Second Chances: Don't Mess With A Simon
After witnessing the robbery and murder of a neighbor, Cecilia Simon is determined to help bring the criminals to justice. But when their family is threatened, Rick and A.J. must help their mother have the courage to testify, before it's too late.
(The characters from Simon and Simon and Six Million Dollar Man are owned by Universal Studios. No money will be made on them and they will be returned in their original condition when I'm done. Dedicated to Philip DeGuere, whom we miss very much.)
"Mom!"
A.J. gasped as he saw his mother, bound to a chair, her head hanging to one side. Shaking off his captor's hand, he rushed to her side. At the sound of his voice, Cecilia raised her head and he was grateful to see her open her eyes.
"A.J.? Oh, no…I didn't want you to come…." She said, her voice weak. She winced, seeing a large bandage on one side of his head. "Son, what did they do to you…"
He hugged her, whispering "I'm all right, Mom", then heedless of the threat around them, tore the bindings from her arms and legs. At once his mother's arm was seized, and she was pulled out of the chair, only for A.J. to be pushed into it, then quickly bound with a rope.
"No! Not him!" Cecilia pleaded, struggling with the man holding her, then turned pale as he shook his head.
"I'm keeping my word to your son, Mrs. Simon. You'll be dropped off where your family will find you. You are to tell them not to look for us or I'll kill him. Remember, " he held up a hand as she started to protest, "when they call you to the stand tomorrow, you were traumatized by your kidnapping, you don't remember anything! Once the charges are dropped, we'll call and tell your family where your son will be found."
A.J. winced at the pain in his mother's face, then she reluctantly nodded.
"Now ….go!"
"A.J…." she choked, then embraced her son "It's all right, Mom. Go home. I'll be all right." He told her, trying not to break down.
"Now!" Anger had returned to her kidnapper's voice.
Tearfully Cecilia followed one of the men to the back door of the warehouse, then turned to gaze at A.J. once more.
"I love you, A.J."
At once she was pushed out the door, then A.J. heard the sound of a van start up and drive away.
Anger burned in the younger Simon's stomach, they would pay for hurting his mother.
"Well Mr. Simon, make yourself comfortable. It's going to be a long wait." The masked man chuckled, then led the other two men out of the room. As the door closed behind him, A.J. tensed, waiting.