A week had passed since Isabella's abduction and still nothing new had been found. Pinky had run away from the OWCA and his new family. Carl believed he had set off to find Isabella on his own. Perry had also not been seen for a few days. Ferb and Phineas believed he was helping Pinky and they were fine with that. Since being evil was no fun without a nemesis to thwart your plans, Professor Doofenshmirtz and Poofenplotz had decided to go on a hiatus until Isabella was found. Meanwhile, Ferb was working constantly on the video tape trying to find something new.

"Anything yet?" Vanessa asked her husband, coming up behind him and kissing him on the top of the head.

"Nothing," Ferb said. "It is as if the entire thing is encrypted. If I could only crack the code, then we would probably be able to see a clear picture instead of this rubbish." He banged his hand on the desk and put his head in his hands. Vanessa sighed and began rubbing his shoulders.

"You're doing your best," Vanessa said. "Maybe you should try something different. Look for clues other than the video tape."

"Like what?" the young British man asked, turning to his wife. Vanessa sighed and sat next to her husband.

"Well, why not make a suspect list," Vanessa said. "Start with the obvious, who would want Isabella? Try to think of the motive." Ferb sighed but Vanessa knew the wheels in his head were turning.

"Someone who wanted money?" Ferb guessed. "Phineas does have some money but not a lot. I doubt that's the motive."

"Good," Vanessa said, scooting closer. "Keep going."

"It could be revenge but there is no one in this world who could hate Phineas," Ferb said. "He is just too nice."

"Alright, we can come back to that, what else?" Vanessa said.

"Isabella was about to get married to Phineas," Ferb said. "Maybe someone was jealous."

"That would make sense," Vanessa said. "I bet a lot of girls were upset because Phineas was becoming more unavailable."

"Or maybe it was because Isabella was now unavailable," Ferb said, snapping his fingers.

"You're saying a guy kidnapped Isabella because he couldn't be with her?" Vanessa asked, raising her eyebrows. "Why didn't he just kidnap Phineas and marry Isabella himself?"

"Isabella would never marry anyone other than Phineas, even if he was gone for good," Ferb explained. "Now we just have to figure out who was obsessed with Isabella."

"Didn't Baljeet have a crush on Isabella?" Vanessa asked. Ferb nodded but then shook his head.

"I think he did but he was with me when it happened," Ferb said. "We were working on a sonic screwdriver when she was kidnapped."

"A sonic screwdriver?" Vanessa asked, an amused expression on her face.

"Why yes my love," Ferb said, pulling her closer to him. Vanessa laughed. "Sonic screwdrivers are cool."

"Okay, okay," Vanessa said between giggles. "I believe you. Now who else would want Isabella, Buford?"

"No, he was at a wrestling conference in Sacramento at the time," Ferb said. "He couldn't do it either."

"Phineas maybe," Vanessa said. At this, Ferb jumped up and stared angrily at his wife. If looks could kill, Vanessa would have dropped dead in an instant.

"Are you saying my brother did this?" Ferb yelled. Vanessa jumped and touched her husband's shoulder.

"No Ferb," Vanessa said. "I was trying to make a list and make sure everyone we knew was crossed off it. I know Phineas would never have done that. It would make absolutely no sense. I'm sorry I brought it up. I don't know why I did."

"It's okay," Ferb said, sitting back down. Vanessa took the seat beside him again. "I have to admit it did cross my mind once. He has been prone to breakdowns. But he is my brother and I know he would never do anything like that."

"True," Vanessa said. After that, they said nothing more. They just sat in silence, both trying to think of Isabella's obsessed abductor. Finally, Vanessa broke the silence. "I've got nothing. Can you think of anyone else who might be obsessed with Isabella?" Vanessa looked at her still silent husband. She could tell he was still thinking. "Ferb? You still there?"

"I think I figured it out," Ferb said, his face emotionless and his eyes staring straight ahead.

"Really, who?" Vanessa asked. She was on the edge of her seat in anticipation for what her husband had to say next.

"He's not obsessed with Isabella?" Ferb said, finally looking at his wife. They locked eyes and Vanessa saw how much sadness was inside them. "He's obsessed with us."

"Are you insane?" Phineas asked when they had all gathered around Ferb's dining room table. When Ferb had figured out who kidnapped Isabella, he called everyone over. Buford, Baljeet, Vanessa, Candace, and Jeremy were looking at Ferb like he had sprouted a second head. To believe that what Ferb said was the truth would be, like what Phineas said, insane.

"I know it sounds far-fetched but you must hear me out Phineas," Ferb said. "It all makes sense."

"No it doesn't" Phineas said. "It doesn't make any sense."

"You know, now that I'm starting to think about it, it does seem to be obvious."

"Thank you Buford," Ferb said, nodding towards his big friend.

"Well I agree with Phineas," Baljeet said. "It is completely implausible."

"Thank you Baljeet," Phineas said, nodding at his young, Indian friend.

"What makes you so sure it's Irving, Ferb?" Candace asked her step-brother.

"He has always been obsessed with me and Phineas," Ferb said. "But lately it seems he has become more obsessed with Phineas. His new scrapbook is filled with pictures of Phineas. I'm barely in it at all."

"So you think Irving kidnapped Isabella in order to make her a piece of his scrapbook?" Jeremy asked. Ferb nodded. "Man, that's whack."

"Oh I love it when you use slang that is no longer in style," Candace said, batting her eyelashes at her husband.

"Well we don't," Buford said. "So could you please keep your early 21st century lingo to yourself?"

"Anyway," Vanessa said, "Ferb has already found a warehouse Irving owns. It's rundown, hasn't been used in a while. It's also on the outskirts of town."

"So what are we going to do?" Buford asked.

"Wait a second?" Phineas asked. "Do we all really believe Irving abducted Isabella? He is our friend."

"Exactly," Baljeet said. "How would you feel if Irving were accusing you of abducting Isabella?"

"But I didn't abduct Isabella," Ferb said.

"Exactly," Baljeet said. "Friends would never abduct other friends. It is completely illogical."

"I think we should at least check out this warehouse Baljeet," Ferb said. "Irving had no alibi for the time. He's the only person we know who is good with cameras, other than myself and Phineas. We have to do this. We don't have much time. If Isabella's alive-"

"You're right Ferb," Phineas said solemnly. "We have to do this. What's the plan?"

"Vanessa and I will sneak into the warehouse," Ferb answered. "While the rest of you will keep Irving busy."

"But I should come with you," Phineas said. Ferb shook his head.

"No Phineas," Ferb replied. "Your emotions would get in the way. Vanessa and I are the most capable of ninja skills. I was trained in ninjutsu when I was eleven."

"Please," Phineas begged. Ferb rolled his eyes.

"Don't worry," he replied. "Isabella will be in your arms before you know it."

So now we have a suspect. But do you agree with Ferb or Phineas. Is Team Phineas or Team Ferb? Oh dear, I can't believe I typed that and am letting it stay there. I hope you get the Doctor Who reference. I love that show and I was trying to find an impossible device to make that Phineas and Ferb would be able to accomplish and a sonic screwdriver was on the list I was reading. Next chapter will come up soon.

~AvatarRikki