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Jerry was now out of his seat and squatting beside Traci holding her hand. Andy was standing behind her with both of her hands on Traci's shoulders. Sam had moved over to Andy's chair and was now facing Traci and holding her other hand.
"The Barrie police are on site now, as well as the OPP. They are just in the initial investigation. Dex has been transported to the local hospital in Barrie. He is suffering from major head trauma as well as various other injuries. I understand the doctors treating him are in contact with the neurological department at Sunnybrook Hospital and are trying to arrange to have him airlifted to the unit. Based on bruising and signs of infection the doctors feel that he has been laying on the shore for at least 18 to 24 hours."
"Traci...there is no trace of Leo. The police on site, at the moment, are treating Leo as a missing child."
"NO!...NO!"
"Traci, I have made arrangements for a police helicopter to take you, Jerry and your Mom to Barrie as soon as we can get you to Buttonville airport."
"We'll drive them now." Sam replied.
"No, I have a unit from the 27th ready to take them. Everyone here is too emotionally involved. I don't think it is good for you all to be in a vehicle together right now with one of your driving."
"Traci, I sent Shaw and Peck to your home to talk to your mother. I'm having her brought to the station. She can accompany the two of you to Barrie."
Traci simply nodded.
"I've booked hotel rooms for everyone here for the next couple of days."
"Jerry, give Andy the keys to your car. Andy, I need you to drive Jerry's car to Barrie. Sam you drive your truck there. Sam, Andy you both are on loan to the Barrie Police Department, for the next two days, to help in this investigation. I'll give you the contact information you will both need when you arrive."
Just as everyone was processing what Frank had just told them, a soft rap was heard on the door.
Frank answered the door and found Ollie standing there with an older Black woman.
"This is Mrs. Nash."
"I'm Staff Sergeant Frank Best Ma'am. Please come in."
Traci, who was, until now holding things relatively together, lost complete control when she laid eyes on her mother.
Traci stood up as her mother approached and fell into to her arms.
"My baby's lost." She sobbed.
"I know...I know...we'll find him." Mrs. Nash replied in a quiet, quivering voice. "We'll find him."