I honestly appreciate Jason's help , but if he does not allow me to interrogate that harlot of his then I'm never going to find my wife and child .

I drive off to her mother's. I need a break . The entire way , I'm questioning who could've done this .

The only lead that I get is Kayla . Nobody else is as evil as she is . I just know that it's her.

I knock on the door and Bethany opens , she gives me a one handed hug then says .

"You look like you needed it ." She says .

She ushers me into the welcoming house . I find momma sitting on a couch drinking tea . When she sees me she bolts up, almost spilling the tea on herself .

"Have you found her?" She asks . I shake my head and she walks over and pulls me into a hug .

"Let me make you some tea ." Bethany says .

A little boy walks over to me , must be Bethany's husband's child .

"Hi." He says .

"Hello , little man." I say , trying very hard not to show my sadness , when in reality it's harder than it sounds.

"What's your name?" He asks .

"My name is Ace , what's yours little man?" I ask him .

"My name is Jeremy . How old are you Uncle Ace?" He asks me smiling at me .

There's just something about kids that makes you unable to be sad.

"I'm very old lad , I'm thirty six . How old are you? You must be fifty from those big muscles I see." I say smiling at him .

"No Uncle Ace , that's too old . I'm nine . " he says laughing.

"That's enough Jeremy , go to daddy okay? Uncle Ace needs to speak to gammy." Bethany says holding two cups of tea.

She gives me one of it and she sits down holding the other .

"How are you holding up." Momma asks , giving me a smile . I feel shy knowing that she just saw that transaction between Jeremy and I .

"I'm not coping Mrs Miller . It hurts ." I say honestly .

"I have faith Ace , we're going to find her." She says .

"If you'd like , I can arrange a search party , to look for her?" Bethany offers .

"That would be great Beth. I appreciate your help. " I say to them . They nod .

I bring the tea to my lips . It tastes amazing . Its sweet and smooth , just like the one Cass and I drink .

Oh , Cass where are you? My heart sinks into my chest , thoughts of my wife .

What if something happens to her , what will I do? Where will I go? How do I move on? How do I just forget her? How do I just erase her ?

It's just not possible . My entire body aches from lack of sleep. I spent nights checking every alley there is in New York and every homeless shelter .

The bags under my eyes are very unattractive. But how can I care about being attractive when the only person I want to be attractive for is somewhere out there.

"Oh Lord . I know that I barely talk to you. I know I'm the last person to search for help from you .

Please God , I beg of you. Keep her safe, I'm going to find her . I know I've wronged you in many ways oh father in heaven .

I know that , but I gravel at my knees , asking you to save my wife and child . Please Lord .

If this is really what Fate has for me , take it back . Put me in her positions , take me away Lord, but please save my wife and child . In Jesus's name . Please God ." I pray .

Tears roll down my eyes. I dont know what life is with out Cassandra , what would be the point of living?

I have no parents , nothing . Money doesn't mean shit to me. It's her that matter , I'd rather be stuck in an alley , homeless with her than live a luxurious life alone .

She is my life . I dont breathe well knowing that there's a possibility that she isn't breathing at all. Oh the thought kills me . It murders me .

Why does fate have to do this to me? Is this karma for killing that man? Why does Cass have to suffer for my sins .

"You know Ace , the first time I saw you , I thought you were just like all the other men Cassiey had been with.

But I see it , from the moment you knocked on my door and begged me to be a part of her wedding.

When you made me see my mistakes and when you gave me reason to be there for my daughter. If anything happens to her - I pray that nothing happens - I will never blame you Ace .

For the first , I believe that you really do love my daughter . And I'd be happy knowing that you gave your all looking for her. " momma says .

"I prepared a bed for you upstairs. Get some rest Ace, please. You need the energy ." Beth says .

I walk tiredly up the stairs . No energy in me to even argue , I push my legs further up and to the room.

"God heard your prayer Ace and Cassiey is going to be safe . I just know it." Beth says before leaving .

I slip onto the bed and stare up at the ceiling . Tears fall down and touch my ears . What have I done to deserve this ? What has she done to deserve this?

I drift to sleep , soon I bolt back up. I have to get back home .

Momma and Beth are cooking dinner quietly when I get downstairs .

"I have to get home , thanks for the hospitality. " I say to them both.

"Drive safe Ace . And keep us updated ." Momma says . And Beth nods .

