Chapter Text
TW// It's still angsty for a few chapters, there could be mentions of violence or blood.
Monday, April 6th - 8:15 pm
"We found Styles' car," Chief Ellis tells Louis and Zayn after receiving a phone call, "The security covering him that morning is at the hospital, they made him crash his car, he just got out of surgery and called us."
"They ditched Styles' car a few streets further, nothing of his belongings are in there. However there was a kid's carseat in the back, do you guys know anything about his kid or partner so we can check up on them and break the news?"
Louis gulps a little, looking at Zayn, "Uh- I'm his partner. The carseat is my- our son's."
Harry is his legal guardian and it raising him alongside of Louis, and it might help with the judgement against their unknown relationship.
"Oh- That's not mentioned in his records," Chief Ellis frowns.
"We couldn't report our relationship because the case against Commander Page was already open and he's the head of HR," Louis tells hims.
The chief sighs, "Tomlinson, you know I can't let you work on your partner's case-"
"Chief, I know how it could affect Louis' judgement but we're the ones who know the case inside and out. We know every single detail and are familiar with suspects, we have to find Styles as soon as possible and I'm certain without Louis we have half the chance to find him," Zayn interrupts him.
The chief sighs again, looking at some of his detectives, "You know what, I agree. But tell us if it gets too much, I know how I'd react if it were my wife."
Louis nods, "Thank you, now could I be excused for a moment to call my mother in law, she's watching my son and I'd just like to know if they're okay."
Ellis nods, "Write down the address, we'll send extra security. You're all going to be under extra security from now on. You know what, write down all the people you're in contact with the most, close family or friends. We need to cover them all. Louis can you cover Harry's family?"
Louis nods, scribbling down the address and Niall's before walking out of the room, going into Harry's office to call Anne.
"I can't allow anyone in there," Kevin sneers before Louis can open the door.
"I need to call Chief Styles' mom," Louis snaps.
Kevin scoffs, "That's a good reason why?"
"Her son is missing and my son and she are currently in danger, every second you keep me here the chances of them being targeted get bigger."
Without any other words Louis walks into the office, slamming the door a bit.
He looks around, sighing shakily when he sees three drawings from Luke against his wall. Harry was so proud every time Lucas made one especially for him.
He fumbles with his phone and dials Anne's number.
"Hi Louis!"
"Anne," Louis breathes out, trying to keep a steady voice, "Are you guys okay?"
"Of course, honey. We're just about to finger paint, why do you ask?"
Louis takes another deep breath, "Something happened."
"Louis, darling, what's wrong?"
Louis blinks away some tears, "I- I really don't want to tell you over the phone but I can't leave right now, I-"
"Take some deep breaths, love, you can tell me," Anne says, voice already shaking because she feels like something's very wrong.
She gives Luke a final look, who's watching mickey and goes to the kitchen.
"Could you please don't tell Lukey? I-I don't think he'll take it well.."
"I won't," Anne assures him, "It's something with Harry, isn't it?"
"I'm so sorry, Anne. The gang from t-the case we're working on," Louis tries to keep his tears in but he fails, a small sob escaping his lips, "t-they took him. They have Harry."
"Oh god, my baby," Anne gasps, "Is he.."
"No! I mean- I don't know but I don't think so- I think they would've killed him right away if they wanted to to this, I think this is more like a hostage situation," Louis rambles on, wiping his tears.
"Please Louis, find him," Anne sobs behind her hand, trying to keep quiet because Lucas is in the other room, watching tv.
"I'm trying my very best, I-I won't stop working until he's home. I couldn't."
"How are you holding up?" Anne sniffles.
"I-" Louis looks his words for a second, "I'm not. I'm scared but I won't give up."
"I know you won't honey. Let me know when you have some sort of update, please. I'll watch Lucas as long as you want."
"Thanks," Louis sighs out shakily, "Could you please tell him we love him."
"Of course. Please be safe, Louis. And find my son."
"I will. There's extra security on the way. If you need something from the grocery store just let me know and I'll make someone bring it to you. You both can't leave the house for as long as Harry's gone."
When the phone calls ends Louis wipes his cheeks a last time and makes his way back to the investigation team.
"I heard you sobbing, did you really cry because our chief went missing?" Kevin scoffs.
"Wouldn't you? If your boyfriend went missing?" Zayn snaps, overhearing Kevin's words.
Kevin mouth goes slack while Louis rolls his eyes at his reaction.
"Sorry," Zayn mutters while waking away, "I was dying to see his face when he found out. Everyone's about to know anyways."
Louis shrugs, "It was worth it."
Zayn chuckles dryly and pats his back, "You okay?"
"Define okay," Louis sighs, "I just really want to find him, so let's do this."
Zayn nods, "We will find him."
~
Harry wakes up to someone shaking him violently. He groans, opening his eyes a bit but it hurts. A lot.
"Finally, thought I'd already killed you."
He recognizes the voice and the creepy laugh the man let out right after his words.
"You know, I thought your little boyfriend would've found you by now."
Once Harry's eyes succeed to make his vision less blurry he can make out the man as commander Page.
"Him or at least your pal, Malik. I put my money on Lewis, though. He's feisty but I don't see him surviving without you," He shrugs.
"We almost got him last week but the damn security you got yourself was too good. You saved him, couldn't say that for yourself, hm?"
