[continued from here with @mancnfire]
   He had been worried sick when Mick went missing, especially when the older man hadnât returned after a week. He was known to wander off and take time alone to recharge, but this was extensive, even for Mick, and Michael didnât like it.Â
   He couldnât go to the police witha missing persons charge - that would only end badly for Mick, who, while he was missing, was also wanted by the cops for a variety of things that would certainly get him locked away. And even the thought of that happening sent waves of dread through Michael.Â
   So it was up to him.
   He was good at finding people who had gone missing. God knew he had had to do it with Lincoln dozens of times, and had tried to do it with their dad. With some of Lincolnâs friendsâ help, he finally figured out where Mick might be, and set up the plan to get him out.
   It was by no means a good plan. It wasnât as though he had extensive knowledge of this place, or its workings, or a lot of time with which to plot. But he did what he could, and he went in.
   A few distractions later, he finally found Mick, in horrendous condition but alive. A twisting ache gathered in Michaelâs chest and he hurried forward, falling to his knees in front of Mick. The other man flinched at the sound of his voice, staring at him with wide, vulnerable gaze, and Michael was sure his heart stopped in his chest.
    âMick.â He reached out, very hesitantly, brushing the lightest of touches against the otherâs shoulder before drawing back. âMick. Itâs okay. Itâs just me.â He reached into his pocket, withdrawing a few tools he could hopefully use to pick the locks to the chains, which he started attempting right away, brow furrowed in concentration. "Iâmgoing to get you home. I promise.â He spared a glance Mickâs way, expression one of concern. âItâs okay. Youâre gonna be okay.â