A/N: Here is chapter 7! I decided to type the rest of it instead of uploading a chapter at a time as it comes to me. Because then I can't change something if I want to. And I hate it when I have a better idea but it's too late. So I'll type up the whole story first then upload it. I know it might seem terrible to wait but please stay with me and I promise this will be the best story ever! I promise not to take too long!
Monday -
Gavin walked towards Lee and Nate, who were sleeping on an old couch. Moze was still tied up in the chair next to them. A table was in front of her that had some Chinese food on it. If Moze wanted to eat, she would have to bend her head down and eat it off the table. Gavin then moved behind the couch, and flipped it over. Lee and Nate both rolled to the ground.
"Get up! I told you to watch the girl, not sleep! What if she escaped while you two were dozing off!" Gavin yelled. Since Lee and Nate were forcibly woken up, their brains weren't fully working. It took them some time to process what Gavin said.
"Come on, we going to make the video now. Lee get the boom, Nate you hold the camera." He said as he walked over to Moze. The two guys got up slowly and went to another room to get the equipment.
"And now for you. Your role is quite simple for the video. Just sit there, look directly into the lens, and look scared." He said with a smirk. Lee and Nate both returned with the stuff and started to set it up.
"Put the camera facing her. You, hold up the boom over here." Gavin said as he instructed. He then stood in front of the camera, covering Moze behind him.
"Tell me when it's recording." Gavin said. Lee positioned the boom above Gavin, and Nate nodded to signal that it's recording.
"This is to police chief Mosely, by now I'm sure you know your daughter is missing. Well, I have her. You may remember me. I'm the guy that tried to steal the Wild…OUCH!" Gavin yelled. Lee accidently dropped the boom on him.
"Hold it right!" Gavin yelled as he rubbed his head. Moze tried really hard to hold in her laugh.
"Let's do it again." He said as he positioned himself again.
"This is to police chief Mosely, by now I'm sure you know your daughter is missing. Well, I have her. You may remember me. I'm the guy that tried to steal the Wild Boy a couple years ago." He said as he moved to the side to reveal Moze.
"I want to….Ahhhh!" Gavin yelled as he threw his arms up in the air.
"You idiot!" Gavin said to Nate.
"The cover is still on the lens!" He said as he pointed to it.
"Oh-uh…um sorry." Nate stuttered as he took the cover off.
"Now let's do this again." Gavin sighed as he positioned himself once more. Nate gave Gavin the signal.
"This is to police chief Mosely, by now I'm sure you know your daughter is missing. Well, I have her. You may remember me. I'm the guy that tried to steal the Wild Boy a couple years ago." He said as he moved to the side to reveal Moze.
"I want to make an exchange. Your daughter, for the Wild Boy. And those two other runts that exposed me that day must bring it to me! I want it this Friday. Bring it to the abandoned warehouse that's by the docks. And if you try any funny business, say good bye to your daughter!" Gavin said as he took his gun and pointed it at Moze.
"Now shut it off." Gavin said.
"Uh…um...yea, about that." Nate said.
"What? Spit it out!" Gavin said.
"I never…uh-um…pressed the record b-button." Nate said.
"AHHHHHHHH!" Was all Gavin said.
Later that day -
Ned was with his parents in Mr. Mosely's office. Mrs. Mosely was also in there. Detectives gathered around to hear what he was about to say. He had a map of the city spread out on his desk.
"Ok, we'll send out a search party over here, and here. You two, go to the dealerships that sell vans and see if any vans were recently sold." He said. Before he could continue, three men stepped into the office and stood in front of the desk. All three men were wearing black suits and two were wearing black sunglasses. The one in the middle that wasn't wearing glasses spoke up and said,
"Captain Mosely?" He asked.
"Yes?" he answered.
"I'm Agent Landers, and these are my men. Were from the FBI." They said as they all held up their badges.
"You are no longer in charge of the case of the disappearance of your daughter. You are personally involved and therefore could alter your choices. The FBI are handling this now." He said.
"What!" Mr. Mosely said
"I'm sorry but you have no say in this anymore. It's already been approved. I'm sorry sir." He said. Mr. Mosely and others were about to say something but another detective ran into the room saying,
"Captain! I video came in for you! It's about your daughter! Here." He said giving him the tape. He quickly slid the tape into the VCR in his office and pressed play.
"Hello Captain Mosely." A man said on the screen. By now I'm sure you know your daughter is missing. Well, I have her. You may remember me. I'm the guy that tried to steal the Wild Boy a couple years ago." He said as he moved to the side to reveal Moze.
"Jennifer!" "Moze!" Ned and said at the same time.
