(Do not own Hardy Boys) I want to thank everyone for their reviews. To the one review you didn't insult me or hurt my feelings. The reviews that I get help me. This is only my second story , I am trying to improve my writing, grammar and punctuations.

I try to take my time on each chapter I write. {Here is a tip that helps me; it might help someone with their writing. I try to write what my characters are thinking or feeling? For example, I think about how I would feel if someone hurt my family? }

Like I said, I am enjoying writing this story, It's as much of a mystery to me, most of this I'm just writing as I go, I don't know how many chapters there will be. I don't even know how, it will end? Thinking of making it into like a series, haven't decided yet.

Anywhere I'm sure the doctor was a surprise twist, had to do something to shake things up. There might more surprises coming. Keep reading and reviewing. Will update soon.

A Friend in need.

Chapter 14

" If I were you, I'd put the gun down.. " Santos turns to Tony, "That is if you want young Joseph dead."

"No." stated Tony anger in his eyes, holding the gun aiming it at Santos. " You kill Joe. I'll kill you."

Frank held his breath surprized by Tony's action. He could not blame him, Tony hasn't had time to grieve the death of his mother, now worrying about his son, feeling guilty for Joe getting hurt. How much more could he take? Frank fearing Tony's mental state was starting to unravel. "Tony, take it easy." Frank said, trying to keep things calm. He did not want Tony doing something he will regret.

"Listen to your friend," Santos replied. "You don't be foolish."

"Shut Up!" Tony, no longer keeping his rage inside. While firmly gripping the gun in his hand ready to take aim at Santos. "I am never.. going to let.. you or, anyone else, take anything... away from me...ever again!"

"Tony...don't do it." Joe grunted trying to reason with his friend. His blue eyes glaring at the doctor, "They're... not worth... it."

"Joe's right Tony. They are not worth it " Frank taking a step toward Tony. " My dad taught us, that justice is fought in a court of law, not by our hands. We do not believe in that kind of justice. That's the kind of justice Santos believes in.

Tony, you have every right to feel hurt and angry." Frank knotted towards Santos, "If you kill Santos, you would not be any better, then he is." Frank could see the wheels turning in Tony's head. Praying silently he was getting through Tony.

"Go ahead, kill me. If think you man enough." Santos taunted. "Maybe, you're not as foolish as I thought."

"Wah..wah!" The sound of Little Antonio crying caught Tony's attention.

All of a sudden, Wilkes comes out of no where knocking Tony to the floor. Tony hit his head hard on the floor knocking him out cold.

Frank and Joe both cries out "Tony!"

The gun falls out of Tony's hand. Frank and Wilkes make a mad dash for the gun. Joe watched in horror as the two started wrestling for the gun.

At one point, Frank the gun. "Awww!" Wilkes kicks the gun it out of his hand. "Now for a little revenge!" came his guff voice. Wilkes rubbing the back of his head picks up the gun aiming it at Frank. " Money or no money. I'm going to kill you!"

"Nooo!" Joe couldn't take it anymore, with all the strength he could muster. Joe kicks the gun out of Dr. Marsalis hand, catching the him off guard sending him flying against the wall.

Joe stood up putting all his weight on his right leg. "Sorry Doc,.. the Hardy brothers... are not for sale." Joe picks up the gun aiming it at the doctor. A sly smile comes across Dr. Marsalis's face, glares up at Joe kicking his left injured leg. "Awwww!" Joe falls to the floor panting shooting through his left leg, "Awwwwwww!"

"Joe!" Frank cried.

Before anyone made a move, Frank heard a voice boom out " Police!" Then a swat team of officers kicks in the door. Fenton, Chief Collig follows close behind along with by Officer Riley entered. Wilkes, Dr. Marsalis were immediately taken away in handcuffs.

It's over Santos." Fenton stated.

"It's not over." Santos giving Fenton an evil grin, before Officer Riley took him away. "The game is just beginning. "

"You like to play games Detective." The chilling words ran down Fenton's spin, "Dad!" Frank's voice broke him out of his thoughts. Fenton turned around, his heart almost stopped, when he saw his youngest son on the floor, Frank cradling his head in his lap.

Joe started crying. "Make it.. stop," Looking up at Frank grunting, "it.. hurts."

"What's wrong with him?" Fenton asked, kneeling next to his sons, not taking his eyes of Joe.

"Santo took a bullet out of his leg. Now, It's infected." Frank quickly explains everything that took place, including the doctor's betrayal and Santos ordering Wilkes to kill Tony. they're plans to sell them to their enemies.

"What!" Fenton exclaimed, letting Frank's words sink in, as his eyes trailing to Joe's left leg, it was swollen. He felt his forehead it was hot with fever. Fenton was furious "when I get through with Santos, there will be nothing left," Fenton vowed to himself.

""Dad, it... hurts." tears streaming down Joe's face crying in pain, hearing the sound of his father's voice. ""Make it.. stop."

"Joe, son I'm right here," Fenton brushing away a strain of blond hair out of Joe's eyes, kissed his forehead, "Shhh.. I'm right here," in a soothing voice," Joe, it's okay. You're going to feel better soon." It was killing him seeing his baby boy like this. "I promise you."

" Fenton," Chief Collig coming into the room informing them, " An ambulance just arrived."

"Thanks Chief."

"Joe, it's okay." Fenton wiping away Joe's tears. "We'll make the pain go away."

Joe's eyes widen, suddenly remembering "Tony?"

All of a sudden, they heard Tony's voice shouting,"Get off of me!

Frank's mouth dropped, when he saw the paramedics, trying to holding Tony down.

"Let me go!" Tony shouted, cursing something in Italian.

" If you don't calm down, " One of the paramedics ordered trying to calm the frantic teen.

"We are going to have to sedate you." The other paramedic stated.

" No!" Tony struggling to break free. "Let me go!"

Joe looks up at Frank, "Go... help him."

"It's okay," Fenton knotted, "I've got Joe."

" Tony," Frank knelt next to his distraught friend, putting his hand on Tony's shoulder. "I know your upset, you need to take a minute to calm down, listen to the paramedics."

"Frank!" Frank winches in pain as Tony grabs his injured hand. "Frank, ...I saw Angela run in to the kitchen with my son."

"I have to get my son!"

Then suddenly it hit Frank, wondering why he hadn't heard the baby crying. "Okay Tony, just stay calm and let the paramedics check you out."

"I'll go get find your son."

" Just, find him," Tony pleading, trying to calm down. "Please."

Frank quickly went into the kitchen. Where he found Officer Con Riley coming in through the back door.

" Did Angela and a baby, come through here?"

" Sorry, Frank."Con shook his head. "Chief Collig ordered his us to search the house, for evidence."

"I found this outside." Con held up a plastic bag, inside was a baby's blue pacifier. "It was lying by the boat dock."

Con's words echoed Frank's ears, "We didn't find the girl or the baby. My guess is that, she got away by boat."

Frank felt, knots in his stomach. How do I tell Tony, that Angela got away with his son?

To be continued...Please review, thank you.