TURNING POINT- PART 11 TO CONCLUSION
DISCLAIMER: Discussed in Parts 1 -10
SUMMARY: Lee and Amanda are called to Rome to prove the innocence of the U. S. Ambassador
to Rome.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is my first attempt at fan fiction of any length. I thank all the fans for their
support. I really enjoy writing, it opens the door of creativity in your mind, and lets you set down on
paper or p.c. how you feel about this wonderful couple. On with the story.
PART 11
"Long day,huh," he said sympathetically, placing his arm around her.
"It's so overwhelming. I've never been so happy, or felt so loved, or been so much in love with one
person, and it's all because of you in my life. The intensity scares me, and at the same time, I welcome
it. I know you understand." Amanda reflected.
'Yes, I do, because I feel exactly the same way. The only thing I regret is not telling you sooner.
If I had known love could make me this happy, I would have revealed my feelings long ago."
Lee held her in his arms. "I love you, Lee," Amanda leaned in to kiss him. Lee claimed her mouth
fiercely, but gently, putting all the love he felt for her into his kiss. "Goodnight, sweetheart," Amanda
whispered. "Goodnight, Amanda, I love you." The two agents cuddled together contentedly, as the
busyness of the day finally rocked them to sleep.
Next morning, after breakfast, the two partners went to see Roberto Ciani unannounced. Roberto was,
to say the least, displeased. The questions aimed at him implied wrongdoing with regard to the murder of
Vicenti Martino, and the arrest of Jack Donati.
Lee was pleased at the outcome of the visit, and more than aware of the guilt of Ciani. Amanda wholly
agreed.
A plan was formed to visit the Martino home that same night, undercover. Roberto had an associate
follow Amanda and Lee. They were aware of the tail, and lost the individual quickly. The Martino home
was closed off by police barrier. Like cat burglars, Amanda and Lee entered the villa without a problem
and found the library. A thorough search was conducted ,with the agent's confiscating any articles which
would help clear Jack. Suddenly, they heard a loud "clank". "Amanda, let's get out of here," Lee was
concerned about the noise. Amanda followed closely, lifting the contents of an outside trash can on the
way.
Back at the hotel, all the paraphernalia from the victim's home was spread out to observe, and items of
no value eliminated. If fingerprints could be produced, that possible evidence was kept, cataloged, and
bagged.
When the contents of the trash were examined , a telephone record revealed some startling information,
One, this was Roberto Ciani's phone record, Two, at least two phone calls to the U. S., Washington D.C.
area, two different telephone numbers, one, in particular, definitely familiar to Scarecrow.
Another item of interest, sales receipts for artwork, matching two of the paintings on the Martino list:
Signature, one Gus Luciano. Oh, what, delightful trash.
PART 12
"Amanda, that telephone number in D. C. is Dr. Smyth's home. It looks like he is involved in this.
If we had a bank statement, we would probably get an out of country bank account with accessibility
by at least one of our friends here.
"Lee, how do you know Dr.Smyth's home phone number?" she asked. "I made it my business to get
all personal information I could get since I've been working for the Agency. I don't trust him, and it's for
my own satisfaction," Lee stated. "I don't blame you one bit, you should cover your butt. We all should,"
agreed Amanda.
"Amanda, I'm sure someone will try and confiscate this evidence very soon. We have to make sure we
store all this in a safe place, I have an idea.
We could kill two birds with one stone. We would get to see Gina again, and the evidence would be
safe at the orphanage temporarily. We need to approach Sister Antonia with the idea. I don't want to
put any of the kids in danger, especially Gina. Look, there must be a back into St. Francis. Let's park
the Ferrari at least a block away. Then, if there is anyone following us, we can avoid them.
Tomorrow morning after breakfast, we'll try, o.k.? And , maybe, if Sister has a computer, we can find out
about the out of town bank accounts."
