“Ok I’ll go check things out first.” Bette said. She got to the dorr and rang the bell. There was no answer. She rang it a few times and eventually Eric came to the door. “Who is it?”

“It’s Bette.” Bette answered.

“What the hell do you want?”

“I’m looking for Tina.” She replied trying to see inside. “She was supposed to be home hours ago.”

“Well she’s not here.”

“Her car’s still here so I was won…” He shut the door in her face. Bette rang the bell again and a few times after that but he didn’t answer the door. She ran back to the van. “We gotta move. He has a gun.” She said breathlessly. They didn’t need to ask any other questions. They heard the entire conversation through Bette’s microphone.  Dana, Shane cover the side, Helena and I will take the first floor. He has my family guys. This is personal.”

“Don’t worry, we’ll get them out.” Shane reassured her.

“Thanks guys. Ok ready?”

Shane and Dana waked around the side of the house while Helena and Bette entered the house through the mater bedroom window. The entry was easy for them considering they have come up more sophisticated security systems in their line of work.

“Shane you have a visual?” Bette asked.

Shane scanned the house with the binoculars again. “He’s in the living room.”

“Thanks.”

“Bette you can make you move now.” Dana informed her. She had a better view from the other side of the house where she was. “Tina and Christian are tied to a table in the living room. She seems hurt though. But he is away from them. You can take him out.”

“Ok. We’re heading downstairs now. Keep me posted.”

“Will do Boss.”

Bette and Helena made their way quietly down the stairs. Helena used the camera to confirm that Eric’s position. He was sitting on a couch away from Tina and Christian. When Bette stuck her head out Tina jumped a little. “Shhh.” Bette put her finger on her mouth. They slowly and quietly entered the room. Eric’s back was still turned so he was unaware that they were already in the room. “Put the gun on the table Eric and step back.”