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As the strains of 'We're All In This Together' faded away and the credit began to roll, Ryan moved to stop the DVD.

Emma grabbed his wrist

"No daddy wait 'til Sharpey says 'I love these cookies', it's really funny!"

Ryan and Cara shared a grin; Emma had chosen High School Musical to watch on their movie night.

When Ryan was finally allowed to stop the film Emma turned to her dad,

"Can we watch the next one now?" she asked pleadingly.

"I think one is enough for now." said Ryan, "You can have too much of a good thing."

Emma didn't catch the irony in his voice. Instead she turned eagerly to Cara who was sat on the couch the other side of her.

"Did you enjoy it?" she asked.

"It was fun," said Cara, "Thank you for suggesting it.

"I knew you'd like it," said Emma happily. "And you'll really like the other two as well!"

"There is another two?" Cara asked unable to keep the surprise from her voice.

Emma nodded.

"And one all about Sharpey." Emma turned back to her daddy. "Please can we watch another one? Please!"

"No young lady, it is your bedtime." said Ryan.

Emma pulled a face.

"If you hurry and get ready for bed Cara might come in to wish you good night."

Emma's eyes lit up, she really liked Cara.

"I'll be really quick." she cried, ready to race from the room.

"Quietly." warned Ryan, reminding her that Charlie was asleep in his stroller.

Emma nodded guiltily, and then in a cute move, tiptoed to her room instead.

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With the excited little girl gone Ryan and Cara shared a look.

"That was very smooth." she said smiling.

"You don't mind?" asked Ryan, getting up to remove the DVD from the player. The television automatically switched to the last channel it was on.

"I don't mind, she's a sweetheart." said Cara.

"And you now have at least two more Disney epics to look forward to." joked Ryan, putting the DVD back on the shelf.

"It wasn't that bad." said Cara with a laugh.

Ryan bit his lip slightly as he smiled back a little nervously.

"Maybe we should make this a regular thing."

"I'd like that." said Cara, "Tonight has been fun."

Ryan took a step closer to Cara. As they gazed at each other still smiling, Ryan opened his mouth to speak but was interrupted by a cry.

"Daddy… Cara… I'm ready!"

The moment broken, Ryan grinned.

"Give me a minute to check she cleaned her teeth before you come through." said Ryan.

Cara nodded.

As Ryan left Cara sighed and turned her attention to the television. The news was on. Cara searched around for the remote to switch it off. Then she realised that the breaking news story was focused on Pine Valley Hospital. The anchor was talking about a high level hostage situation. A text banner scrolled across the bottom of the screen.

*Hostages confirmed to be Erica Kane, Bianca Montgomery, Kendal Hart-Slater, Jackson Montgomery, Marissa Tasker, Brittany McColl, Doctor Griffin Castillio and two young children.*

At the sight of her brother's name Cara gripped the arm of her chair in shock.

"Griffin!"

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When Cara failed to appear Ryan stuck his head into the lounge to find her starring at the television set.

"Cara?" he ventured.

She turned at the sound of his voice.

"My brother…" she began, gesturing to the screen.

Ryan stepped into the room to see what she was talking about. They were interviewing Chief Hubbard.

"What's happened?" Ryan asked.

"A mad man with a gun has taken hostages at the hospital. They think it has something to do with Erica Kane."

Ryan moved forward and placed a hand on her shoulder.

The names of the hostages scrolled past a second time. Cara noticed another name on the list she hadn't seen the first time.

"Marissa?" she gasped. She turned to Ryan. "David won't know!"

Ryan stepped back at David's name, but then tried to hide his recoil with a grin.

"I'm sure he knows."

Cara shook her head.

"No he's out in his cabin, working. He won't have seen this."

Cara turned to grab her purse.

"Then call him." said Ryan, realising she was planning to leave, "You can use my phone."

"He won't answer. I have to go and tell him face to face." she said getting up from the couch. "Could you watch Charlie, he's should sleep through?"

Ryan stepped into her path and placed his hands on her shoulders.

"You've had a shock; you shouldn't go out right now. And you certainly shouldn't be driving out into the wood so late."

"David needs to know about his daughter." insisted Cara.

Ryan stared at her, she looked upset, but she also looked determined.

"Fine," said Ryan, grabbing his keys from the side. "I will go and tell him. You stay here with the kids and stay safe."

"You'd do that for me?" Cara asked. "I know you don't like him."

"I'd do it for you." said Ryan, taking his jacket from the hook.

Cara smiled and walked up, placing a kiss on his cheek.

"Thank you." she said.

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