A/N: I don't own Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys, Callie or Ned or any others…This is my first fanfic, so please review and bear with me. The eight chapter is up. Please let me know how you think about it. I'm going to post short, ok?

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Thanks to MCR-1993

Frank stared at him.

The man looked as if he was deciding something. He hesitated but spoke up. "I'm Ryan. You see I'm in a though situation here. You father helped my dad out once when he was in a tight spot. Of course my dad wasn't really involved in all that scam but he was framed. We have a bad reputation anyway so it was easy for the people to suspect us. But my dad was innocent and your dad, Mr. Hardy helped him and proved him innocent. That was a very generous thing to do. I owe you…well I actually owe your dad but still…"

"So help me. Help me to save Nancy," said Frank.

"I don't know man…it's tough. These guys I work with, they're dangerous. I hate to admit it but I'm kinda scared of them. You don't know what a horrible thing they plan to do with your girl," he shuddered.

Frank could see that Ryan wasn't lying. He became desperate. "Please help me Ryan. We have to save her," he said. "She's everything to me," he added in a whisper. There was no point in denying it now. What was the point? Every time he saw Nancy, something erupted inside him, something close to a want and a need. It was both. He needed Nancy. Every time they touched, even the slightest of touches sent a shiver down his spine. Whenever she was with him, he had a strong urge to protect her…why? Why didn't he feel the same about Bess or George or…Callie? No. He never felt the same about Callie, whenever Nancy was around. Why? There was only one conclusion which he could draw out of this…he loved Nancy. Even though he denied this, he couldn't hide it forever. He had to save her. No matter what happened to him.

He looked at Ryan. "Please Ryan. Help me get out. I have to save Nancy," pleaded Frank.

Ryan looked at him. He seemed to decide something. "Fine I'll help you. But let me go back now and tell them everything's ok, or else they'll suspect something."

"Sure," agreed Frank. "But hurry back."

Back at home, Joe tried all he could to find his brother and Nancy. He entered the room and saw Bess and George asleep. George was still awake but was sleepy. She looked up and smiled as he entered. "Any news?" she asked.

Joe shook his head. "None. Where's Ned?"

"He's in your room. Said he needed some rest."

Joe nodded. "Hmm maybe I should go and talk to him. He's really stressed out. It's hard on him."

"Yeah…He doesn't really like it when Nancy goes off for investigation but he simply loathes it when Nancy's in trouble. He thinks she brings up these troubles on herself intentionally. He says her life isn't complete without murders and killings and her investigating the matter." George smiled. "Guess he's right. It's in her blood."

"Yeah I know what you mean. Mom and dad go through that a lot. Mom's always wishing she had two 'normal' sons rather than two seriously abnormal detective sons who know very well how to land themselves in trouble," said Joe laughing.

George smiled.

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