We pick up from where we left off, what happens, now?"
Chapter 7:
Previously on Honor, Duty and New York
Finding the Answers
Thomas is driving to work as he spots his father's old car which had a new paint job on it.
During a stop involving the same car, Thomas finds his father's patrol badge in the glove compartment.
Landing the blows
Thomas brutally beats an ex-dirty Chicago PD Officer before putting a slip-knife in the officer's hands.
Following the trail
Thomas begins going through his father's old files and finds a CI who may know something.
Johnny Scaletta tells him somethin' but they're interrupted by some men carrying assault rifles.
A fight for his life
Thomas takes cover as some men begin to shoot at him.
"Perfect night, this is."
89 John Street, Brooklyn, New York City
The gunfire kept going as Thomas tried to aim his M1 but had no luck until they reloaded, Thomas then found his chance as he aimed down the sights and fired off several shots killing at least 3 targets.
Johnny then shouted out, "Make a run for the car, I'll hold 'em here." "No man gets left behind!" Thomas says firing off the remainder of his clip as he switched to his sidearm. Thomas prepared a smoke grenade as he threw it firing off his sidearm as he said, "Johnny! Run for the car, get out of here!" "OKAY!"
Thomas reloaded his M1 quickly as he killed the remainder of the hit squad as he saw one wounded member as he picked him up and said, "Who sent you?!" "The Irish Mob, more are coming, they're right behind us, you ain't gettin' out of here."
Thomas then said, "You got people inside the NYPD? Who are they?"
"I don't know their names!" Thomas pulled out his sidearm and shot the hitman in the leg before saying, "One last time, who are your people?"
In the distance at approximately 3000 yards, a man was looking through a sniper rifle as he had perfect view of the Irish mobster and Thomas as he said in an earpiece, "I have the target, permission to shoot?" "Granted, when you're ready."
The man fires the shot.
On the ground, Thomas was interrogating the mobster as he hears a bullet which strikes the mobster. As he says, "Sniper! Where'd that come from?"
Thomas and Johnny look around trying to find the sniper, but there had been no luck as they see more vehicles arrive as Thomas said, "Still got that SEAL aim?" "I spent my time doing shooting." Thomas laughs as he says, "Lock and load, Frogman!"
The unknown sniper, he readies a second round saying, "I have Officer Donnelly, permission to kill?" "Negative, let him go, you'll get your chance." "Acknowledged."
The sniper packed up and left.
On the ground, Thomas and Johnny readied their weapons as they heard a voice say, "Drop your weapons and we'll let you go free." "That be the day, hell breaks loose!" Johnny shouts out.
Thomas laughs as bullets clatter their cover position as he says, "Johnny, you got a death wish?" "Trust me, I hate assholes that corrupt this fine city." "Cover me, I'll circle round."
Thomas took an AK-47 and circled the mobsters as he sprayed them the same time Johnny started firing on them, all bullets had been emptied into the mobsters and by the end, Thomas and Johnny had gathered as Johnny said, "We gotta get out of here, this place is about to have everybody down here." "Yea', let's go."
Johnny collected his weapon as he said, "Tom, I'll gather intel on those group of ex-cops see what I can pull." "Minute you got somethin', call me." Thomas said as he parted ways with Johnny.
Thomas headed to Jay Street and hopped into the car as he slipped past the sirens of the cops as he headed back to Marine Park.
He made it home and walked up to the door as he saw Kate and said, "Hey, baby." "Hey." Kate gave Thomas a kiss as he sensed something was wrong as he said, "Somethin' up?" "No, nothing's up." "Kate, you can tell me, what's wrong?" "Danielle called me Mom."
Thomas looked surprise, Danielle had only known Kate for a month as he said, "You alright?" "I'm a little scared, Tommy, she sees me as her mother. On Saturday, she told me that she wished I was her mommy, I mean, you know my Mom died, but…"
Thomas cupped Kate's face into his hands as he said, "Kate…It's overwhelming you, and we are not going too fast, I love you, my family loves you, Danielle, she loves you, everyone we know loves you."
