Sorry everybody for this chapter being so long, but my computer was in the shop for about 3 weeks. I finally got it back today! woohoo :D and now on to chapter 6.
Chapter 6
Bryan pulled up to Lake Mead where he parked his car then he got out walked around to the back opened the trunk and dragged Greg out for he had given up searching for Katie that he decided to deal the young CSI now rather then later. He carried the unconscious CSI a couple of miles from the main entrance of the lake where nobody could see them. He stopped at what looked like to be a pole sticking out from the sand/water he new that the tide comes in every now and then so he placed Greg down bringing him up to his knees, putting the rope through the hole he tied his hands together tightly to where he couldn't get free tying him to the pole just as Greg was coming too. Then he stepped back admired the view Greg opened his eyes and looked around as his eyes fell upon Bryan he immediately stood up, but the pain in his leg prevented him from doing so as he cried out in pain. Bryan laughed then crouched down beside the boy.
"No one will find you! The tide comes in pretty quick and your a long way from civilization so no help. Your gonna die out here boy" Bryan said then he left leaving the poor CSI to die.
Greg struggled against the ropes trying to get himself free, but all his efforts were in vain. He sighed putting his head down he began to sob and pray that Nick would find him in time before the tide killed him.
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Katie had fallen asleep in Nick's arms he got up and placed the sleeping child down on the couch then walked back over to the table. Just then Brass came rushing in he was out of breath and in a hurry the others looked at him like he had lost his mind.
"Brass are you alright there?" Sara asked quietly and softly Brass held up a finger saying 'one moment' then stood up.
"I just got a call of gunshots being fired" Brass announced a little loudly they shushed him and pointed towards the couch Brass was shocked to see Katie asleep on the couch so he nodded and whispered. "The address that was given to me is on the south side of Vegas"
"Well then lets go! Nick you stay here with Katie seeing how she trusts only you" Grissom said Nick shook his head.
"No way! I call my sister Vicki to watch her. Katie grew attached to her even started callin' her Aunt Vicki. There is no way I'm stayin' here" Nick said he whipped out his cell and dield his sister after a brief conversation with her she agreed to keep an eye out on Katie. "Alright let's go! We'll drop her off at the hotel they're stayin' at and then we can head on" Nick said as he lifted Katie up in his arms they nodded and left the lab.
After dropping Katie off they were on their way towards the address that was given to them.
Bryan pulled up into this parking lot he jumped out and ran for the house. He needed to get away from Vegas for a while considering the events taking place. He quickly packed his bags grabbing a few things here and there then he grabbed his house key's, he turned and locked the door only to turn and have a few guns pointed at him. He was so busy trying to get everything gathered and taken care of that he wasn't aware of the cops that had pulled up outside until it was too late.
"Bryan Simmons your under arrest for the kidnapping of CSI Sanders, the murder of Rebecca Sanders and the rape and abuse of Katie Simmons your daughter. You have the right to remain silent, anything you say or do can be used against you in the court of law. You have a right to an attorney if you cannot afford one, one will be appointed to you. Do you understand your rights?" Brass quoted as he cuffed Bryan Nick came rushing forward and pushed him against the door hard.
"Where is Greg?" Nick demanded Bryan only smirked.
"You'll never find him!" Bryan said.
"I'm not playin' you SOB now where is Greg? Where have you taken him?" Nick asked again, but Bryan remained calm
"Like I said you'll never find him so don't bother trying. You took my daughter so I took your lover" Bryan said smugly Nick stood stunned for a moment he had no idea how he new, but he let his anger got the better of him, but before he could do anything Warrick quickly pulled him away.
"Nick no! Don't do something you'll regret. We'll find him despite what this fucker says you hear me? we...will...find...him" Warrick said calming Nick down.
"Ha don't bet on it" Bryan spat they looked at him angrily.
"There is one thing you don't understand Mr. Simmons!" Brass said
"Oh and what's that?" asked Bryan they smirked.
"We're CSI's so don't underestimate us" Sara said smugly and with that they hauled Bryan off and out of sight.
"Ok let's see what Mr. Simmons has to hide shall we?" Grissom said they nodded kicked the door in and walked into the house.
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Greg fought against the ropes once again only to cause them to cut into his wrist causing him pain. He groaned then had an idea he sank his teeth into the rope knot and began to try and loosen it, but unfortunately the knot was too tight so there was no way he could loosen it at all. The water was already to his ankles he forced himself to stand on his feet. The water was cold so his body began to shake against the element he sighed then shook his head.
"Damn! Nicky where are you?" Greg asked softly as the water began to grow slowly, but surly.
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the CSI's spent an entire hour going from top to bottom of that house and nothing not a single clue. They met up in the living room each carrying their own kits and headed out. Once outside they stopped to talk to the cops who did some interviews themselves to try and get some info when Nick spotted the car he turned and walked to the vehicle and began to inspect it.
"Hey guys maybe we should get this car to the garage? It looks like Mr. Simmons had just came back from somewhere before we arrested him maybe we could get some answers from it?" Nick suggested Grissom nodded his agreement.
"Good idea Nick! Brass have this car towed to the lab" Grissom commanded Brass nodded.
"Don't you people ever say please?" Brass asked sarcastically, but called for a tow truck.
The CSI's got back to the lab 25 minutes later after going through the entire house and coming up empty. They walked into the building and was ambushed by Ecklie he didn't look very happy. If anyone could tell you that he is not a happy guy to begin with.
"Gil as of now you and your team is off this case" Ecklie stated everyone looked at each other then back to him in anger.
"The hell we are" Nick growled.
"Nick!" Grissom warned he then turned back to Ecklie. "Give us one reason as to why you are taking us off this case" Grissom challenged.
"Because Sanders is one of you and all of you are too close to this; that's why" Ecklie responded.
"Ecklie if you take us off this case now then Greg dies. We're the the only one's who can find him we're the best you've got and you know it" Catherine said.
"I'm not saying your not the best, because we all know you are, but you are too close to this case" Ecklie said seriously.
"Conrad you can pull us off this case if you want..."
"Good" Ecklie stated he turned to leave when Grissom stopped him in his tracks.
"But we will continue to investigate no matter what you have to say because Greg is our dearest friend and we will find him" Grissom finished he looked at everyone they nodded in agreement and left.
"Grissom your violating a direct order" Ecklie warned.
"Maybe, but if it means saving a life then I will gladly do it again" with that Grissom left for his office leaving a very stunned Conrad Ecklie standing in the halls.
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Greg pulled and pulled at the ropes hoping to get himself free, but once again it was no good. The water was already up to his calf's close to his knees. The water was growing colder and colder as the sun was sitting into the distance. All he could do now his pray and hope that the others find him and that Katie was safe. He bowed his head shaking it he was starting to nod off, but he shook himself awake.
"Come on Greg stay awake man stay awake" Greg murmured to himself. He lifted his head only to find nothing, but darkness and the cold air hitting his skin.
Greg looked up towards the sky said a silent prayer and hoped for a miracle; because as of right now he could really use one.
Tbc...