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A/N: It's done this is it. I hope you like it and thanks so much for reading and reviewing. I know this story took me a little longer than any of my others, but I kept my promise and got it done before starting another. Thanks and enjoy.

When Angels Cry

Chapter 14 – Love is in the air

Jordan ran hard and fast. She had been running for at least half an hour but she wouldn't stop. Finally she came upon a lovely little home. She saw a car sitting in the driveway and decided to get in and lay down. It was an old station wagon from the 80's and had plenty of room for Jordan to rest. She let her pulse slowly relax as she lay there pondering her next move. She didn't know whom to trust and was afraid the Seely's would drive down the road looking for her. She had no phone and no way of getting help. So she waited and waited.

Meanwhile, Nigel had found Mrs. Seely's cell number and had tracked it down at the cabin in Fall River. Framus and Woody had been contacted and were only 10 minutes from the road into the cabin. It was only 30 minutes down that road. They were almost in a panic, fearing they had taken too long. Woody longed for Jordan; he just sat there realizing how much he loved her. He would walk again and he just prayed Jordan would be there by his side. Tears had begun to flow freely down his face out of those gorgeous blue eyes. Framus and Lily knew better than to draw attention to it. So they all sat in silence as the tension and fear built. Woody watched out his window for any sign that Jordan had escaped. However, he was a cop and he knew the chances of someone surviving a hostage situation. "We're getting close." Framus finally said trying to lighten the mood. No one responded, instead they nodded and returned to their silence.

Jordan heard the sound of a vehicle approaching and peaked out of her little window. There was the vehicle she had travelled in from Boston and there was Harold walking towards the car. She quickly grabbed a blanket from the back seat and tried to cover herself as he went by. He went up to the doorway and knocked. An elderly woman opened the door. "Harold, dear, what are you doing here?"

"Well Mrs. Avery, I was wondering if a young brunette stopped here?"

"No dear, no ones stopped by at all today and I would have heard 'em because I was in watchin' my soaps. Why do you ask?"

"Well she was visiting us this weekend and she went for a walk and I think she got lost."

"Honey, that's a pretty long way to get lost."

"Well thanks anyway."

"Sure, dear, come and visit anytime."

"Bye Mrs. Avery."

Jordan heard the door shut and waited for Harold to walk by. When she thought enough time had passed she pulled off the blanket to peak out the window. As she did, she made direct eye contact with Harold Seely, as he was staring at her through the window. It felt as though her heart had stopped and jumped up into her throat. He opened the door. "OUT NOW." He was enraged. She quickly obeyed and made her way to his vehicle at the end of the driveway. She wanted to cry but tears wouldn't come.

"Nice stunt you pulled Dr. Cavanaugh. , real smart. Do you often piss of people with guns?"

"No actually it's a new thing I thought I would try out."

"Very funny."

15 minutes later he pulled into the driveway. Jordan observed the veins were sticking out on his neck and his face was so red it looked almost a shade of purple. Jordan slid out of the vehicle and followed him into the cabin. It was breathtaking. She had never seen such a beautiful home. Mrs. Seely was sitting in an armchair with a tea in her hand. "Hello Jordan dear, would you like to take a seat?" Her voice was back to it's usual sincere, cheerfulness. "Perhaps a tea?"

"I'll pass on the tea but thank you Mrs. Seely." Jordan felt so awkward as she sat in the armchair opposite her. "Harold dear, why don't you take a seat?"

Harold slumped down onto the love seat. His face still revealed his raised temper. "Well Dr. Cavanaugh, I am certain you are wondering why you are here?"

"Yes, it's been quite a mystery."

"Well dear, we would be delighted to enlighten you with that tale."

"Will I get out of here alive?"

