December 12th 10:00AM

Nathan was sitting with his friends at His House. They all had Breakfast Together and Started talking, Nathan was Thinking about Nicole Hoping That Alex will find out What's Going on. Eleanor was starring at Nathan

Eleanor: Nathan?

Nathan stared at Her

Nathan: Uhhh Yeah?

Wyatt: You alright?

Nathan: I'm fine don't worry

Chris: Thinking again?

Nathan: *sighs* I'm trying to Get it off of my mind.. but I can't

Summer: I can understand that Nate, I felt Really bad When I knew about her Vanishing but we will need to keep Positives thought's and Be strong

Nathan: Your right summer..

Chris: Not even the Police did anything about it.. *grits teeth*

Colby: That's what Makes me Angry, they think it's just a Breakup!

Wyatt: I sure know that Nicole is not that person to leave Nathan.

Nathan's mind: Nicole wouldn't leave me.. their right

Nathan: well, I'll just tell one thing.. I asked a Detective to help me with Nicole.

They were all surprised.

Colby: Really?

Wyatt: What Happened then?

Nathan: Well Yesterday We went to Nicole's apartment again, He did find some things that I didn't see

Summer: Like what?

Nathan: a picture...

They looked at Nathan as He was Trying to speak

Nathan: A picture of a Girl Hugging Nicole.. the picture was a Bit ripped though

Chris: A Girl hugging Nicole? must you be Mistaken and That's Summer actually?

Nathan: Summer Having Blonde hair before?

Summer: Uhh I never had Blonde hair. Summer looked Confused

Colby: When was that picture taken? Do you know that?

Nathan: It's The picture when she graduated in College.

Wyatt: Do you have the picture?

Nathan: No, it's with the Defective, he needed the picture to investigate

They all stared at Eachother

Summer: If There is Anytime he gives it back to you, Can you show it to me? Maybe I can figure it out

Eleanor: You have been Nicole's friend for so Long, So you might figure it out

Nathan: when he does, I'll show it.

They were silent for a While until Nathan had a Call from Alex.

Nathan: One second

Nathan went outside as the rest were sitting and Waiting.

Nathan: Hey Alex, What's the matter?

Alex: Nathan, Come to the police Department now please

Nathan: sure I will.

Nathan got his Bike ready and Texted Wyatt telling that he's going Somewhere.

Alex's Side

Alex was sitting Looking at The picture while Waiting for Nathan,

Alex's Mind: This picture....

He looked Closely at the girl who was hugging Nicole, He had some Thoughts on his Head. Until a Someone Touched Alex's shoulder. Alex turned and saw A women

Alex: Stacy?

Stacy Flipped her hair softly and Looked at Alex.

Stacy Stratus- Clark is Alex's Assistant helping For his cases, Stacy has a Deep Crush on Alex Despite having a Little age Difference with him.

Stacy: Alex, How are you?. She smiled at Him

Alex was Scrathing His head and Looked at her

Alex: I'm fine, Just Thinking about My current case at the moment

Stacy: Oh, I see. Well I also Suggest you take some coffee to relax, You didn't even had Coffee since the Morning.

Alex Chuckled as Stacy a Smirk

Alex: thank you for asking honestly, I'll be sure to take one

Stacy touched Alex hand

Stacy: Just Be careful, I don't want to see you get shot like the Last time

Stacy Pointed at his shoulder as Alex was looking at her

Alex: don't worry Stacy, I'll be careful

Stacy: you better do.

They both Smiled at eachother, Stacy went to get coffee for Alex as Alex was smiling to Himself for some reason. Stacy and Alex talked while he was drinking His coffee. Until they heard a Knock on the door.

Alex: come in

Nathan came, Looking at Stacy First then Looking at alex

Nathan: Uhh did I interrupted?

Alex: No you didn't, Don't worry

Stacy: I'll let you two talk.

Stacy left the room. Alex was giving a smile at the same time. Nathan took a Seat and looked at Alex

Nathan: what's the matter? Is everything alright?

Alex: It's fine, I wanna talk about What's happening at the Moment.. *pulls out the Picture* This Picture.

Nathan: I'm serious detective I don't really know about Her.

Alex: I see. Why didn't you Meet her family?

Nathan: Never had the Chance to speak about them honestly. When I tried too. She said that their always busy.

Alex: hmmm

Nathan: I never had Their Number too..

Alex: That's Suspicious, Why wouldn't she Let you speak about them.

Nathan stayed quiet and Looked at Alex

Alex: Definitely Something is Going on. Have you seen her Phone?

Nathan: no.... I never did

Alex: She Vanished Without Speaking to Anyone. was she acting werid Anytime you met her?

Nathan: No, She was normal

Until Nathan has Some Flashbacks

~Flashback~

Nathan was finding Nicole since she Ran off somewhere While At the restaurant

Nathan: Nicole!!

He kept checking around until Nicole came out of Nowhere

Nicole: Hey

Nathan Jumped and Looked at her.

Nathan: Hey, Where did you went off?

Nicole: Sorryyy!!! Summer was Just calling me

Nathan: Uhh? Okay? Normally you talked To her in front of me?

Nicole: no, She had some issues and it's for Girls only.

Nathan: Ohh I can understand that.

Nicole: *gives a Cheeky smile* Now Uhhh Let's go

Nathan smiled at Her

~flashback end

Nathan: Wait.....

Alex looked at him

Alex: what Happened?

Nathan: I remember that... No...

Alex: What's going on? Did Something Happened to her?

Nathan Explained Alex about Nicole running off Somewhere one time. Alex looked at him

Alex: Two things maybe. She was telling the truth about talking to her friend. Second thing is... She might be Lying to you

Nathan: what? But Nicole never Lies to me..

Alex: Something must be Going on with her. Why wouldn't she Contact you then? Why did she went off that randomly?

Nathan Realized That He is telling the truth

Alex: if there was a Chance, We could have talked this out with her family. Maybe they know something about it.

Nathan stayed quiet

Alex: it isn't your fault, don't worry. I have a Favour though

Nathan: What is it?

Alex: Does she have alot of Friends?

Nathan: She does.

Alex: Ask them about her and Ask about Her Parent's. Maybe they know something

Nathan: Umm sure..

Alex: Maybe we can get answers too.

Nathan: Okay thank you detective.

Nathan was about to Leave until Alex stopped him

Alex: wait.... Do you know about Nicole having a Sibling maybe?

Nathan had flashbacks Again

~Flashback

Nathan was Standing outside While Nicole was talking on the Phone

Nicole: I know!!! She Is just like me Anyways, But.... A bit different too.....sure! That can work.... Oh.. That still is alright, Tell My... Pumpkin! That I said Hey!

Nicole was Giving a Cheeky smile while looking at Nathan.

~flashback end

Nathan: I remember one time she was talking about someone, Didn't mention her name Though.. she did nicknamed her as Pumpkin

Alex: I see that's Commen with people calling their sister's that... But It could be her friend too.. We will see about this, go Now

Nathan Left as Alex was Thinking, Stacy walked in again

Stacy: Busy again?

Alex: Yeah, Just Thinking

Stacy: well wanna talk about other things then work?

Alex: I don't know. I'll need to fo-

Stacy: Come on, Your been only on work. Atleast Sometime with me?

Stacy was starring at Alex as Alex looked at Her face. He couldn't resist

Alex: Fine, for you

Stacy smiled at Alex as he smiled back.

Nathan side.

Nathan was thinking about Who to ask.

Nathan mind: Maybe I'll ask her.... Old friends..

A/N: Thanks for reading and stay strong!!!