She nodded. “He thinks Andrew is the one who killed Joe.”
“I’m afraid that’s what it’s looking like.” Quinn still didn’t answer. “Excuse me. I have to go back inside.” Reid’s phone vibrated in his hand. Quinn’s name popped up on the screen.
“Quinn, where are you?”
“Mr. Reid.” JJ’s small voice quaked.
“Hey, JJ. What happened?” Reid’s pulse sped up.
“A man took us.”
Reid stormed through the doors. “Are you okay?”
“Momma stopped the car and told me to run. I’m scared, Mr. Reid.”
“It’s okay, buddy. I’m going to get the police.” He marched up to the information desk. “Do you know where you are?” Reid moved his mouth away from the mouthpiece. “Quinn and JJ Matthews have been kidnapped. Get Detective Jacobs out here now.”
“No. We stopped in the street, and I just ran and hid.”
The officer picked up the phone and called for the detective.
“Can you tell me what’s around you?”
JJ sniffled. “No. I just ran and hid behind a big trash can. Mommy’s still with the man.”
Detective Jacobs came rushing out from the back. “What’s going on?”
“Someone has taken Quinn and JJ, but JJ was able to get away.”
“It’s Andrew, isn’t it?” Victoria stood in the lobby, clutching her purse.
“JJ. Do you know who the man is?”
“No, but Momma called him Andrew.”
Reid turned to Detective Jacobs. “It’s Andrew. I need to get to them.” He grabbed a fistful of his hair. Agony. The two people he’d come to love were missing and in danger, and he was helpless.
“Reid. You can use my car.” Victoria placed a hand on his shoulder.
He nodded. “JJ, we’re coming to find you, okay?”
“Uh-huh.”
Reid followed Victoria to her car and climbed in the passenger seat while Victoria got behind the wheel. “JJ, do you remember which way you went after leaving the police station?”
“We passed the diner.”
“Turn right,” Reid instructed Victoria. “Okay. Can you remember anything else?”
“No.” JJ hiccupped into the phone. “The man is coming. He’s yelling my name.”
“Stay hidden.”
“He’s getting closer.” JJ whimpered. “I have to run.”
There was a clattering noise. “JJ! JJ. Answer me, buddy.”
No response. He’d dropped the phone and run. Reid slammed his fist against his leg and let out a growl.
