TITLE: Abduction 3
DISCLAIMERS: I only own the character of Craig. This story is from my imagination and I don't intend on infringing on any copyrights.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Due to popular demand, the third chapter is up. I thought this was going to be the last instalment but it will finish in the next chapter. Please R&R.
WEBSITE: http://my-dc.cjb.net
"What are you doing to find my sister?" an almost hysterical Bessie Potter said to Doug Witter as he stepped out from his office.
"Bessie, please take a seat," Doug said, motioning to his office.
Bessie shook her head. "Douggie, it's almost been a week. Have you found any clue to Joey's whereabouts?"
Doug shook his head as he took Bessie's arm and led her into his office.
"Bessie, we have been using the full resources of the Capeside Police Force. I promise you we are doing our best. We have detectives and forensic officers on the job. But we haven't found a clue," Doug said, sitting behind his desk.
He brought his fingers up to his face in a triangular shape. He wanted to discuss something with Bessie but wasn't sure how she would react.
"Bessie, do you think there could be any chance that Joey ran away?" he asked carefully.
Bessie stood up, her eyes blazing.
"How dare you, Doug Witter," she seethed. "Joey would never run away."
Doug stood up and tried to placate Bessie. "Bess, I know Joey wouldn't do anything like that but I have to be sure. We haven't found any clue that abduction has occurred. It's as if she's disappeared into thin air."
Tears filled Bessie's eyes.
"My sister wouldn't run away. She's so responsible," Bessie cried.
"She did have a fight with Pacey before she disappeared. Maybe she was trying to get him back," Doug suggested.
Bessie shook her head as the tears finally overflowed.
"Joey wouldn't do that. Besides she has always fought with Pacey. She's been kidnapped."
Doug hurried around to Bessie and took her in his arms.
"I'm sorry Bessie. We will find her. But it may take time. I just want to prepare you for the worst. The longer it takes to find her, the less chance she'll be found," he said, neglecting to say that she may not be found alive.
Bessie leaned her head on Doug's shoulder as she cried.
~*~
Jack flicked further on through the microfiche machine in the school library. He finally stopped when he came to the article he was looking for.
"Boy Orphaned by House Fire. A house fire, which burnt down a house on the outskirts of Capeside, has orphaned a local boy. Capeside residents, George and Rita Lawson, were killed when the fire swept through their small cottage as they slept. Their son, Craig was staying with neighbours when the fire happened. As a memorial service is planned for his parents, no plans have yet been made for young Craig. It is likely he will be put in protective foster care due to allegations made a few months ago regarding Craig's relationship with a fellow child. It is set for trial in two months time."
Jack's eyebrow rose as he flicked back a few pages to find the previous article.
"Latest Abduction Raises Alarms. 6 year old, Tammy Hinchcliffe, was found alive and tied up at the abandoned cabin in Capeside Forest. It had been a hard five days for Tammy's parents. Police are still looking for clues in this abduction, which comes after four other abductions in the last six months. While Tammy has openly accused local boy Craig Lawson, Police are asking for calm. "There is no connection to previous abductions" Police Sheriff Witter said. Tammy's parents have laid charges. The trial is set for six months time."
Jack was intrigued further. Craig had been accused of abducting a young girl a few years ago. He wondered if an article about the trial was reported.
Jack flicked further forward and found the article about the trial. He began to read.
"10 year old Craig Lawson has been found guilty of abducting 6 year old Tammy Hinchcliffe and tying her up in a deserted cabin. The judge ordered Lawson to undergo mental health testing after he made claims he abducted Tammy because she was his girlfriend and wanted to go away with him."
Jack sat back in amazement. He had known Craig was creepy. He had known there was something strange with him. Jack wondered if Craig had anything to do with Joey's abduction.
He quickly printed off the articles he had read and put them in his backpack. He had to show Dawson straight away.
~*~
"You're amazing," Jen said as she placed a glass of coke in front of Craig. "You've been through so much yet you care about other people."
Jen slumped into a chair next to Craig. They had just been rowing along the creek looking for Joey. Craig had been a great help. Jen couldn't believe this guy cared about finding Joey even though he didn't know her.
"Craig where are you staying? I don't like the thought of you being by yourself. Why don't you move in here with Grams and I?" Jen asked.
Jen could see Craig's eyes light up.
"Thank you Jen. I really appreciate it but I have a home and I'm very happy there. In fact I live with my girlfriend. I'm planning on marrying her," he said with a smile. "We're going to be leaving soon. I have relatives in Canada."
Jen smiled. She could tell Craig was very happy. He obviously didn't live well considering he had old clothing and always looked scruffy.
"We're going shopping," Jen said suddenly.
"What?" Craig asked.
"I'm going to buy you an outfit to wear when you leave for Canada," Jen stated. "Come on, let's go. It'll take my mind off Joey."
Craig sat amazed for a moment then stood up. "Okay."
***** "Dawson, Dawson!" Jack called as he ran along the marina.
Dawson's mum had said he was down there asking people about Joey.
Finally Jack saw him with Pacey. They were talking to a fisherman.
