Later that day, Elliot came back with even more nothing than he did when he left for TARU.

Olivia could tell that Elliot was frustrated more than he was earlier in the day. She walked up to him and offered a smile. Elliot shook his head. She knew that TARU didn't find anything more.

Cragen walked out of his office and saw that Elliot had come back from TARU. "Get anything else from TARU, Elliot?"

Stabler turned around and shook his head. "Sorry Cap. They have nothing. But I have an idea of what we should look for. How many abandon warehouses are there in the city?"

"Dozens if not more. What are you getting at, Elliot?"

Stabler turned toward Munch. "What did you find on the surveillance tapes, John?"

"Not a whole lot. There were some warehouses that the other band members were talking about in the lounge at the hotel, but that's about it. It looked like Jake didn't want anything to do with their conversation, as well. You think she could be in one of the warehouses they were talking about?"

"Yeah, I do. Let's check every one of them and hope we get lucky. Then I want to personally bring that bastard in."

"And if he has an accomplice? Then what?"

"I want him, too. But right now, I want to talk with the other band members and find out why they're not saying anything."

"Speaking of the other band members." Fin pointed towards them to emphasize his point.

"We have an idea of where Jake goes after practice. We'd like to help in anyway we can."

"What can you tell us?"

"We followed Jake to a warehouse in the Meatpacking District one night and he was carrying a briefcase. We could only imagine it had to be money. But to hazard a guess of how much, we don't know."

"Did either of you get an address of this warehouse, by chance?"

"Yeah. I did. It's 213 East 50th St. 2nd warehouse on the right. Don't know if she's still alive or not. I hope we were able to help in some way."

"Yes. It helped a lot. Thank you. Better later than never."

After the band members left, Elliot headed for the crib to blow off some steam. He couldn't believe that Jake would do something like this.

Olivia was about to go after him, but was held back by Cragen. "Don't go after him, Liv. He needs the time to cool off. When he does come back out, don't get in his way and do what he says. He's a man on a mission right now."

Liv nodded her head in acceptance and sat down at her desk. She looked at the empty chair across from her. She couldn't help but feel bad for Elliot. This was his best friend and Marine buddy. Who knew that Jake would do this kind of thing.

An hour later, Elliot came back into the bullpen and sat down at his desk and smiled at Liv. When she didn't smile back he asked her what was wrong. "I'm worried that you'll do more than just bring them in, El. I know Jake is your friend and hearing what he's done has made you rather upset, but please remember that you're a detective first and not a bully."

"Liv, I would never bully anyone for any reason unless it's some hump that deserved it. And as of right now, I don't consider Jake my friend any more. My friends don't hire mercs to kidnap, rape and kill. My friends are those I care about. True friends like you and everyone here in the stationhouse. As well as my family. Jake isn't a friend. Not any more."

"Glad to hear that, Elliot. I'd hate to see you get booted cause of you're temper. Now, let's go find this lead singer and bring Jake and his accomplice in." Then she smiled at him. He smiled back at her.

They reached the warehouse just in time to hear someone scream inside. Both Liv and El practically jumped out of the car and ran to the warehouse. They had their weapons drawn and ready to open fire once they got inside.

Elliot and Olivia were standing on either side of the door into the warehouse. Elliot gave the silent 3 count then they burst through the door.

The assailant turned around and started shooting at them. They scattered in 2 different directions and took cover. Olivia came up shooting and moved to where Elliot was hiding.

"This isn't working the way we had originally thought, El. Have any other ideas?"

"Just keep shooting and I'll try to make my way around and catch him off guard."

"Be careful and don't get yourself shot, ok."

"Deal. Cover me."

Liv nodded and came up shooting again while Elliot made his way around to the other side behind the kidnapper.

He was hoping that his plan works better than the original. He crept as quietly as he could all the way around and untied Michelle and quietly told her to go around the same way he had. She nodded and ran back around to the other side of the warehouse.

