Second Chances: Anniversary Blues
When a simple trip to the bank turns into a hostage situation, Rick and Laurie Simon save their friends, but end up fighting for each others' lives.
(This is a work of fiction. No money is being made on it, and the characters from Simon & Simon/Six Million Dollar Man/Bionic Woman are owned by Universal Studios and are only being borrowed for a little while. .)
"God, no….when did it happen?" A.J. Simon frantically yanked open his gun case, pulling out his revolver and ammunition. Loading the bullets into the gun, he caught his breath as the familiar voice on the other end of the phone paused, then said, "About 30 minutes ago, A.J…..he helped everyone else get out but Laurie, I don't think she'd leave him behind."
"Is he…." The younger Simon paused, then continued. "Is Rick still alive?" A sharp intake of breath let him know his wife had come in the room, and instantly he put his weapon down and held out his hand. As Linda took it, she put her head next to his, then listened as their friend continued.
"As far as we know, pal… Temple and Towne were there too, they're okay but Towne's furious, says one of the robbers socked Rick in the face and his eyes are almost swollen shut. Laurie "told me" she's fine…but you know her…."
"Yeah, I know Sis….Okay, I'm on my way, I'm just going to call Mom and Robbie…have him make sure Robin knows too. Did you get a hold of Oscar?" A.J. asked.
"Already talked to him, he's on his way now…..You call Cecilia, Jaime'll reach the kids and get them over to your place, just in case."
"Thanks, Steve, you and Jaime are real lifesavers here…." A.J. told him, then paled as the front door opened and his mother rushed into the house. "A.J., Linda….what's going on? I saw Rick's picture on the news?"
"Mom, I only have a minute….sit down, please." A.J. said good-bye to Steve, then took Cecilia's arm and helped her to the sofa, Linda following and sitting next to her. She looked at the two of them as A.J. shook his head.
"It's bad, Mom."