Chapter 8: Telling Carter the Truth

Three months later, Carter was still having a hard time trying to get used to living on his own without Dana.

when Carter came to work that day, he walked into his office to see Captain Mitchell standing there. "Captain Mitchell, is there news about Dana?" He asked.

"Sit down, Carter. I have a long story to tell you," he stated.

Carter sat down and looked at his former boss and the father of the woman he loved. "Carter, Dana has been found," he informed.

"That's great..." Captain Mitchell cut him off.

"Let me finish. She has been foundeight months ago. Ryan found her."

"You found hereight months ago and you haven't even thought to tell me?"

"We have thought about telling you, Carter. Many times, but it's Dana's trust we didn't want to lose."

"What are you talking about sir?"

"When Ryan found her, she made Ryan promise not to tell you where she was."

"Why?"

"It's because of what happened a year ago."

Carter lowered his head and looked at him. "Laura," he whispered.

"Laura," Captain Mitchell agreed.

"But sir, you know what really happened that day. Why didn't Ryan tell her the truth?"

"Because, he had just found her when you told him your side of the story. The true side."

Carter sighed and looked over at the picture of Dana. "Tell me where she is, Captain. I can't live without her. You of all people should know that I love your daughter more than anything," Carter pointed out. Captain Mitchell stood up and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Yes, Carter, I do know about how much you love Dana. Ever since the day you met I saw it," he agreed.

"Then tell me where she is so I can tell her what really happened that day," Carter insisted.

Captain Mitchell pulled on his hat and was about to leave before turning back at Carter. "Ryan found her in Angel Grove," he informed.

"Thank you sir," he told him.
"Take care of my daughter, Carter," Captain Mitchell instructed.

"Yes sir."

Captain Mitchell left and Carter alone to his thoughts. Carter stood up and looked at the picture again. "I'll be with you, Dana. I'll tell you what really happened that day," he mumbled. Just then, the alarms went off and Carter went to do his job.

After putting the fire out, Carter took his shower and then he grabbed his stuff. "Hey, Carter, where are you heading?" Hank asked.

"I'm going to Angel Grove," Carter replied.

"What's in Angel Grove?"

"Dana."

He grabbed the stuff he needed and got into his car. "Good luck, Carter, I mean it," he insisted. Carter nodded before driving off.