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Declan's ride to the airport was peaceful, it was much needed after everything he'd been through in the past few days. He let his head fall back, guiltitly trying to forget Donovan's landing existence. He closes his eyes, letting all the memories fade.
He did the right thing.
He did the right thing.
He did the right thing.
He nods, repeating the words over and over until he could actually believe them. When he stopped thinking about the 'where', it became about the 'who'.
Abby.
He wondered what she was up to right now.
She was probably angry, cursing him out over and over and he couldn't blame her. She'd have a right to do so. He'd left her hanging through a text message. Although she was tough and rough around the edges, she was vulnerable and he liked that about her.
They had something great going and he messed it all up.
He could forget the town, Matt, Alaric but he wouldn't forget her, ever.
He checked his phone for the third time since he sat down.
"Whoever that is, she isn't answering."
Declan fumbled his phone at the sound of a stranger coming up from behind..
Declan clears his throat,"Excuse me?"
"The girl your texting." The stranger replies.
Declan cracks a smile,"No, I'm not,-"
"Save it kid. I know that look all too well. I used to give it to my old lady all the time."
"Really?"
"Yup."
"Did she ever come back?"
"No, she broke my heart and split. Said she was looking for long lost relatives in Mystic Falls."
Declan could feel the sweat beating down on his forehead.
"Interesting."
"Sure is, would you happen to know anything about that town?"
"No."
"Don't lie to me kid. I've seen you there."
The stranger sits down across from Declan.
It takes Declan a minute to see the stranger.
"Wait, I remember you….you're the bartender from the grill. You're the one who told me about Alaric in the first place, what are you-"
"Enough with the questions. My names Eric. I've been following you for the past few days."
Declan blanky stares.
"Im not some crazy stalker and I'm not interested in you kid, I just want my girl." He throws a photo onto Declans lap.
Declan briefly looks at the picture,"And you think I can help."
He nods, " You got Alaric Saltzman to talk to you. He doesn't do that with just anybody. You must be real special and I know you know something, he's not just a crazy old man is he?"
"Have you tried reaching out to the police?" He tries to steer the conversation in a different direction.
"No…. Uhh," he smiles, " They wouldn't look for her kind."
"Her kind as in….."
Eric comes closer, lowering his voice, "A vampire."
"A what?" Declan tries to play if off.
"I know you believe in them, remember I've been following you. Sixth months ago I came her looking for Danielle. I still haven't found her."
"Even if you were right about me, I've moved on. I'm on my way home-"
"Please, I'm begging you to help me."
Declan feels his phone vibrate, "One second," he tells Eric.
"Hello,"
No one answers.
He moves his thumb over the red button.
"Declan don't come!"
Declan immediately jumps up at the sound of her voice.
"Abby? Abby!"
"Abby can't come to the phone right now. She's currently busy."
Declan feels a shiver go down his spine. Matthew Donovan.
"Let her go or I'll-"
"Or you'll what? I'm not a vampire. You can't hurt me with your blood."
Declan's silent on the other end.
"Oh thought I wouldnt find out. Thought you'd skip town?"
"I'll do whatever you want, just don't hurt her!"
"Fine you know where to meet me, you might want to hurry up for Abby's sake."
"You wouldn't hurt her, she's like family to you."
"Don't test me, you have no idea what I'm capable of."
"Abby I'm coming to get you I swea-"
The line goes dead.
"I have to go."
"What's going on?" Eric asked.
"Abbys in trouble."
"Who?"
Declan's so frustrated it comes out as a yell, "The girl I was texting!"
"I'm coming with you. If it's about what I think it is I can assist you and find Danielle."
Declan nods.
He tries to call Alaric and Bonnie.
No answer.
"COME ON, Pick up!"
"We don't have much time, we can walk from here."