Chapter Twenty

Ric felt more human after a shower but not by much. For some reason he was also more on edge. Ric did not know why but he felt as if everything was going to be over soon. He could only hope Elizabeth would be safe until then.

Mac had been trying to search Sonny's warehouses. Ric didn't think he would find anything though. Even Sonny was not that arrogant. When his cell phone rang Ric immediately knew who it was. "Lansing."

"Ric, its Mac. I have a warrant to search one of Sonny's warehouses. Did you want to join me?"

"That might not be a good idea. We don't need Justice using my connection to Sonny against us." Ric told Mac regretfully. To be honest he was just barely keeping it together. He did not need the temptation of actually seeing Sonny.

"You have a good point. The men we have on Sonny says he's unstable, more so than usual. Hopefully all this pressure will cause him to crack."

"Has anyone seen Jason?"

"He was at Harborview Towers about three hours ago. Our guys can't keep up with him on that bike."

"And until we get a warrant for a tracking device that's the best we can do."

"Yeah. I'm so sorry." Mac said genuinely regretful. Too many people had protected Jason and Sonny for too long. Taking Elizabeth might have been their last mistake. The young woman was well liked by nearly everyone in town. It was making things go smoother than normal.

"Don't be. We need to do this right. It's just all I can think about is Elizabeth. I wonder if she's hurt or scared... it's making me crazy." Ric admitted sadly.

"I understand really I do. We are going to find her no matter what. I promise."

"Thank you Mac. I'll be back in soon I have an appointment to see Kevin at three."

"We should be done by then. I'll make sure to update you."

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Sonny sat his desk attempting to work. He could feel thing spiraling out of control. Jason was doing something behind his back. Courtney was driving him crazy about the wedding, as if he gave a damn. The worst however was the PCPD.

Mac looked so smug the other day when he questioned Sonny. The mob boss had to wonder if Mac knew something Sonny did not. With all that was going Sonny had to admit it was a possibility.

Sonny looked up when Max opened the door. "Boss the PCPD is here."

"What in the hell do they want?" Sonny snapped at the guard. He was going to kill Jason when he saw him.

"To search the place. Mac said to tell you had a warrant."

'What in the hell was going on?' Sonny suspected that all this was connected to Elizabeth's disappearance. Sonny had been waiting for Ric to come after him. This was probably Mac's way of keeping Ric in line. "I'll call Justice. Make sure they don't touch anything until I get there."

"No problem Boss."

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"This borders on harassment Mac." Justice said as the PCPD searched Sonny's warehouse.

"How is doing my job harassment?"

"We both know you are targeting my clients because of their connection to Mrs. Lansing."

"Is that so? Because the warrant I have here says nothing about Elizabeth Lansing. It does however mention illegal weapons. So if you have a problem with my men doing their job I suggest you take it up with the judge." Mac said holding up the signed piece of paper. While Elizabeth was the real reason Mac was there he was not about to tell Justice that.

"Believe me I will." The lawyer said grabbing the paper from Mac's hand and storming off.

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The PCPD was much smaller than its counterpart in Seattle was. Steven had no trouble walking into the detective's area. "Can I help you?" Lucky asked the slightly familiar man.

"I'm looking for Commissioner Scorpio."

"He's in the middle of an import investigation. So unless you have an appointment..."

"No but I might be able to help." Steven said anxiously. He was fairly certain the case was Elizabeth's. Steven had to do something to help his sister.

"Really and why is that?"

"I work as a forensics examiner in Seattle." Steven saw the younger man was unimpressed. "Dr. Steven Webber."

"Elizabeth's brother? I... I didn't think you would come." Lucky said in complete shock. Elizabeth rarely talked about her older brother. However, there was little doubt the man was related to Elizabeth.

"You know Elizabeth?"

"Something like that. You know you have a lot of never showing up here now."

"Look I know I haven't been a good big brother..."

"You haven't been any kind of brother." Lucky snapped in anger. He was one of the few people who knew how badly her family hurt Elizabeth.

"Who do you think you are?" Steven asked surprised by the young detective's attitude.

"Someone who actually cares about Elizabeth."

"I know I haven't...." Steven paused and took a deep breath before continuing. "I do care about Elizabeth. All I want is to help."

Lucky shook his head at the knowledge. There was no way Mac would let him help. His boss wanted things done completely on the up and up. "I doubt Mac will let you. Hell he's practically kicked Ric off the case already."

"Why is that?"

"Ric has a connection with our main suspects. That and the fact he's the D.A. Mac just wants things done by the book."

"So where is this Ric?"

"Don't know. You could try his office. The man hasn't left it since Elizabeth came up missing."

"And if not?" Steven demanded to know. After all, he had yet to meet Ric Lansing.

"Don't worry he'll be there. Why don't I show you where it is?"

"Thanks. I didn't catch you're name."

"I didn't give it." Lucky said trying not to enjoy Steven's frustration. "Let's go."