Author's notes: Thanks for the favs, follows, and amazing reviews! And to answer one reviewer, Esposito and Ryan are technically made up. Since they're not angry with each other, but they don't know what to say to each other.
Chapter 2
NPOV
Esposito and Ryan finished at the scene and went back to precinct. Once they got there, Castle and Kate were still not back. Esposito sat at his desk, looking at the evidence. Ryan sat at his, texting Jenny. Esposito sighed and turned around.
"Why did you make that call?" he asked calmly.
"I just wanted to do the right thing, and you two would have…Kate….would have…." He trailed off, not wanting to think of what would have happened. If he hadn't made the call.
"You could have gone with her, instead of staying behind following the rules. Like you've always done." He growled. He cussed himself as he felt his short temper breaking.
"I'm sorry…" Ryan whispered.
Esposito took a good look at the man. He looked horrible, scared, and depressed. He wasn't sure what the man was afraid of, but he knew he hated the scene. He sighed.
"Listen bro, I'm sorry. Okay? I shouldn't have lost my temper like I did, but you got me suspended!"
"I know, and I said sorry."
"Sorry didn't stop my suspension."
"Will you just quit it? It was in the past! You're back now, so why do you keep this going? Do you love being a drama king?"
Kevin Ryan had cracked. He was fed up with Esposito blaming everything on him. He shouldn't have gone behind the captain's back, he should have followed the rules. Kevin made the call so he wouldn't lose neither of them, plus he deserved the punishment.
"At least you weren't fired! I could have gotten you fired, but I knew she would put you on suspension since you are one of her best detectives. You are being too dramatic about it. You're acting more like a little girl over this than a man!"
With that he got up and walked out. Leaving a very angry and confused Esposito behind. Esposito cussed himself for blaming Kevin, but he was beyond angry now. He got up and chased after the detective.
"Ryan, stop. What the hell is the matter with you? Huh? You're depressed, scared, and look horrible. Now you're losing it!"
The Irish detective spun around, his eyes glaring holes into his partner. "What's wrong with me?" he laughed, "Are you blind? You are blaming me for your mistake!"
Esposito stood there, in complete shock. He hadn't realized he was blaming Ryan for what he did. He was too angry to think about it now, he knew he should control his temper. He shouldn't let it get the best of him, but he couldn't help it this time.
"Listen, you son of bitch. I wouldn't have gotten suspended if you kept your trap shut! We can handle ourselves, as a team or single. Heck, you barely do anything for us! Castle is a better detective than you, and he isn't fucking qualified for the job! Hadn't gone to college or anything! Yet, he figures things out like he's reading the ABC's! You take a day and forever!"
The hurt that filled Ryan's eyes sent a chill down Esposito's spine. His heart cracked and he clenched his jaw. He stood there, regretting everything he just said. He had lost his temper on one of the best friends and partner he's ever had. On the man who was like a baby brother to him, he was a baby brother to everyone on the team. The one they all wanted to be okay. They would all throw their lives on the line for the man, because he's done way more than they asked for.
"Kev, I didn't mean-
He didn't get to finish as Ryan punched him in the face. He then walked away, hurt and angry. He slammed the door shut and left, leaving a surprised and guilty Esposito behind.
~3 hours later~
"I can't believe you said that to him!" Beckett yelled at Esposito.
"I lost my temper, and I shouldn't have! I know! Could you call him? Make sure he's fine?" Esposito pleaded.
"Well, of course I am! You know he's like a baby brother to me."
"To all of us." Castle chipped in.
Esposito sat there quiet as Beckett dialed Ryan's number.
"Hello?" a voice answered.
"Kevin? Are you okay?" she asked, concerned.
"I'm fine."
"Are you going to work on the case? We're ordering out here, if you-
"Nah, I'm just going to take a break. Tell captain-who are you?"
Beckett's features changed from concerned to frightened.
"Let me go! Hey!" and a gun shot.
"RYAN!" Kate screamed.
"Sorry hun, but unless you stop doing this case….you'll never see your friend here again."
She cussed into the phone, only to realize he hung up. Tears pricked her eyes as she mumbled.
"Kate, what happened?" Castle asked.
Captain and Lani rushed in, shock on their faces. "Beckett, what was the meaning of that?" the captain gasped.
"Someone shot and took Ryan….oh my god…."
"Oh my god." Lani gasped.
"Shit! No no no no no no…" Esposito rambled.
"We have to find him." Castle said, sternly.
Kate nodded as she told someone to track down Ryan's phone. Esposito got right on it. After two minutes, they were in the car heading towards the center of town. Once they got there, they found his phone and wallet. Esposito put gloves on and grabbed both.
"We can find finger prints on the phone." Kate whispered, still in shock.
Esposito put them both in separate bags and put them in the car. They stood there, horror filling their minds.
"This can't be happening." Beckett said, her voice cracking.
"We'll find him, so let's get to work." Castle replied.
They went back after searching for the clues. The phone was dusted and they got lucky. Of course. It was Thomason Grey.
"Send cops to his apartment, find his vehicle, and search this whole fucking town. I want this man found!" Kate commanded.
Every detective got to work, making calls and grabbing their keys. Kate had told Jenny, and told her to come to the office. She didn't want Jenny to be taken too, if anything happened to her…Ryan wouldn't be able to live with it. If he did live.
Kate stared at the screen, memorizing every detail about Thomson Grey.
~Somewhere on the outskirts of the city~
Ryan groaned as he opened his eyes. Pain burned his left arm as he sat up. He looked at it to realize he was shot. It all came back to him, drowning his mind. He scanned the room. It was dirty, old, and cold. The windows had boards on them and a few were broken. He then spotted the door. It was medal, and had no door knob. Someone would have to open it from the outside.
After five minutes, someone walked in. Ryan didn't recognize the man one bit. The man turned and grinned a yellow tooth grin.
"Well, looks up you're up darling." He hissed.
Ryan flinched as the man undid the ropes around his body. He put the knife down and sat down, gazing at the detective. He then smiled.
"You're a handsome fella." He cooed.
Bile rose in Ryan's throat, knowing where this was heading. The man stood up and picked up the knife. He grabbed Ryan's collar and sliced the skin on his head.
"You know, I've had fun murdering women….but never tried a man….more a detective." He chuckled.
Ryan tried saying something, but his mouth refused to work. His eyes were filled with fear, but anger at the same time. The man laughed as he dropped him. Earning a pained gasp from Ryan, blood soaking his head. He then walked over and made Ryan sit on his butt again. He then jumped onto his foot. Making the man scream.
"My boots are pretty rough, and I'm pretty heavy. You don't drink much milk, so of course your bones are easier to break." The man said.
"H-how did….y-you know?" Ryan managed to ask.
"I looked you up, read all your files. I even have a friend here who hates your guts. Got him arrested when you were only two years as a detective. His name may ring a bell, Snake Fang."
Ryan's eyes were wide as another man walked in. "Long time no see." He chuckled coldly.
Ryan wanted to cry, but didn't want to give them that satisfaction. He knew this was going to be hell. He only prayed that either his team would find him or he would die before they could do anything more.
"Let's begin." Snake Fang whispered.
Author's note: There will be NO rape in this! Just some abusing. I'm usually not this dark or anything, but eh. Sorry for any mistakes and hope you like it!