Chapter FOURTEEN I am surprised that Lee didn't clue you in

Jennifer and Jamie King sat on the couch in the room that they were being held in. The doctor had left and never noticed that Phillip had darted out of the room. Jennifer stood up and started pacing. Jamie watched her as she started to get agitated. He wanted to calm her. "Hey Princess…come and sit down. It's not going to do you any good pacing back and forth. Come on. Dad will find us. I know that he will. Phillip got away. I know he did. We would have heard something by now." He looked at her and with his brown eyes pleaded with her to sit down. She sighed and joined her brother on the couch. He wrapped his arm around her and she snuggled in his arms.

"Thanks Jamie. Dad was right about you."

Jamie chuckled, "What was Dad right about?"

Jennifer closed her eyes and smiled. "Sometimes when you look at us or just touch our arm…you have a calming effect on us. Mum has it too. I just feel like everything is going to be okay."

Jamie smiled "Yeah, he told me that Mom saved him from losing it several times. I guess Mom and I have the magic touch, huh?"

Jennifer giggled "Well, I can't say that it's magic but it sure does come in handy when my Stetson temper gets the better of me. That's for sure." She took another deep breath and continued "So, you think old Doofus got away and found Dad?"

Jamie nodded "I sure do kiddo. Phillip was right. His way of having the same instincts as you and I are different. He had to adapt to the life he led. He's got them in there….I can feel it. Dad is coming for us. I just know it."

A voice behind them responded "I certainly hope so, Mr. King. I am looking forward to seeing Scarecrow again."

*****************Lee Stetson stood between his wife and Phillip sat in Sam Foster's office. Phillip was going over his route that he took when he ran from the house that had his sister and brother. Lee listened to Phillip and he started to form a plan in his head. When Phillip was finished he looked up at Lee.

"Dad, I really think it was this house. It had a big brick fence all around it. Made it seem like it was hidden. I remember that there was a huge bush at the end of the driveway. I ran into it. Then I took a left and just ran. When I finally stopped I was in front of this place!"

Lee ran his fingers through his hair and he looked at his wife and son. "Okay, we are going in. I want the team ready. We are hitting this place tonight. I want an ambulance ready to get them both to the hospital if needed. We have no idea what's happened since they figured out that Phillip took off. We leave at …" Lee glanced down at his watch and continued " we leave at nine thirty. Quiet is quick on this one Sam. Let's get this done. I want my children home tonight and I want Harry Hollinger arrested. This ends tonight."

Sam nodded and he took off to the bullpen and started barking orders to the agents that were waiting. Amanda stood up and took Lee's hand.

"I am going with you."

"No you are not. I am not going to risk your life as well as the kids. No Amanda. This is between me and Harry."

Amanda put her hand on his cheek. "Sweetheart, I am going to watch your tail just like I always do. We work best together as a team. You know this. I am not going to let you do this alone."

Phillip stood up and walked over to his parents. "Neither am I. I am going as well. This is my brother and sister. Family is everything and I swore to protect them…at all costs. Remember Dad. You taught me that."

Lee looked at his wife and son and smiled. He kissed Amanda's hand that was laying on his cheek. He then took it in his hands. "Okay. okay. Okay. I know when to admit defeat. Especially in this family. Let's go."

Lee led Amanda out of the room. His hand fell on its familiar spot on the small of her back. Phillip followed behind them. They met up with Sam and the rest of the agents that would be joining them on the mission. They all headed out to change their clothes and then the motor pool.

Matthew Smyth appeared from the hallway closest to the motor pool. He had found a black jacket and pants in one of the lockers and had changed. He heard his father in law talking to the other agents. He glanced over to one of the cars that had a door open. Matthew took a deep breath and quietly made his way to the car. He wasn't going to let the family risk their lives without helping them. He could do something. He had to. He had to save Jennifer. He slipped into the backseat. Inside he found a blanket and some boxes. He crouched down on the floorboard and covered himself with the blanket and waited. He was going to find Jennifer no matter what.

*************** Jamie and Jennifer spun around and there in the doorway was Harry Hollinger. He was smiling at both of them. Jennifer looked over at her brother and he reached for her hand. He gave it a quick squeeze. Harry made his way over to the chair across the sofa and sat down. He cleared his throat and started speaking.

" Well, it seems that your brother has decided to leave. Pity. I really wanted him here to see all of this."

Jennifer sat up and leaned towards Harry. "Who the hell do you think you are? Do you have any idea that you are holding TWO federal agents against their will?!"

Jamie added "You obviously know our father or you wouldn't have tried this. Who are you?"

Harry sat back and smiled at the siblings. "Lee Stetson and I go ….way back. We worked together at the Agency. I was one of the top operatives along with your father." Harry laughed "Your father. I still have trouble saying that. I never thought Lee would have kids." He looked at Jennifer "You are the spitting image of Amanda. I do have to say. I am sure you get that all of the time. But your eyes…."

"Yeah Yeah Yeah…I know. My eyes are all Scarecrow's. Trust me, Mister, I have had this conversation before with someone that wanted revenge on my parents. Can you just stop with this mindless banter and tell us what you want!"

Jamie could sense his sister was getting irritated and he took her hand again. "I think he knows exactly what he's doing, Jenny. He's waiting for Dad to come rescue us. He knew we would try something and he let Phillip go. Think about it. He knew that Phillip would draw Dad here. It's been a set up from the start."

Harry smiled at Jamie. "Wow, very perceptive Mr. King. I have been told you are a lot like your mother. She and I are old friends as well."

"How about you stop talking about my parents? We really don't care what they supposedly did to you. They were doing their job and obviously you weren't. So let's stop this bullshit and you let us get out of here."

Harry stood up and walked towards the door. "You aren't prisoners, Mr. King. You and your sister are free to leave any time you would like. I am waiting for your father. I knew that he would do anything to get his children back. I think we should just sit back and relax. Get to know one another."

Harry stood up and grinned at both of them. Jennifer had a sinking feeling overcome her and the hairs on her neck stood up. Jamie continued to hold her hand. Harry walked towards the door and said "Well, there are outfits for you in your closets. We shall dress for dinner and enjoy the evening. I am looking forward to seeing Scarecrow and Mrs. King once more." He walked out of the room and left Jamie and Jennifer sitting there. Jennifer took a deep breath and said "Jamie, I am afraid. This just doesn't seem right."

Jamie looked at his sister and nodded. They walked towards their bedrooms and agreed to go along with Harry's plan and hoped that their parents would be walking into a trap.