Stephanie: thank you so much for your comment; I will definitely continue the story all the way till the end. Glad you're still with me even all the twists the story has had!

Aquababy58: there are not enough words to thank you for your kind review. You know better than anyone how hard this has been for me and even though you don't agree with the turn this story ended up taking, you've always defended my right to write this the way I had planed it at first. You are the best supporter ever!

Now we get to see how they're going to react to what happened in the last chapter. I hope is accurate and if not "good" then at least interesting…

Annabeth had fallen asleep due to her exhaustion, and maybe also the blow to her head, and he was starting to panic. There weren't many situations in his life that left him this clueless and he really didn't know how to act. He needed help.

The only name that came to his mind was Danny's, but he wasn't sure if he dared put his partner in this situation. This was beyond embarrassing for him and for Annabeth and he wasn't sure if he wanted Danny to know. But who else could he call? He stood up from the floor and had to suppress a moan when the fabric of his pants rubbed against his erection. He looked down and groaned in annoyance. He knew what he had to do to make it go away but he really didn't want to masturbate after what had just happened with Annabeth.

He also couldn't wait for the drug to wear off, though. That could take hours and he wouldn't be able to stand it.

Making up his mind, he ran upstairs looking for his phone, ignoring for the moment the feeling on his groin and dialed Danny's number. They needed help and he knew that, just like him, there wasn't anyone in the world Annabeth trusted more than Danny. It was almost 3 a.m., his partner was just going to love this.

- What!? – came the angry reply – what is it with you calling at this unholy hour?

- Danny – his voice was a mixture of raw tightness and fear. It was definitely shaky – can you come to my house? I need help with something – Danny could tell that something had shaken his partner up.

- What is it? Are you okay?

- Not really… Danny something happened and I… I don't know what to do. I need your help. Can you come over now? – he didn't just sound desperate. He was.

- I'm on my way. Hang in there – Danny was looking for his clothes to go over to his partner's.

- Hurry – Steve whispered before he hung up.

He went down the stairs again and made sure Annabeth was okay. She hadn't moved at all. At least her breathing had gone under control.

He then looked down at the tent his erection made and he sighed. He needed to get rid of that before Danny arrived. Setting his mind to it, he went to the bathroom and focused on his task. The faster he did it, the sooner he would get it over with.

He sat on the toilet and grabbed himself. This was hardly the first time he masturbated, but it was definitely the first time he really didn't want to do it. All he could think about was Annabeth and what had happened in the living room and it just felt wrong to be doing this thinking of her. He also knew that without traffic and after his frantic phone call, Danny wouldn't be too far off. So he started rubbing up and down, sighing when the pain from not releasing slowly disappeared to be replaced by the pleasure of friction. His breathing started to get worked up again and he started moving his hand faster. At least this would be quick.

He felt the tension building up and he moaned lowly to himself. Rubbing faster and harder now, he knew he was close. He just needed a few more minutes. Grabbing hold of the seat, he squeezed one last time before his vision turned red and he finally reached his climax. He sat there panting until he was sure his erection had gone away completely and then he stood up, washed his hands and went outside.

He could hear Danny's camaro screeching to a halt on his front yard and he prepared himself for whatever would happen.

He opened the door and the cool night air against his sweaty chest made him shiver. Danny took one look at him and could tell that whatever had happened had been bad. Steve was pale and sweaty and his eyes had a hunted look that unnerved him. After opening the door, Steve walked inside and Danny followed. He could make out Annabeth asleep on the couch.

- Steve, what's wrong? – he asked.

- I… we… - he couldn't speak. He was having trouble breathing and he was getting dizzy. It could have been the remaining effects of the drugs, but he was pretty sure he was just having a panic attack. His eyes glazed over and a few tears escaped his eyes. Seeing this, Danny's heart picked up its pace.

- Whoa! Whoa! Steve, sit down. Tell me what happened – they both went to the kitchen and sat down on the table. But, for the life of him, he just couldn't talk. He put one hand on his forehead and the other one grabbed Danny's offered hand and they both just stayed there, sitting opposite each other, Steve crying silently and Danny worrying out of his mind trying to determine what had happened – babe, talk to me. What happened? Are you hurt? Do you need to go to the hospital?

- I don't know what to do – Steve sobbed quietly trying to calm down. He looked up beyond his partner and could see Annabeth resting on the couch – damn it! – he whispered and he stood up, letting go of Danny's hand and pacing around the kitchen.

- Steve, seriously, you're scaring me. Is it your mom? – he tried, thinking that only Doris could have elicited such an emotional response from his usually stoic partner. Steve shook his head and wiped the tears from his face. He needed to get his act together.

- A few men came in earlier, they drugged me and tied me to a chair. Then they brought Annabeth downstairs – he paused to take a breath. Danny's mind went to every possible torture scenario that could explain Steve's reaction – one of them was the man that attacked Annabeth at the bar.

- What? – asked Danny, he didn't like where this was going. By now Steve had settled against the kitchen counter.