And then the drive begins . I get home and I pour myself a cup of whiskey . I need something strong tonight .

After three more cups , a thought comes to my mind . I get up and drink water .

I slump back down onto the couch and think.

I know its Kayla , I dont need any body to tell me that I'm crazy , I just know it . But how I'm going to prove it is the problem.

You know what fuck this . I stomp out of the car and to Jason's house , I can't drive while I'm intoxicated.

The guy at the gate opens it for me and I nod in thanks .

I knock on the door and Jason opens it for me .

"Hey man Ace , you're a mess . And did you... did you walk here?" He asks .

"Where is Kayla?" I ask him. He looks at me warily .

"I dont know I haven't seen her today ." He replies.

I push myself into his house and plop on the couch.

"I'll wait. " I say to him.

"Let me make you some coffee, you'll feel better ." He says .

After five minutes he drops the coffee onto my hand and he walks up . He said something about changing into more comfortable clothes . Then I notice that he is in his work clothes .

I nod and he heads up . By the time I've reached the bottom of the cup , I'm pretty much sobered up . I sit on the couch anxiously . Today is the day I find my wife .

"Hey man , it's one in the morning . Aren't you going to head home ? I'm going to sleep." Jason says .

"No , I'll wait for Kayla . And if she doesnt come home , I'll sleep on the couch. " I say to him , leaving no room for arguement .

He nods and heads upstairs . Then a door upstairs closes . I fall asleep on the couch .

This is worse than her being in jail , I know that my wife is strong . Yes , she is . But does her condition allow her to fight back?

What if when I'm driving back home I see her dead body- no! I rid of that thought immediately.

As I'm fighting with myself in my head , I hear clicking on the door . Being the light sleeper that I am , I wake up . And sit up .

Jason came down and switched off the lights from how dark it is in here .

The person opens the door and switches on the light . When she sees me , she jumps and screams silently .

"Ace , what are you doing here so late?" She asks shoving her hands into her pockets .

"I need to talk to you." I say to her .

"Sit." I say to her . She doesnt argue , she just sits and looks into my eyes .

"What are you hiding ." I ask her .

"I'm not hiding anything Ace , what are you talking about?" She says nervously .

"Kayla , listen to me and listen attentively. I can break every bone in your body in less than five minutes . I can detect lies very easily . So do yourself a favour and tell the truth .

Where is my wife?" I ask her . She shakes her head at me.

"Before you lie to me . Think about it, is your life really worth loosing for a woman you dont even care about? Because I dont mind going to jail for your murder." I threaten monotonously.

She shivers . She looks at me then exhales .

"I-I dont know where she is." She says .

"Kayla , I am loosing my patience ." I say looking down at the hands that are still in her pockets .

"Show me your hands." I instruct.

"What? No . I dont have to show you anything . Infact get put of my house Ace. You've overstayed your visit." She says , I can hear the nerves oozing out from each word she says .

"Kayla Dixon . I am asking you to appreciate how civil I'm being with you , my patience is wearing thin. Please , show me your hands ." I say to her. She holds her ground .

I bolt from the couch and I pick both her hands from her pockets , they are bloody .

"What the hell is this!" I yell to her face.

"Ow , Ace you're hurting me." She says trying to fight back.

"Is this my wife's blood . Kayla what the fuck is this?" I ask her again.

"Hey , hey . What's going on- Ace what's wrong? " Jason asks .

"This fucking slut of yours has bloody hands . Kayla tell the fucking truth right now so help me God!" I yell tightening my grip around her wrists.

"Fucking talk , you bitch !" I yell .

"Okay! Okay ! I'll talk, just let me go . You're hurting me!" She cries .

I let her go and she bolts to the kitchen . Jason and I run after her . Jason holds her from behind and I slap her face .

She cries out loud .

" Open that fucking mouth of yours or I swear I will throw you out through that window and run over you with Jason's car! Try me bitch!" I say , spitting on her face.

"Fine ! We did it okay . I did it !" She says.

Jason's face looks like it's in utter shock. Mine just knew it.

"Where is she?" I ask .

"She's at the old warehouse near New Rochelle. " She says .

"Jason get your keys. You call whoever you were working with and tell them that she tried to escape ." I say pointing at her head .

I am beyond angry at this moment , my blood is boiling and my heart is thumping very loudly . Kayla did not mention anything about death when I got asked . Cass I'm coming .