SHOUTOUTS\ANSWERS
Anonymous: first of all, thank you for reviewing and sharing with me what you did. I had originally planned on showing a scene where Leroy abuses Carlos, but now I'm going to work it out a little differently because I'd like to avoid causing you any pain.
DISCLAIMER
Sons of Thunder belongs to USA, CBS, and Chuck Norris. Carlos' background belongs to Jaimi, who has graciously let me borrow it. If the concept for this chapter seems familiar, it's because I got the idea from the Law and Order: Special Victims episode "Demons", which belongs to Dick Wolf NBC.
Kim walked into the room that her captor had indicated. He closed the door.
"So. Do you think you're going to break me? Cause if so---" her voice fell as he smacked her across the mouth, knocking her to the floor. The man climbed on top of her.
"No. No," she said.
"Sssssh. Ssssssh," he said. However, she continued to struggle. "Relax," he emphasized, holding her still. "Listen to me. My name's Tom Parker. I'm with Brookdale P.D. My captain assigned me to this case when one of my snitches was contacted by Leroy. Now, I'm going to get you and Sandoval out of here, but I need you to do exactly what I say," he told her.
"Do you have a badge on you?" Kim questioned.
"Sorry, no," Tom apologized.
"Then how do I know I can trust you?" Kim questioned.
"I understand your concern. And it's a fair question. But if I was really who Leroy thinks I am, we wouldn't be having this conversation," Tom responded. Just then, they heard footsteps.
"Scream like I'm hurting you," Tom told.
"NO! NO! LET ME GO! STOP IT!" Kim screamed. Yikes. Nice lungs, Tom thought.
"Yeah. That's it, baby. Scream," he said derisively. They heard a chuckle and the footsteps moved on. Kim screamed for a few more minutes, then ended with a mock whimper. At least, he hoped the whimper was fake.
"I'll be back later," Tom said quietly as he helped his "captive" up.
"You're going to leave me here?" Kim asked frantically.
"I have to figure out where he's holding officer Sandoval," Tom answered. "I'll be back as soon as I can, okay?" he continued. Kim nodded. Then, he walked out. Kim walked to the other side of the room and leaned against the wall, letting the cool air from the vent rush past her. Suddenly, she heard a faint voice. Her brows furrowed in confusion. The woman hunkered down near the vent.
"No. Leroy, please," she heard Carlos plead.
"Sssssh. Not a word, boy," Leroy scolded. She heard him breath shakily.
"No. No, please," she heard Carlos beg again. Kim closed her eyes and tried to block it out. She know knew what Leroy had done to cause the fear and and tenseness in Carlos. Oh, Carlos. Why do feel like you have to keep your stepfather's secret? Kim wondered. She cried. She cried for her friend. And she cried for his situation.