A/N: Here is the next chapter in the story. There isn't a whole lot of action in this chapter, and I am apologizing for that now. Like alway, read and enjoy:)
Chapter 6- Discovered Location
Back within Gina's dismal accommodations the light retreated from the room once again as the door was closed for a third time. The nurse had just completed her second examination of Gina's dilation. According to her Gina was close to being nine centimeters dilated. Based on that fact the nurse said that she would be ready to deliver in a little over an hour's time. Fear consumed Gina at the prospect of giving birth to her baby all by herself with only her two captors to help her so as to take her baby once the delivery was over.
Time no longer seemed to be on Gina's side as it sped by exceedingly fast. In no time at all an hour's time had passed; within that hour Gina's contractions became even closer together, topped off by a new sensation bubbling within Gina as well. Gina didn't even have to think about what the new sensation meant, she already knew- her need to push was growing and becoming close at hand. Taking deep, even breaths Gina, knowing that it wouldn't be long till the masked nurse returned, kept her eyes locked on the camouflaged door.
-CM:SB-
Outside in the hospital's deserted parking lot, aided by the cover of darkness, the four remaining Red Cell team members, already dressed in their FBI emblazoned vests, stood gathered with the other high ranking SWAT team members around their SUV's hood. Lying open in a fixed position upon the vehicle's hood between the two teams were mapped blueprints of the hospital. Sam, rubbing his hand over his chin absentmindedly, continued to study the blue prints for another minute before returning his gaze to the SWAT team leader and said,
"Alright, according to the reports of civilian drivers, lights have been seen shining on the third and fourth floors. Based on that information I believe that we will find Agent LaSalle and our Unsubs on one of those two floors, or on both. Now, in order to adequately search both floors I propose that we split up and form two groups. Mick and Beth will head the first group and will search the third floor with a few of your men. Prophet and I will head the second group along with you and some of your men, and search the fourth floor."
The SWAT team leader nodded his head in apparent agreement as he inputted,
"That sounds good; we can keep in contact with our ear pieces. Splitting up also allows for us to cover more ground, which is what you were planning for when you considered the idea."
Sam gave the SWAT team leader a single curt nod of his head. Turning to face his selected officers the SWAT team leader loudly announced,
"Alright listen up! For those of you who may not have heard this is our intended plan of action: we will split up into two groups, some will go with Agents Rawson and Griffith, and search the third floor, while the rest and myself will go with Agents Cooper and Simms and search the fourth floor…" The SWAT team leader paused as the officers nodded their heads, "Listen up for your name so you know which group of agents you're with: Mathis, Dellums, Marx, and Bell, you four will be with Agents Rawson and Griffith. So that means that Lang, Forest, and Thomas will be with myself and Agents Cooper and Simms. Any questions?"
Nothing but silence was heard from the small forest of SWAT officers. With no further questions the leader signaled for the men to disperse to their designated groups. Once everyone had gathered with their correct groups, and held their weapons drawn out in front of them Sam signaled to the intermingled agents to begin their advancement on the hospital…
-CM:SB-
Inside the hospital, within the confines of her imprisoning chambers Gina battled the remnants of a painful contraction. The contractions' level of pain had risen so much that Gina wasn't sure how much longer she could take it. Through her painful ordeal a single thought continued to float in her mind, 'At least the nurse hasn't come back yet.' As the contraction ebbed away Gina continued to hope and pray that the nurse wouldn't come back now, or any time soon, that Mick and her team mates would find her first…
-CM:SB-
A rhythmic thunderous rumble rebounded off the tight knit walls of the claustrophobic stairwell. Maintaining a constant speed Mick, Beth, and their selected SWAT officers steadily made their way to the third floor, while in the other main stair case Sam, Prophet, and the remaining SWAT members made their way up to the fourth floor. Even has he remained focused on the action at hand Mick couldn't help but hope that they would be the ones to find Gina during their search? At that moment the rhythmic thunder ceased as they reached their desired door. Holding up his hand to tell the SWAT members and Beth to pause Mick mutely opened the door and peered into the hall, checking that the coast was clear. Both sides of the hallway deserted Mick waved Beth and the SWAT members through the door.
Keeping their senses of the apparent deserted hallway on full alert the intermixed group of government officers and agents stood gathered together in the middle of the elevator landing. Uncertainty filled Mick for a few seconds, over who should take lead, before his mind reminded him of Beth's seniority. With that thought now in the forefront of his mind Mick turned to Beth. Seeing the inquisitive look upon her face Mick explained,
"Between the two of us you have seniority Beth, so you get to take the lead. Besides, I probably wouldn't do such a great job as leader based on the emotional state that I'm in…"
Knowing both of Mick's comments to be true Beth nodded her head in agreeable understanding. Inhaling deeply to steady herself Beth, with an expression of pure seriousness on her face, looked around at the four SWAT team members standing around her as she said,
"Ok, listen up, here's the plan. In order to cover more ground on this floor we're going to split up into two groups of three…" Beth took a quick second to size up the physique of the four SWAT officers, "Dellums, Mathis, and Marx, you three search the west side while Bell, Mick, and I search the east side. Make sure to thoroughly search every room, open or closed, and keep in contact through your ear pieces with updates."
