Chapter Nine
"Basil of Baker Street, hmm, it's been a while. Ten years to accurate. And my dear Olivia, look at you, so grown up, yet still so innocent. Unless…"
"Whatever it is you're thinking Ratigan you might as well not say." Basil interrupted
"Ashamed old boy, it's very obvious that you feel for the girl."
"How would you know?"
"Well it's quite noticeable, the way you're holding her, not very father-like, which means that your feelings for her have changed quite drastically. Wouldn't you agree Flaversham?"
Basil and Olivia turned their heads in the same direction that Ratigan was looking. They saw Olivia's father being held back tightly as if he were trying to get away. Olivia's eyes went all wide eyed. As scared as she was she was relieved to see that her father was alive. Olivia tried to run towards him but was stopped by one of the thugs in front of her.
"Please I just want to see my father" she shouted
"You see him. He's right there in front of ya." Xander said with a sarcastic tone
"Ratigan please, I'm begging you."
Tears began to fall, as she looked at Ratigan and then back to her father again. Ratigan sighed and waved his hand to let her pass. As she ran towards him, the thug that was hold him released.
"Olivia!" Hiram shouted.
"Father, I thought I'd never see you again." She said holding him tightly.
"Thank god you're alright. I was so worried about you."
"I'm fine, Basil made sure of that."
"It feels like you've changed so much since I last saw you."
"Father it's only been two weeks. But it feels like it's been longer than that."
Olivia held onto her father tighter, not wanting to let go. Finally Ratigan had enough and ordered one of his henchmen to pull her off. Xander was off to the side waiting for his order to be given. Struggling to rip Olivia's father from her grasp they finally succeeded. As soon as she was back to where Basil was standing, Ratigan gave Xander his signal. The room was silent except for a sudden gunshot.