Jordan couldn't help but to think that the last hour had been nothing but a big waste of time. The BAU was very thorough and repeat visits to re-interview witnesses or re evaluate surveillance video was rarely necessary, especially when the life of a victim hinged on time. Kidnappings were one of the most time sensitive crimes. She had a sneaky suspicion that this little trip with Rossi was nothing more than a diversion. With the awkward moment at the hospital, now this trip down Memory Lane didn't sit well with her. Call it a slight case of paranoia but she had worked too hard and spent too much time planning to slip up now not when she was so close to having what she wanted. They thought they were smarter than she was sending her out on a wild goose chase so that they could find her hideaway and steal Derek away from her. She would not lose she'd show them…she'd beat them.

Rossi had just received a text from Hotch the team had found Jordan's hideaway and were on the way there. Rossi had to keep Jordan off track and distracted until the team was able to rescue Morgan. She was smart he'd noticed a change in her demeanor since they'd left the hospital. The fact that she'd so confidently interjected herself in the middle of their investigation made him realize that she was a dangerous and clever advisory willing to do just about anything to satisfy her desire and need.

Rossi said goodbye to Terrance, the manager of Mar's Bistro and headed toward his SUV with Jordan in tow. She was antsy constantly checking her watch and looking over her shoulder.

"Hot date?"

"What?"

"You keep checking your watch. I thought you might have plans with some lucky fella tonight."

"Funny Rossi. No. No plans it's just been a long day."

"Yeah I hear you. Well it's about to get longer. Hotch wants us all back at the BAU for a meeting."

"Really?"

"Yes. He says we might have a break in the case."

"Oh…uh…okay. Good."

Jordan slid in on the passenger side and buckled her seat belt. Rossi with a slight smirk on his face got in and started the engine and quickly turned into traffic. The team should be close now to where she was holding Morgan it was all he could do to keep from slapping the handcuffs on her right now.

Jordan took in a deep breath she had to remain calm. She'd missed her check in time and she had to trust that her partners would know what to do after all they'd gone over it a hundred times before putting the plan into action. She had to call in every two hours; not two hours and five minutes, two hours. She was late. Her orders were to get rid of him and destroy all evidence that would lead back to her. She had to trust that they were capable of carrying out her specific orders. Exhaling she road the rest of the way in silence.

Jordan's Hideaway –

Hotch stopped the SUV in front of the old but well-kept warehouse. Detective Arias had already arrived along with several other units of local law enforcement and several ambulances. Hotch and Detective Arias headed toward the front door with a SWAT unit leading the way. JJ, Alex and several other SWAT officers headed around the back and waited for the single to enter.

Inside, Andre and the two others had already begun to make plans to carry out Jordan's evacuation orders. It had been well over two hours since he'd heard from her. He was looking forward to ending the life of Derek Morgan. He was a stumbling block in his own plans of winning Jordan's heart. He'd worked for her and her family for years and he had watch her dreaming of the day she would actually see him for more than her employee. There was nothing he wouldn't do for her, so when she had set a deadline he was going to keep it without hesitation. He had to admit that he would take great pleasure in inflicting a slow painful death on their guest. How dare he reject the mistress of the house? He didn't deserve her he couldn't love her like she needed to be loved. Yes, he'd take care of the little problem hanging in the cold room. He grabbed a large butcher knife from the kitchen counter and headed down the hallway.

Morgan barely lifted his head when he heard the door open. His eyes fixed on heavy sounding boots approaching and stopping too close for comfort. He knew it was Andre, Jordan's, bodyguard, head henchman and chef. He also saw the large butcher knife in his hand and he wanted desperately to find the strength to fight but his body had long been depleted and every ounce of energy no doubt was being used to keep his vital organs working.

"I can't tell you how I'm going to enjoy cutting you up into tiny pieces!" He whispered. "It looks like the mistress has run into some difficulty so I guess I'm going to have to clean up her mess."

Andre pressed the knife against Morgan's chest just below his heart.

"Don't…"

"Don't what? You want to deny me what little pleasure I have in this miserable life."

Hotch and Arias could hear voices up ahead and saw an open door at the end of the hall. Quietly they moved swiftly toward it.

"Do you know how it makes me feel to see her fawning over you? She's too good for you!"

Andre pushed the knife in breaking the skin and causing a moan to escape Morgan's mouth.

"Please…let me go." He whispered over the pain.

He pressed the knife further watching the look of sheer pain cross Morgan's face and the blood trickle down his side.

