Chapter 2

Choices





It was another quiet night for Cameron Bullock as he put the dishes in the dishwasher and settled into to watch the telescreen. He settled into his couch with a beer and just as he was about to turn the telescreen on. He heard a familiar sound coming from one of his windows. Bullock knew who he was and took his beer with him as headed for the roof of his apartment.

When he got to his apartment all there was, was a mini-disc attached with a note. The note was addressed to him. Bullock figured that if Batman were going to leave something like this on his roof that it must be very important.

He went back to his apartment and put the disc into his computer. All that came was the audio screen and the bar that allowed him to read sound.

"Hello Captain" The pleasant and intelligent voice said to him. "I left you this disc to let you know that your girlfriend Carol Delone is in trouble."

Bullock put down his beer and listened closely to the voice.

"Now neither am I nor my people responsible for this. However we do know who was responsible. I figure you would want to pursue this further. If you do decide to pursue this. I'll met you at hanger 23 near the south end of Gotham Airport. I want you to pack for a week long trip. However, it may be longer. But don't worry I'll be able to cover any expenses that come along the trip.

"I would also like to tell you not to worry about your job. That's been taken care of. I do however advise you bring your credentials along and all firearms that you have.

Don't try and bring anyone else along on this. On you and your belongings may come along. You have three hours to come at this location. If you do not come at the prescribed time we will leave without you. I'd advise you do come along. The decision is up to you Captain Bullock and I hope you make the right one."

The message ended and Bullock sat there in his chair. His mind was flooded with questions. He couldn't believe Delone was in trouble but he also knew that her bosses wouldn't give him any information until she came back home in a box. He decided to ask the one person that could aid him in a decision like this. His dad Harvey Bullock.

Bullock dialed the number his father could be reached.

"Yeah" He said in his usual aggressive tone.

"Dad it's me"

"Oh hey Cam, what's going on?"

"Well to put it bluntly I got this message from someone saying Carol is in trouble."

"Who sent it?"

"I found it on my roof. It was addressed to me."

"Think the Bat has something to do with this?"

"I wouldn't doubt it. In fact he probably got something himself otherwise why not tell me this."

"Alright what's the message?"

"That I'm to come to a hanger at the airport with my bags packed, my shield, and my guns loaded."

"Think it's something big?"

"If they asked me to bring my guns I wouldn't be surprised."

"What do you think?"

"What?"

"What do you think is the thing you should do, Cam?"

"I want to know what's happening and find out Delone is in trouble."

"Then you know what to do. You don't need my prodding or advice. This is your decision and if the Bat's coming with you. I'm sure you'll be alright."

"You think?"

"Hey this is your old man and despite what I say about the winged ear freak. He did save my life."

"Couple of times"

"Yeah not to mention Commissioner Gordon's many times over." Harvey Bullock paused before speaking again. "I hope you don't get hurt out there."

"I understand dad."

"Okay as they would say 'Let's be careful out there'."

"Okay dad"

"I love you son."

"Same here Dad, bye"

"Bye"

Cameron Bullock hung up the phone and turned to look out the windows which gave him a pretty good view of Gotham. He stood there and tried to make sense of it all.







Time was moving closer and closer to the date and Tailia stood patiently.

"Think they'll show?" Asked one of her aids

"I believe both the Captain and the detective have vested interest in what is going on. They'll come."

Tailia was in her mid-fifties and yet her beauty still radiated from her. Her long black hair had a few strands of gray but she was basically the same woman with the exception of a few changes. She looked out into the night and waited. In the distance she noticed a vehicle coming close to the hanger. With a pair of binoculars she noticed that it was a WP530 and the only one person was driving. She expected him to be here.