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Oh no, is she missing?

You know Eliza?

Yes, I do. How long has she been missing?

A few days. My name is Lauren and you are...? Can you tell me when the last time you saw her was?

I'm Theo, I'm a friend of her older brother's. I only saw her a few days ago, she seemed fine...a little tense but fine.

How many days ago exactly?

I don't know, about a week ago?

And you said that you're a friend of Evander's? Do you know how I can get in touch with him?

No, he's been gone a lot. I don't think she's seen him a lot either.

Well, thanks anyway. If you remember anything this is my number. *Gives him her card* Or you could just contact the Santa Barbara PD and ask for Officer Order. Do you have a way I can contact you Theo?

*Takes the card and smiles* Thank you, I will. Hmm, I don't have a cellphone, never liked the things. Wait, when was the last time her boyfriend saw her?

I can take a land line or email. I just want to be able to let you know if we find anything, you know? *Smiles softly* You know Hank too, huh?

I'll check in regularly. *chuckles* We talked once or twice. Is he the one who is all worried about her being gone?

Alright, Theo... *waits for him to fill in the last name*. He told me but I filed the report actually. She's a friend of mine.

Theo Thompson. *Fills it in easily* I see, I'm sure she'll pop up. She has a tendency to disappear and then show up.

Just like her brother. Speaking of which if you hear from him, could you have him contact me?

Yes, well they're all bad for that. I will do my best, I'm going to look for him soon. Makes it hard at times since they're not really blood relations but I'll be sure to let you know if I find him.

Perfect. Thanks. *Starts to leave then turns back* You said she was anxious. Did she say anything or do anything in particular?

Not really but I think it had something to do with something in her past.

What makes you think that?

Well, she mentioned that she had been attacked awhile ago as well as another friend? And that a friend of theirs had been killed too.

Did she tell you by who?

I'm not sure, started with an L or something.

Alright. Thanks a lot.

*puts his hands on her shoulders, standing behind her*

Oh fuck! Has she been missing long?

*Doesn't want to break down at the station so she removes his hands from her shoulders and holds them* Nine days.

She's lucky she's got you on the case. Do you know where she was last seen? We can go there and look around for her or something? *is worried, despite not knowing Eliza. 9 Days seems like a long time to be missing*

Hank saw her at her place but I'm freaking out. There's someone after her. I thought it was over but Hank told me it never was.

*gulps, swallowing his feeling of dread*

He saw her at her home 9 days ago? And he's not been able to contact her since? What can I do? I want to help. I could make phone calls, I could search.. What should we do?

*Looks up at him really apologetically and shakes her head* I can't let you. I'm sorry. It's police business now.

*nods and hugs her*

Right, of course. I'll just help by providing moral support for you then.

So what's your next step then?

*Lets herself be held since she really needs it* Talk to everyone I can think of.

*supports her completely*

That should help. Someone must have seen something or know something. You're so resourceful. She'll turn up.

*nods*

You know I'm here if you need me. If there is anything I can do. Even if it's just a foot rub.

*Nods again and pulls him closer by his shirt for a quick kiss.

*kisses her and turns to leave, slyly tucking a few coins in her pocket for a coffee because he saw her curse when she didn't have any cash for the machine* I'll wait for you at home.

*Mouths "I love you" as she tucks her gun into its holster and clips her badge on so she can go*

... nothing?

Not yet but we'll find her. I know we will.

Yes. Give it a few days.

*nods*