Taking her hand , Lee helped Amanda up, "Amanda, can I talk to you a minute? I have something
important to ask you. Could we sit down, please. They sat on the sofa. All of a sudden, Lee was down
on one knee. Amanda was dumbfounded. Scarecrow looked into watery , brown eyes and asked,
"Amanda King, I love you with all my heart, will you marry me?"
"Yes," she said joyously. Lee then placed a beautiful, one caret diamond solitaire with side stones
on her ring finger. "It's fabulous, I love it," she stared at the sparkling engagement ring. "Not as
fabulous as you," Lee swept her into his arms. "Happy?" he asked as he nuzzled her neck. "Beyond
words. I love you so." Lee kissed her deeply.
"Let's get married in Rome, maybe Sister Antonia can find a priest for the ceremony. Is that o.k. with
you?" Lee rambled on, getting as bad as Amanda.
PART 13
Lee and Amanda managed to arrive at St. Francis orphanage through a back passage. They lost their
ever-present tail handily.
Sister Antonia welcomed them both back. Their purpose in coming, besides to see Gina, took Sister
totally by surprise. The biggest shock was to find out that they were U. S. Government agents, using
aliases. Sister cooperated fully in letting the evidence be hidden, but she also stated emphatically that
she did not want Gina, or any of the other children put in danger.
The hiding place permitted was a distance from St. Francis, in a building where no one visited anymore.
Sister let the partners use her computer to get updates on entity and account information on Dr. Smyth
and Roberto from a large Swiss bank, hopefully. At first, Lee couldn't pull up anything relevant,
so he used a combination of passwords, with Amanda's help, that finally allowed him into the main
data bank.
Lee was not surprised at all at what the results showed. Access to the transfer accounts, showed that
Dr. Smyth, as well as Roberto Ciani, regularly withdrew funds. Lee took prints, and added them to the
growing proof against Ciani and Luciano.. Dr. Smyth could now be included.
Through a non-detectable means, Scarecrow informed Billy of all that had transpired, including the
important news that Dr. Smyth was a major part of the whole scheme. Billy asked that the proof be
faxed to the Agency for safekeeping as soon as possible. Stetson said he would comply.
Our favorite couple enjoyed the companionship of their treasured "little girl", Gina, to dinner, shopping,
and the movies. They promptly fell completely in love with her.
On Saturday evening, with Sister as a witness, and Gina as flower girl, Lee and Amanda became husband
and wife, wedding rings and all. They celebrated with Gina at a local restaurant.
Roberto had a plan to gain control of all pertinent information that was intimidating. He had seen little
Gina with the Stetsons. Therefore, one night, when she was asleep at St. Francis, his appointed kidnappers
grabbed Gina and transported her to an undisclosed location. Here we go again. The danger to a possible
family member surfacing angrily.
An insistent knock at their hotel room door startled the Stetsons from sleep. Lee hurriedly opened the
door to Sister Antonia, who, distressed, rattled on in Italian. All Lee understood was the word Gina.
But by the tone of her voice , he knew something had gone wrong. "Sister, please, in English," Lee asked.
"I'm sorry. Mr. Stetson, Gina has been kidnapped. I'm very upset." "Sister, calm down, Come in and
sit down." Lee tried to comfort her. "Amanda, get Sister a drink," suggested Lee.
"Sister, we just received a threatening note from Roberto Ciani, we don't give up the evidence, Gina dies."
"Don't worry, we'll handle this. She'll be fine, now, just relax, and tell me what happened?" Lee and
Amanda listened intently.. "O.K., we'll have someone escort you back to St. Francis. We'll let you
know when something happens, o.k.?" "Yes, Mr. Stetson," Sister sighed. Lee gave her a hug. "Don't
worry, I won't let anything happen to Gina, I promise."
PART 14
"Honey, the note says to be at this warehouse on Villa Romano at 8 p.m. tonight. I want you to stay
here and---. "Don't even think about it, dear. I'm back up for you, Stetson, in for the long haul,
remember?" "Is there no getting around you , sweetheart?" smiled Lee. "Nope, I'm stubborn as they
come," confirmed his wife.
