A cold gust of wind blew making the trees shake dropping more of their colourful leaves, drifting slowly to the ground on a crisp October morning. Everything was silent, peaceful running along the trail system that passed by the lake. It was one of those silent moments that made thinking a lot easier without all the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Listening to the leaves rustle in the wind, the smell of the water as waves crashed against the rocks. The last thing anyone would expect was a loud popping sound that echoed through the air, followed closely by a second. The water splashed as something was tossed in. Everything went silent, even the wind sensed something was wrong everything came to a standstill nothing moved.
"Morning Greg" Winnie called out from behind her desk. "Good morning Winnie" Greg answered back as he entered the station.
"Where's team three?" was his next question he asked. "They got a call about twenty minutes ago, something about reported gun shots over in Humber Bay Park. It's probably nothing." responded Winnie.
"What's probably nothing?" Ed asked as he walked in. "Team three just went out on a call, most likely a bunch of kids playing with firecrackers." Said Winnie responding to Ed's question. "Thanks Winnie, keep us updated if needed." Said Greg as Ed and he started walking over to the changing rooms when Jules walked in carrying Timmy`s coffee for everyone.
"mmm coffee" Spike said has he grabbed one over Jules shoulder. Lou wasn't far behind as she offered him a cup form the tray. "Ed here's yours double, double, cream, two sugars." Jules said as she handed the cup over to Ed. "Thanks Jules." Ed said thanking her.
"Boss here's yours, where's Sam and Wordy?" Jules asked. "Yeh where are they." Spike said with a hint of sarcasm.
It was out of character for Sam and Wordy to miss there before shift exercise routine. Ed knew Wordy would always call if some family matter came up, but Sam didn't have much of an excuse for missing this morning's work out, unless he over slept which would be pretty rare for someone who grew up in a military family.
Team one didn't officially start until eight but it was one of those things where everyone came in an hour early to work out before their scheduled shift started. If you missed it you better have a pretty good excuse. "Ed if there not here by eight then you can chew asses off." Replied Greg as he could see the concerned look in his team leader's face.
This morning's workout was quieter than normal without the full team everyone was off in their own thoughts all wondering where their other two team members could be. Ed was a little worried about Sam after Mondays call involving a returned vet from Afghanistan the results didn't go well. He had been quiet the rest of the week but his performance was still on par. Ed thought that Sam was getting to the point where he was being more open about his emotions and talking about what was going on. But maybe this he was wrong. And Wordy he didn't even know where to start, since this was the first time he has ever missed his shift without calling. "Eddie?" Greg called. "You still with us?" Ed looked up from staring at the control panel on the treadmill.
"Yeh I'm good" he responded looking up and seeing everyone else staring. "Just thinking that's all." Everyone went back to their morning routine. Jules was exercising on the bike beside Greg. Lou and Spike were trying to up one another bench pressing weights. Without Wordy and Sam making what could have been another perfect training session to start the day off even grimmer.
Eight o'clock rolled around after a vigorous work out and still no sign of Wordy or Sam. Ed was starting to get impeccant and thought it was time to track them down. Pulling out his cell phone he proceeded to call them. The phone was finally picked up after his third attempt and it was the last thing he expected to hear. "Donna?" Ed replied with shock in his voice.