Disclaimer: Still don't own Primeval!

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Today was their first research meeting. Considering the project was due in ten months they should have expected that no work would really get accomplished. Everyone was at Connor's house except for Abby who forgot her laptop at her house.

While they were waiting for Abby they made snacks on the insistence of Danny because according to him 'behind every great discovery is a great snack.' They made chocolate chip cookies, popcorn, and some dip.

"Mate, how long does it take to get to Abby's house and back from here?" Becker asked

"Somewhere between 15 minutes to 25, why?" Connor responded

"Because Abby's been gone for almost an hour now." Said Becker

All the color drained from Connor's face as he thought about what could have happened to Abby.

"Are you ok Connor?" Sarah asked breaking the silence

"I have to go to Abby's house!" Connor said already in full panic mode

"Calm down, I'm sure her parents just had something to tell her or have her do." Danny said trying to calm Connor down but all it did was make him panic even more.

"You don't understand! Abby's only family is her stepfather and if he is with her then I have to help her!"

"Fine but we are coming with you." Becker demanded as Connor walked out the door.

When they arrived at Abby's house they weren't sure exactly what to do.

"I'm assuming there is no plan." Danny said

"Umm… Abby's window should be open, it's always open, and we should be able to get in that way."

"Lead the way then!" Danny said in response.

"Is no one concerned that this is illegal?... no one, excellent just my luck!"

"They climbed through the window, Connor going in first followed by Becker, Sarah, and Danny. Connor ran to the bathroom knowing that if something did happen, and still wasn't in process, she'd be in the bathroom. He knocked on the door and there was no response.

"Abby, it's Connor, I'm coming in!" Connor said as he pushed his way through the door. He quickly went to the spot that Abby was on the floor.

"Con?" Abby said in a very soft whisper

"It's ok Abs, I'm going to take you home and everything will be ok." Connor said as he scooped her up in his arms. He placed her on her bed and then turned to Sarah and Danny asking if they can pack up her things.

"What do you want me to do?" Becker asked Connor

"I need you to make sure that arse doesn't wake up when I'm writing this." Connor said as he quickly and rather angrily wrote something down on a post it and then placed it on Abby's stepfather's head.

"What did you say?"

"I simply put that Abby has friends with parents in very high places and that it would be in his best interest to not try to find Abby." None of what Connor said was a lie, Becker's father was a general in the army and his mum was in politics, Danny's father was a very respectable copper, and Sarah's parents were both lawyers.

Connor went back to Abby's room and after making sure that Sarah and Danny had all of Abby's things, he went to Abby. He scooped her up carefully in his arms and then walked home quickly with the others following. He brought her up to his room and gently placed her on his bed.

Sarah turned to Danny and told him to go find any form of medicine to help Abby. She then turned to Becker telling him to get a glass of water and a cold face cloth. She then turned to Connor and Abby.

"Connor, I'm going to try to help her to the best of my ability but you're going to have to help." Sarah said to Connor in a calm but assertive voice.

Sarah removed Abby's shoes and jacket and was startled by the amount of cuts, scratches, and bruises Abby had all throughout her arms. Becker returned soon after with the water and facecloth, after handing her these items she sent him to assist Danny.

"Connor, I need you to try and keep Abby's fever down. The facecloth should help but she needs to get liquids into her system. I need you to try and get Abby to drink some water." Sarah said to Connor after placing the facecloth on Abby's forehead.

Connor did as he was told, sitting on the bed with Abby, holding her up straight to make it easier for Abby to swallow the water. After a great amount of effort Connor managed to get Abby to finish the cup of water.

Danny and Becker returned soon after with bandages, alcohol swipes (to clean the wounds), and various types of medicine to help. The three of them made quick work of cleaning and wrapping the wounds up.

"I'm so cold!" Abby said barely above a whisper. Connor responded immediately by pulling a blanket up to them. Abby then snuggled into Connor for more warmth.

"Connor, I've done all I can to help her. She should be almost completely better in a couple days but she shouldn't go to school tomorrow. You should stay with her as well. The three of us will cover for you two. I have to go home before it's too late." Sarah said to Connor

"We should go home as well." Danny said to Connor

"Thank you, all of you. You didn't have to help Abby but you did, so thank you!" Connor said

"That's what friends are for." Becker said before walking out of the room.

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Becker's house was the closest to Connor leaving Danny and Sarah to walk home together.

"I know what you're thinking Danny but it's not going to help." Sarah said while grabbing his hand

"And why not? That guy deserves to go to jail for the rest of his life!"

"He does but do you know what that would do to Abby?"

"It would give her justice!"

"Maybe, but she'd be forced to relive her worst memories. And due to her age she can't live alone. She'd be forced to live in a foster home or an orphanage most likely far away from here and that's not what she needs. She needs to be surrounded by people who care about her most especially Connor."

Danny didn't respond to Sarah he just kept walking holding her hand tighter in his hand. Sarah knew though that he wouldn't tell his father about what happened.

"You know I don't have to be home for another hour!" Sarah said while stopping to face Danny who now had a mischievous grin on his face.

A/N: So what do you think? Please review! Next chapter will have some lovely little fluff (shopping trip). Happy New Years everybody! This will most likely be the last update I make of2012 so thank you to all those who enjoy my stories! I know I asked this in the late chapter but I'm going to ask it again: Should I leave anomalies out of the story or add them in?