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"Hey! I saw someone there!"

Jack cursed, his stomach clenched in fear. He had only four bullets left and there were five men with each holding a gun of their own. He saw the similar fear in Mac's eyes as they comunicated silently

One of the men got up from his place and raised his gun. He walked straight towards the tree where Mac was hiding with Sam. Jack held his hand out signalling Mac to stay as still as possible. Mac nodded in response and pulled Sam closer to him

Mac held his breath and waited for the man to show. He and Jack have been partners for years so he knew exactly what had Jack planned. The man as expected spot them and Mac held on hands out in surrender "You got me..."

The man grinned in happiness feeling proud of his success but then Jack came from behind and knocked the man with his gun who fell on the ground unconscious "Or not" finished Mac and held his fist out to share his signature win with Jack but the older man ignored him and hissed at his friend "Run! They're coming out way"

Mac turned his head and saw rest of the four had got up from their places. Mac and Jack made a mad dash towards the opposite side each dragging the boys with them. The four men heard the noises and blindly fired in their direction.

Mac pushed Sam infront so he could cover the boy with his body and saw Jack do the same for Chris. They ran for their life ducking and dodging the rain of bullets. It took another ten minutes to finally manage to escape from the kidnappers view. Jack found a place to hide which looked like a small cave and motioned Mac to follow

"Phew! That was close" said Mac and got the deadliest glare from Jack who was coming near him. Mac held Sam infront of him as a human shield knowing Jack wouldn't harm the kid just to get him...would he? Taking note of Jack's glare, Mac wasn't sure anymore so he decided to take a primitive strike "Hey Jack...you okay?"

Jack came to a stop less than six inches from Mac "Do I look okay to you? What you did back there could've killed you! Didn't that occur to you?"

Mac smiled sheepishly "Um...not really. I just wanted to get my phone" Jack inched a little further looking furious. He opened his mouth but never got a chance to speak

"Hey hey back off"

Mac looked down and choked on the laughter in his throat. In an apparent effort to protect Mac from his enraged partner, Sam had held his both hands on Jack's leg and was pushing with all the strength he had in him

Jack stared at the small boy in disbelief before he backed up a step catching Sam as he tumbled forward "Look Sam can you sit with Chris for a minute. I've to talk to Mac"

Sam shook his head and crossed his arms. He scowled at the older agent "Uh huh"

"What?"

"Uh huh..no way" Sam took a step backward so he was now pressed up against Mac's legs "You'll hit him" Jack's eyes grew wide at the accusation "I'll not!" he said defensively

"You will!" glared Sam

"Will not!" Jack threw his hands up, exasperated "I can't believe I'm doing this" he took a deep breath and looked at the child below who was determined to protect Mac at all cost who by the way was enjoying the show way too much by holding his laughter "Sam, he's my partner.. my best friend. I'm not going to hit him"

"Do you love him?"

"Yes I do. He's like a family to me" said Jack

"Are you glad he's not dead?"

"What? Ofcourse I'm glad he's not dead" Jack looked at Chris for help but the latter just shrugged his shoulders. Sam continued in his serious tone "You don't mean like you do. Mom says if you love someone and you're glad they are here then give them a big hug and tell how happy you are that they are with you" he stopped at looked at Jack expectantly "Well?"

Mac was proud of his self control as he watched Jack being chewed out by a eight year old and when Jack looked up at him he had the most innocent looking smile on his face

"Mac" began Jack who sounded as if words were forced out of his mouth "I'm very happy you're here with us" with a low growl that was specially meant for Mac, the older agent turned on his heel and stalked away

"Hey! Mac cried out unable to resist "Where's my hug?" Jack halted his steps and Mac thought he saw smoke coming from his friend's ears "Just make the call kid" said Jack and nudged Chris's shoulder "Let's find some long leaves to cover this area"

"Hmm..ya know Mac, he's not good at best friend's job" Sam observed, dissapointed in older man "Don't worry.. I'll ask Chris to give him some pointers. He's my best friend and I love him very much"

This time Mac laughed out hard. The picture itself was so funny...Chris giving pointers to Jack. He sniffed his tears of laughter. If only Sam knew how much Jack meant to him in his life. Jack was the closet person he had...a mentor...a best friend...a father figure. He knew Jack's anger was true to it's place. He was only worried for his life. Mac thought of talking to him after he made the call

Mac looked at his cell. There was only one bar left and signal was also poor. He had one chance of making clear how badly they were in need for backup. He dialled a number "Matty?"

The Phoenix foundation boss's eyes lit up when she saw it was Mac who was calling. Matty immediately held her hand out and hushed everyone in the room "Mac? Mac can you hear me?" she heard a static sound at the other side of the phone

"...end..help...now...back..tty...send back..up." that was all Mac could say before his cell turned off itself. The boy sighed and hoped his Boss had got the message

"Is help coming?" asked Sam, hope shinning in his small eyes. Mac ruffled his hair "Yes kiddo. Help is coming soon. Hey where did Jack and Chris go?" he asked looking around

"They're here" came a rough voice and Mac turned to see Jack and Chris were held at gunpoint. He saw Jack give him an apologetic look "No! Chris!" Sam was about to run towards his brother but Mac held him back. Damn the kidnappers had found them

"Don't move or else we won't hesitate to pull the trigger" said one of the men and walked with a large wines in his hand. Mac was tied with his hands behind his back and Sam's hand were tied infront

As they were being led out Sam nudged at Mac's knee "How cool is this? We are getting snatched together" Mac's eyes fell on the large guns and forced himself to give a nod "Yeah...cool"

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