Kate smiled as he said, "Does Mom or Grandma know?" "Your grandmothers know, they're stunned as me, but your great-grandmother took me aside and said, "Kate, you two are alike, you're both sweet, so much alike, it isn't ever too soon, for Danielle to call you her mother."
Thomas chuckled as he said, "Grandma Elizabeth's a wise lady, much like you." "So you're not scared?" "Baby, you and Danielle are my girls, I'll make it home to you, forever." "You know I never showed you this, but it wouldn't hurt, would it?" Kate said unfolding a list.
Thomas was about to say something, when he saw his Grandfather as Thomas IV said, "Yeah, show me later, I gotta talk to the Chief." "Okay, hurry back." "I will." Thomas said as he walked into his Grandfather's study as he saw, Henry, Matt O'Meara and Patterson and Thomas I looking at him as he said, "What's going on?"
Henry then said, "We know you've been searching through your father's files down at the 2-7 archives." "I thought, there may have been somethin' that could have helped to get us closer to the truth behind Dad, searched one of his old CI's. A Johnny Scaletta."
Thomas I then said, "I know him, he's a good source, for an Ex-cop." "Someone ratted Dad out, the night he went missing, Johnny planned on meeting him at Brooklyn Navy Yard, had intel on the snitch that ratted him out." "Who was it?" O'Meara said.
Thomas then said, "Gino Sallucci, Ex-NYPD dirty cop, turned Italian Mafia." Thomas II let out a whistle saying, "Talk about ghosts of old." "Turns out Irish Mob had a beef with the Ex-Cops, Dad went undercover ripping off two stash houses belonging to the mob." "Anything else?"
Thomas then said, "When I met Johnny, Irish Mob, sent a hit squad to take us out, I got out of there but not before snagging one of his boys." "He give you anything?" "No, a sniper put a bullet in between his eyes before I was able to extract intelligence from him."
Matt Patterson muttered before he said, "Every lead we hit turns into a brick wall, how the hell we find any intel?" "What about Sallucci?" Thomas IV asked before continuing, "Put in a UC and we gather intel." "No, wouldn't work, Gino would sniff him out before we have a chance." "Great, sounds like another lead dried up."
Thomas I stopped pacing until he said, "The sniper?" "What do you mean?" Thomas II said.
Thomas I then said, "The one that killed the mobster. It's an opportunity, if he's working with the Ex-cops, he might be a SWAT sniper." "Or Ex-military." Thomas IV said.
Thomas IV then said, "Frank might be able to help us, he's not NYPD or Military, yet. But he might be able to get a lead on the sniper for us, maybe extract intel from him."
Thomas I snapped his fingers and said, "Good lad, we might have somethin', you got Frank's number?" "Always."
Thomas picked up the phone and dialled the number as he waited for it to pick up, soon he heard a reply saying, "Yeah, go ahead." "Frank, we need your help. You're the only one we can trust." "Sure thing, whaddya need?" "We need you to track down a sniper and try to find him." "You realise a sniper's a hard person to find." "This guy nearly put a bullet in me, in return I'd like to deliver some payback to him." "Alright, I'll go and take a look tomorrow, listen, there's somethin' going down in Little Italy."
Thomas stopped as he said, "Whaddya mean?" "Mob's up in arms, somethin' about a group of ex-dirty cops goin' round and causing havoc around town, at least 3 mobsters killed." "Sallucci's gone be pissed." "Yeah, that ain't the half of it." Thomas hears the sound of a gun cocking on the other end of the phone as he says.
"You loadin' up?" "Yea' figured in case somebody wants to kick down my door they better have a big gun." Thomas laughed as he said, "Stay out of trouble." "You do the same. Huh?" "Hoo-ah."
Thomas put down the phone as he explained the situation to everyone in the room as Thomas I then said, "Tomorrow, we stay on high alert, we don't know how heavy its going to get, stay alert and eyes peeled…"
Thomas IV then says, "Everyone goes home tomorrow night, no matter what."
Thomas I and II smile saying, "Well-put."