"O. K., o.k., you win, let's go. Here is the fake package. Agency back up teams are in place already.
And so are the Italian police."
The Stetsons arrived at the warehouse with the fake information about 7:50 p.m., and entered cautiously.
Ciani appeared with little Gina in tow. "All right, Ciani, let her go. We have what you want," warned
Lee. "Throw it in the center of the floor, Stetson," Ciani's eyes glared. He had a small gun aimed at
the child . He dragged her with him to the tossed package. For a moment he was distracted .
Lee used that second to grab Roberto, dislodging the weapon from his hand. "Run. Gina, to Amanda,"
he ordered. She ran to Amanda's open arms. "Oh, sweetie, are you o.k.?" Amanda crooned , holding
her close.
Roberto Ciani was taken into custody. Gus Luciano was picked up, and handed over to Italian police.
Lee ran to Gina, and hugged her close. "You all right, my little Gina?" asked Lee. "Yes, Papa Lee,'
Gina kissed him back.
"Gina," Lee looked straight into her eyes, "how would you like to be our own little girl, and come to
America to live with us?" "Si, Papa Lee, yes," Gina jumped up and down excitedly, then, finally
wound down , hugging both the Stetsons.
The adoption process would take about a month to finalize. Sister said there should be no problem.
Lee and Amanda settled in to take their adopted daughter home when the time was up and the adoption
Finalized. Billy was overwhelmed with the marriage and adoption news at first, but, wished them well.
He warned them of a celebration party when they finally arrived in D.C.
Dotty was also shocked at first, but was thrilled to be gaining a granddaughter at long last. Philip and
Jamie were enthusiastic about everything.
"We may need a bigger house, sweetheart," Amanda pondered the possibility. "Yeah, I thought about
that. Let's just take one thing at a time, though, all right. "Your wish is my command, sir," replied
Amanda teasingly.
"Right now, my wish is you in this bed with me, Mrs. Stetson," he said huskily.
"We aim to please, darling , we aim to please."
THE END
DISCLAIMER: Discussed in Parts 1 -10
SUMMARY: Lee and Amanda are called to Rome to prove the innocence of the U. S. Ambassador
to Rome.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is my first attempt at fan fiction of any length. I thank all the fans for their
support. I really enjoy writing, it opens the door of creativity in your mind, and lets you set down on
paper or p.c. how you feel about this wonderful couple. On with the story.
PART 11
"Long day,huh," he said sympathetically, placing his arm around her.
"It's so overwhelming. I've never been so happy, or felt so loved, or been so much in love with one
person, and it's all because of you in my life. The intensity scares me, and at the same time, I welcome
it. I know you understand." Amanda reflected.
'Yes, I do, because I feel exactly the same way. The only thing I regret is not telling you sooner.
If I had known love could make me this happy, I would have revealed my feelings long ago."
Lee held her in his arms. "I love you, Lee," Amanda leaned in to kiss him. Lee claimed her mouth
fiercely, but gently, putting all the love he felt for her into his kiss. "Goodnight, sweetheart," Amanda
whispered. "Goodnight, Amanda, I love you." The two agents cuddled together contentedly, as the
busyness of the day finally rocked them to sleep.
Next morning, after breakfast, the two partners went to see Roberto Ciani unannounced. Roberto was,
to say the least, displeased. The questions aimed at him implied wrongdoing with regard to the murder of
Vicenti Martino, and the arrest of Jack Donati.
Lee was pleased at the outcome of the visit, and more than aware of the guilt of Ciani. Amanda wholly
agreed.
A plan was formed to visit the Martino home that same night, undercover. Roberto had an associate
follow Amanda and Lee. They were aware of the tail, and lost the individual quickly. The Martino home
was closed off by police barrier. Like cat burglars, Amanda and Lee entered the villa without a problem
and found the library. A thorough search was conducted ,with the agent's confiscating any articles which
would help clear Jack. Suddenly, they heard a loud "clank". "Amanda, let's get out of here," Lee was
concerned about the noise. Amanda followed closely, lifting the contents of an outside trash can on the
way.
