Chapter 2

The team regrouped in OPS with Eric and Nell searching through cameras and trying to activate Hidoko's phone. Mosely stormed in yelling "What the hell is going on? Why are we all here at 4am using NCIS resources for a personal issue!"

Callen turned to her and calmly spoke. "Assistant Director, it's personal to you as well. The four of us each had a weird feeling something bad happened around 3am. When we tried to contact Hidoko, she didn't answer her phone nor responded to any of the texts sent. We decided to come here and try to locate her. Eric and Nell are attempting to activate the GPS on her phone as well as cameras near her apartment."

Mosely froze in place and paled "What?! I thought she had gone out to dinner with you all?"

Sam turned to her. "She did. I dropped her off at her apartment after dinner and made sure she got inside safely before I went home. Nothing seemed off or out of place at the time. That was around 10pm."

Mosely turned to the Wonder Twins "So, Eric, Nell, have you found..."

"Yes!" Eric exclaimed. "Oh, sorry Assistant Director. I just got access to the cameras near her apartment."

"And I was able to activate the GPS on her phone. It's still at her apartment" piped up Nell.

Mosely "Eric, please play the video." The group stood before the big screen and watched the dimly lit video as a tall, heavy built man quickly unlocked the front door and entered the apartment. Not even five minutes later, he is seen leaving the apartment with Hidoko flung over his shoulder like a rag doll.

It was so quiet in OPS when the video ended, everyone deep in thought over what they just saw happen to Hidoko.

Sam was the first to speak up. "The kidnapper has skills. Almost with military precision."

Mosely "What's that suppose to mean?"

Sam "Assistant Director, this is just my opinion but he was methodical when he entered the apartment and took Hidoko. It looked like something that was planned in advance."

Callen took over "Assistant Director, what do you want us to do? I, personally, want to find Hidoko and bring her home. I know you don't like our approach when it comes to takedowns..."

Mosely "Stop right there Callen. You're right, I don't condone your cowboy approach. However circumstances may justify certain questionable actions for results."

Sam spoke up "Meaning?"

Mosely "Meaning as soon as you find the bastard who took her, you have my full authority to do whatever it takes to make him pay. Am I clear?"

Callen "Crystal."

Mosely "Good. Now, you and your team go find Hidoko and bring her home. That's an order."

Callen "Yes ma'am."

Mosely looked over at Eric and Nell "Eric, Nell... please keep me abreast of anything you find, even if it is the most minute item. I'll make some calls to see what assistance we can get from other agencies."

Meanwhile in a seaside cottage about an hour north of LA, Jeff was watching Hidoko while she slept. She had briefly woken up on the drive over and attempted to escape, so he had drugged her again and handcuffed her to avoid escaping. He congratulated himself for taking her so easily. Jeff sent a text to his boss confirming he has Hidoko. His phone suddenly rang, so he left the room to take the call.

Caller "Is it done?"

Jeff "Yes, I have Hidoko."

Caller "Take a video of her then slowly turn off the air supply to the room."

Jeff "But do you have to kill her? I'm rather fond of her."

Caller "What did I say about getting attached? I'm certain. Send the message to Sam Hanna and let him know she will have the same fate as his wife should he not comply."

Jeff "What exactly did Sam Hanna do to you?"

Caller "He killed my brother, Tahir. Tahir's plan for Sam's wife went so well, I thought I'd use it again. I couldn't get to his kids, so Hidoko was the next option."

Jeff "I see. Yes, I'll do as you wish."

Ever the good soldier, Jeff did as his boss suggested, then turned the dial to gradually cut the air supply.