EJ was silent as we drove back to my apartment, he seemed almost panicked. I didn't want to say anything or question him. I was tired from today and decided that my plan was to find Jaclyn and help protect her while EJ dealt with Sheamus. I still thought Sheamus was lying and that nothing that he had said was true but as EJ said I still had to be open minded. But I just couldn't, Sheamus was a gang member not to mention, he had committed so many crimes it would take me a year just explaining them. How could any woman be in love with a man like that? Michelle seemed to have her head screwed on right, sure prostitution wasn't the best career but I was no one to judge. Jaclyn was Michelle's best friend, so they must have been compatible. If Sheamus was stalking her then he must have mistaken them being in bed together for being in love. Sheamus was used to getting everything he wanted, if he wanted someone dead he killed them, if he wanted money he would steal it... and now he wanted love and most of all wanted Jaclyn.

"We're here" interjected EJ.

My thoughts were interrupted. I looked outside the car window and realised it was raining heavily, "Thank you EJ, I'll see you tomorrow." I slowly went to open the car door, when I felt EJ's hand fall to my thigh.

"Wait- I can't let you get wet" he said. He ran to the back of his car and came toward my side of the car and had an umbrella ready.

I smiled as I got out of the car; he wrapped his arm tight around my waist as we huddled under the large umbrella. This weird feeling of exhilaration filled my body as my face was mere inches from his chest. This goofy smile on my face, I saw my reflection in the glass door ahead of me and reality set in. We leapt for the small porch that was in front of us.

"Thank you for the drink" I said, "And... the umbrella."

He smirked, "No problem Ashleigh, good night."

I wanted to lay a huge kiss on his mouth as I stared up at his perfect lips, "Good night." I used my key to open the door and waved to him again before I walked up the stairs.

EJ waited about 10 minutes and then pressed one of the buzzers. "Hello?" sounded a deep, male voice.

"We need to talk" he said.

A buzzer sounded and he was let into the apartment building, he dashed up the flights of stairs and walked to door with the number 10. He stared at the one across from it which had number 11. The door opened and EJ glared at him angrily as he walked inside.

"Sure, you're welcome in" said Wade as he huffed, closing the door, "Did Ashleigh see you."

"Of course not" yelled EJ as he pushed his hand through his dark hair, "Do you think I would be that stupid."

"Well, what is it?" asked Wade glaring back at him.

EJ's eyes moved to the kitchen where he heard humming, his eyes grew furious as he shot a look back at Wade. "What is she doing here?"

Wade shrugged his shoulders, "She wanted to see me."

"Wanted to see you?" jealousy resonated through EJ's voice. He paced toward the kitchen and found the woman standing by the bench, her back turned to him. EJ closed his eyes tightly, trying to hold off any emotion that he felt. He opened them again, "Jessica..."

The woman stood frozen. She slowly span around and saw EJ standing in front of her, "EJ..."

"You didn't call, you didn't give me any warning" he said as he walked closer toward her.

She stepped back but felt her back hit the bench, there was nowhere for her to go. "What are you doing here?" she asked fearfully.

EJ pressed his hands on either side of her, "Nothing at all."

Wade interjected himself and pulled EJ away from her, "I think it's time for you to go."

Jessica looked frightened as she hid behind Wade.

"You knew I was here! Why didn't you tell me about her?" yelled EJ at his brother.

Wade looked at how afraid Jessica was, "Because... you've done enough."

EJ shook his head, "You can't keep me and my wife away from each other! Remember that we're still married!" Wade grabbed on to EJ's arm and pulled him out of the kitchen and out the door, "You come to my house again and I'll make you regret it!"

"Bring it on... brother" said EJ smugly. Wade slammed the door on him and he left.

...

The next morning I got a text from EJ saying that he would be going to see Sheamus today and told me to work on finding Jaclyn which of course I was already working on from last night. I had a friend who worked in a social security and she had given me an address. But when I read the email, I was a little shocked. I was expecting her to be thousands of miles away but she lived 25 blocks from where I lived. But then I thought maybe that was why these murders were happening, because Jaclyn was still in the area.

As I walked toward her building, I pressed her buzzer numerous times. But there was no answer. I wondered if she was at home or not. I sat down on the step and waited, I had to meet her and I would wait here all day until I could meet her. I sighed heavily as I looked at my watch; it was 10:29 am. A weary, old man slowly walked past me, he smiled at me kindly. "Are you waiting for someone, dear?"

I stood up, "I was wondering if maybe you knew Jaclyn Cassidy?" I stared up at him hopeful.

"Jackie? Of course, I'm her grandfather... are you a friend of hers?" he asked kindly.

