You just had to go and ruin my good mood, didn't you? I didn't think of that, but it is a possibility.

What a hreat felt prayer


laura michelle

Well I will be too!

After Sue's sobs subsided, she walked back to the kitchen and looked around, hoping for some food. Her stomach had been empty since this morning and she wasn't prepared to spend the rest of the day without food. She walked to the small refridgerator and opened it.

"I guess he doesn't want me to starve to death." She commented as she saw the pack of yogurt, cheese, bread and 6 water bottles. She decided to just drink some water for the time being since she wasn't sure if the food had been tampered with. As she drank, she felt a twinge of guilt. I shouldn't have left Lucy alone, She thought to herself then shook her head. "It's not like I knew I was going to get kidnapped."

--

Jack was almost positive that he knew where Sue was but when that lead fell through, he felt like he had been kicked in the stomach. It was nearing 8 o'clock when they finally got a tip.

"Jack?" Tara said, waving to him. He gave a half hearted smile at how she waved. It was her way of getting Sue's attention but he guessed it had now become a habit.

"What have you got?" He asked, standing and walking to her side.

"I checked the numbers from your cellphone and this is what popped up."

"555-0738," He quietly read. "That doesn't sound familiar."

"It shouldn't."

"Is that Sue's?" When Tara nodded, Jack almost gave her a hug. "Does that mean you can track it to see where the phone is?"

"I sure can. In fact, I'm working on it right now."

"Thanks, Tara." He said, careful to hide his true feelings of exhuberance.

"Jack?" Lucy said, coming to his desk as he sat down.

"What's up, Luc?"

"Um, Sue just called again."

"What did she say?"

"She says she hungry and that she's still doing fine. She can't wait to see you. She also said she's still alone."

"Did she figure out anything more about where she is? A road name? Address?" Lucy slowly shook her head. "Alright, thanks, Luc." She nodded then walked back to her desk.

"Okay, I've got the trace."

"Where is it?"

"148379 Burmington Road."

"Alright, check if Jeff Taylor has any houses on that road or if there is any connection to him at all."

"Will do."

Bobby suddenly walked in the door, trailed by D and Myles. "Did you get anything?" Jack asked as soon as he saw them enter.

Bobby shook his head slowly. "Nah. Karlee says she doesn't know where he'd be and we checked his house too. Nothing."

Jack sighed loudly. "You know.."

"Jack, I got it. He has an old cabin that matches the address I have. He just bought it."

"Looks like we've got a lead. Okay, listen up everybody," Jack said, standing. He hoped he could make it through this take down without losing his nerve. He quickly prayed a silent prayer, then continued when all eyes met his. "We know where Sue is and we know she's okay. And, she's alone. If we can move in quickly and quietly, we should get her without any trouble." Everyone nodded in agreement. "Ready?"

Sounds good to me! Now go get Sue!

just caught up on 2 post
just hope they can get sue out safely more soon please
Lin

I'm holding my breath, sitting on the edge of my seat, because I don't believe she's as alone as she thinks!!!

Joy

Yay! Now they can save her, catch him, and everything will be alright....right????

I'm on the edge of my seat here too!

Now all they have to do is get to Sue before Jeff comes back!

i really have a horrible feeling that this is a trap to kill jack

cath

Oy... definately don't have a good feeling.

Jack hurry....you need to get to Sue now....


laura michelle

You both are way too good for me! I suggest you turn off the lights around you and read on



Jack, Bobby, and Myles decided to take one car while D and SWAT too another. They decided that if they were able to surround the house, get Sue out quickly and quietly, the would be alirght. They slowly drove down the long, twisting driveway in silence. Everyone was busy praying that they would find Sue alive and safe.

When they finally arrived after what felt like hours, Jack noticed that only one light lit the small building and he wondered if it was a sign from Sue. "Okay, here's what we do." Jack said, quickly turning back into the Agent he was determined to be. Bobby and Myles watched him, waiting for further instructions. Jack took a deep breath, hoping to clear the fog that was quickly taking over his mind. He quickly flicked off the headlights, just in case Jeff was around and turned off the car. There they sat - silently. "Okay." He said again.

"Mate, if you don't want to do this, Myles and I can just go in and get Sue."

Jack was touched by not only the fact that Bobby would risk his life for Sue and for the fact that he called her Sue instead of the shiela. "No, no. It's okay. Alright. Myles, you go around back and watch through any window you can find. Tell me if you see anyone other then Sue in there." Myles nodded. "Bobby, you're going with me. SWAT can watch Myles' back and you and I will take only a few in. We need to get in there and out of there fast." Everyone nodded, then got out of the car. "Hold on a second," Jack said, stopping Myles from going. "Bobby, when we get in, I want you to check the phone."

"Why?"