Matt Patterson and Henry chuckle a little as everyone leaves except for Thomas and Matt O'Meara as Matt says, "You okay?" "2 months in the street, I've killed a sniper, bank robbers, arrested at least 10 perps." "Never thought it'd be like the old days, did you?" "No, especially since we're under the giant microscope." "Life throws you a curveball. Just keep doing the job, remember your training and always come home to the person you love." "Like you and Mrs O'Meara."
Matt chuckles as he says, "Not a day goes by that I think you and Kate are perfect for each other, just keep her happy. I hear Danielle called Kate 'Mom'?" "I'm surprised as you are." "She's perfect."
Matt chuckles as he said, "I'll let you head off." "Yeah, have a good night, Lieutenant." "You too, officer." "Sir." Thomas said as he walked the Lieutenant to the front door and let him out as Kate said goodnight to her father as he replied, "Goodnight sweet pea." Kate gave him a peck on the cheek before closing the door.
Kate turns back to Thomas and says, "So that list?" "We shall."
Thomas sits back in the chair as he takes a look at the list seeing it as he said, "Only fulfilled 2 out of 4 of those." "Get married and have a baby, only ones left."
Thomas smiled as he said, "Ever known anyone that had a December wedding?" "I have not, what are tryin' to tell me, my handsome Army Ranger?" "Nothin', just thinkin' about it."
Kate threw a look at him as she said, "You know, Danielle calling me Mom, I think I got wrapped round her finger." "Of course you did, she has that effect on people, it's how she got me."
Kate smiled widely as she said, "Mama Kate O'Meara." Thomas smiled as he thought to himself, "Mama Kate Donnelly, more like."
Thomas kissed her on the nose as the two headed up the stairs and into Danielle's room as they watch her sleep peacefully as the pair sat on either side of her bed as Thomas smiled saying, "Night Kate." "Night Tommy."
Thomas stayed awake watching her and Danielle sleep as he watched them.
In the morning, Thomas I had gotten up and into the shower as he was dressed, he heard the sound of snoring as he heard it get closer and in Danielle's room he saw Kate, Thomas and Danielle all curled up together as Elizabeth came beside him and the sight saying, "Aww, they look sweet." "Reminds me of you, me and Junior back then."
Elizabeth smiled happily at her husband as Thomas stirred in his sleep before waking up as he saw Thomas I looking at him saying, "Sleeping giant awakes."
Thomas IV chuckles, "Hadeha, Grandpa, I best get changed."
Thomas headed for an Army shower and changed into fresh clothing as he headed downstairs, seeing Danielle and Kate awake as he said, "Morning." "Morning Daddy."
Thomas then made himself a hard-boiled egg, pot of black coffee and a piece of toast as he said, "Nothing like fresh fuel to start the day." "Why do officers like black coffee?" "Good fuel, heightens the brain."
Kate then says, "Except the coffee that your Dad makes him go faster."
Thomas I chuckles as he says, "Got you there." "Still the fastest, my dear Grandpa."
Danielle looked at Kate and said, "Momma, why do they talk about themselves?" Kate smiles saying, "Well, my darlin', your Daddy and Grandpa are boosting each other's egos. Meaning, they value honor, duty, country and the greatest city on Earth. All the Thomas's have held the same values the same standard they were set the day they were born."
Danielle smiled saying, "Grandma, can I watch TV?" "You may, sweet pea." Elizabeth said.
Thomas I smiles saying, "Since when does Danielle call Kate, Mom?" "I suppose since yesterday." Elizabeth said as she washed the dishes.
Thomas looked at the time and said, "I best go, see you guys later."
Thomas IV patted his grandfather on the shoulder, kissed his grandmother and kissed Kate as he said, "See ya, darlin'." "See you later." Kate said. As Thomas drove off heading for work.
Little Italy, Manhattan
The Italian section of Manhattan, New York was particularly quiet on a Thursday morning, a little too quiet, ever since the days of Michele 'Big Mike' Miranda of the Genovese and many powerful figures of the Italian Mafia, times slowly changed as it became peaceful, but still Mafia families went unnoticed. But now Gino Sallucci was the powerful Mob boss, 10 years as a corrupt NYPD cop, and 20 years as a powerful member of the Sallucci crime family, he was ready to bring the Italian mob back to the top of the food chain back to the ways of honor and loyalty.
