Disclaimer: I don't own Rookie Blue.
A.N. Sorry that this took so long to update. I just finished my winter session at college - during that time I wrote a lot and just did not have time to edit. Hopefully the next update will not take as long and hopefully I will be able to post a few more stories/updates today.
Enjoy!
Sam was in the middle of working with Guns and Gangs when his phone began ringing. He looked at the caller ID. It said Staff Sergeant's office. He was momentarily confused since he knew that Frank was at headquarters for the day. Then he remembered Jerry saying something about using the office today. Why is Jerry calling? He knows that I am going to be with Guns and Gangs and don't have time to talk. "This better be good Jerry."
"Sammy," Luke answered, "have you spoken to Andy recently?"
Sam froze. Why was Luke calling him from Frank's office and asking about Andy? Sam pinched the bridge of his nose and motioned for the Guns and Gangs team to wait a minute. "We don't call each other at work unless it is work related."
"So you haven't spoken to her in the past half hour?"
Sam began pacing, his stomach churning. His gut reaction told him that something was majorly wrong and Andy was involved. "Why do you keep repeating yourself? I haven't spoken to her at all today." He heard Luke curse. "Look, put Jerry on."
"Yeah Sammy?"
"Jerry, what is going on? Why is Luke calling about Andy?"
"Sam," Jerry took a deep breath "Andy's missing."
Sam pinched the bridge of his nose again. This was not good. "Where was Andy assigned to today? And with whom?" He had to keep his professional distance or he knew he would do something rash. He knew that the only way he would remain calm was to be professional and treat this as if it were anyone but Andy.
The phone in Best's office was still on speaker. Oliver spoke. "With Epstein by the warehouse."
Sam cursed. Out of all of Andy's friends at the station, Dov was the only one who noticed that she never had surveillance. Dov had stopped them two nights ago to ask. Why hadn't Andy or Dov said anything when they were assigned? "Get all available personnel to meet in the Parade room. Where are Nash, Diaz, and Peck?"
Oliver continued talking. "Nash is in here. Peck is on desk with Nash and Diaz is out with one of the rookies." He knew Sam was planning everything out but he had no idea what Sam was thinking.
"Noelle is also with a rook so where are the other two?"
"Booking."
Sam sighed. "Call Williams and Diaz and tell them to get back. DO NOT use the radio. And send someone to come get me." He hung up the phone and turned to the men who were waiting for him. "I have to go."
Detective Brian Islough, the head of the operation, crossed his arms. "Enlighten me as to why I should let you leave."
Sam leaned against the table so that he was eye to eye with the detective. "My partner is missing. Until McNally is found, I can't be here."
Detective Islough looked surprised. "McNally? As in Andy McNally, Tommy's little girl?"
Sam nodded. "She's not so little. You know her?"
The detective nodded. "Before her mother left they lived a few doors down. Tommy and I worked together and she used to come over to help my wife with our little ones." He turned to the men in the room. "This can wait, we are almost done. Gather everyone who is not currently working on a specific assignment and we'll meet at 15th. Swarek, call your buddies and tell them not to drive over. You're riding with me and you're going to explain your plan of action."
Sam called Oliver on the way out to the car to explain the change in plans. Oliver informed him that everyone was gathering and he would probably arrive around the same time as Noelle and Chris.
As soon as he hung up with Oliver, he called Dov. "Epstein, what happened?"
He heard Dov swallow nervously. "I tried to reason with her but she told me to leave it. After we drove around, she decided we should do a walk around. She took the lower level and I took the upper level. She didn't come out."
Sam sighed. "Are you still trying to reach her?"
"Yes. Her cell is off now and I have no idea if she is receiving radio contact."
"Keep trying and stay out of sight. We'll be there soon." He was about to hang up when he remembered one last detail. "Epstein, who has the keys?"
"Andy. She was driving. I'm outside the car."
Sam nodded to himself. "Fine. We'll bring the spare set. Keep out of sight."
Sam hung up and turned to Detective Islough. "I'm sorry detective."
Detective Islough kept his eyes on the road as he waved a hand at Sam. "You're trying to figure out all of the details. What's the plan Swarek?"
Sam outlined his plan for Islough. Islough nodded thoughtfully when Sam finished. "The only thing I would add is tell your homicide man to be near the site. He can leave after us but I have a feeling that poor college girl might be at the warehouse." He pulled into a spot in front of 15th and the two men got out.
A.N. In the next chapter Sam's plan of action will be revealed. And yes, I used Jerry as my guinea pig - I needed someone to lay the blame on and the beginning of this story came to me right after I watched episode 10 (probably for the 10th time!) and the way he treated Traci - he deserves what I'm giving him!
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