Disclaimer: I don't own anything
Notes: Thanks to all who helped make this happen. I don't own Third Watch though I wish I did and had the money to prove it.
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Chapter Two: Blinding Rage
Bosco pulled the van into the old empty shed. He turned off the lights and the moter and looked at the kids. They looked scared.
"I'm sorry about back there guys. I just got tence and I hate not knowing the whole story. Do any of you think you could try and help me here. I need to know what these guys are after."
"I for one think they're after you and your old lady." Danny laughed.
"Like I said, were more accesable in the city." Bosco turned and looked at the kids. "Let's just consentrate on getting out of here. It doesn't matter who thier after. The winds blowing so I'm pretty sure our tracks got covered." Bosco looked down. "I know you guys have been though some pretty nasty shit and even if I don't show it....I'm sorry for your loss. I.....We just lost my mom not too long ago and we both understand. We need to pull together. All of us. Now there's enough wood for two days in the cabin." Bosco looked up. The kids seemed so much younger then they did just hours ago. "Lets hall in what we have in here before it gets too dark." He got out and went the back of the van. Seajae followed.
"You okay?"
"Your here. What more do I need." He looked into her eyes. "You and me can make it out of here with these kids. I don't have a single doubt."
"There's four snowmobiles and Dawson is across the lake. He's got enough stuff at his place to live for years."
"Let's stick here as long as we can. I know the woods stocked and the snowmobiles have full gas tanks. Me and Jimmy were here right before Christmas so I don't think much should be gone. With the food we brought, we should be able to hold out a few days."
"If he doesn't find us."
"Tomorrow your heading to Dawson's and I know he's got a wide ban CB. You can see the antena from here."
"I'm not leaving you."
"You need to get us some help. I saw at least two bodies in that SUV Seajae. You know they usally come in packs."
"I can't leave you and the kids. You'll be sitting ducks." Bosco looked at the kids unloading the van.
"We have all night to discuss it. Let's get inside and get warm." He grabbed the two hunting rifles and a couple of bags handing some to Seajae. "And eat. Can you drum up something good with hot dogs and baked beans?"
"I can try." He kissed her.
"Just a walk in the park Boscorelli."
"Or a short peir?"
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Swersky looked at the map in front of him. Bosco and Seajae had missed first check in. He didn't like it one bit. Bosco might of forgotten, but his wife never would have let him. Faith walked into the room followed by Joey Doyle, Jimmy Dorety and Billy Walsh.
"How long do we wait?"
"How long do you think they can make it out there in this?" Swersky looked out the small window in his office. The snow was coming down harder then they'd seen in a long time.
"Bosco hates snow. Can't stand the sight of it. Seajae on the other hand lives for this shit. Then agian she can adapt to anything." Billy looked at the map.
"They didn't make it to the ridge. The Ranger stationed there sow no one come in or out for days. So what's between here and the ridge?" Billy pointed to the last place the van was seen.
"My old man's place." Jimmy smiled. "And Bosco has a key. Not that he'd need one."
"Anyone up there we can call to check it out?" Jimmt frowned.
"Dawson left the day after Christmas. His daughter was due on the 30th. Said he wouldn't be back till spring." Jimmy shook his head. "He's got a lot of HAM radio stuff so if they make it to the cabin it's just a straight shot across the lake. Hopefully everything is okay and they can make it in the morning."
"As soon as this weather clears I want someone to go up there." He looked at Joey.
"I'm there boss."
"Us to. We're both certified for search and rescue." Faith's cell phone started ringing.
"Sorry." She stepped out of the office. "McKenzie."
"Annie Faith?"
"Angel?"
"I want my mommy and daddy."
"I know sweety. They'll be home soon."
"They need help Annie Faith. There's bad men after thems."
"Did they call. Angel did you talk to mommy or daddy?" Jimmy, Billy and Joey looked up from the map and at Faith.
"No."
"Where's Uncle Caleb and Emily?"
"Putten' babies to sleep. Annie Faith they need help. Mommy and Daddy need help. Before the sun comes up."
"Angel......"
"You know I'm right. I was right about the babies." Faith looked at the four men in front of her.
"How old are you anyway?"
"Almos five. You know that."
"Yeah I know Angel Faith. Going on thirty five. You go get ready for bed."
"Are you going to help mommy and daddy?"
"Yeah. I'll do my best baby girl. Now get ready for bed."
"Annie Faith?"
"Yeah Angel?"
"I wove you."