Now they were fighting an enemy in the identity of ex-dirty cops that thrived on death, destruction and chaos.
In the apartment block on Baxter street, Frank Magnum looked out the window of his apartment, he had been waiting to leave the apartment for 2 months since he had gotten back from the Army. He was surrounded by an arsenal of weaponry, consisting of an HK – MP5, an HK416, M1911 and an SPR (MK 12), he had been on high alert since yesterday, he had applied his own tactical body vest and kept his father's old shotgun the Remington Model 870 as he said, "Like Dad used to say, never have too much ammo."
Frank collected the HK – MP5 and the M1911 as he left the apartment heading down the stairs.
He exited the house as he headed for the local bar, the bar was a run-down location, filled with all types of mysterious and sketchy characters ie. Gun-runners, drug-dealers, smugglers, hitmen and mobsters.
Frank entered the bar and scanned the room, nearly everyone he saw had a gun under his coat or in their holster. Soon he spotted a character in the back.
He was in his late 30s, black hair slicked to the side, leather jacket, plaid shirt, brown eyes nursing a glass of scotch with the bottle by him as Frank said, "May I?" "Be my guest."
Frank sat down as he said, "Damien Pracero, hired gun or just a pain in the ass." "What are you doing here, Frank?" "I'm looking to hire somebody." "Hire someone, way out of reach." "With your shooting distance? I remember you hit a target from 3000 yards with a copper bullet." "I heard a rumour you were in the NYPD Academy, why call in a hit?"
Frank laughs as he says, "Since when do I want to be a cop?" "Your father was a cop." "Yeah, well, I can't get in." "Put PTSD on your job application, who'll hire you?"
Frank nodded as he said, "You want to know why I'm hiring you?" "Not my charming personality." "No, not that. I need a good shot, heard about a shot made last night."
Damien's eyes darkened as he said, "Whaddya know about the shot?" "No other shot made like yours." "Taken about 3000 yards? How'd you know about it?" "I know things in this city that'd make a someone feared." "Alright, I'll do your job, what do I do?"
Frank then said, "Meet in an hour, come alone, my address as well."
Frank handed Damien a slip of paper with his address on it as he left the bar. the minute Frank was outside, Damien called a number on his phone and said, "Have 20 guys meet me at Baxter street in 30 minutes, I think our activities have been blown." "The cops? Do they know?" "No, someone I knew in 5th SFG, he might also be NYPD, probably a recruit." "I'll alert Jameson and get people to Baxter Street." "Copy that."
Damien ended the call as he headed for the bathroom, as soon as he was in a stool, he pulled out a M1911 as he loaded it, he then climbed out the back window and made it to his car driving off for Baxter Street.
Frank was walking back to his apartment, he had been looking at his watch, and then he saw 2 cars pull up both cars were identical SUVs, both were the latest new models in town, Frank knew that these were ex-cops, obviously sent to silence him. It was then he realised, "Damien."
Frank headed up the stairs pulling out his sidearm checking the corners as he made it back to his apartment, once he was inside, he locked the door, and checked the back window in the alleyway which was clear.
He then loaded the shotgun as he put the sniper rifle and the assault rifle in his carry-on, he had packed his bags, then night before, knowing he wouldn't be able to come back to Little Italy to live here. He was making plans to go somewhere else, somewhere in Brooklyn.
He pulled out his phone and called the number as he said, "I need help at Baxter Street, this is NYPD Cadet Frank Magnum, there are men on their way trying to shoot up my apartment in Baxter Street, Little Italy." "Copy that, we'll send back-up, stay where you are." "Hurry fast." Frank ended the call as he cocked his MP5 and said, "You owe me one, Thomas."
In another part of Manhattan, specifically Washington Square Park, Thomas and Matt Patterson were driving in their patrol car, keeping an eye on the streets as Matt said, "Somethin's on your mind?" "What if he ain't alive?" "Don't think like that, okay? We'll find him, and we'll bring him on home." Matt says comforting Thomas.