Harry's heart sped up when he said he almost got Louis. What if he had Lucas with him at the time? What if Harry had taken him to his mom this morning.
His mind is running wild with what if-situations.
He should be scared and mad that he's in this situation but all he could be is grateful that Louis isn't here, in his spot. More important that Luke is safe and sound at home.
He gets pulled out of his thought when his leg gets kicked pretty hard. He grunts and looks up.
"Now is not the time to leave my questions unanswered, rookie."
Harry clenches his jaw, staring at Page without answering.
"You're going to tell me exactly what your found and what your plans were. You're going to give me the names of every insider I don't know yet. Understood?"
Harry looks down.
Page repeats his words, "Understood?"
When Harry leaves the question unanswered Page lifts up his foot and crushes it down on Harry's ankle.
Harry screams out in pain. His feet are bare while Page is wearing combat boots.
"I understand! Stop!"
Page laughs one last time and pulls his foot away. Harry is left alone again, giving him the opportunity to look around and try to find a way out, if possible.
After trying to find anything, he slumps down a bit, seeing no way out for now.
They took his shoes, socks and his vest, leaving him in his pants and shirt only. He's still wearing the iron thread as cuffs which he didn't feel until now. His wrist feel like they've been cut all around which is probably the case.
He can't choose between his head, wrists or foot what hurts more but he tries to keep his head clear. Focus on escaping.
Harry feels around a bit, being careful of the wounds the thread has made.
His touch bracelet is still on.
He scrambles a bit, tapping it a few time, not even minding how many times or which length of tap. He just wants Louis to know he's alive.
He slumps back onto the wall, waiting for reply.
He doesn't even know what time it is.
He's in what seems to be basement with a minimum of light.
How long has he been missing?
How long has he been unconscious?
~
Monday, April 6th - 7:30 pm
"Louis? Have you found anything?"
"We're still looking, Anne. We've been on several locations but no sign of Harry," Louis sighs out, "I'm probably going to work all night, do you want Liam or Niall to get Lucas?"
"No, please, can I watch him? I really don't want to be alone right now and it might confuse him less," Anne suggests.
"Of course you can, I just wanted to give you the option. Could I talk to him before he goes to bed?"
"Of course, Lukey. It's your papa, sweetie."
"Papa!"
"Hi, bub! How are ya?" Louis fakes a happy tone.
"Luke good but miss you an' Hazzy," Lucas tells him.
"I know, baby. We're working late tonight, baby. We won't be there to put you in bed but I'll be there when you wake up, I promise," Louis tries to explain, hoping he won't notice the 'I'.
He hears Lucas whine, "But miss you!"
"We miss you too, monkey. So much. I'm sorry, love."
He hears a bit of a sniffle on the other side making his heart break.
"You'll sleep over at Nana though, you're having fun with Nana, Dusty and Dottie, right?"
Lucas mumbles, "Yesh.."
"Please, be good, baby. I'll be home before you know it."
"Hazzy too?"
Louis sighs shakily, "Yeah.."
"Otay."
"Nighty, love."
"Nigh' night'. Can Luke say nigh' nigh' to Haz?"
"I'll do that for you, love. He's busy right now," Louis winces.
"No Hazzy?"
"I'm sorry, Luke. We love you and miss you so much," Louis tells him.
"Love 'ou mowe," Luke says, his tone is sad which breaks Louis' heart.
"I'll tell him a great story, Louis. Don't worry, he'll be happy again in no time," Anne tells him when she's back on the phone.
"Thanks, Anne. That felt so bad to do. I don't want to lie to him but if we get Harry back here by tomorrow I don't want to tell him."
"You're doing the right thing, he would be way too upset."
Louis hums, "I'll make sure I keep my promise and be there when he wakes up."
"That's okay, love. Take a nap if it gets too much. I know you want to find him as soon as possible but it's better to work with a clear mind."
Louis hums, "I can't imagine being able to fall asleep though. Knowing that Harry isn't safe."
They talk a bit longer before Louis feels the urge to start investigating again, he has to find Harry He's been gone for 12 hours now and it terrifies him.
Just when he's about to enter the investigation room again his bracelet vibrates against his wrist. Louis gasps, holding his hand against his chest. Harry's alive.
He taps it twice.
Harry replies immediately making Louis smile.
He walks into the door, "He's conscious again! He just used his bracelet."
Chief Ellis and Zayn sigh out in relief. Louis had been on edge even more for the last 10 hours, ever since Harry stopped replying.
"They really know which locations we know. We've searched everything, we're going to have to dig deeper, arrest more people,.."
They found out that Page broke into Harry's office after trying to break into the investigation room. He didn't find a lot since most of it was in the investigation room but he found enough.
Louis nods, "I'm going to look up people who had frequent contact with Page, we might find some extra moles."
Zayn nods, "I'll look for more locations."
All of them start working again, trying to take a minimum of breaks because the first few hours are the most important ones.
Louis gets fed up a lot, not finding anything, not knowing if Harry's okay, missing him, stressing about telling Lucas,..
He just prays they'll find him soon.
He's going crazy without him.
Every few minutes he loses his focus and taps his bracelet, waiting for a reply. It's the only thing keeping sane.
That's until Harry stops answering around 3 am.
~