"Grace? I'm going with Alex, but I figured I would check in with you first."

She looked up from her file and smiled.

"Of course, but you didn't have to check with me, all you have to do is 'punch in', and then go, you already getting into the routine of things aren't you?"

"Yes, I'm trying; Alex is a hard one to keep up with."

"Imagine him with you all the time. I loved having him as a partner but, sometimes, towards the end, I thought he was smothering me with Lucy's case."

"Well I'm sure he wasn't so unbearable. But I do believe he's in either his car or mine, since he knows what it is. So I better get out of here."

After my check in with Russell, I met Alex waiting in the lobby. He was talking to someone on the phone. I walked beside him as he finished his conversation.

"Sorry, that was Tyler; he's done with the sketch."

"That fast, oh my he's good."

"Yea, but we have to go and pick it up. that's always the first thing we do. Try to get leads."

"Alex I am a cop, I do know what is going on." I laughed. "Shall we go then?"

"Um yes, let's take my car this time."

We walked into the elevator. I think we might've had a face for our doe.

The drive to Tyler's apartment was a pleasant one. Alex talked mostly about how his life had changed when he met and married Greta and then how Lucy was born, and how he changed after she was gone.

"So are you single?" he asked me. Just getting to know me probably..

"Yea I am. I've been too busy with the move to be looking for someone." I grinned as big as I could.

He looked at me and smiled, "oh look were here"

He made a left turn off the road we were on, and before I could blink we were out of the car and going up some steps to what I guessed lead to Tyler's apartment.

Alex knocked when we reached the little door at the top of the stairs. Candace opened the door and let us in. Her hair was messy and she looked like she had been sleeping. Tyler was on the couch with a piece of paper with the face on it. He too looked very tired. He got up and put it into a package and handed it to Alex, Tyler said he did the best he could, and that he wasn't sure if that picture in particular would help. Alex said his peace and as soon as we got there we were gone.

We arrived at Alex's car and he handed me the parcel, while I jumped in. it had begun to rain and I was afraid that it would've gotten wet. While we driving, I took out the picture. It was wonderfully drawn, absolutely gorgeous, very nice. All in all I must say that I was very, very impressed, I had no idea that he could draw so well. I looked over at Alex's face and he caught me gaze.

"Who is this?" I asked him.

"A sibling or friend of our doe" he answered while concentrating on the road.

"Are you sure?"

"Absolutely" he answered

"That is amazing."

"Yea, it is. Tyler's really good about finding the faces."

Jane's POV

I knew who I as far as I was concerned, the little dinner girl from down the street, green eyes, dark hair and I was a little short, not a lot but I wasn't no giant. But I didn't complain, I loved my life and I loved living it, it was wonderful. I loved my job and better yet the adorable customer that would tip me with 100s on a bad day, he was a little touchy but I didn't care, if only I could let him know that I loved him, I think he loved me to, but I didn't have any chance to tell him that now. They had his picture now.

Getting back to Lindsey's house, Alex and I stepped out into the pouring rain. I hated the rain, but being shielded by Alex in the wind made it bearable. Of course he didn't know this. I couldn't help but saying, and it was very early in the game, but I was crushing on this guy, hard to. Just like I did with Riley, until he killed that poor girl. I hated him for that. Alex would never do that to me, would he?

Lindsey was in the kitchen and it looked like she was on the phone, I guess from what it sounded like she was ordering food. Walter was in the dining room staring at the pegboard with all of our information on it. I heard the phone click.

"Hey Alex, Casey, I ordered Chinese, hope that's ok. Hey I didn't know what you liked so I just got you what we get, ok?"

"Oh that's fine thanks, what do I owe you?"

"Nothing, as long as you show us what's in the package." She laughed.

"Of course, come in here and we will show you what it is."

"Oh your such a tease, but that's what's good about our family here." She laughed again.

We went into the dining room, and as I sat down beside Walter, Alex walked over to get the package from me. Oh course being the klutz that I am, I dropped it.

"Hold on I'll get it." He went down, then I went down, and we hit each other. Yea his head was not only pretty but really hard to. I sat back up and turned red immediately. He and everyone else were just laughing. Then it was back to business, we needed to find out who this guy was. Then we could get to know each other better.

Alex copied the picture and told us to pair off, Lindsey and Walter, Candace and Tyler, who had arrived after the head hitting incident, and to my surprise, me and Alex. I think really he was just making sure I knew what I was doing.

We left at about 7:30, we had something to eat first and then we loaded into our respectable cars and searched.

Alex and I started at a little coffee shop.

