A/N: Here is the latest chapter in the story. Sorry its taken me so long to update. I've been extremely busy with work and school, they are both keeping me on my toes. I'm also sorry that its a little shorter than what I would hope. Like always, read and enjoy:)

Chapter 8- An Address of a Lead

Sitting at his computer at OSP Eric continued to stare at the blank computer screen. For the first time ever Eric was unsure of what he should do, and it annoyed him. It had been nearly two hours since Nell went missing; as soon as the team had entered the tech center Hetty filled them in on what had happened. Eric filled them in as well whenever he could find his voice. Knowing from experience that the trail would run cold the longer they waited everyone immediately started working on trying to locate their missing red head.

Walking into the tech center on her quiet, dainty feet Hetty watched Eric as he remained in his stupor, and continued to stare at his blank screen. Wanting to help the surfer boy/computer analyst Hetty cleared her throat as she made her way towards Eric's side. Caught off guard by the noise Eric quickly spun himself around to stare at Hetty. Feeling guilty for being caught not working on anything his cheeks burned bright red with embarrassment. Staring back at the worried filled eyes of the technical analyst Hetty ignored the change in hue of Eric's cheeks as she said,

"Mr. Beale, I understand that you're worried about Miss Jones, but staring at a blank computer screen won't help anyone."

Hearing this Eric broke eye contact, and stared down at his sandals like a child being scolded by its mother. Not liking this response either Hetty added,

"Stop looking like a child who got caught with his hand in the cookie jar, and look me in the face like you know is appropriate." Seeing Eric comply with her demand Hetty smiled, "Good, now tell me what you have found so far, and don't tell me you haven't found anything."

Turning around to face his computer Eric quickly pulled up the dead end results that he had found earlier. Quickly glancing to Hetty Eric answered,

"I checked the security camera footage from the front entrance during the time that Nell disappeared, like you said. She is visible on screen with her back towards the main gate as she appears to regain control of herself. As the footage continues you can see someone approach her from behind and grab her. Just as she starts to struggle they place a white cloth over her mouth, and she is immediately incapacitated."

Hetty watched the footage while Eric spoke and nodded her head,

"Are you able to get a clear shot of the kidnapper's face to ID him?"

A grim expression covered Eric's face as he shook his head no,

"Unfortunately no, from far away it appears that the kidnapper's face is uncovered, however when I zoomed in to get a closer picture of his face I discovered that he was wearing a clear face mask that some bank robbers wear to blur their faces. There is no way to tell who it is. But whoever it was knew who Nell was, and where she worked."

With Eric's last statement in mind Hetty said,

"Based on that and the few features we can see it would appear our kidnapper is Brian Doyle. Now from this camera we can't see the vehicle he used to transport Nell. Did you try using satellite imaging of the area to try and locate the car?"

An expression of shock spread across Eric's face as he mentally slapped himself in the head for not thinking of that himself. Without skipping a beat Eric locked onto the satellite imaging system, and started to locate the area and time of Nell's kidnapping. As he worked Callen and Sam walked in and watched what was happening on screen. After finally locating the time and place they needed Eric quickly fast forwarded through the parts they had already seen. A few seconds later Eric returned the images back to normal as they watched Doyle carry Nell's unconscious body away from NCIS headquarters; seeing where Doyle was headed Eric froze the image of Doyle and Nell next to a beat up blue Buick and zoomed in for a closer image of the license plate.

Smiles spread across everyone's faces as Eric enlarged the license plate on the screen, and said,

"Zebra, Bravo, Delta-2-5-1-3, California plates; I'll run them through the system and see what we've got."

Information immediately appeared on the screen as Eric ran the plate through the database. A photo and records of a young man in his mid twenties appeared on screen,

"David Hill, twenty-five, bought the car a year ago, and according to his records, he and Doyle were roommates in college, and are still friends today."

Hearing this, the NCIS agents realized that David Hill had helped and probably was still helping Doyle. Wanting to take action immediately Callen asked,

"Does he have an address Eric?"

After typing a few keys on his keyboard Eric nodded his head,

"Yeah, he owns a house in East Los Angeles, near Hollywood. Here is the exact location."

Waiting a split second for Hetty's approval Callen and Sam quickly exited the tech center and made their way down stairs. Still working at their desks Kensi and Deeks looked up from their findings as Callen and Sam made their way over. Realizing that they had a lead Kensi and Deeks rose from their desks and gathered their weapons along with Callen and Sam as Callen filled them in,

"We found the name of the guy who lent Doyle the car he used to kidnap Nell. His house may be where they are holding her. Sam and I will go in through the back, Kensi- you and Deeks will go in through the front. If we find Doyle and David Hill we will arrest them, and bring them in."

Nodding their heads in understanding the four agents headed out towards their new destination.