With no apparent objections to their newly designated parings the four SWAT officers nodded their heads simultaneously as they separated into their new groups. Glancing around quickly Beth gave a nod of her own head as she said,
"Ok, let's move…"
In obedience to her words the groups of SWAT officers headed in the direction that led to the west side of the building. At the same time Beth, Mick, and Bell headed in search of the eastern side. Turning onto the first hallway of the eastern wing of the building the three government officers found themselves faced with a never ending hallway of doors on either wall. Seeing the seemingly never ending sea of doors Mick was reminded of when, a little over a year ago, Beth was taken by an Unsub and held in a room in the basement of an abandoned courthouse. At least Gina was with them, working on the case, and finding Beth.
Not wanting to recall those particular memories Mick forcibly shook them out of his mind. His mind clear Mick shared a glance and nod with Beth, the same tactical plan running through both FBI agents' heads. Turning to SWAT officer Bell Mick mutely signaled for the man to follow him to search one side of the hall while Beth searched the other. The searches of both sides of the hallway progressed quickly, in the end, the hallway was deemed clear. Making their way through the bendy and narrow connecting hall the three officers continued on their search.
After three consecutive searches and no results, upon which they relayed to Sam and Prophet, Mick, Beth, and Beth headed towards yet another door infested hallway. Just like with the other three hallways Beth, Mick, and Officer Bell separated to search both sides of the hall; Beth on the left with Mick and Bell on the right. Stepping slowly and cautiously down her side of the hallway Beth paused where she stood having thought that she had heard something. Silencing even her own breath sounds Beth waited, straining her ears to listen. A second later through the deathly silence Beth's ears picked up the sound yet again. It was a faint rattling, like two metal linked objects being moved around. The faint rattling being a decent enough sign for herself Beth quickly pressed her finger to her ear piece as she said,
"Mick, you and Officer Bell need to get over here to my side of the hallway. I just heard a faint rattling noise coming from inside one of the rooms. I think it might be Gina."
Hearing the possibility that they may have just located his wife Mick gave an affirmative yet hastened response. In a matter of seconds Beth could hear the sound of boots pounding across the linoleum as Mick and Officer Bell sprinted to her side. Seeing the two men trying to quickly regain their breath Beth couldn't help but smirk at them. Appearing not to notice the smirk Mick questioned,
"Where exactly did you hear the rattling?"
Beth extended her arm and pointed down the hall as she replied,
"It came from somewhere down that way. But if you two stayed quiet for just a minute you will hear it too."
Wanting to hear the rattling noise for themselves Mick and Bell quickly zipped their lips. Not even a second after the faint rattle filtered through the air. Hearing the noise an expression of hope covered Mick's face. Glancing back over to Beth and seeing a similar hopeful expression on her face as well Mick, while nodding his head at the hall before them, asked,
"Shall we?"
Without saying a word, afraid that her voice might fail her and reveal her truly hope-filled tone, Beth simply nodded her head. Needing no further affirmative response, and without waiting for Beth's signal Mick shot off at a fast walking pace down the hallway, his gun hanging loosely in his hand by his side. Elongating her stride and accelerating her speed so as to catch up with Mick's rapid pace Beth once again pressed her finger to her ear piece as she said,
"Sam I think we may have something on the last side of the third floor. There's a faint rattling sound coming from within one of the rooms, we're going to check it out."
Through their ear pieces Beth, Mick, and Officer Bell heard Sam reply,
"Ok Beth, you guys be careful, and let me know what you find."
Giving Sam her genuine, promising word Beth removed her finger from her ear piece. Right then, just as fast as it had restarted the faint rattling quickly ceased. Their sound-filled trail having come to an attempt end Mick, Beth, and Officer Bell stopped amidst their tracks. Desperate to continue on their new, but cooling trail Mick had a sudden idea, and wasted little time in shouting,
"Gina? Love if that was you; you need to keep rattling so we can figure out where you are exactly. Please Gina keep rattling those chains that you have."
In an instant response to Mick's pleading request the rattling resumed for a third time. Keeping their minds zeroed in on the rattling mark the three agents made their way further down the door filled hallway. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the rattling became louder as they neared the last quarter section of the hall. From the rattling's increased volume the three agents knew that Gina had to be in one of the last four doors on the hall. Freezing in his step while signaling for Beth and Bell to do the same, Mick strained his ears as he listened to the rattling chains, trying to distinguish their exact location.
Realizing what Mick was doing Beth quickly followed in his footsteps. After listening intently to the sound of rattling chains, with the aid of his sniper trained senses Mick was finally successful in determining Gina's true location. Looking over to Beth Mick could tell that she had figured it out as well. Smiling triumphantly Mick pointed to the door directly to the right of the door in front of them. Seeing Beth nod her head in silent agreement Mick began to silently make his way over to the door with Beth and Bell behind him. Just as they reached the door, as Mick extended his hand towards the handle there came a whimper of pain from within the room.
Hearing the new sound panic and worry resurfaced within Mick. Grasping the handle Mick quickly thrusted the door wide open…