"I just have a bad feeling about it." Myles nodded then stalked away into the darkness. If it wasn't for the dim light that lit the small cabin, Jack would have never known it was there.

Myles ran swiftly to the back of the house, checking in every window without being seen. "Jack, the house is clear. Sue is alone." He said quietly over his headset. He turned back and motioned to the SWAT members following behind him that they were clear.

"You ready?" Jack asked, turning to Bobby who shrugged.

"Yeah. Are you?"

"As ready as I'll ever be." They quickly adjusted the gear that they were wearing then ran to the porch. They slowly climbed up, making sure not to make any noise. Slowly, Jack felt the door knob and turned it. When it slid open, he wasn't sure what to think.

"No need for this, I see." Bobby said, showing Jack the lockpick he possessed. Jack gave a halfhearted smile then stepped in. There she sat. His beloved Sue sat curled up onto the couch, her tears evident and her sobs quietly streaking the late hour.

"Sue?" Jack said, walking to her, though keeping himself from running. He turned to Bobby. "Go check the phone." Bobby nodded then walked into the hallway. "Sue?" Jack asked again as he came to her side. He knelt down in front of her and placed a hand on her shoulder. He wasn't expecting her to scream.

"Jack!" She joyously proclaimed as she threw her arms around his neck.

"Oh, Sue, I am so glad to see you." He whispered into her hair as she collapsed into his arms. He stood, carrying her in his strong arms. "Are you alright?" He asked, standing her on the ground. She nodded then started to cry, falling back into him. When he heard a gasp, he jerked back to see Bobby running from the bedroom. "What? What is it?"

"Not only was that phone tapped but it's got a bomb. Get out of here now!"

Why did you leave it there, please come back soon

Can't wait for more

I knew it, I knew it!!!

Joy

I just love their friendship.



Let me know when it's safe to come out.

Tracy, more soon please....you can't just leave us here.

Would a little chocolate bribe help?

I agree with you,is there room for me behind Lin

But they are getting Sue out alive

A bomb?! And Bobby can't disarm it? They must have gotten there just in time.

OH OH OH, what a place to catch up This story rocks! More soon

You know thats the first time I've been bribed? Yummy kisses.. Okay Ill give!


Jack swiftly got Sue out of the building just as Bobby was opening his cellphone. "Ya get Bomb Squad down here, Now. Alright, thanks. Bye." He closed the phone then rubbed his eyes.

"What's going on?" Sue asked quietly as she clung to Jack's arm.

"The phone you used is on a very special kind of bomb. When you first picked up the phone, it started the bomb. The next time you picked it up, it clicked ahead an hour. I guess Jeff knew that if she was calling twice, we'd be here sooner."

"So that's what the point was? To get us?" Jack asked, clearly surprised by the new developments.

"Ya. That would be my guess."

Suddenly Myles showed up behind them, relief pouring over his face when he saw Sue. "Oh, good. You're okay. Uh, Jack SWAT wants to look around for tracks."

"We have more important matters on our hands right now. Keep everyone away from there."

"Why?" Myles asked, looking from Bobby to Jack.

"There's a bomb on the phone."

"Alright, I'll keep them back." He said then turned away and dissapeared into the darkness. Jack couldn't help but give Sue another hug. She was back with him and it had been the longest day of his life.

Sue held back her tears when Jack finally let go of her. "Sue, I need you to go in the car. I brought you some food so eat in there. I gotta check around."

She nodded slowly, then turned and walked back to the car. The dim light that the flashlight Jack held was the only thing Sue was using to see his lips with and it worked relatively well. "Jack?" She stopped before getting into the car. "Be careful."

He nodded then turned back to Bobby as they walked towards the several teams of SWAT that sat on the ground, awaiting further instructions. "Alright, listen up. There is a bomb in the house. We need everyone to stay far back until the Bomb Squad arrives. Just stay put until.."

His sentence was left hanging when the sound of a gun going off sounded. Everyone dove behind trees or the armed trucks in hopes of fleeing from the bullet that would inevitably be coming. When Jack stood, Bobby quickly grabbed him and pulled him back behind the tree that they were using as armour. "Jack, get down!" He yelled.

"If it's Jeff it's me he wants! Let go of me. I have to get Sue!" He jumped away and started to run towards the car.

"Jack!" Bobby gave one last desperate plea before ducking behind the tree again.

Jack ran quickly to the car then ducked behind just as another shot went off. He saw how the bullet that had been fired hit the tree next to him. Whoever was trying to get him.. he was pretty good. He finally made it to the car and opened the door. Sue was sitting silently, eapint the food he had brought for her. "Sue." He waved, catching her attention then motioned to his lips. "Shhh. You have to come with me but be quiet." She immediately nodded and lowered herself out of the car. He closed the door and they sat behind it, hoping to escape the bullets that were flying through the air. At least 10 had been given in the time he ran from Bobby to Sue.

