The door to the study burst open and in rushed Nicky, tears streaming down her face.

She ran to Audrey "You've got to help me, he's going to hurt her" she screamed.

Audrey grasped her shoulders trying to get her to calm down. "Nicky calm down, now you need to tell us what's happened?"

"Thomas he's got Madeleine, she was struggling to get away from him but he had a gun" she cried "I didn't know what he was doing, I thought he wanted to get to know me I didn't know he wanted to hurt Madeleine."

Audrey pulled her into a hug "It's alright don't worry we'll find her"

Richard went to Audrey and Nicky "Nicky do you have any idea where he might have taken her or something he might have said or a place he spoke of that could give us an idea where he's taken her"

Nicky racked her brain trying to think of anything that might help "There was a tree on the estate a big oak that he waited for me under. He said it was a nice quiet spot with no one to see us. He might have taken her there"

Audrey knew immediately where she meant "I know where it is, it's right on the edge of the estate the Brigadier's land is right next to it"

Brett turned to Danny "Quickly Daniel get the car"

"You'd better take ours you'll never get anywhere in that sports car of yours" Richard said.

The Judge stayed with Nicky while Audrey and Richard went with Danny and Brett to show them where to go.

Before they left Richard instructed Brabinger to phone the Brigadier to tell him what was happening.

They were bouncing along the fields on the shortcut Audrey had indicated to them in the Range Rover. After another harsh bump Brett ran his hand through his hair "Really Daniel your driving has still not improved"

Danny rolled his eyes "Will you quit whining."

"Look there they are" Audrey shouted pointing out of the window.

Madeleine was struggling against the grip of Thomas and the two men that Danny had seen him with last night.

Danny brought the car to a stop and jumped out with Brett right behind him.

Richard and audrey got out to but just when Richard was going to follow and offer any assistance Audrey grabbed his arm and pulled him back.

"No Richard stay here with me, please darling"

Seeing the look of fear on her face Richard nodded putting his arm around her and looking over to where Brett and Danny were confronting the three men.

"Who the hell are you" Thomas shouted.

"That doesn't matter Thomas or do you prefer Jack. I know who you are and now there are a lot of witnesses here, do you really want to go through with this?"

"She owes me, I want what's mine. Now just you stay there or my guys here will not be happy" he said indicating the two men beside him.

"Well if you don't want us to move you better take these car keys then" Danny said throwing them at the first guy, when he caught them Brett took the opportunity to leap at him tackling him to the ground. This gave Danny the distraction he needed to hit the other guy.

Thomas let go of Madeleine and pointed his gun at Brett but before Thomas could shoot there was a bang and he was propelled backwards onto the ground.

Brett turned to find Brigadier Lemington shotgun in hand.

"Everyone alright" The Brigadier asked

"Brigadier you have incredible timing" Richard said in relief

"Nothing to it my boy. Used to be in intelligence you know. Besides didn't want my star cricket players injured did I" he said walking over to Thomas.

"Don't worry I just winged him the police are on the way"

Meanwhile Danny had helped Madeleine up and was making sure she was alright after her ordeal.

"Are you alright?" He asked brushing the dirt from her clothes.

"Yes, I'm fine Thank you Mr?"

"Danny, you can call me Danny. Here let me help" he said putting an arm around her waist to steady her.

Brett rolled his eyes walking over to Richard and Audrey "It's always the same, I do all the hard work and he gets the rewards" he moaned.

The police arrived and to Brett's surprise a gorgeous blonde haired police woman got out of one of the cars.

Adjusting his tie and tidying his hair he grinned "Still all may not be lost. Will you excuse me I think I'll offer that officer my assistance"

This time both Audrey and Richard rolled their eyes at Danny and Brett's antics, Audrey turned her head to look at Richard.

"Come on darling let's go home"