Kidnapped [Thomas, Shannon, everyone]

I waited outside, wanting to wrap this up with Thomas and wanted to ask Shannon how Haylen was.

Thomas and Shannon walked over to Mac after getting the kids in the car and having an officer guard them, "Haylen is okay, I got her home" Shannon said to him

"Thanks. If there is anything else I can do for you two, just tell me. I'm here for you. All of you." I offered warmly.

Shannon nodded, "Thank you Mac" she replied

"You're welcome." I said.

Thomas nodded, then walked with Shannon to the car, taking them to the hotel

After the car pulled away I wrapped the last things up and made my way back to the lab. This was going to be a long night.

at the hotel, Thomas, Shannon and Sara got Erin, Colleen and Bridgett to bed

At the same time in my apartment I enjoy my much needed hot shower, but my mind kept replaying the last scenes. This night will be filled with a few nightmares, but I was glad to be at home.

while Shannon waited for Thomas, she called Haylen to see how she was doing

I heard my phone ringing and quickly answered.
"Hello?" I said, not checking the ID.

"Haylen, its Shannon, you okay?" Shannon asked her

"Hey. Yeah, I'm fine. Just took a shower and now unwind with a cup of tea. What about you? Are the girls okay?" I asked a bit concerned.

"Yes they are" Shannon replied, "Erin is shaken up, but other then that, they are okay." she added while gently stroking Erin's back

I let a small sigh escape my lips.
"I'm glad to hear that." I said in relief.

Shannon smiled a bit, "I'm glad your okay too, Haylen." she replied, her motherly side taking over when she said that

"Me, too. I'm just glad I said I'd call you when I'm home... I asked Tom about that guy... I just keep wondering if his victims were women. He had a rough way to treat me." I said.

"They were" Shannon replied, a hint of sickness in her voice, "Don't concern yourself with that Haylen." she added

"Sorry. I was just curious. Guess that comes along with the job sometimes." I said and tried to smile.

Shannon nodded, "It does, but you can't focus on it, it will just drive you mad." she said to Haylen, giving her advice

"I'll keep that in my mind." I said to Shannon. "I guess I should call Mac later and see if he needs anything else from me."

"Good idea" Shannon replied, "I'll let you go for now, let me know if you need anything." she added

"I will. Thanks. Tell them good night from me, okay?" I asked thinking of the girls and Thomas and Shannon herself.

"I will" Shannon replied, "Take care Haylen" she said to her before hanging up, she looked at Erin, who was asleep, she smiled, then kissed Erin before tucking her in, Shannon said good night to the rest of the kids, then got into bed with Thomas

I smiled as I hung up and decided to call Mac, wanting to know if he needed something, but as I did he said it could wait till tomorrow and I should take the next day off and just come to the lab in the morning so he could get my statement. And with that I went to bed.