Back at the hotel, all the paraphernalia from the victim's home was spread out to observe, and items of
no value eliminated. If fingerprints could be produced, that possible evidence was kept, cataloged, and
bagged.
When the contents of the trash were examined , a telephone record revealed some startling information,
One, this was Roberto Ciani's phone record, Two, at least two phone calls to the U. S., Washington D.C.
area, two different telephone numbers, one, in particular, definitely familiar to Scarecrow.
Another item of interest, sales receipts for artwork, matching two of the paintings on the Martino list:
Signature, one Gus Luciano. Oh, what, delightful trash.
PART 12
"Amanda, that telephone number in D. C. is Dr. Smyth's home. It looks like he is involved in this.
If we had a bank statement, we would probably get an out of country bank account with accessibility
by at least one of our friends here.
"Lee, how do you know Dr.Smyth's home phone number?" she asked. "I made it my business to get
all personal information I could get since I've been working for the Agency. I don't trust him, and it's for
my own satisfaction," Lee stated. "I don't blame you one bit, you should cover your butt. We all should,"
agreed Amanda.
"Amanda, I'm sure someone will try and confiscate this evidence very soon. We have to make sure we
store all this in a safe place, I have an idea.
We could kill two birds with one stone. We would get to see Gina again, and the evidence would be
safe at the orphanage temporarily. We need to approach Sister Antonia with the idea. I don't want to
put any of the kids in danger, especially Gina. Look, there must be a back into St. Francis. Let's park
the Ferrari at least a block away. Then, if there is anyone following us, we can avoid them.
Tomorrow morning after breakfast, we'll try, o.k.? And , maybe, if Sister has a computer, we can find out
about the out of town bank accounts."
Taking her hand , Lee helped Amanda up, "Amanda, can I talk to you a minute? I have something
important to ask you. Could we sit down, please. They sat on the sofa. All of a sudden, Lee was down
on one knee. Amanda was dumbfounded. Scarecrow looked into watery , brown eyes and asked,
"Amanda King, I love you with all my heart, will you marry me?"
"Yes," she said joyously. Lee then placed a beautiful, one caret diamond solitaire with side stones
on her ring finger. "It's fabulous, I love it," she stared at the sparkling engagement ring. "Not as
fabulous as you," Lee swept her into his arms. "Happy?" he asked as he nuzzled her neck. "Beyond
words. I love you so." Lee kissed her deeply.
"Let's get married in Rome, maybe Sister Antonia can find a priest for the ceremony. Is that o.k. with
you?" Lee rambled on, getting as bad as Amanda.
PART 13
Lee and Amanda managed to arrive at St. Francis orphanage through a back passage. They lost their
ever-present tail handily.
Sister Antonia welcomed them both back. Their purpose in coming, besides to see Gina, took Sister
totally by surprise. The biggest shock was to find out that they were U. S. Government agents, using
aliases. Sister cooperated fully in letting the evidence be hidden, but she also stated emphatically that
she did not want Gina, or any of the other children put in danger.
The hiding place permitted was a distance from St. Francis, in a building where no one visited anymore.
Sister let the partners use her computer to get updates on entity and account information on Dr. Smyth
and Roberto from a large Swiss bank, hopefully. At first, Lee couldn't pull up anything relevant,
so he used a combination of passwords, with Amanda's help, that finally allowed him into the main
data bank.
Lee was not surprised at all at what the results showed. Access to the transfer accounts, showed that
Dr. Smyth, as well as Roberto Ciani, regularly withdrew funds. Lee took prints, and added them to the
growing proof against Ciani and Luciano.. Dr. Smyth could now be included.
Through a non-detectable means, Scarecrow informed Billy of all that had transpired, including the
important news that Dr. Smyth was a major part of the whole scheme. Billy asked that the proof be
faxed to the Agency for safekeeping as soon as possible. Stetson said he would comply.