"The guy on the side over there was one of the guys that took Moze!" Ned said as he pointed to Lee. Lee was holding a boom and his hands were duct taped to it.
"I want to make an exchange. Your daughter, for the Wild Boy. And those two other runts that exposed me that day must bring it to me! I want it this Friday. Bring it to the abandoned warehouse that's by the docks. And if you try any funny business, say good bye to your daughter!" Gavin said as he took his gun and pointed it at Moze. The video then ended and everyone was quiet in the room.
"Mr. Mosely then sat down in his chair slowly, taking deep breaths. Ned also took deep breaths. Mr. Mosely then grabbed the phone off his desk and said,
"Get me Huffington Gardens." He said. Agent Landers then grabbed the phone away from him and put it down.
"Are you crazy! Do you know how valuable that painting is! If they get it and sell it to a buyer, they could have enough money to rob a thousand museums!" he said.
"This is my daughter! I could care less about painted paper! All I want is Jennifer back!" he yelled.
"They will never let you have it! It's no use asking for it! Look we can make a decoy. It will look exactly like the real one. We can give them that. We will have your daughter back before they even notice the difference." The agent said.
"Ok, you better have it ready by Friday then." Mr. Mosely said
"We will, oh and your one of the kids that exposed that guy right?" the agent asked looking at Ned.
"Yea." He answered.
"Good, you and the other guy will bring the decoy to him. Men, you get all the information you can on this guy. Let's get to work; we'll call you later to tell you the details. Good day." The agent said as he left the office with his men. The other detectives left as well. Only Ned, his parents, and Moze's parents were left in the office.
"Ned can you call Simon later and tell him about this please." Mr. Mosley asked as he broke the silence. Ned nodded in agreement. It became quiet again. Not in an awkward way though because everyone had something on their mind. (Ned's thoughts) What if they can't make a decoy before Friday? What if Gavin notices the difference? What if Moze gets hurt! That's all that was in Ned's head at the moment. Just question after question, worry after worry. Mr. Mosely then broke the silence again as he picked up his phone and said,
"Get me all the files on the guy that tried to take the Wild Boy a couple years ago." He said. He then hung up the phone and got up.
"I'm going to go get some coffee." Ned's mom said.
"I'll go get doughnut, I'm sure there are plenty around here." Ned's dad said trying to make a joke but his face was still serious. Ned then took a seat in one of the two chairs that were in front of the desk. Moze's dad also took a seat next to him. Ned and him were the only ones left in the room. He was like a second father to Ned.
"This is just a lot for me to take in." Moze's dad said
"Me too. I just feel so helpless." Ned said
"Yeah, I feel the same since the FBI took over." He said.
"I just hope they don't hurt Jennifer meanwhile though." Mr. Mosely said.
"They better not." Ned said darkly.
"You really care about her huh?" He said.
"More then you know, I…I love her." Ned said. That was the first time Ned said that out loud. And he felt good saying it. Mr. Mosely smiled when he heard him.
"I knew it." he said still smiling.
"How did you know?" Ned asked. Stunned that anyone knew.
"I am a police captain, Ned. I have many detectives working under me. It wasn't hard to figure it out." He said.
"Oh yea." Ned said chuckling a little.
"Have you told her?" He asked.
"No. But I guess you knew that." Ned said smiling.
"Yeah. Why don't you?" He asked
"I don't know if she likes me that way back. If she doesn't, and I tell her, it could ruin our friendship forever!" Ned exclaimed.
"I'm sure your friendship is strong enough to handle it. And believe me, you should tell her. Your way better then that guy she was dating before. That Jock guy." He said
"Was dating? Did Moze break up with him? I didn't know?" Ned said
"Oh Jennifer didn't break up with him. I just said was because I won't let her date him again after what happened yesterday." He said with a smile. Ned smiled and nodded.
"You should tell her Ned, I don't think Jennifer would say no." he said
"Wait. Did she tell you she wouldn't say no?" Ned asked
"No, but I can tell she wouldn't. She never told me she liked you that way, but it doesn't mean she doesn't. It's worth a shot though. Trust me, just tell her."
"I guess I will." Ned said
"That is until we get her back though." Ned said sadly.
"Don't worry, we will." He said trying to hold back tears.
"Even if I have to go in there guns blazing." He said laughing as tears rolled down his face. He had his arm around Ned's shoulder. Ned never saw Mr. Mosely cry ever. So he knew that this must be very hard for him. It was hard for Ned too. Knowing that the girl you love is being held hostage. Ned couldn't help his tears either as Mr. Mosely and Ned cried softly in the office.
A/N: I'll try to finish the story as soon as possible so please stay with me! I'll leave updates on my profile letting you know when I'm done typing it or almost done or going to upload. =)