"Wait in the car ok? This place doesn't look promising and I know you hate the rain." He smiled at me and left the heat running in the car as he jumped out and ran inside. I waited for a little while and listened to his police scanner, checked in with Tyler and Walter but just like us they hadn't found anything. A few minutes later Alex reappeared, he looked angry.

"They wouldn't talk to me. This is a little shop and things travel fast they knew I was a cop. And they wouldn't give me any information unless I bought something. People these days, I want answers not some crappy coffee."

He was starting the car when I spoke up.

"Wait, they don't know who I am, let me try."

"It's not going to work but ok, I'll let you try. Good luck"

"Hey I can do this." I winked at him and he laughed. I jumped out.

Walking into the little corner café wasn't that bad. It was very warm and a crappy cup of coffee sounded really good right now. Hopefully I would be able to get our doe's name. I walked up to the counter, sat down and picked up a menu. Then I noticed something. A poster of our girl, it was a missing poster. Perfect, that would have her name and an open opportunity for talk. The waiter noticed me looking at the poster and asked me if I wanted anything.

"Yes, I would, can a get a coffee to go please? A large would be great. Umm two sweeteners and some milk. Thank you."

"Here you go miss that will be $7 dollars."

I sipped the coffee just a bit.

"Excuse me is it too much to ask for another one the same way to go to. My friend just pulled up and I'm sure she would like one to. I'm sorry." I flashed the biggest most apologetic smile I could find and the face of my waiter perked up a little, he was getting another 7 dollar sale.

"Here you go, miss, thank you again."

"Thanks hey can I ask you something. I'm new here, do you think you can give me a copy of that poster up there. I think I may know her but I can't see it."

"Of course, here you are. Is there anything else I can get you today?"

"Yes, can you tell me her name, it's not on here."

"It's Caroline Carlisle, she used to work here, but the boss doesn't like to talk about her. I've already said too much. Thank you have a good day."

"You to, have a good one." I smiled and left him a ten dollar tip.

I ran out to Alex's hopefully warm car.

He was listening to some song on the radio, he was singing along but he stopped when I got in the car.

"Well, was I right or was I right?"

"NO you weren't, here have some coffee."

"Thanks, so did you get anything?"

"Drive, I got a name."

He smiled really wide, picked up his cell phone and dialed Lindsey's number.

"Linds, we got the name of our girl, meet us back at your house, tell Tyler."

He drove like crazy trying to get back to Lindsey's house, I was very scared, I had to grab on to his coat a couple of times, he would look at me then look at the speed o motor.

"Sorry, let me slow down."

Finally we reached Lindsey's house. I was so happy that was over. Everyone was there of course; we were the last team to arrive. Opening his door, he ran to my side and opened mine; we ran inside and hit the front door at the same time. He let me in.

"Thanks"

He smiled and went inside with me. At my heels he found a chair.

"Alright people, Casey has a name. Listen up ok?"

"Aren't you going to say this?"

"I didn't get the information."

Smiling he leaned back into his chair and opened the floor to me. Taking the poster out of my jacket I stuck it to the pegboard.

"Her name is Caroline Carlisle. She worked at the Corner Café; you may know it for its crappy coffee." Alex laughed.

"She was a waitress there and the boy I talked to said that the boss didn't like to talk about her being missing."

"Did he say why?"

That was Walter.

"No, I didn't get any more than what I got here. I can go back thought since we have a name and talk to the manager."

"No you're not going alone."

That was Alex, a very happy Alex.

"Besides it's too late and too cold and too wet. I think we should call it a night, come on I will take you home."

"Thank you but you are forgetting that I live right next door."

"You'll get all wet, come on. I want to talk to you anyways."

"Ok, good night all every one. See you in the morning."

I grabbed my coat as I said all my goodbyes. Alex led me to his car, and he backed out, went straight and then turned right. There we were home sweet home.

"Thanks, I'm going to call Grace, do you want to come in so you can talk to her?"

"Nope, I think you got this handled. You did some great work today. I am very proud to say that I was outwitted by you. Are you heading to the office tomorrow?"

"Yea it's been a whole day out I figured maybe I should go back in."

"Humm maybe you should. Ok well we are going to meet again at 5 is that ok? If you can't come then, just come. Ok? If you find anything out let me know. Here's my number." He scribbled down a number on the back of a card, then I said goodbye and jumped out of his warm and safe car.

"Thanks again, really thanks, ok well be careful and I will see you tomorrow." I waved and walked in the headlights to my door, opened the door, and then waved goodbye.