"You dear, are our hostage. Therefore once Matt's body is released we will consider the possibility of allowing you to go home. However, it doesn't look so good." Jordan couldn't help but be astonished at how calm she could talk. "Anyway, we are going to start many years ago before Matty was born. You see when Harold and I met he was dealing drugs and had quite the organization going for him. I was impressed with his money and his charm. Eventually we married and bought a home. We opened a store and this allowed us to appear to the government fully employed. I got pregnant with Matt and gave birth to him. He was such a sweet child, and was totally unaware of our little side project. However, when he was 3 I got pregnant again. This time we were expecting a daughter. We had decided to name her Rachael Morgan Seely and were really excited for her birth. However, when she was 9 and Matt was 12 they were playing outside with some other kids and a drunk driver drove down the street and hit her. She died slowly and Matt never quite got over watching his little sister die. Harold had a rough time losing his little girl and he often took it out on Matt. Matt endured a little abuse from his father but we were all grieving and Matt forgave him. We have always owned this little cottage here; it was place of peace and harmony. So we tried to instill happier memories in Matt. Snake worked for us and when he was arrested we needed someone new to bring us our drugs. That is our connection to him. However, a few years ago when Matt was at another precinct he was undercover on a drug op and got extremely addicted. We had to throw him in rehab. He told us it helped ease the pain of losing Rachael. However, he recovered and we moved here permanently. Matt joined the Boston PD and became a homicide detective. He would never run our store. Harold would never forgive him, because he no longer has another child to leave it to. It's made Harold and Matt's relationship a little rocky again. Anyway, recently while Matt was visiting Snake dropped by and Matt overheard a small portion of the conversation. He went back to Boston and began researching Snake. We couldn't let out cover be blown, so Snake, Harold and I devised a plan. We had some of Snake's old connections dug up and called to that bar, where people were waiting to kill them. Then we waited for Matt to be called. We figured he was going to be the one called because one of the detectives is lying in the hospital and he was the one on the field. Detective Framus was back up. We lucked out and took a nice clean shot from Snake's friend's apartment. Then we snuck out the back entrance to a vehicle waiting for us. We took off and that is the end of the story."

"You killed your son?"

"Yes I did, but only because I had too. I didn't want to, but he stuck his nose where it didn't belong. He was never much of a son, he wouldn't even take over the family business. Now we just have to get his body released, which is what we really wanted you to do and then we'll be on our way."

Jordan couldn't believe what she just heard. She suddenly gained a new respect for Matt Seely. Next thing she new 10 cops had broken down the doors and had guns pointed at Harold and Mrs. Seely in seconds. "Put your hands in the air." Neither Harold nor his wife raised their hands.

"Excuse me officer is there a problem here?"

"Yes, ma'am you were accused of holding Dr. Cavanaugh hostage."

While everyone was focussed on Mrs. Seely, Harold pulled out a gun and was about to shoot Jordan when Framus walked in and shot him in the chest. "Nice try, dumbass." She said as an officer ran forward and arrested Mrs. Seely. Jordan was numb with fear. It was over. Lily ran in and hugged Jordan so tight, Jordan lost all the air in her lungs.

"Do you need any medical attention?"

"No, I'm fine. I just want to get home."

"We have a surprise for you."

Jordan walked out of the cabin and saw Woody sitting in the drivers seat with a big grin and a few tears running down his face.

She walked over to him. "What are you doing here?"

"I couldn't let amateurs do my job." He said with a grin. It was the first genuine grin she had seen on him since before the ring incident, during the pregnant nun case. She loved the twinkle that shone in his mesmerizing blue eyes, every time he smiled. "I'm sorry I was such a jerk. Even if you don't want a relationship with me, I would be honoured if you would at least stay by my side as my friend." Jordan began to cry too.

She leaned in and kissed him in front of everyone. Then she smiled and said, "I want to be more than just friends, much, much more."

He smiled from ear to ear. "I got some feeling back in my toes this morning."

Jordan smiled even more and kissed him again. "That's great Woody, that's great."

Jordan rode with Lily in the back of Framus' car. Woody remained in the passengers seat since he couldn't really get up and move.

When they got to Boston, they took Woody straight to the hospital. The nurses looked extremely pissed as Jordan brought him back. "Nice timing detective, you are only 2 hours late."

"I'll be back to see you later, I just want to go to the morgue and see everyone. I will be back in about an hour. I love you Woody" Jordan said, as she left him with the angry nurse. He yelled after her, "I love you too Jordan, I love you too."

When they arrived at the morgue everyone was there to greet them. Slokum even let Garret in to see Jordan. Jordan hugged everyone but Slokum. Instead he reached out and shook her hand. "Glad you're okay Dr. Cavanaugh." He said before wandering back to his office. She was shocked he possessed the gene to be nice. After she said her goodbyes, Jordan kept her promise and went back to the hospital.

Lily however, asked Nigel if she could speak to him. He followed her onto the roof. "Nige, I know things have been crazy lately. However, I realized something in the last few days, you mean more to me than just a friend. I know you just got out of a relationship with Sarah but I would really like it if… well… we went to dinner sometime."

"Honestly luv, that would be a dream come true. I've always fancied you since I asked you to marry me." Lily grinned. Although, she still had a lot to go through, with Nigel by her side, she knew she could handle it. She was falling in love with him, she could just feel herself falling. She stared into his eyes and their lips locked into a magical kiss. Lily had found happiness after all she's been through.