"Step away from him!" Hotch yelled as he and Arias rushed through the door.

Andre turned swiftly, bloody knife in hand. Hotch tried not to be distracted by the sight of Morgan hanging by chains from the rafters, bloody and barely conscious. Arias stood ready to take charge of the situation if the agent needed him to.

"Drop the knife and get on your knees, hands on your head!" Hotch yelled again moving closer.

Andre didn't comply he simply smiled and tightened his grip on the knife.

"Last chance! Drop it!"

It seemed like slow motion as Andre turned intentionally toward Derek rearing back to gather all of his strength ready to plunge the knife into his body.

One shot that's all it took the bullet finding it's home in Andre's temple dropping his body in a heap at Morgan's feet.

"Nice shot." Arias said.

"Thanks."

Both men rushed to release Morgan from the chains and eased his body to the floor. Hotch removed his jacket balling it up and placing it under his head. Seconds later, Hotch heard confirmation through his earpiece from JJ that the other two men had been apprehended.

"Morgan! Hold on help is coming…"

It seemed to get darker with the comforting words from his boss. As he drifted into the darkness he felt sweet relief for the first time in days.

BAU Headquarters –

Rossi looked at his phone and felt a rush of adrenaline wash over him. Hotch and the team had succeeded in rescuing Morgan and he was on the way to the hospital. Pocketing his phone he turned his attention to Jordan.

"I wonder who would go to so much trouble to kidnap a federal agent?"

"We still don't know that they were after him because he was a federal agent."

"You think it was random?"

"I don't know. But the locals did say that crime in that area is on the rise."

Rossi smiled and got up to close the conference room door. She didn't see him nod at the two officers standing out of sight on the catwalk.

"Look, Rossi, I'm really tired. When did Hotch say he and the team would be back?"

"Relax. You did say that you didn't have plans for the evening, right?"

"Just with a hot bath and my mattress." She said faking humor.

"Well, unfortunately, neither of those things will be on your schedule for a while."

"What are you talking about?" She said her voice now quivering.

"Stop the bullshit, Jordan. We found him."

"That's good! Where was he?"

"Right where you left him, hanging like a piece of meat from the rafters at your little hideaway!"

Tired of the game relieved that Morgan was out of harms way Rossi ended his game with her as he reached for the handcuffs in his suit pocket.

"Jordan Todd, you're under arrest for the kidnapping and attempted murder of a federal officer."

Immediately, the door swung opened and the two armed agents stepped in and watched as Rossi pulled her up from her seat and handcuffed her.

"NO! You don't understand! I love him! He loves me! We're meant to be together… Forever!

"Get her out of my sight!"

Rossi stood fuming as Jordan was pulled out of the room kicking and screaming like a spoiled brat.

Hours later –

Potomac General Hospital

The doctors and nurses had with great effort finally persuaded the team to get something to eat. Morgan would be asleep for a while and it would be a good time to grab a bite of food. They were all starving and tired but the good news from the doctor gave them some relief.

Morgan was extremely weak, dehydrated and suffering from malnutrition but the doctors were optimistic that he would recover. His wounds were being treated for infection and his most recent stab wound wasn't life threatening. Rossi promised to join them at the diner across from the hospital. They knew Reid was under strict orders to stay home so they didn't bother to invite him to join them.

Kelly's Diner –

They were giddy with relief as they sat and scarfed down their food. They had begun to wonder if they'd find their friend in time and as it was they had cut it pretty close. It always hurt to find out that one of your own was the bad guy. Jordan had worked side by side them on several cases and even though none of them had known her very well it still left a bitter taste in their mouths.

Hotch's cell phone quieted the table and as he answered the call each one noticed the expression on his face change. Whatever it was it wasn't good and who ever was on the other end of the call was getting their posterior chewed out and spit back into their face.

"What?"

"How hard can it be to make a simple arrest?"

"I don't care how late it is! I don't care how many people it takes! Find her!"

Potomac General Hospital –

He looked peaceful lying there. Even after all he'd been through he was still so handsome and she knew it was worth the risk of coming to see him one more time. She knew if she'd had had just a little more time she would have been able to win his heart. She had the means to give him everything his heart desired.

She sat next to him on the bed and lightly ran her hand down the side of his face.

"I'm so sorry your friends interrupted our plans, my love." She whispered planting a light kiss on his lips.

"They don't understand what we mean to each other…but they will…they will."

Morgan slowly opened his eyes the familiar perfume bringing back nightmarish memories that caused his stomach to wretch.

"Jordan!"