A/N: I am almost done with the story and will continue to upload the chapters at a good pace.

4 days ago…

"Eric and Calleigh, I need you guys to check out the alibi. Mr. Wolfe, you are with me." Horatio instructed.

"We are on it." Calleigh said as she pushed Eric out the door

The truth was Ryan got in an argument with Eric earlier in the day over his loyalty to the lab. Apparently, someone had leaked information about the case they were working on and Eric believed that Ryan did it for some extra cash. Ryan stared at the shadows of Calleigh and Eric. It was a moment like this that often reminded Ryan he was still an outsider to the team.

"Mister Wolfe, whenever you are ready." Horatio said as he called at a dazed Ryan.

"Oh right 'H'" Ryan said and left the building trailing his boss.

It was the first time Ryan rode with Horatio. He often went with Eric or Natalia. Ryan wanted to say something to Horatio, but he didn't know where to start. The weather or daily activity just sounded too awkward. So Ryan decided to ride in silent with Horatio.

However, just as Ryan was deep in thought about his situation with Eric, a car smashed into the passenger side. Ryan felt himself collided with the airbags as shattered glasses rained onto him. He closed his eyes and smelled the white powder from the airbag.

"Mister Wolfe! Mister Wolfe!"

Horatio was still trying to move the deflated airbags and reached Ryan when a towel was forcedly put over his mouth and nose. The second Horatio recognized the smell of chloroform; his left hand peeled at the strange hand and his right hand went to his gun.

"Draw that gun and I will make sure you never see another day." The man holding the towel said.

"Empty threat." Horatio stated and fired his weapon while it was still in the holster. The bullet hit the man's right foot and caused him to fall over and grab his foot.

Horatio pulled out his gun and fired the killing blow. The man tumbled over the side of the Hummer.

"Mister Wolfe!" Horatio fervently called out to Ryan. Although the chloroform from the towel earlier didn't knock Horatio out, he started to feel the effect of it. Horatio started to swivel on his feet and he had a hard time focusing on the situation.

"Mister Wolfe!!" Horatio called out again.

"I am afraid; Mister Wolfe is not going to be able to help you, lieutenant." And before Horatio had any chance to react, he plunged forward in the waiting arms of his attackers.

Ryan…was his last thought.

"When one of our own is taken we ALWAYS find our man...ALWAYS. "
— Mac Taylor CSI:NY