"Love you too." Faith hung up the phone and looked at Jimmy. "How do you say no to a four year old with the wisdom of the ages?"
"You don't. Bosco's blazer has the best tires."
"I can't authorize any of you to leave now."
"The decision is out of your hands Capitain. A higher athourity has given us orders."
"And who would that be?"
"Angel Faith Boscorelli." Faith grabbed her jacket and Billy grabbed the map and they headed to pick up a vehicle and some back up.
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The kids lay sleeping. It was nearly midnight. They had all finally let exhaustion overtake them about an hour ago. Bosco sat on the chair facing the window. Seajae curled up at his feet. He looked down at the golden halo of her hair. God he wanted to be home in bed. His wife beside him. She wanted to be strong for the children but he knew inside the fear of the unknown was eating away at her.
"Bosco?" He looked up to see Becca had awaken.
"Yeah Becca? What is it?"
"I think I might haven an idea of who might be out there."
"Who?"
"We were waiting for this doctor who runs group yesterday. He's new and way nerdy and none of us like him. But anyway he was talking to someone in the outer office. We heard bits and peices but nothing we could understand. Josh got antsy so he went to the door to see what was taking so long and they guy the doctor was taking to had a gun. He looked up and saw Josh standing there. Josh is deaf in his left ear but he can read lips and they guy wasn't happy. He came and sat down but never said what the man had said to the doctor."
"This doctor....does he work at the center of for DCF?"
"DCF I think. Randy Hollend." Seajae awoke. She looked at Bosco then Becca.
"Something wrong?"
"Becca thinks someone associated with one of the DCF counsulers may be the key we're looking for."
"He thinks we heard something or saw something but we didn't. I swear."
"But he thinks you did and that's all that matters." Bosco stood up. "Go back to bed Becca. We'll figure it out." He smiled at her. "And thanks for remembering." He looked down at his wife. He knew they were in deeper then they had ever been before. The look in her eyes said she knew it too.
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The men sat on the ridge. They had lost the sight of the van hours ago and now the trail was cold. And the snow kept falling. On a hunch they came back and to sit on the cold wind swept ridge. They could see the lake and the vally below. Five cabins sprinkeled over a hundred square miles. Four of them spouted smoke from thier chiminy's. By morning they would find the children and their counsolers and kill them all and no one would find them till the spring thaw. The boss had been angry that the youths may or may not of heard, He wasn't taking any chances. They all had to die. Weather they heard the plan or not. Too bad for them. They seemed like a nice bunch of kids.
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Bosco slamed the ax down as hard as he could. He was cold. He was wet. He was angry. It was nearly one in the morning and the fear and the rage running though him was something he needed to work out. Who the hell would would want children dead. What the hell was the doctor up to. Bosoc slammed the ax into the wood again.
"Poor thing can't even fight back." Bosco looked at his wife standing in the door way. She lit a cigarette.
"That's what I like about chopping wood. No screams of pain. No begging for mercy."
"You okay?"
"Nothing a cord of wood can't work out." The ax came down hard again.
"Thier children Bosco."
"Who said I was beating them? I was beating the ass holes who chased us into this mess."
"You think it's an inside job?"
"I don't know what the hell to think. Seajae all I wanted was to be in a hotel room on the beach with you and the kids, soaking up some sun and speading some qulity family time. I just want all this to be over. The kids to be safe and us to be safe. Because evey second we're out of touch with the outside world it's one second these me are closer to us."
"We can handle this."
"No Seajae. We can't. This isn't something we can talk our way out of or con our way out of. These guys are going to take us fast and hard. They won't look back."
"You really think they have us beat already?"
"I think they have us sourrounded and it's only a matter of time before they come and get us."
"Do you think I should go to Dawson's tonight?"
"You'll be a sitting duck."
"The snow is too dence. I can make it. If I cut across the lake."
"Seajae what if there's an open patch? In the dark with all this snow, you'll never see them."
"You seem to think were all going to die anyway. I'd rather freeze to death then be shot and killed."
"I'm sorry Seajae." He dropped the ax and went to his wife and took her in his arms. "I just can't stand feeling so helpless." Bosco held his wife close and let the fear wash over him. If they were going to make it he had to pull himself together. "Let's get warm and try and get some rest." He took her hand and they went back into the cabin. Morning would come all to soon and they would all be sitting ducks if the snow stopped. Seajae looked at the kids sleeping by the fire and hoped the snow never stopped falling. For all there sakes.