"Dawson, Pacey!" Jack huffed and puffed as he reached them.
"What's up man?" Pacey asked, seeing the alarm in Jack's eyes.
"Look what I found," he said as he shoved the articles at Dawson.
Dawson read over them and looked up at Jack, confused.
"So, you found some dirt on Craig. Big deal. It's in the past," Dawson said, giving the articles back to Jack.
"There's something strange about that guy," Jack insisted. "You felt it as well. Don't deny it Dawson."
Pacey read the articles and looked up.
"I was at that cabin last night with Andie but the place is boarded up," he said. "Do you really think this guy did it?"
"Yes," Jack stated but Dawson didn't look so sure.
"He isn't acting like he did something wrong," Dawson said.
"Don't you see? It's like the article said. He probably thinks Joey loves him. Can't we just take a look at the cabin? What have we got to lose?" Jack asked.
"Okay," Dawson said.
"We'll need to take some tools. The place is boarded up," Pacey said.
"Let's move," Jack began to walk away.
Dawson and Pacey exchanged glances. This could be their last chance to find Joey alive. They followed Jack quickly.
~*~
Jen happily pulled weeds from the garden in her grandmother's front yard. She looked up with surprise as Pacey, Dawson and Jack ran past and into Dawson's backyard.
She wondered what was going on. She thought they might have news on Joey.
She pulled her gardening gloves off her hands and followed them into the backyard. She saw them pulling a variety of tools from the back shed.
"What's going on?" Jen asked.
"We may have found Joey," Jack answered as he began putting tools into a backpack.
"Really? Where?" Jen asked.
The boys stood up and faced her.
"We think she may be in that old cabin in the forest," Dawson explained, not wanting to say anything about Craig yet.
"Why do you think that?" Jen asked.
"Jen, I know you've become fairly close to him," Jack said slowly. "But we think Craig might have something to do with it."
"What?" Jen scoffed. "Are you insane? He's just a nice guy."
Jack, Dawson and Pacey exchanged glances.
"We may be wrong," Dawson said quickly. "But we have to find out. We think we know where he might have her."
"Jen, have you ever gotten any vibes from Craig?" Jack asked.
Jen shook her head. "I saw him today. He was so happy. He's planning to propose to his girlfriend when he takes her to Canada."
"What?" Jack and Dawson asked at the same time.
"He's leaving for Canada soon. With his girlfriend," Jen answered, not understanding their fear.
"We have to hurry," Dawson said, picking up the bag and beginning to run.
They all followed and Jen trailed behind.
DISCLAIMERS: I only own the character of Craig. This story is from my imagination and I don't intend on infringing on any copyrights.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Due to popular demand, the third chapter is up. I thought this was going to be the last instalment but it will finish in the next chapter. Please R&R.
WEBSITE: http://my-dc.cjb.net
"What are you doing to find my sister?" an almost hysterical Bessie Potter said to Doug Witter as he stepped out from his office.
"Bessie, please take a seat," Doug said, motioning to his office.
Bessie shook her head. "Douggie, it's almost been a week. Have you found any clue to Joey's whereabouts?"
Doug shook his head as he took Bessie's arm and led her into his office.
"Bessie, we have been using the full resources of the Capeside Police Force. I promise you we are doing our best. We have detectives and forensic officers on the job. But we haven't found a clue," Doug said, sitting behind his desk.
He brought his fingers up to his face in a triangular shape. He wanted to discuss something with Bessie but wasn't sure how she would react.
"Bessie, do you think there could be any chance that Joey ran away?" he asked carefully.
Bessie stood up, her eyes blazing.
"How dare you, Doug Witter," she seethed. "Joey would never run away."
Doug stood up and tried to placate Bessie. "Bess, I know Joey wouldn't do anything like that but I have to be sure. We haven't found any clue that abduction has occurred. It's as if she's disappeared into thin air."
Tears filled Bessie's eyes.
"My sister wouldn't run away. She's so responsible," Bessie cried.
"She did have a fight with Pacey before she disappeared. Maybe she was trying to get him back," Doug suggested.
Bessie shook her head as the tears finally overflowed.
"Joey wouldn't do that. Besides she has always fought with Pacey. She's been kidnapped."
Doug hurried around to Bessie and took her in his arms.
"I'm sorry Bessie. We will find her. But it may take time. I just want to prepare you for the worst. The longer it takes to find her, the less chance she'll be found," he said, neglecting to say that she may not be found alive.
Bessie leaned her head on Doug's shoulder as she cried.
~*~
Jack flicked further on through the microfiche machine in the school library. He finally stopped when he came to the article he was looking for.
"Boy Orphaned by House Fire. A house fire, which burnt down a house on the outskirts of Capeside, has orphaned a local boy. Capeside residents, George and Rita Lawson, were killed when the fire swept through their small cottage as they slept. Their son, Craig was staying with neighbours when the fire happened. As a memorial service is planned for his parents, no plans have yet been made for young Craig. It is likely he will be put in protective foster care due to allegations made a few months ago regarding Craig's relationship with a fellow child. It is set for trial in two months time."
