he wouldn't explain.

Turning she headed back to the dorm, Lex had some explaining to do.