"What's going on?" She signed.

"Someones shooting at us." He signed back and in the pale moonlight, she was able to read it.

All suddenly went silent when Bomb Squad arrived. Apparantly, Jeff had run away, no surprise to Jack. Bomb Squad was able to cut the bomb with only minutes to spare and Jack was finally able to bring Sue back home. Safe and sound.

The last thing on his list was catching Jeff, but he would. And he would regret the day he kidnapped Sue.


A farely weak post but I hope you enjoyed

Wow that was in tense

Yes, it was very intense! Glad they're all OK!

Great job, Tracy!

Ornella

I agree with Theatrenut86 and Ornella.... that post was very intense and not at all weak. I'm glad it ended with the relief that Sue is back home safe and everyone is ok, even if Jeff is still on the lose.

I like how confident Jack is that he will catch him. I know he will!


And I'm so glad my little bribe worked....wonder if it'll work twice?

Weak?! You call that weak!?

That was scary....

laura michelle

A bomb and a shooting do you want us to be kill by a heart attack??

But it was pretty good!!

this is getting tense and scary they have to get this
nutter Jeff very soon cant wait for more Lin

Nothing weak about that post, Tracy!! Pretty exciting, I would say!!!

I'm glad everyone is all right, they got out, they got Sue out, and defused the bomb!! Thankfully, Jeff did not kill anyone this night!!!

Joy

Haha yes! Im sorry but I thought it was really weak!



Hmmmmm chocolate first thing in the morning? Okay I'll take it again


Sue wasn't as distraught as Jack had thought she would be when he took her to his apartment and told her to lay on the couch. He knew she must be exhausted and the only way to know for sure was to see how fast she would fall asleep. She didn't.

"Jack, I need to talk to you."

He nodded and came to her side, sitting gently on the opposite end of the couch. "Yes?" His caring eyes were gazing at her, melting her. She had never felt his gaze to be so intense.

"What's wrong?" She asked, immediately sensing the change.

"What do you mean?"

"Your eyes.. they just.. they just changed." He immediately looked away and blinked hard as if trying to get the message that he was sending out of them. She chuckled. "I didn't say you had to stop."

He looked back and smiled. A dazzling smile that was about the end of Sue's mind. His dark gaze had turned her mind into mush and now that smile.. She couldn't wait to be married. As soon as that thought popped into her head, she sat up straighter. "Oh yes! Jack we need to work on the wedding!"

"So you're alright with getting married on Valentine's Day?" He asked with a wink.

She nodded. "Yes. Lucy and I can go shopping for a dress tomorrow and.."

"No, No, No and No." He quickly said, interrupting her. She looked at him with surprise. "You're not going to go shopping tomorrow."

"But why not?"

"Sue you were just kidnapped. You could have been killed! I'm not letting you out of my site!"

She smiled weakly. "Jack, I'm fine. Really. But if you want, you can come shopping with us."

"But.."

"Please? I really want to find my dress."

After a moment, he gave another smile. "Alright. We'll do some shopping tomorrow. But you're not going leaving arms range, you hear me?"

"No, Agent Hudson."

"No what?"

"No I did not hear you."

Jack chuckled as he stood and picked up a blanket from the hall closet then returned and dropped it onto her, gently covering her entire body. "Thankyou, Jack." She said quietly as he leaned down then gave her a delicate kiss on her soft lips. He backed away and straightened.

"Alright. Are you okay to sleep here alone?"

She shook her head. "No."

He smiled then nodded. "Alright I'll sleep on the floor."

"No," She pushed the covers back then moved the back of the couch, showing the small amount of room that she expected him to cover. He couldn't help but chuckle as he sat on the edge of the couch and laid beside her, pulling her to his warm body. With his beloved Sue in his arms, he slept soundly, without a care while she did the same.

First thing in the morning and last thing at night....it's the only way to live life.





Clever Sue!



Now that's a good way to get over being kidnapped. She must feel very safe now.

that was beautiful jack so full of concern Lin

wow, so much to catch up with, glad they're ok

cath

Beautiful Post!!!

Jack will have to close his eyes so he doesn't see Sue's dress!!!

Joy

I am in a happy mood today for sure!

Ditto and I'm sure Jack doesn't want to spoil that surprise.

I am still so thrilled that you all seem to like this story so much.. You are so wonderful!

Just a short post tonight



Sue woke up before Jack so she turned in his arms, careful not to wake him. His face was within inches of hers and she could feel his breath touching her skin every few seconds. His mouth lay open a tiny bit giving Sue the undeniable want to kiss those tender lips. She smiled when his eyes suddenly squeezed tightly closed then went back to their normal, closed position. She could see how his mouth opened a little more whenever he would breath in. I bet he snores, She thought with a grin. She stayed in that position and pretty soon after watching Jack for a few minutes, she fell back asleep.