She saw Liv and ran straight to her. That's when the kidnapper saw Michelle, too. He turned around and got sucker punched by Elliot. Then he grabbed his cuffs and arrested the bastard. After which, he hauled him up to his feet and pushed him towards where Liv and Michelle were.

The 1-6 stationhouse. Interrogation room 1. Both Fin and Munch interrogated the kidnapper while Benson and Stabler watched from the other side of the 2-way mirror.

Stabler couldn't believe that his former Marine buddy would do something like this. Benson saw the look on Elliot's face. She didn't like that look, either. She put a hand on his shoulder. Stabler looked at his partner and gave her a sad smile.

Olivia nodded and watched Elliot turn and walk out to the bullpen. He was getting way to involved after rescuing the missing lead singer.

As he grabbed his suit jacket, Cragen came out of his office. He was watching Elliot get ready to leave. "Elliot, can I see you before you leave?"

"Yeah, Cap. Give me a few minutes ok." Cragen nodded and walked back into his office.

After Elliot grabbed his keys, he headed for Cragen's office. He was going to tell Cragen that he was taking himself out of the rest of the case.

Elliot lightly knocked on the open door. Cragen looked up and motioned Elliot inside.

"Have a seat, Elliot."

"No thanks, Cap. I was just heading out, so can we make this quick?"

"I just wanted to know how you're feeling since you and Liv took the case?"

"Honestly, Cap. I hate what Jake has done. This case finally brought me to the point I have to take myself out of it. I would like to be kept in the loop, though."

"Not a problem, Elliot. I'm glad you're doing the right thing. Go be with your family."

Elliot nodded and left Cragen's office. He walked through the bullpen and out the door. Liv watched him leave and was glad that he took himself out before it really got bad.

"Liv, has Munch and Fin got anything out of the hired merc?"

Olivia turned towards Cragen and shook her head. "Can I talk to you about something, Don?"

"Of course, Liv. Come on in." He motioned with his hand for her to come enter his office.

Liv walked in and closed the office door then sat down on the edge of the little table sitting by the office door.

"What's on your mind, Liv?"

"I'm a bit concerned about Elliot. I'm afraid he might go after Jake, but I don't want to assume anything. I just have this feeling in the pit of my stomach."

"Why don't you call Kathy and find out if he is there."

"Then it shows I don't trust him. He's not just been my partner, captain. He's my best friend, too. I don't want to see him throw his career away by being reckless. Lt. Tucker told him that if he hears about Elliot and his temper, then he can kiss the rest of his career good bye. I don't want to see that happen."

"I understand how you feel, Liv. He's one of the best detectives I've had the pleasure to work with. Let's hope he's doing the right thing and spending time with his family and not out hunting his former friend. Go see if Fin and Munch need some help. And thank you for voicing your concern for Elliot, Liv."

The next several hours went by and they still didn't have a location to where Jake was. It was driving the detectives crazy that they were getting nowhere with this hump.

They kept trying to get a confession out the kidnapper, but to no avail.

They tried for the next few days and the kidnapper wouldn't budge. He refuses to give up the location. Both Fin and Munch were beyond caring about how they treat this guy now.

Fin manhandled the kidnapper in order to get the location of Jake. "Listen here, asshole! Time is running out for you if you don't give me that location! Now spill it!"

"I'd rather sit in jail then give you a location!" Then he clammed up tighter than a water seal. He refused to give up the location of where Jake is.

"Then jail it is, jackass." Fin yanked the kidnapper to his feet and cuffed him. He then guided him out of the interrogation room and into the holding cell for transport.

"Damn! This guy didn't want to give up the location! He didn't even ask for a lawyer! This guy has balls of steel, I'll tell ya."

"Then we should talk with Mike. Maybe she knows or heard where Jake might be. I just don't understand why he would do something like this to his own GF."

****Author's note**** This is the final chapter for this story. You all can come to your own conclusions for what happens next and how it will end. If you would like to give me your different versions of what happens next and what the final outcome will be, please leave it in the review box below.

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