Hi friends! I'm extremely sorry for not posting sooner. Was suffering from a huuuuge writer's block with this story. I don't know if you guys are still reading this fic. If not, I won't blame you. But here's the next chapter. Hope it's worth the wait.

Sorry for mistakes.

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Jack took a step back in fear, hands tightening around the boy in his arms. Four men got out of the car and surrounded them within seconds. He frowned at the man who was pointing a gun at them "Who are you?"

"No time for questions Mr Dalton. Get in the car" said the man behind the wheels. Two men roughly pulled Mac out of Jack's arms and pushed him inside the car. Mac cried out in pain which angered the older agent. He wanted beat the hell out of these men but with the guns trained on him and Mac woudn't prove wise decision at the moment. Jack jumped in the car without any protest as he wanted to be with Mac so he could protect him

"Drive" said the man who kept his gun trained on Mac "Do as we say and no one gets hurt" Jack pressed his lips in anger "Does he look like he's not hurting? Dammit we need to go to a hospital!" he cradled Mac's head with his hand who's head lolled to his chest, breathing heavily and hands fisted trying to ride out immense pain in his stomach

"Your friend will be taken care of. Sit tight and don't make me do something...we all might regret" the man unlocked the safety of the gun

Jack had no choice but to comply with the man. All he could do was to provide some comfort to the boy with his words. Matty was not far behind. She ought to have known by now that they were missing again. She surely will track them soon and get these crazy goons behind the bars. He brushed off Mac's sweaty hair "Hang on kid. It's going to get over soon"

Mac whimpered sounding pathetic to his own ears. He hated being so vulnerable and weak. In a fair fight he would have shown to these bad guys what happens when you mess with Phoenix agents. His whole body was aching as if being pierced with pins and needles. He didn't know how long could he handle the pain and just wanted this to be over soon.

The car screeched to a stop after driving for another forty five minutes. Jack and Mac were pulled outside and being led inside what looked like a old warehouse. Jack carried most of Mac's weight as the boy's legs kept buckling on every few steps.

Jack saw the place was surrounded by old barrels and boxes. More men holding guns stood in attention position. They were led to an empty room where Jack gently lowered Mac on the ground. Mac instantly curled bringing his legs up to his chest. His trembling hands searched for his partner who quickly grasped with his right hand. Jack rubbed Mac's arm soothingly with the other hand and turned around to face the man "Why are we here? What do you want from us"

"I want nothing from you Mr Dalton" a new voice entered in the room. The man, Jack thought could easily be counted in his late fifties. He wore black scrubby jeans and a shirt from some band that had been in fashion before he was born. He had short beard and was holding a stick in his hand "Who are you?"

"That's none of your business Mr Dalton. All you and your partner need to do is cooperate with us"

"For what?!"

The man, Daniel Craigs grinned at Jack "You can stop playing naive Mr Dalton. I know this kid has a million dollar chip inside him"

Jack cursed inwardly. So again it was about the chip. His eyes fell on Mac who groaned softly with his eyes closed. He doubted if the kid was even conscious. The agent glared at the man "If you harm one hair on his skin..."

"No time for heroic dialogues Mr Dalton" Daniel motioned one of his men "Go get the doctor"

"What are you doing?" Jack's heart started pounding against his ribcage. With large frantic eyes he saw two men drag a doctor with his small bag and dropped him on the floor. Daniel raised his stick and pointed at the doctor "You know what to do"

The doctor was trembling and sweating badly which confirmed Jack's doubts that he was brought here without his consent "Ye...Yes. I'll do it"

"Do whatever it takes but I want that chip. Do you understand"

Jack's eyes widened. He gently pried Mac's hand off him and got up from the ground "Are you out of your mind! He will die!" the agent tried to attack Daniel but his men caught him by his arms and restrained him

"Get him out of here" said Daniel and Jack started thrashing to get free "No! I'm not leaving Mac! I swear I'll rip your head off if you touch him!"

The doctor was silently listening to their conversation. One thing was obvious that the kid on the floor was important to the man. Maybe the kid meant family to him. He too was kidnapped and threatened by Daniel. He knows how it feels when someone tries to hurt your family. The doctor spoke softly "Sir...I do need an extra pair of hands. He...he can stay and help me" Daniel didn't look happy about it but agreed "Fine. Mr Dalton can stay. Get it done as quickly as possible. You don't want to test my patience" As soon as Jack was freed, he ran back to Mac

The doctor nodded "Could you please... please step out of the room. I need space to work" he pleaded in fearful voice

Daniel thought about it for a moment and nodded "I'm waiting right outside" The doctor gulped down a heavy lump "I need few things...hot water, some clean towels and small sharp knife"

"What are you waiting for?!" yelled Daniel to his men "You heard him! Get whatever he wants" he then left the room. The doctor turned to face Jack and Mac "How's he doing?"

"Not good!" Jack frowned trying his best to shield Mac from the doctor "What's with the stuff you just said before? What are you planning to do?"

The doctor pressed his lips and replied "I'm going to get that chip out"

OTHER SIDE

Two black car screeched infront of petrol station.

Matty and her team jumped out of the vehicle "Jack said they are inside. Be alert for any other threats" she pointed towards the store and saw her officers run in holding their guns out. Matty followed them inside "Did you find them?"

"I don't see anybody!" yelled a officer

Matty looked around, eyes filled with worry and fear "Why do I've a feeling that we're too late"

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