I was astounded; I could hardly catch my breath. "Yes... I was wondering where she was." I felt bad for lying to him, but I needed to find her.

"Well she's working at the moment" he said, "I'd tell you to wait for her, but she'll finish late."

"Oh no that's alright, could you please give me the address. I'm not quite sure where it is" I lied again, "She's never told me."

He chuckled, "She's not a very good friend is she?"

I shook my head coyly smiling at him. He was very sweet.

"It's on the corner of 31st and 6th avenue" he said.

"Thank you" I said, I sounded so happy that it almost alarmed the old man.

"You're welcome" he said kindly, "Take care... I'm sorry I didn't catch your name..."

"It's Ashleigh, sir" I said putting my hand out. He stared at my hand and shook it gently.

"It was a pleasure to meet you."

I nodded and walked away; I span around and shot him a wave. "You too!" I called then made my way to the address he had told me.

...

Jessica was sitting on the balcony, a heated cup of tea in her hands to keep warm. Wade put his keys in the door and walked into his apartment; his shift at the night club was over. He stared at her, "Jess?"

She didn't respond. She gazed out to the New York Scenery.

"Jess... You okay?" he said as he stepped out on to the balcony.

"Did you know he was here?" she asked him. Her eyes slowly moving up to meet his but she was only met with Wade frowning.

He walked toward the edge and held onto the railing. "I did" he said lowering his head.

Jessica's eyes filled with grief, "Why didn't you tell me? I would never have come if I knew he was here!"

"I'm sorry Jess, but I only knew he was here a few days ago. You told me you were coming weeks before and I..." he stopped.

She furrowed her brow, "You what? Wanted to feed me to the wolves?"

"Of course not" he said compassionately, "I just... I just wanted to be with my best friend again. I missed you."

Guilt filled her body, "Oh Wade, now you've made me feel so bad. I'm so sorry for acting like a total bitch."

Wade smirked as he looked up at her, "So you should be!"

A small laugh escaped her lips but then a sudden fearful expression filled her face, "I don't know if I can stay here anymore, if EJ is here... I just can't. I can't face him again."

He nodded, "I understand... but if I have to be honest I like having you here, at least there is someone to talk to when I get home."

She stood up and crept next to him, "Wade, you're a great guy, how come you haven't found somebody yet?"

Wade's cheeks turned pink, "I don't know... I guess because I'm just waiting for the right person."

Jessica grinned, "So is it the person who lives behind door number 11? You know the one who before you left for work you hovered in front of her for five minutes?" Wade's eyes grew wide from embarrassment.

He looked at her gobsmacked, "How do you know about that?"

She shrug her shoulders, "I watched through the peephole."

He shook his head, "Maybe you should go."

Jessica laughed as she linked her arm with him. "What's her name? And how long have you been in love with her?"

Wade's eyes lit up, "Ashleigh and... probably since she moved into the building."

"Does she feel the same way?" she asked, "She'd be crazy not to fall for a hottie like you."

He lowered his gaze, "No unfortunately... she seems to have fallen for the charms of my older brother." Wade stared at her sternly, "History repeating itself?" Jessica looked up at him worried.

...

After a 10 minute stroll I had finally made it to my destination, I grinned happily with pride. I found her. Jaclyn was just metres away and I was going to crack down on this case and lock up this serial killer as well as keep Sheamus locked up so we would never see the light of day. But nevertheless I had found her, the key to this case. She worked at a diner, as a waitress I assumed. I made my way inside and sat myself down at one of the booths. I took of my jacket and placed in next to me whilst staring out at the staff. My eyes caught the attention of a young woman, she was tall and slim, her black hair tied up into a ponytail, a side fringe framing her face. She was tanned and had these beautiful green eyes. I stared at her name badge, the name 'Hayley' was written on it. I wondered whether this was her or was I just mistaken. Everyone who worked here looked to be 40 plus, she was the only one who looked to be the fitting age and type. She was obviously beautiful; I could see how Sheamus could have been smitten by her. I picked up a menu and began browsing through. I thought that I might as well get something to eat while I was here the smell of cooked bacon from the table next to me was intoxicating.

"How are you today? Are you ready to order?" spoke a sweet voice.

I pulled down my menu and 'Hayley' was hovering over me with a kind smile and a ready notepad and pen. "Did you need help with anything?"

"Hi! I'd like to have the... Breakfast plate with a coffee please?" I said looking up at her.

She giggled, "A small thing like you? Are you sure you'll finish it all?"

I patted my stomach, "I think I'll be fine."

She nodded and then took my menu, "It's coming right up." She promptly began to walk over to the next table.

I smiled, "Thank you... Jaclyn." She stood frozen and slowly span around, her eyes filled with fright as she looked at me.