Chapter 5

The world seemed to blur by her as Catherine quickly strode down the lab corridors. "Catherine, can you please calm down?" Warrick was trying his best to ease her panic, but she wouldn't listen, her mind was else where. Who had her? Why? What were they doing to her? All these questions needed answering, and fast. "Catherine, look at me." Warrick's voice suddenly became sterner and she turned around to face him. "Rushing around panicking won't find her Catherine, you need to calm down and think straight."

"How can I think straight Warrick when someone has my daughter?" She didn't mean to sound angry, but the venom still slipped into her tone. "I'm sorry," she whispered, suddenly dropping her gaze to look at the lino flooring, "I guess I'm just annoyed and stressed out."

"Its ok Cath, I understand. Now, clear your head, and let's work this case like it's a normal one." Catherine noticed his emphasis on the word normal and sighed. He was right. If she could solve any other case, what's stopping her from solving this one? "Want a coffee?"

"Yes, thank you."

"Alright, let's go talk to Grissom and get a suspect list."

"Okay…"

They walked on until they reached Grissom's office. Knocking softly on the door, Catherine slowly walked in, closely followed by Warrick. "Catherine, Warrick, what's up?" Grissom asked, looking up from his cross word puzzle.

"We came to talk to you about a case- we need your help." Warrick began, sitting down on a desk. "There have been 2 killings, and we seem to think they're connected in some way."

"Ah, yes." Grissom smiled weakly. "Catherine knew them both, is that correct?" His gaze shifted to Catherine, who was still stood frozen at the door.

"Um, yes. I knew them both." She took a deep breath. "They were both Lindsay's friends, and know Lindsay is missing too. Some how I don't think this is a coincidence Grissom."

"Lindsay is missing?"

"Yes, that's what I said. And before you say it, no, I am not pulling out of the case. I need to find my daughter."

"Hmm." Grissom contemplated. "I know you do Catherine, but you need to keep a level head with this. You could compromise the investigation."

"I won't."

"Well, good." He smiled weakly. "Now, we need to get to work- we have a suspect list to create."