"I'm s-" Joe began.

"Joe don't say it. I'm fine. Let it go okay?" He nodded and I smiled. He pulled away a little and put his hand on my face where he had punched me. I winced and squeezed his hand until the pain subsided.

"You know. It was torture for Joe to do that." Nick said, causing Joe to blush.

"I know and he's a lot stronger than he thinks he is." I laughed for the first time since we changed locations.

Juliet's POV

It's been two days since the three of us were rescued. The police kept getting dead end clues. It was Thursday. We had two days to find them before we had to pay the ransom. I couldn't even imagine what those men must be doing to Taylor. If she's getting hurt, then poor Joe. He hates to see her hurt. He'd rather himself than her.

Taylor's POV The next day

The men haven't bothered us since they made Joe hurt me. I spoke too soon. The door just opened. Two men and a woman we've never seen before entered.

"Who are you?" Joe was brave enough to ask her.

"I am Fiona Skye. I am in charge of your capture. I know Joe and Nick remember me from their show. I did have a small part on Hannah Montana too. I played Sarah." Fiona said.

"No way." Joe was flabbergasted and Nick looked astounded.

"Yes way. I need one of you to come with me now. Grab the girl." As the men moved towards me, Joe jumped up.

"No! Take me not her." Joe said.

"Fine, let's go Joe." Fiona said. I knew he wanted to protect me, but I wasn't about to let him get hurt.

"Joe, what are you doing?" I said quietly, gently putting my hand on his arm.

"I'm protecting you. Don't worry, I'll be fine. I'll miss you. Remember, I love you." I looked into his beautiful, chocolate brown eyes as he said this. He tilted my chin up with his finger and leaned down towards me. He kissed me. It was the most amazing kiss I'd ever had. I didn't want him to let once his arms were around me. The world could end right now and I wouldn't care. He broke the kiss and I looked up at him, tears running down my face. He gently wiped them away.

"Taylor don't cry. Stay strong for me, okay?" I nodded and he smiled a small, gorgeous smile.

"See you, Osment. I love you." He said.

"I love you too, Jonas." I pulled him into me and gave him one last kiss before letting him go. "You're my hero." I whispered as he walked toward Fiona.

"Well, isn't that touching." Fiona laughed evilly as the men grabbed Joe and all but dragged him out the door.

"But, I don't think you'll see him again unless that ransom is paid. I'm not taking any chances like last time." That was the thing she said before Joe gave me a calming look and the cell door shut behind them. When they disappeared from view, I turned around into Nick's waiting arms and cried.

"Taylor, it's ok. Sssshhh. I know I'm not as good at this as Joe. He is a lot more sensitive and understanding than me when it comes to girls." Nick was trying to comfort me. I smiled when he said that, but continued crying.

"Taylor, he'll be fine." Nick led me over to a cot and sat down. I finally looked up at him.

"I know, but if he does get hurt, he did it for me and it makes me feel terrible. I miss him already. Last time, at least I knew you guys were coming back." I told him.

"Taylor, you know Joe. He's strong, he's brave, he's smart, and he can take care of himself." Nick said. This really calmed me down. I hadn't thought of that.

"You're right, Joe is better at this." Nick looked at me with fake hurt. "Just kidding," I said smiling. "Thanks."

"Hey, if Joe can't be there for you, I'll always be ready to fill in." Nick and got up and pushed the cots close to each other. This way, we could talk without yelling and could get to each other quickly if we needed to.