Thomas then sighs as he says, "You have family?" "My Grandmother and 3 siblings." "What about your parents?" "Died when I was a kid." "Shit, sorry I shouldn't have asked." "Hey, it's no sweat, you were curious." "How old?" "7. Maybe 8, I don't know."
Thomas decided to drop the subject as the radio came on saying, "All units, 10-13 NYPD Cadet in danger at Baxter Street in Little Italy, Manhattan. Unit to handle?" "27-Indigo, show us responding." Matt said. Thomas flipped on the sirens as they heard other units were responding, the officers were briefed that the suspects were heavily armed and extremely dangerous.
At Baxter Street, more and more ex-cops arrived along with Damien Pracero as he said, "Alright, folks, target's name is Frank Magnum, stay alert, he's an 8-year veteran of the Army Special Forces, stay alert and watch your corners, I want him alive."
Damien gave out instructions as he took 2 teams inside the building. Damien had lead from behind as he stayed on the stairwell as the point man kicked in Frank's door but bullets came flying out killing at least 4 men instantly.
Outside the building, 3 NYPD cars rolled up, Thomas and Matt were the first on scene as they heard gunfire and several explosions in the building as Matt shouted out, "GET THE LONG GUNS!"
Thomas went into the trunk as he handed Matt an M4 while he used a shotgun, Thomas cocked the weapon as he held it in 2 hands as he checked up the stairs, when gunfire erupted as he took cover on the stairs as he fired off several rounds of shotgun before moving up as he saw 3 dead members as he said, "Heavy weaponry, tactical armour, I'd say these are the guys we're looking for."
Matt nodded as Thomas moved forward taking an MP7 as he moved towards Frank's door.
Thomas signalled Matt to move forward as two other officers followed him. Soon, Henry and Thomas moved in as they saw the scene seeing 10 other dead contacts as Matt said, "Whoever this was, knew they weren't going to take him alive." "Which means we need to find Frank and whoever tried to kill him." Thomas said.
Matt then said, "The window." "I'll take the window, Henry with me. Matt, find the roof entrance." "Solid." Matt patted two officers on the arm as they followed him whilst Henry followed Thomas as the pair made it out the window.
Heading onto the fire escape as they saw more dead bodies as Thomas said, "Frank Magnum, lucky ass."
Soon they heard more grunting up ahead as Henry and Thomas raced towards the commotion as Thomas saw Frank and Damien.
Frank sporting a black eye and Damien on the ground knocked out cold as Thomas said, "Damien. He involved?" "Let's find out, only him could make that shot, from 3000 yards out."
Thomas then said, "I'll be glad when we interrogate this asshole for everything he knows." "Why'd ya think I left him for us?" "Cat bringing in dead birds, I'll thank you for this." Thomas said as he applied handcuffs to Damien.
Frank then said, "I'm with you fellas to the end of the line."
Matt came up to them and said, "More dead bodies than I can count, either ex-cops or military." "Not to mention FBI." Thomas said.
Thomas then heard more screeching of tires down below as he looked over the balcony and said, "Uh-oh, guys, we're 'bout to receive company."
Thomas turned and saw 2 NYPD officers holding assault rifles on the 4 officers as one of them said, "Guns down or we drop you."
Frank looked at Thomas raising an eyebrow as a signal as he nodded.
Frank lifted the back of his shirt as he said, "You're outnumbered, 4 to your two."
Soon 2 shots were fired.
Next time in Honor, Duty and New York
Outnumbered and outgunned
Thomas, Frank, Henry and Matt race across Manhattan with their prisoner trying to evade Mercenaries out to kill them.
"How much ammo we got?" Thomas says trying to assess the situation.
Elsewhere, a family comes together and prays for everyone's safe return
The Donnelly family, the O'Meara's, Marianne pray together for the safe return of the 4 brave officers currently on the run.
"We pray for their safe return home."
More drama occurs in this story, a fight for their lives begins? Will they find the answers that have puzzled them or will it prove futile?
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