Notes: Thanks to all who helped make this happen. I don't own Third Watch though I wish I did and had the money to prove it.
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Chapter Two: Blinding Rage
Bosco pulled the van into the old empty shed. He turned off the lights and the moter and looked at the kids. They looked scared.
"I'm sorry about back there guys. I just got tence and I hate not knowing the whole story. Do any of you think you could try and help me here. I need to know what these guys are after."
"I for one think they're after you and your old lady." Danny laughed.
"Like I said, were more accesable in the city." Bosco turned and looked at the kids. "Let's just consentrate on getting out of here. It doesn't matter who thier after. The winds blowing so I'm pretty sure our tracks got covered." Bosco looked down. "I know you guys have been though some pretty nasty shit and even if I don't show it....I'm sorry for your loss. I.....We just lost my mom not too long ago and we both understand. We need to pull together. All of us. Now there's enough wood for two days in the cabin." Bosco looked up. The kids seemed so much younger then they did just hours ago. "Lets hall in what we have in here before it gets too dark." He got out and went the back of the van. Seajae followed.
"You okay?"
"Your here. What more do I need." He looked into her eyes. "You and me can make it out of here with these kids. I don't have a single doubt."
"There's four snowmobiles and Dawson is across the lake. He's got enough stuff at his place to live for years."
"Let's stick here as long as we can. I know the woods stocked and the snowmobiles have full gas tanks. Me and Jimmy were here right before Christmas so I don't think much should be gone. With the food we brought, we should be able to hold out a few days."
"If he doesn't find us."
"Tomorrow your heading to Dawson's and I know he's got a wide ban CB. You can see the antena from here."
"I'm not leaving you."
"You need to get us some help. I saw at least two bodies in that SUV Seajae. You know they usally come in packs."
"I can't leave you and the kids. You'll be sitting ducks." Bosco looked at the kids unloading the van.
"We have all night to discuss it. Let's get inside and get warm." He grabbed the two hunting rifles and a couple of bags handing some to Seajae. "And eat. Can you drum up something good with hot dogs and baked beans?"
"I can try." He kissed her.
"Just a walk in the park Boscorelli."
"Or a short peir?"
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Swersky looked at the map in front of him. Bosco and Seajae had missed first check in. He didn't like it one bit. Bosco might of forgotten, but his wife never would have let him. Faith walked into the room followed by Joey Doyle, Jimmy Dorety and Billy Walsh.
"How long do we wait?"
"How long do you think they can make it out there in this?" Swersky looked out the small window in his office. The snow was coming down harder then they'd seen in a long time.
"Bosco hates snow. Can't stand the sight of it. Seajae on the other hand lives for this shit. Then agian she can adapt to anything." Billy looked at the map.
"They didn't make it to the ridge. The Ranger stationed there sow no one come in or out for days. So what's between here and the ridge?" Billy pointed to the last place the van was seen.
"My old man's place." Jimmy smiled. "And Bosco has a key. Not that he'd need one."
"Anyone up there we can call to check it out?" Jimmt frowned.
"Dawson left the day after Christmas. His daughter was due on the 30th. Said he wouldn't be back till spring." Jimmy shook his head. "He's got a lot of HAM radio stuff so if they make it to the cabin it's just a straight shot across the lake. Hopefully everything is okay and they can make it in the morning."
"As soon as this weather clears I want someone to go up there." He looked at Joey.
"I'm there boss."
"Us to. We're both certified for search and rescue." Faith's cell phone started ringing.
"Sorry." She stepped out of the office. "McKenzie."
"Annie Faith?"
"Angel?"
"I want my mommy and daddy."
"I know sweety. They'll be home soon."
"They need help Annie Faith. There's bad men after thems."
"Did they call. Angel did you talk to mommy or daddy?" Jimmy, Billy and Joey looked up from the map and at Faith.
"No."
"Where's Uncle Caleb and Emily?"
"Putten' babies to sleep. Annie Faith they need help. Mommy and Daddy need help. Before the sun comes up."
"Angel......"
"You know I'm right. I was right about the babies." Faith looked at the four men in front of her.
"How old are you anyway?"
"Almos five. You know that."
"Yeah I know Angel Faith. Going on thirty five. You go get ready for bed."
"Are you going to help mommy and daddy?"
"Yeah. I'll do my best baby girl. Now get ready for bed."
"Annie Faith?"
"Yeah Angel?"
"I wove you."
