A/N: Mary reads my chapters over the phone sometimes with me so I can hear her reaction but the last chapter I dropped I got to hear Denise reaction and she did not disappoint me at all. She had me laughing at Tank's foolishness with her signature saying of Tank, "he got to die". Huh? Tank you what. I can't say that we'll just call her later so you can tell her how you feel. Yup.

Happy Reading (:

Unknown POV

"We're here at the candlelight vigil that is soon to start soon thousands of people are already here and they are still showing up they are wearing TJ's favorite color which is red I too have on my red for TJ the mood around here is very somber I see some little kids here could be classmates or friends they are wearing TJ shirts with his likeness and it reads "We Miss You, Come Home", I was the first one here and while walking around mingling with the people I ran into his aunt and cousin I spoke to them this is what they had to say."

"How is everyone doing? What is the mood in Evans household?"

"It's been 3 days since TJ's kidnapping and we're doing somewhat okay we're day to day with our emotions Sam and Mercedes are doing okay they just want their son to come home as we all do."

"Have you seen Mercedes or Sam in these last few days?"

"We've been on a roller coaster from somber all the way to livid. Deja Preston everyone is just trying to keep Mercy calm but she is a mess."

"Where were you when you found out the news of TJ's kidnapping?"

"I was with Preston. My first reaction was crying then I was angry because I knew it was Tank."

"I was in the living room when I heard the news and it was unbelievable. I was sad and then angry! I REALLY NEED TANK TO JUST DROP DEAD! He is entirely too mean surly and spiteful. He lives to cause people pain especially Mercy one of the nicest people ever. I don't like that he got his filthy hands on TJ and I need TJ to get free and come home safely."

"That is what they had to say they didn't want to talk about Tank I asked them but they declined this is not about Tank but TJ back to you in the studio."

"Thanks James the San Diego Chargers also released a statement as you all know they are too affected by this Sam is on their coaching staff OC to be exact the statement reads, the Chargers organization is truly heartbroken over the kidnapping of TJ our thoughts and prayers are with Sam and his family through this hard time and difficult time. We pray for TJ's safe return. Some of the players even spoke out."

"I know Sunday game is on your mind but I know you heart is weighing heavy on your coach this situation."

"It's a really sad thing you don't expect something like this to hit your home I say our home because this is family I saw TJ last two weeks ago it was my sons party and he was laughing, singing, and dancing having a good time I'll pray for them every night until TJ returns."

"Do you think that your coach will be here on Sunday for the game he hasn't been here since took place?"

"Knowing coach nothing knocks him down he told us the story about how his family was homeless and he worked as a stripper to support them. That took guts and balls I don't know if any player on this team could do that but he did and I respect him for that. I do believe he is here on Sunday he's going to be surrounded by his other family and if his wife wants to come down her to feel the love she's more than welcome although she might be in the suite watching us get this win for TJ. I just want to say to TJ if you're watching this I love you and if out in the public get away from whoever got you."

"We do know that the team will be having a moment of silence for TJ and there are plans to wear a patch on their jerseys back after these messages."

A loud knocking at my window bought me out of my thoughts I reached for my gun. "Open up! I know you're in there! I've been watching this house for the last 3 days. Open up."

"Who is it?" I shouted pulling back the curtain. "Step back so I can see who it is."

"Don't worry about who it is just open up the got damn door! I have to ask you something look I'm not a criminal or anything. Open the curtain and see I have a weapon but it's in the car I just have to ask you some questions." His eyes were red like he'd been drinking or crying it look like he hadn't slept in a few days.. "Please we need to talk."

"Okay give me a second." He stepped forward and the smell of alcohol hit me in the face slightly giving me a headache. "Wassup man. Were you drinking and driving?"

"I drank a few down at PawPaw's juke joint I got the key from him helping myself I played Santana's prayer CD over and over again it somewhat helped me I bought you a copy it's called She Got That Oil, the prayers are in Spanish the English translation is on the other disc."

"T-Thanks would you like something to drink?"

"I'll take some water I know you're wondering who I am I saw you peak through the blinds a few times throughout the night. You want something to eat too I stopped at Applebee's too went a little overboard with my curb side I got mozzarella sticks, boneless wings, quesadillas no bacon, burgers."

"I'll take a burger, with some wings, and quesadilla. Thank you. Looks better than how Tank had it set up." My ears perked up hearing his name. "I got your attention with that one no Tank didn't send me here his friends did Sarah and Shane. I'm Puck." I shook his hand. "I see you're watching TJ's vigil I'm supposed to be there but I'm not thank you. How long you been staying here?"

"A few months I've been staying here. Why aren't you at TJ's vigil?" He took a few bites of his burger his burger looked so good I got the other one. "Are you going to answer the question or continue to stuff your face?"

"I'm eating."