Jack awoke as his watch alarm went off. He glanced at it as he turned it off. "9 a.m." He mumbled. He was surprised that Sue was still sleeping but after the scare yesterday, he was sure she could use the extra sleep. He gently pulled his arm out from under her then stood.

Sue immediately sensed the change in temperature when his body left hers. Her eyes fluttered open and she smiled sleepily when she saw him standing over her adjusting the blanket. "Good morning, Stranger."

"Good morning." He said just before leaning down and giving her a gentle kiss. "How did you sleep?"

"Very well, thankyou. And you?" She asked as she pushed the blanket back and sat up.

He shrugged with a smile. "Pretty good. So are you ready for breakfast?" He asked, rolling his shoulders, trying to release the tension that had built up from the position he had slept in on the narrow couch.

"I'm ready whenever you are."

He nodded then turned and walked to the kitchen. He quickly gathered two bowls and spoons. "Do you like Cheerios?" He asked with another smile.

She nodded as she stood and folded the blanket. "Yup."

He pulled out a box of Cheerios from a cabinet and set it on the table alongside the bowls. "So," He said when she came to his side. To his surprise, she placed her arms around his waist, encircling him in them then leaned her head on his shoulder.

"Thankyou." She whispered into his ear.

"For what?"

"For saving me yesterday."

He turned in her arms and pulled her tightly to him, only releasing her to say, "Sue, I'd save you any day of the week. But let's just hope I don't have to." She chuckled as she tightened her hold on his back.

He liked to think of himself as having no weeknesses but as soon as Sue pulled back and placed a tender kiss on his lips, he knew he could add one to his short list. He gently returned the kiss with another. He felt her breath on his cheek when she pulled back and smiled.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

That last scene was just beautiful!

oh, and



That about covers it.

Fuzzy happy

Jack saved his Sue Kind of creepy that creep is still lurking about Jack and Sue are so cute together

that was fantastic more soon please tracy Lin

Yahoo -- I got to read through all the angst in one go and ended with the fuzzy one . Though I know danger is still lurking out there somewhere.

kav

It's really a pity that you have to write something like that with danger still lurking around them. Wondeful fuzzy post!

That was very sweet....I love Sue's and Jack's breakfast...


laura michelle

**sigh**

Joy

cath

happy sigh

Ornella

Must be nice to have such a warm and fuzzy out look on life Sorry I couldn't resist



From the first second Jack saw Sue emerge from the dressing room that the dress she wore was the one she needed to wear on their wedding day. He knew that he was not much of a fashionable guy, but in this case, he knew this was perfect.



"Sue, you look beautiful!" Lucy exclaimed as she exited the small room.

"Really?" Sue asked, reluctantly moving her eyes over the dress. She slowly turned to Jack. "Jack?" She questioned, seeing his jaw-dropped expression.

"Sue.. You look.. wow." He breathed and smiled. "You look gorgeous."

She smiled then turned to the mirror. "It is beautiful isn't it."

"You are beautiful." Lucy corrected as she walked to her friend's side. "This is it. This is the one you have to wear. It's simple and it looks breath taking on you. Wouldn't you agree Jack?" Lucy asked, looking back. When he didn't answer, she turned back to Sue. "See? He's breathless."

"But, It's very expesnsi.."

"No!" Jack suddenly said, surprising Lucy. "Um.. I mean.. I don't care about the price. You're buying it." Sue took a deep breath then signed a quick thankyou to Jack before walking back into the dressing room. Jack turned away and rubbed his face.

Lucy came to his side. "Don't worry. The price isn't as bad as you might think." She said, thinking that she knew what he was worried about.

"No, that's not it. It's just.. How in the world am I supposed to compare to that?!"

--

"Jack, you look gorgeous." Sue said as Jack walked out of the change room.

"I must admit, if you weren't engaged.." Lucy said then stopped with a wide grin. "You look great."

Jack stiffly walked to the mirror and looked at his appearance.



"Are you sure? It doesn't make my arms look to fat?" He asked, turning to Sue who giggled at his remark.

"No, you look fine." She said, gently trimming out the wrinkles. "You look handsome and I can't wait to marry you."

"You can say that again."

"And I now pronounce you man and wife." Lucy said with a grin. "So, now that we have your outfits, we need to find your shoes!" She gave a happy giggle as she turned Sue towards the shoe section, completely ignoring Jack.

He turned with a sigh back to the change room. "My favourite." He grumbled before closing the door.

Nice dress and tux combination, I like it! Shoes, I love them, but guys hate them