I walked in and picked up my cell phone. Dialing Grace's number I waited for her to pick up.

"Russell."

"Hi Grace? It's Casey; I got some information for you."

"Ok, go but I don't have a lot of time, I'm kind of out on a date."

I laughed and reran the facts of the night to her.

"Excellent, is Alex there with you?"

"No he is on his way home. But I'm glad that you are out and about."

"Ok, are you coming in tomorrow?"

"Yes I am."
"Ok well have a good night see you tomorrow."

"Ok, bye"

"Bye."

She hung up and instantly I felt so alone. I had been with The forgotten for almost the whole week. My house showed the signs of neglect. Oh well guess I can get some boxes put up. I started into my winter clothes box. I worked for a little while and after a while I fell asleep.

My phone was buzzing and I grabbed it a little too late. Unknown anyways. Whoever it was they left a voicemail. Ok so I decided to check it. I dialed my number in then my password. I didn't know who it was. I hadn't put in any of the teams numbers in yet so it could've been them.

I couldn't have been anymore wrong.

I listened to the raspy voice on the other end. I recognized it instantly. It was Riley.

"Casey, I know you know who this is, I just want you to know, I know where you are. I am coming to see you. They let me out on bond Casey, and I miss you. You know what they say about revenge right? Just wait I left this afternoon, you live beside a big house. a lady with red hair owns it. that's right, I know where you are. You shouldn't have gone into that coffee shop. I have people there. And now I'm going to find you and get you. But remember, you love me so its all good. See you soon. Bye bye."

I was speechless and scared all at the same time. He knew where I was and he had gotten out. That is what bothered me the most, they had let him out. The justice system back home sucks. He was in California and I was in Illinois, but with in a few hours he would be here. I didn't know who to call, Grace was on a date, and I needed to warn Lindsey. But what if he was here now? Oh my gosh. What was I going to do?

Alex, he was the only one I could call right now. He was still on the road, he could help me. I grabbed my phone and dialed his number carefully but quickly. It rang and rang and finally a tired man answered.

"Donovan."

"Alex, oh thank God! Alex I need you."

"Wait Casey? Is that you?"

"Yea, I need you, are you on the road?"

"Nope, I just got home, what's going on?"

"I need someone over here, I was hoping you were still on the road but your not. I will call Lindsey. You don't need to come back out. I just was hoping you were still out and I didn't know who to call, Alex I'm scared, I didn't know who else to call."

"Casey, calm down, what happened?"

I told him about Riley and the phone call.

There was silence on the other end, processing, that's what he was doing.

"Don't move, I'm on my way."

"Alex, you don't have to. Please, don't worry, I'm fine, you're tired and your home but I just didn't know who else to call."

"No I want to, I will be there in 20 minutes, can you hold out until then?"

"Yes, but don't hang up on me, please. I'm scared."

"I'm not going anywhere. Just when you see me unlock the door and let me in and then lock it back as quick as you can."

"OK, thank you again Alex, I don't know what I would do without you."
"Don't worry, I would do it for any of my team."
I was happy that Alex was coming, so very happy. But I was still nervous about unlocking the door and letting him in, I had never had to worry about that. I hope I could do it.

He stayed on the phone, telling me to breathe the whole way there. The 20 minutes passed very quickly and as soon as I saw headlights, I asked him was it him.

"Yes, its me, get ready because I'm running in."

"ok, I'm at the door."

"Ok, on 3, 1,2,3" I heard the door open and then slam shut, and running through the phone. I grabbed the door latch and unlocked it, he ran in, and I slammed it shut and locked it right back.

"Can I hang up now?"

"Yes, go ahead."

He hit the end button on his phone and motioned for me to come to the couch.

"OK, tell me more about this guy. I'm prepared to stay as long as I need to, I just want you to be safe."

I began my story.

"He was my partner from about 3 years ago, we were very close, we did everything for as long as we were together, we put away tons of people, but he had a problem, a big one to be a cop. he was a drug addict and he didn't know that I knew it. I wanted him to know that there could be help that he could get but he just wouldn't understand that it was wrong. I told him that I loved him and I didn't want to see him hurt and lose his job. I turned him in after I caught him sneaking coke into my drawers. My captain dismissed him and Riley was very angry. He knew it was me, and I knew he would be mad, after a while he stop talking to me and left me alone, but a couple of weeks ago, before I moved up here and the reason why I came up here, was that he killed a girl and I got the case, it bugged me and I put him away again. That might've triggered this, and he gets incredibly jealous of other people that hang out with me"

Alex was all ears and after the end of my story he looked at me blankly..