FYI: I have just realized a few months ago that if you hit the story width and expand button it's soooooo much easier to read!

This was beta-less. If you see any mistakes in this chapter please PM me and let me know, don't point it out in a review :(

Caroline stares at Jeremy, a sullen expression on her face. She had been sleeping when she was awoken to Jeremy's text stating that he was on her porch and needed her to come outside. She wasn't happy to say the least, but dutifully she stripped herself of her nightie and pulled on the first pair of jeans and t-shirt she found, grabbed her phone and headed out the front door.

"They were hanging out? Without me?"

Jeremy and Alaric had swung by Bonnie's grandmother house for clues, the only helpful thing he found was a spell book that had been lying open in the middle of the salt circle . Jeremy can feel his anger and fear rising with the lack of leads. Which brings a certain uptight, control freak, blond vampire who happens to be great at solving problems to mind. That is, if he could actually convince her there actually is a problem. Jeremy told her about the panicked phone call he had received from a drunk and frightened Elena.

Jeremy glares at her "After everything I just told you, that's what you have to say?" He huffs out.

"Yes" she says simply.

Jeremy's face hardens in anger, his face reddening. He opens his mouth as if to shout, but before he can yell out his first symbol Caroline raises a hand in a 'shut it' motion."Because" She continues "Nothing you have told me so far suggest that Elena and Bonnie have been 'kidnapped'" She finishes saying air quoting the last word.

"Except for the fact that there was a broken salt circle." Alaric pitches in from the seated position on Caroline's porch swing. "Which by the way is never a good a sign."

"It also happens to be the reason why I don't want to be the one to have to go to the tomb, and tell Stefan" Jeremy adds.

"Maybe we shouldn't tell Stefan until we are positive that she is actually missing." Caroline counters in a clipped tone. "Have either of you even tried checking The Grill before you came over here?"

"The Grill closes at two" comes Jeremy's embittered reply.

Caroline rolls her eyes. "Yeah, but Mat is closing tonight... If Elena and Bonnie had shown up Mat would have no problem letting them hang out until he was finished." She counters in a 'like duh' tone.

Alaric looks at Jeremy his eyebrows raised, as if to say 'she has a point'.

Jeremy swallows his outrage for what feels like the hundredth time. He knows - as much as he wishes it could be true - that Elena and Bonnie are not at The Grill. They're in DANGER. Why couldn't they just have credence in him for once? Trying his best to ignore his frustration, he takes out his cellphone and calls Mat.

After four rings he hears Mats tired "Hello?".

"Hey man, it's Jeremy"

"Oh, hey" He hears Mats voice perk up a bit.

"Listen, I was just wondering if Elena or Bonnie is with you?" He inquires. Though he already knows the answer is no, he can't help but feel a little hopeful that Matt says yes.

"Uh, no..." Comes a perturbed response. Jeremy closes his eyes as his heart constricts painfully. He knew that was the answer he was going to get, but it still hurt for the remainder of what little hope he did
have, to be annihilated. He looks up at Caroline, who is beginning to look distressed. Due to the fact that her vampire hearing is allowing her to hear every word of the conversation.

"Why, what's up?" He can hear the slight concern in his buddy's voice.

Jeremy closes his eyes as his throat grows tight "They seem to be missing".

There is a pregnant silence. "I just finished closing up The Grill, where are you?" Comes an apprehensive response.

Jeremy nods in understanding, Mats wants to met up with him to help search. "At Caroline's house, her and Alaric are with me... Just meet us at the tomb... We're going to need to tell Stefan. Plus he may have some ideas as to how to find them."

"Okay, see you guys in a bit" Comes the determined reply.

Alaric stands from the swing, promenading past them both toward his car "Lets get a move on".He can tell by Jeremy's face that it had been a no. He didn't want to jump to conclusions about the two missing girls. But as the wee hours of the forenoon drag on by, yet still no answers. He can feel his calm façade melt away. The sooner they all figure on whats going on the better.

Jeremy follows behind Alaric in impatient pursuit. Caroline looks up at the sun, as it peaks up from behind the horizon. She really believed that they were with Mat, where else could they be? She begins to move towards Alaric's car dreading their destination. Stefan is a really valuable friend, she knows how much he loves Elena and respects Bonnie. The thought of breaking this type of horrid news, especially in the powerless and vulnerable position he's in. Makes her feel queasy. Not to mention that the slight worry she has for her best friends has now become anguish.

She digs in her pocket pulling out her cell as she hops in the backseat. "I'm calling Damon.. He's going to want to know what's up."

Alaric starts the car and pulls away from the curb, heading for the tombs. Jeremy stares out the passenger side window glumly. His head is pounding from all the stress, he opens the glove box and pulls out the spell book they had taken from Bonnie's grandmother house. It was important he could feel it, he just doesn't know how.

"Damon isn't answering the damn phone" comes a miffed Caroline.

"Most likely due to a hangover" announces Alaric.

"Should I leave a message?" She asks

"Just call back later" responds Alaric.

"Besides" Jeremy pitches in gravely "This isn't the sort of thing you leave on a voice mail."

I know, I know filler chapters suck...

Bonnie waking up is next chapter.

Any other thoughts? ;p