Cristian realizes that Natalie is running a high fever. Todd tries to reassure a fretful Starr that her mom will soon be safely home but he refuses to call in the police. Meanwhile, Mitch brings his hostage to an empty theater and binds her hand and feet. Max confronts Al with his failing grades. Mitch phones Todd and instructs him to restore Natalie to her rightful husband if he ever wants to see Blair again. Jessica returns to the community center to help Joey, who describes for his sister how desperate so many of the city's homeless teens have become. Later, Joey asks Flash to round up some of her friends for a free lunch. Cris calls Bo for help but a bad connection prevents the police commissioner from hearing the SOS. Todd begins a frantic search for Natalie. Max cautions Al not to get sucked back into a bad situation by Jen's latest crisis. Cris finally gets through to Bo, who decides to send an officer to check the lodge. Flash snipes at Jessica as they work together at the cent