Our favorite couple enjoyed the companionship of their treasured "little girl", Gina, to dinner, shopping,
and the movies. They promptly fell completely in love with her.
On Saturday evening, with Sister as a witness, and Gina as flower girl, Lee and Amanda became husband
and wife, wedding rings and all. They celebrated with Gina at a local restaurant.
Roberto had a plan to gain control of all pertinent information that was intimidating. He had seen little
Gina with the Stetsons. Therefore, one night, when she was asleep at St. Francis, his appointed kidnappers
grabbed Gina and transported her to an undisclosed location. Here we go again. The danger to a possible
family member surfacing angrily.
An insistent knock at their hotel room door startled the Stetsons from sleep. Lee hurriedly opened the
door to Sister Antonia, who, distressed, rattled on in Italian. All Lee understood was the word Gina.
But by the tone of her voice , he knew something had gone wrong. "Sister, please, in English," Lee asked.
"I'm sorry. Mr. Stetson, Gina has been kidnapped. I'm very upset." "Sister, calm down, Come in and
sit down." Lee tried to comfort her. "Amanda, get Sister a drink," suggested Lee.
"Sister, we just received a threatening note from Roberto Ciani, we don't give up the evidence, Gina dies."
"Don't worry, we'll handle this. She'll be fine, now, just relax, and tell me what happened?" Lee and
Amanda listened intently.. "O.K., we'll have someone escort you back to St. Francis. We'll let you
know when something happens, o.k.?" "Yes, Mr. Stetson," Sister sighed. Lee gave her a hug. "Don't
worry, I won't let anything happen to Gina, I promise."
PART 14
"Honey, the note says to be at this warehouse on Villa Romano at 8 p.m. tonight. I want you to stay
here and---. "Don't even think about it, dear. I'm back up for you, Stetson, in for the long haul,
remember?" "Is there no getting around you , sweetheart?" smiled Lee. "Nope, I'm stubborn as they
come," confirmed his wife.
"O. K., o.k., you win, let's go. Here is the fake package. Agency back up teams are in place already.
And so are the Italian police."
The Stetsons arrived at the warehouse with the fake information about 7:50 p.m., and entered cautiously.
Ciani appeared with little Gina in tow. "All right, Ciani, let her go. We have what you want," warned
Lee. "Throw it in the center of the floor, Stetson," Ciani's eyes glared. He had a small gun aimed at
the child . He dragged her with him to the tossed package. For a moment he was distracted .
Lee used that second to grab Roberto, dislodging the weapon from his hand. "Run. Gina, to Amanda,"
he ordered. She ran to Amanda's open arms. "Oh, sweetie, are you o.k.?" Amanda crooned , holding
her close.
Roberto Ciani was taken into custody. Gus Luciano was picked up, and handed over to Italian police.
Lee ran to Gina, and hugged her close. "You all right, my little Gina?" asked Lee. "Yes, Papa Lee,'
Gina kissed him back.
"Gina," Lee looked straight into her eyes, "how would you like to be our own little girl, and come to
America to live with us?" "Si, Papa Lee, yes," Gina jumped up and down excitedly, then, finally
wound down , hugging both the Stetsons.
The adoption process would take about a month to finalize. Sister said there should be no problem.
Lee and Amanda settled in to take their adopted daughter home when the time was up and the adoption
Finalized. Billy was overwhelmed with the marriage and adoption news at first, but, wished them well.
He warned them of a celebration party when they finally arrived in D.C.
Dotty was also shocked at first, but was thrilled to be gaining a granddaughter at long last. Philip and
Jamie were enthusiastic about everything.
"We may need a bigger house, sweetheart," Amanda pondered the possibility. "Yeah, I thought about
that. Let's just take one thing at a time, though, all right. "Your wish is my command, sir," replied
Amanda teasingly.
"Right now, my wish is you in this bed with me, Mrs. Stetson," he said huskily.
"We aim to please, darling , we aim to please."
THE END