“What do you mean Ann has been kidnapped?” Oscar shouts over the phone as Clarissa doesn’t bother with many details over the phone. Promptly giving them the location, Ben and Oscar rush to the scene as Clarissa takes care of Fiona.

Clarissa had driven back to the bar because she forgot her wallet, but what she saw was an injured Fiona lying barely conscious on the ground. After she was given immediate medical attention, as she insisted, she tell them what happened before being taken to a hospital. She was stubborn and didn’t give them a chance as it was only after that she was finally driven away to a hospital.

“He isn’t allowed here,” Clarissa says noticing Ben following a frantic Oscar.

“Let it go for now Clarissa,” Oscar demands. “Just tell me completely what happened.”

“Well, the two of them were just enjoying their time having a few drinks, and when they left someone in a ski mask had jumped out of a vehicle grabbed Ann and put something over her mouth. Fiona tried to fend them off but he just pushed her aside and she hit her head. Ann could barely scream as they took her away and drove off. Fiona was able to remember most of the car number so that will help. She’s now at a hospital.” Oscar is now extremely concerned but Ben gives him a reassuring pat on the shoulder.

“I’ll check on Fiona, you look for Ann.”

“But…,” Oscar looks at Ben who is standing strong despite the bruises. Oscar nods and the two men now get to work. Ben rushes to the hospital and finds that Fiona is all right. As her wounds are being bandaged up, she looks up at her brother concerned and as he approaches, she speaks.

“Did you find Ann?”

“Not yet, Oscar is on it. How are you feeling?” Ben says concerned; his mind is occupied with many things.

“It looks worse than it is, I am fine,” Fiona says sounding concerned. “I told them everything I saw… if only I was faster.”

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“You did the best you could,” Ben says reassuringly.

“Who do you think is responsible for this?” before Fiona can continue, the two of them look at each other, both having the same name in mind.

“You said one person grabbed her, so that means someone else was driving right,” Ben says trying to think logically.

“Anyone can be an accomplice,” Fiona comments.

“Let’s leave that to Oscar for now,” Ben says. “Right now, rest. I am sure Ann will be found soon, she’ll be safe and sound.” Ben’s reassuring smile puts Fiona at ease. But deep down, Ben is in pain, unable to find answers and now sitting helplessly in a hospital while the love of his life is in danger. He knows he cannot leave Fiona alone at a time like this, but a part of him wants to rush out and conduct a manhunt all on his own.

“I’ll go talk to the doctor,” Ben says as he leaves Fiona to rest. As he leaves the room, his suppressed concern finally reaches his face and he lets out a helpless sigh. The doctor informs him that Fiona is fine and that she can be taken home soon. This shines a ray of hope for Ben as he can now look for Ann. As he goes to buy a few medicines he runs into someone he never expected.

“What are you doing here?” Ben asks in a tone that is both shocked and frustrated.

“Ben?” Andrew replies with a smile that soon leaves his face. “Is everything all right? Why are you…?” Ben doesn’t want to say anything, knowing the evidence is right in front of him but his emotions take over.

“If you’re here, then where is Ann?” Ben looks at the medicine in Andrew’s hand. “Are those for her?”

“What are you talking about?” Andrew says now sounding concerned. “Did something happen to Ann?” Ben though irritable at the discovery, begins to narrate what had happened and Andrew looks alarmed.

“No…” Andrew says as he looks at Ben. “Are you sure about this? Maybe there has been some mistake?”

“My sister is in this hospital right now and you’re telling me she’s lying?” Ben’s defensive words cause him to literally bite his tongue and Andrew stays silent. Despite Andrew having quite a few comebacks to that statement that was not the most important thing at the moment.

“She needs to be found fast,” Andrew says promptly and seriously. “In which direction did they take her?” Ben replies to this question but cannot help but add a snarky comment.

“Tell me, if you would have kidnapped her where would you take her?” he cannot help but notice serious contemplation on Andrew’s face, as Ben ignores Andrew to buy the medicine. “You are seriously thinking?”

“I think I might have an idea,” Andrew replies. “I have regained a few memories, not all of them but… I think I know where she might be.” Ben grabs Andrew’s collar and is now fuming but before he can say a word Andrew confronts him. “You want her back safe and sound, right? Then you have to trust me!”