"Love you too." Faith hung up the phone and looked at Jimmy. "How do you say no to a four year old with the wisdom of the ages?"
"You don't. Bosco's blazer has the best tires."
"I can't authorize any of you to leave now."
"The decision is out of your hands Capitain. A higher athourity has given us orders."
"And who would that be?"
"Angel Faith Boscorelli." Faith grabbed her jacket and Billy grabbed the map and they headed to pick up a vehicle and some back up.
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The kids lay sleeping. It was nearly midnight. They had all finally let exhaustion overtake them about an hour ago. Bosco sat on the chair facing the window. Seajae curled up at his feet. He looked down at the golden halo of her hair. God he wanted to be home in bed. His wife beside him. She wanted to be strong for the children but he knew inside the fear of the unknown was eating away at her.
"Bosco?" He looked up to see Becca had awaken.
"Yeah Becca? What is it?"
"I think I might haven an idea of who might be out there."
"Who?"
"We were waiting for this doctor who runs group yesterday. He's new and way nerdy and none of us like him. But anyway he was talking to someone in the outer office. We heard bits and peices but nothing we could understand. Josh got antsy so he went to the door to see what was taking so long and they guy the doctor was taking to had a gun. He looked up and saw Josh standing there. Josh is deaf in his left ear but he can read lips and they guy wasn't happy. He came and sat down but never said what the man had said to the doctor."
"This doctor....does he work at the center of for DCF?"
"DCF I think. Randy Hollend." Seajae awoke. She looked at Bosco then Becca.
"Something wrong?"
"Becca thinks someone associated with one of the DCF counsulers may be the key we're looking for."
"He thinks we heard something or saw something but we didn't. I swear."
"But he thinks you did and that's all that matters." Bosco stood up. "Go back to bed Becca. We'll figure it out." He smiled at her. "And thanks for remembering." He looked down at his wife. He knew they were in deeper then they had ever been before. The look in her eyes said she knew it too.
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The men sat on the ridge. They had lost the sight of the van hours ago and now the trail was cold. And the snow kept falling. On a hunch they came back and to sit on the cold wind swept ridge. They could see the lake and the vally below. Five cabins sprinkeled over a hundred square miles. Four of them spouted smoke from thier chiminy's. By morning they would find the children and their counsolers and kill them all and no one would find them till the spring thaw. The boss had been angry that the youths may or may not of heard, He wasn't taking any chances. They all had to die. Weather they heard the plan or not. Too bad for them. They seemed like a nice bunch of kids.
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Bosco slamed the ax down as hard as he could. He was cold. He was wet. He was angry. It was nearly one in the morning and the fear and the rage running though him was something he needed to work out. Who the hell would would want children dead. What the hell was the doctor up to. Bosoc slammed the ax into the wood again.
"Poor thing can't even fight back." Bosco looked at his wife standing in the door way. She lit a cigarette.
"That's what I like about chopping wood. No screams of pain. No begging for mercy."
"You okay?"
"Nothing a cord of wood can't work out." The ax came down hard again.
"Thier children Bosco."
"Who said I was beating them? I was beating the ass holes who chased us into this mess."
"You think it's an inside job?"
"I don't know what the hell to think. Seajae all I wanted was to be in a hotel room on the beach with you and the kids, soaking up some sun and speading some qulity family time. I just want all this to be over. The kids to be safe and us to be safe. Because evey second we're out of touch with the outside world it's one second these me are closer to us."
"We can handle this."
"No Seajae. We can't. This isn't something we can talk our way out of or con our way out of. These guys are going to take us fast and hard. They won't look back."
"You really think they have us beat already?"
"I think they have us sourrounded and it's only a matter of time before they come and get us."
"Do you think I should go to Dawson's tonight?"
"You'll be a sitting duck."
"The snow is too dence. I can make it. If I cut across the lake."
"Seajae what if there's an open patch? In the dark with all this snow, you'll never see them."
"You seem to think were all going to die anyway. I'd rather freeze to death then be shot and killed."
"I'm sorry Seajae." He dropped the ax and went to his wife and took her in his arms. "I just can't stand feeling so helpless." Bosco held his wife close and let the fear wash over him. If they were going to make it he had to pull himself together. "Let's get warm and try and get some rest." He took her hand and they went back into the cabin. Morning would come all to soon and they would all be sitting ducks if the snow stopped. Seajae looked at the kids sleeping by the fire and hoped the snow never stopped falling. For all there sakes.