Jack's eyebrow rose as he flicked back a few pages to find the previous article.
"Latest Abduction Raises Alarms. 6 year old, Tammy Hinchcliffe, was found alive and tied up at the abandoned cabin in Capeside Forest. It had been a hard five days for Tammy's parents. Police are still looking for clues in this abduction, which comes after four other abductions in the last six months. While Tammy has openly accused local boy Craig Lawson, Police are asking for calm. "There is no connection to previous abductions" Police Sheriff Witter said. Tammy's parents have laid charges. The trial is set for six months time."
Jack was intrigued further. Craig had been accused of abducting a young girl a few years ago. He wondered if an article about the trial was reported.
Jack flicked further forward and found the article about the trial. He began to read.
"10 year old Craig Lawson has been found guilty of abducting 6 year old Tammy Hinchcliffe and tying her up in a deserted cabin. The judge ordered Lawson to undergo mental health testing after he made claims he abducted Tammy because she was his girlfriend and wanted to go away with him."
Jack sat back in amazement. He had known Craig was creepy. He had known there was something strange with him. Jack wondered if Craig had anything to do with Joey's abduction.
He quickly printed off the articles he had read and put them in his backpack. He had to show Dawson straight away.
~*~
"You're amazing," Jen said as she placed a glass of coke in front of Craig. "You've been through so much yet you care about other people."
Jen slumped into a chair next to Craig. They had just been rowing along the creek looking for Joey. Craig had been a great help. Jen couldn't believe this guy cared about finding Joey even though he didn't know her.
"Craig where are you staying? I don't like the thought of you being by yourself. Why don't you move in here with Grams and I?" Jen asked.
Jen could see Craig's eyes light up.
"Thank you Jen. I really appreciate it but I have a home and I'm very happy there. In fact I live with my girlfriend. I'm planning on marrying her," he said with a smile. "We're going to be leaving soon. I have relatives in Canada."
Jen smiled. She could tell Craig was very happy. He obviously didn't live well considering he had old clothing and always looked scruffy.
"We're going shopping," Jen said suddenly.
"What?" Craig asked.
"I'm going to buy you an outfit to wear when you leave for Canada," Jen stated. "Come on, let's go. It'll take my mind off Joey."
Craig sat amazed for a moment then stood up. "Okay."
***** "Dawson, Dawson!" Jack called as he ran along the marina.
Dawson's mum had said he was down there asking people about Joey.
Finally Jack saw him with Pacey. They were talking to a fisherman.
"Dawson, Pacey!" Jack huffed and puffed as he reached them.
"What's up man?" Pacey asked, seeing the alarm in Jack's eyes.
"Look what I found," he said as he shoved the articles at Dawson.
Dawson read over them and looked up at Jack, confused.
"So, you found some dirt on Craig. Big deal. It's in the past," Dawson said, giving the articles back to Jack.
"There's something strange about that guy," Jack insisted. "You felt it as well. Don't deny it Dawson."
Pacey read the articles and looked up.
"I was at that cabin last night with Andie but the place is boarded up," he said. "Do you really think this guy did it?"
"Yes," Jack stated but Dawson didn't look so sure.
"He isn't acting like he did something wrong," Dawson said.
"Don't you see? It's like the article said. He probably thinks Joey loves him. Can't we just take a look at the cabin? What have we got to lose?" Jack asked.
"Okay," Dawson said.
"We'll need to take some tools. The place is boarded up," Pacey said.
"Let's move," Jack began to walk away.
Dawson and Pacey exchanged glances. This could be their last chance to find Joey alive. They followed Jack quickly.
~*~
Jen happily pulled weeds from the garden in her grandmother's front yard. She looked up with surprise as Pacey, Dawson and Jack ran past and into Dawson's backyard.
She wondered what was going on. She thought they might have news on Joey.
She pulled her gardening gloves off her hands and followed them into the backyard. She saw them pulling a variety of tools from the back shed.
"What's going on?" Jen asked.
"We may have found Joey," Jack answered as he began putting tools into a backpack.
"Really? Where?" Jen asked.
The boys stood up and faced her.
"We think she may be in that old cabin in the forest," Dawson explained, not wanting to say anything about Craig yet.
"Why do you think that?" Jen asked.
"Jen, I know you've become fairly close to him," Jack said slowly. "But we think Craig might have something to do with it."
"What?" Jen scoffed. "Are you insane? He's just a nice guy."
Jack, Dawson and Pacey exchanged glances.
"We may be wrong," Dawson said quickly. "But we have to find out. We think we know where he might have her."
"Jen, have you ever gotten any vibes from Craig?" Jack asked.
Jen shook her head. "I saw him today. He was so happy. He's planning to propose to his girlfriend when he takes her to Canada."
"What?" Jack and Dawson asked at the same time.
"He's leaving for Canada soon. With his girlfriend," Jen answered, not understanding their fear.
"We have to hurry," Dawson said, picking up the bag and beginning to run.
They all followed and Jen trailed behind.