A lot of Sarah in this chapter. The next two may not have her so I put in some updates on her. Thanks for all those who review. Keep them coming. And keep your eyes peeled for a new fic I'm working on called "City That Never Sleeps." Thanks.

Chapter 5

Sarah woke up to two masked people standing over her. Sarah whimpered and started to flinch. One of the figures put a hand on her belly.

"We're here to help," assured the person. Sarah moaned but stopped moving. The figures removed the rope tying her belly down. Sarah's belly button was bleeding. The people tended to it and cleaned the cut on it. Sarah nodded in approval.

"Better?" asked the first person. Sarah nodded. The gag was removed from Sarah's mouth. Sarah coughed and gagged. Her lips were treated with antiseptic. Sarah was untied and led to a bathroom.

"You have thirty minutes to clean up," explained the first person. Sarah nodded as she was locked inside. The shower Sarah took felt great. And it was nice to be able to use the bathroom too. Sarah knocked on the door when she was done. She was led to small room with a mattress on the floor and a bucket in the corner. Sarah was fed and tended to a little more. The people left and locked Sarah in. Sarah laid down on her back and closed her eyes. She fell asleep right away.

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Jake spent the night at Miles's. Being home hurt too much. Miles's dad cooked up some macroni and cheese and the two cousins rolled out sleeping bags in front of the TV.

"Turn on the news real fast," exclaimed Jake. Miles flipped on the TV. The local news was doing a story on Sarah. Jake frowned as the police officer in charge of the search reported that nothing new had been found.

"Thanks," whispered Jake. Miles frowned as he switched over to DVD.

"They'll find her, Jake. I know they will," assured Miles. Jake smiled weakly.

"No news is good news," he muttered. Miles nodded.

"So what do you want to watch?" asked Miles as he opened a cabinet and revealed his massive DVD collection.

"Something funny," replied Jake instantly.

"Good. I was in the mood for comedy too," explained Miles as he got a DVD out. A knock sounded at the door and David went to answer it. He was shocked to find Kate outside.

"Kate. Hi. Come in," exclaimed David. Jake stood up as his mom came in.

"Mom? What are you doing here?" asked Jake.

"I need to ask Uncle Dave something," replied Kate as David shut the door.

"What is it?" asked David. Kate sighed and closed her eyes.

"Come sit down, Kate," exclaimed David as he led Kate into the living room. Kate sat down and Jake instantly sat down next to her. Kate pulled Jake into a hug.

"Are you Ok, Mom?" asked Jake. Kate nodded and kissed Jake on the forehead and mouth.

"David, Tom and I want to hire you," explained Kate. David raised an eyebrow.

"Hire me?" he asked. Miles sat down in his father's lap. David put his arms around him

"To find Sarah," replied Kate. David frowned.

"Kate, I'm not a cop," explained David.

"You're smarter then the cops. I can't trust them to do anything right," replied Kate. David sighed and hugged Miles closer.

"I'll start asking around. Going over statements and evidence," assured David. Kate smiled.

"Thank you, David," she exclaimed. Kate kissed Jake on the cheek one last time and stood up.

"I need to get home. It's late," explained Kate.

"Why don't you stay here? I can make up the guest room," offered David. Kate sighed.

"I don't want to trouble you," muttered Kate. David stood up and waved her off.

"No trouble at all," he assured. He made up the guest room as Jake and Miles stretched out on their bellies and watched the movie. Kate watched it for a few minutes before kissing Jake good night and going to bed. Miles frowned.

"She OK?" asked Miles. Jake nodded.

'My mom's tough. She keeps her cool easily," replied Jake.

"Her daughter is missing. She has every right to be freaking out," exclaimed Miles. Jake shrugged and turned back to the movie. Outside it started raining.

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Sarah woke up a few hours later. She actually felt alright. She sat up and yawned. Her lips no longer stung and the cut on her belly button had scabbed over. Good. Sarah relieved herself in the bucket and then laid back down. She really wanted to change out of her dance uniform. Her belly was constantly cold. Sarah sat up as the door opened. A masked figured threw some clothes over to Sarah, put a tray of food down, and then closed the door. Sarah quickly changed. The clothes weren't great but at least her belly was no longer exposed. She ate the food quickly and let out a loud burp. She had to smile. Jake would have burst into giggles if he was here. Sarah frowned as she thought of home. Everyone must be worried sick. Sarah hoped one day she made it back there. Sighing she laid down, curled up, and forced herself to sleep.