"So am I but we can still talk you said that you had to ask me a few questions I'm going to let you eat but I need to know why you're here."

"Padre le pedimos que ver más de esta familia mantenerlos cubiertos mirar hacia fuera para TJ y que él está con traerlo de vuelta a casa sano y salvo dondequiera que se deja a la gente de la zona mantienen un ojo hacia fuera para él y sus secuestradores le pido estas cosas y Amén, pero me enteré de que alguien llamado tanque un hijo de Dios, pero que no hay tal cosa el diablo reparte bendiciones demasiado sólo hacer un pedido especial que se encuentra en buen estado de salud para la paliza de tu vida porque nada sostendrá me atrás ahora ustedes triste Amén." [Translation: Father we ask that you watch over this family keep them covered look out for TJ and who he is with bring him back home safe and sound wherever he is let the people in the area keep an eye out for him and his kidnappers I ask you for these things and Amen but I got wind that someone called Tank a child of God but he is no such thing the devil hands out blessings too just making a special request that he is in good health for the beat down of a life time because nothing will hold me back now y'all sad Amen.]

"I just want to say that I miss you TJ and I l-love you."

The little girl dropped the mic running off the stage. "Man that hurts she couldn't get out her feelings. Is she one of TJ's cousins?" He nodded his head. "Okay do you want me to turn the channel or turn the television off so we can talk?"

"You can put it on mute I'm going to cut to the chase the reason that I'm here is because two idiots Sarah and Shane do those names ring a bell. Good tell me what the fuck they were doing here on Saturday night, what did they want with you?"

"They came by here to ask for my help to find Tank I came up with some excuse of why I couldn't once they left I got the phone number from the private investigator that they hired I texted Sam never got around to calling him and he didn't call me. I should have called him."

"Damn right you should have called him! Then they wouldn't be going this now and I wouldn't have been the reason why Tank is free! It's my fault! Dammit! My fault! I got to go! I can't be here!"

"Wait!" He ran out the house I ran after him. "Don't go! Come back! Puck! Shit!" A car pulled up blowing its horn. "Who in the hell? Damn Puck you left at the wrong damn time."

"Yo! Man it's been a long time I was in a tight situation but God kept me want to introduce you to my little man this is Jackson, Jackson say hi to a close friend of mine."

"No I'm not saying hi to no one that's not my name! My name is T." He slammed the door. "Get off me! I just want to go home."

"Shut up Jackson! Stop calling yourself that other name that is your imaginary friend name. You know how kids can be. Uh you got the rent."

"No, I don't have the rent, that's your kid? I'm sorry I didn't hear you at first. So that's your kid the Mercedes gave you permission to be with TJ. TJ come with me. Get your hands off me Tank." I punched him in the face he fell down I reached for the door he yanked me down to the ground gun pressed to my side. "Oh you got a gun think that makes you a man! You are poor excuse for a man. You…" He pulled the trigger. "FUCK!"

TJ jumped out the car running down the block screaming. "SAVE ME! I'M KIDNAPPED! MY NAME IS!" Sarah ran after TJ scooping him up. "PUT ME DOWN!" She covered his mouth.

"Tank let's go before we bring attention to us. Come on he's not going to snitch he knows better." She kicked me in my side to make sure I would snitch Tank loaded another bullet in me I laid there on the ground bleeding watching as the car sped down the street picking up a rock.

"SOMEONE CALL THE COPS! HE'S BEEN SHOT! YEAH I NEED THE AMBULANCE A MAN HAS BEEN SHOT! WHAT IS THAT? YOU WRITE DOWN! HE WROTE DOWN THE…."

Mercedes POV

The outpouring from the community has been amazing since TJ's abduction friends from near and far has sent their well wishes and prayers the love is greatly felt, TJ's class made a card for everyone in the family even Conniehey got one. "Stevie are you spending the night again?"

"Yeah, I am it's okay with Denise she's good with it she knows that before she came into my life TJ was my day 1 A1 I'm going to posted up in the game room just in case TJ comes home tonight he knows where I am because this is where our relationship formed. Night Mercedes, Night Sam, Night Alex J, and TJ wherever you are. Come with me Conniehey I'm going to tell you the story about when Sam and I first laid eyes on TJ and I knew from the jump that he was my nephew then I'm going to tell you the story about the first time he called me Uncle Stevie."

Arf [Can't wait to hear this story the one you told last night about the beach and Mercedes weave was awesome.]

"Like, when I first saw TJ I knew he was my son. I'll never forget that day you had left and I wondered why you had everything here with me I let Stevie look through your account and he said something like a kid photo just popped up I pushed him out the chair and my heart melted love at first sight." I wiped his tears he kissed my hand the phone ring. "Let your mother or someone else get it."

"Hello Evan's residence, no I'm her mother what's going on? Someone spotted TJ!"

A/N: Who spotted TJ? We'll see until tomorrow iamJLS