A/N: So, it all kicks off now…I remembered Lindsey tried to hitchhike during a CSI episode so I used that here. I found this chapter quite difficult too, so I'm sorry if it's not great. Anyway, lots of drama from here onwards

Chapter 12 – Sara's POV

Unlike the first victim, we are able to identify the next victim fairly quickly – her name is Alicia Roberts and she's fourteen. She went missing two weeks ago from her home in Henderson. Although her parents reported her missing, it looked like she'd run away – some of her personal items such as her nightclothes, hairbrush and toothbrush were missing, as well as some of her clothes. She'd been in a relationship with an older boy, and her parents thought she'd run off with him. They'd never actually met the guy, but she'd told them he was eighteen and in love with her. They disapproved and tried to stop her seeing him, so when she disappeared, they assumed they'd gone off together.
It was heartbreaking watching her parents identify her body. They'd been worried, but convinced she was alive, up until now.As she'd been missing two weeks, but only died a few hours ago, that gives us some hope for the next victim. I know that's assuming there will be a next victim, but I've seen the way serial killers work, and this guy isn't going to stop here. He's proud of what he's done, and he wants his 'work' to be on display. If he felt any remorse, he would have hidden the bodies.We've searched the missing persons data base to check for any more victims. I'm relieved to say there's none so far, but two have showed up twenty four hours apart, god knows how many more girls he could have snatched.I'm a little concerned about Catherine, but I understand her concern. She's been quiet tonight, especially after she had to phone and explain to Lindsey why she can't be around her for now. She's shutting me out, but not deliberately. She's just scared. We all are.By the time I clock out, it's 2 in the afternoon and I'm exhausted. I couldn't find Catherine, I think she went back to the scene, while I went over both the victims' clothes, trying in vain to find some fibres or something the killer could have left behind. All in vain. This guy is a pro. He's cleaned up after himself immaculately.I drive home and don't even make it to bed. I slump down on the couch and fall asleep immediately. I'm woken all too quickly by the ringing of my cell phone. Looking at the clock, I groan. I've only been asleep two hours. I'm tempted to ignore it, but when I check the screen, I see it's Catherine. That's one call I can't ignore.

"Cath?"
Panic rises within me, she's sobbing and hysterical, and I can't understand a word she's understanding.
"Catherine? Talk to me Cath. What's wrong?"
I try desperately to make out the words, and when I eventually understand what she's saying, chills run down my spine.
"Sa-Sara...Lindsey's missing."

Lindsey's POV

It's dark, and I'm afraid. I don't know where I am. There's another girl with me, but when I try to talk to her, she just cries. My mum told me I was in danger, but I didn't listen. She said she couldn't see me for a few days, that being around her could put me at risk. She told me not to go off on my own under any at all and that I had to stay with Aunt Nancy. I didn't believe her though. She's been working so much lately, I barely see her these days. So I had enough. I know how much trouble I got in for hitchhiking before, but I know Aunt Nancy wouldn't have taken me to mum when mum had told her not to. So, after school, I left the back way and sneaked away to the highway. A van pulled up straight away and the guy seemed nice so I got in and told him where I wanted to go. I don't know why I was so stupid. Then I can't remember anything at all, up until now.I should have listened to mum, but I just wanted to see her. I didn't believe her and I should have. I begin to cry. I'm reminded of when I was trapped in that car, the night dad died. I felt this scared then, because I couldn't get out. I can't get out now either.
"Mum…"
Maybe if I shout loud enough, she'll be able to hear me…

Catherine's POV

I'm hiding in the bathroom at the lab. I've searched for Linds, called all of her friends, even my mother and Sam. Nothing.
Twenty four hours. My baby's been missing twenty four hours. Nancy was five minutes late picking her up, but she was gone. No one had seen her leave, but she was seen by a witness getting into the van on the entrance to the highway. The witness, who has NO children 'wasn't concerned'. She said it seemed like Lindsey knew the guy. I'd like to think it was some other girl, not my baby. I'd like to think that Lindsey wouldn't be stupid enough to get into a van with a stranger, especially after I told her she could be a victim. But I know in my heart that this isn't a coincidence. That monster has my little girl, and we're no closer to catching him than we were before. All we know is the type of girl he goes for, and that he drives a white transit. We don't even know the licence plate. I can't do this. I can't think, I can't eat, I can't sleep. Everyone's been wonderful, especially Sara and Warrick. They've all worked endlessly too, there's the same kind of atmosphere here there was when Nick went missing. Everyone pulls together when it's one of their own. I wish I could express my gratitude, but I can't. I can't think about anything at all. All I can think about is my baby alone with this monster. My cell phones ringing. I've been in here a long time. I snatch it from my purse, and don't bother asking who it is.

"Have you got any news?"
There's silence on the end of the phone, then Brass clears his throat.
"No identification as of yet, but another body's been called in. I'm on my way to the scene now."

The phone falls from my hand. It can't be her. It can't be.

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