- He said he had become obsessed with her and that he found our relationship interesting – he spat – they injected me with something that… that got me… turned on – he was having trouble speaking again. What would Danny think of him after this? But there was no going back now – they were holding guns, he kicked me, then hit her, if we didn't then he would have killed us. Danny we had to… - now Danny was having trouble understanding what Steve was saying.

- Steve calm down. Take a breath. Now, tell me – he coached him. Steve took a deep breath and continued.

- They made us be together – he said, looking at his partner in the eyes, feeling tears leave his own again. He slid down to the floor and put his head between his hands – they made us have sex – Danny was speechless. He didn't know what to say. How can someone be so deranged to force two people into doing this?

- Jesus Steve! – he came closer to him and sat down next to him on the floor – how is she?

- I don't know – he answered, wiping his face clean again and calming down just a bit – she's exhausted. I think she fainted soon after they left – he explained the fight that had taken place and how things ended. He looked then at his partner - then they left and I didn't know what to do. I called you and I'm sorry for bringing you into this but I just didn't know what to do.

- Hey! Listen to me. I'm glad you called. You know you can count on me for everything and you're gonna get through this, alright? I'll help you both. You're gonna be okay. We're gonna catch this son of a bitch once and for all and we'll work things out. Okay?

- Okay – came the shy reply. They heard a noise from the living room and stood up quickly from the floor – she's waking up – Steve said but stopped before reaching the couch, afraid of what her reaction would be. Danny understood his partner's hesitation and he kept going.

- Annabeth? It's Danny. Are you alright? – she had just opened her eyes and was focusing on Danny but she didn't answer. She tried to sit up and he helped her. Her head was spinning a bit and she put her elbows on her knees resting her head in her hands. Danny sat next to her and put a comforting hand around her shoulders. She was tense and reluctant to give in into the embrace. He could understand why.

- Oh my God! – she whispered. She sounded so devastated that he couldn't hold back.

- Anna… - hearing his voice, she looked up at him and tears immediately sprang to her eyes. She started sobbing. He was afraid to come closer but he did it anyway. He kneeled in front of her and put a shaking hand on her shoulder. She looked at him again. At least she hadn't backed away from his touch – I'm so sorry – he whispered, also with tears in his eyes. Suddenly she rushed forward and hugged him like her life depended on it and she started crying her soul out. She was having gut wrenching sobs and was starting to hyperventilate.

- I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to. I didn't want to Steve. Please forgive me, I'm sorry! – she cried and he held her tighter.

- Shh… shh. It's okay. This wasn't your fault. I'm sorry too. I'm sorry – he whispered and just stayed there. He looked up when his partner put a hand on his shoulder as well and silently thanked him for the support. Right now he was glad that Annabeth wasn't pushing him away, although he never would have held it against her. He thought he didn't deserve her forgiveness. After a while, she calmed down and let him go.

- What are we going to do now? – she asked.

- Are you hurt? Do you need to go to the hospital? – asked Danny. She thought about it for a moment, and then shook her head.

- I'm not hurt – she added.

- Are you sure? – she nodded.

- Alright then – said Steve – we should get cleaned up. We won't let him get away this time – Annabeth looked at him and saw the conviction in his eyes. He was right, they weren´t gonna let him go now.

- I'm gonna shower – she announced and stood up, but the change in position made her feel dizzy and lose her balance. Steve had to grab her by the waist to keep her from falling and she couldn't help it but react and grab his hand to push it away. When she realized that she had flinched away from him, she looked at him and saw the hurt in his eyes. Tears again threatened to fall – Steve I didn't mean to… I'm sorry.

- Annabeth it's okay. I understand – he said tightly – go shower. I need to clean up too – she took one last look at him and sighed. She started making her way upstairs, trying to hide the tears rolling down her cheeks – what are we gonna do now Danny? – he whispered to his partner, letting him see the hurt of what had just happened.

- I won't pretend to know what you're going through Steve but you both are gonna need some time to solve this thing. So try to be patient. That was a reflective movement, it doesn't mean she's afraid of you – answered Danny as truthfully as possible – this might take some time but you're gonna get through this. Now, go shower too. It'll soon be morning, I guess we'll be going to the office to try and track this bastard down? – he asked.

- Yeah… - Steve started to make his way to his bedroom when he turned around and said – thanks Danny.

Danny smiled at him and watched him disappear up the stairs. He took a big breath and went to the kitchen. He started making some coffee. Today was going to be a long day.

So, how was it? What about Danny's part on this chapter?

I promise no more horrific scenarios are going to appear. There will of course be mentions of what has happened until they resolve the situations but nothing else will happen like what has happened so far.

NOW we can hope for some well deserved ACTION and ass kicking because the two brothers will NOT get out of this alive!

I'd like to read your reviews! I don't know when I'll be able to post another chapter because I have to write it from scratch. If you have any suggestions as to how you would like the scene where they caught the brothers happen then don't hesitate to throw your ideas in a review! I would really appreciate them!

Until next chapter!