Chapter 6

Don released the embarrass from his father only to move his head into his face and mutter "Why didn't I come home sooner, I could of"
"Donny, there was nothing either of us could do, and you heard… That man Charlie was"
"Edgerton Dad! Me and Charlie worked with him, it was first time-- The first time…I allowed Charlie to fire a gun." Don pushed his head further into his hands as tears began to fall. Alan's face was deeply coated with shock and surprise. I mean he had suspected something like that had happened but never thought Don had allowed it.
"Donny I…"Alan cleared his throat before continuing. "Knew." He said this to get Don back into the mind frame of getting Charlie back before they did anything else to him, and it worked as Don looked at his watch and smacked his forehead. "I called the meeting and now late, come on dad, lets go." Alan nodded as he watched Don grab the black tape that had revealed the supposed leader of the group and traitor to the FDI. Don arrived at the office at about 10 minutes till 7 o' clock the security check him and his father then allowed them to pass through the points that were to protect everyone, however the team was waiting and drinking their coffee, hoping that nothing had happened to Alan or Don himself after they had left them unguarded. When Don and Alan stepped out of the elevator David and Terry ran over with concern in their eyes. "We were about to send men to check on where were." "Yeah sorry Terry, I got a call." The office went silent as they waited to hear what had happened. "They told Charlie to call me and well then they sent me a tape." He handed the tape to Terry as she ran over to the VCR and put the tape in, everyone gathered around to watch the horror being played out once again, once everyone saw Edgerton some got on to the computers and started hunting him down. Terry looked back to Don. "That was how I woke up"
"Don"
"Don't worry sir we'll get him back." One of the officers said as he pulled up Edgerton's file and began calling his last employer. Once off the phone he turned to Don. "Sir, Edgerton's last employer said that about two months ago a man came in and began to talk to Edgerton, about what he wasn't sure, but one day the man was coated in blood but he himself had no cuts on him. He says that Edgerton took the man into his office and they fought, so badly the report says that the man tossed Edgerton out of the office window and then just left. However the employer did say that the man's shirt was now ripped." The office looked up, Don cracked his jaw as he thought. "The employer's name is Josh McCrain he says he has them on tape"
Don nodded "alright go pick up and the tapes I want to see this guy. The officer got up and started heading out when Don added. "Good work." The man nodded with a smile that Don returned as the other officer began writing down information about Edgerton and anything else they could find out about this guy.
Alan laid a hand on Don's shoulder with a smile. "We're going to get him back"
"Yeah we-" With that Don's phone rang, all noise stopped on a dime as the trackers began the work and gave the okay to pick it up. Don nodded and pressed the green button. "Hello"
"Good morning agent." Don was surprised to hear the it was Edgerton.
Don gulped "Good morning"
"Listen I heard there was a tape delivered to you early this morning correct"
"Yes"
"I see." Don heard a loud thump against a metal wall or door. "That was not to be sent, just letting you know. My men thought they could make a more dangerous situation for young Charles"
Don took a long shaken breathe as Alan tighten his grip on Don's shoulder but it did no good. "YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO SPEAK ABOUT CHARLIE LIKE THAT"
"I don't agent. Really and here I thought I was holding him hostage." Don stopped confusion entered his mind.
"Wait you mean Edgerton isn't the leader." The man on the other line laughed. "I see he showed you his face, well then maybe he should die, but its not type I want Charlie not Edgerton, but he does do his job. Oh and Don." Don froze. "what do you use on your hair? what type of gel do you use to make it look like you have just traveled through hell? Well?" Everyone began to look at the buildings and the walls everything they could get their hands on. "I want Charlie back"
"Really I couldn't tell by your crying last night and that little promise you whispered to the ceiling. I'll make you a deal if you can find me in 72 hours you can Charlie if he wants to leave. Oh and Don, I may be the one who takes the people or orders it but I'm not the one who kills them. Charlie will know more when you find him. Goodbye Agent Eppes"
"Goodbye"
"Agent please put your father on the phone, he hasn't heard Charlie since last night, and that was a good bye." Don nodded as he handed the phone to Alan. "Is okay Dad." Alan nodded as he took the phone.
"Mr. Eppes, the same rules apply please ask no question relating to where he is"
"Understood." Alan heard a heavy door open and then a harsh breathing. Alan was glad to hear that he was alive. But then he heard the leaders warm and comforting voice, he was reassuring Charlie that it was alright.
"Hello…hmm Dad." The last word was coated with tears and pain.
"Hello Charlie, how are they treating you?" "The leaders nice dad, he reminds me of… you." Alan began to cry and a smile appeared on his lips.
"That's good, listen Charlie we're going to get you back okay"
"Right Dad, how's Don"
"He's fine, working hard to find you"
"I'm sorry I should of said that everyday, for putting you all through"
" Charlie? Charlie"
"It's okay Mr. Eppes its just time that we say goodbye before Charlie doubts himself, I'm sure you understand"
"Yes thank you"
"Your welcome Mr. Eppes." With that the line went dead and Alan fell to his knees tears falling to the ground as Don cover him and began to comfort him. Everyone was shocked at how human the leader seemed and how monstrous Edgerton seemed.
Don stood and yelled to the team. "Alright we have 72 hours to him, lets get to work." With that everyone nodded and began to start out on what few leads they had.