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Chapter Five - The Calm Before the Storm.

In the DeSanta Home, Michael is on the couch in the living room, he's watching an old black-and-white noir movie, a bottle of whiskey, and a box of pizza are on the table.


At his home in the Vinewood Hills, Frank is throwing a tennis ball across the room, Chop runs after it, and returns it to him, he throws it again, Lamar is also there, watching, and smoking.


In his trailer, Trevor is laying in bed, smoking meth, next to him on his right side is a young brunette woman, Ursula, next to her is a blonde woman, the runaway bride from earlier, laying next to him on his left side, are Sapphire and Nikki, the girls from the club.


Lester, Paige, Christian, and Rickie are at Lester's house, going over the plans, although Rickie is goofing off, much to Lester's annoyance.


At McKenzie Airfield, Ron, Chef, Taliana, Gus, and some of Oscar's crew are working on the helicopters, and getting weapons, Ron looks at one, picks it up, he gets nervous, and puts it back down.


In a small one room apartment, Hugh is at his desk, in front of his typewriter, he looks at his wall, old newspaper clippings, mainly of movie reviews, the ones he wrote or co-wrote, he thinks for a moment, then he begins typing away furiously.


In an auto shop, Eddie, Karim, Norm, and Karl are finishing up some last minute touches on the modified vehicles.


Daryl is sitting in a library, he's reading, next to him are a couple of books, mostly about Law.


On a rooftop somewhere, Packie is looking out at the city skyline, it reminds him too much of Liberty City.


The next morning, Michael is in the restroom, he's at the sink, he splashes water on his face, and looks at himself in the mirror.

Michael - Last score. Just one last score.

He exits the bathroom.


Meanwhile at his home in Vinewood Hills, Frank is getting out of bed.

Frank - Man, I'm not sippin that much ever again.

Lamar - What up, nigga!

He turns around, and sees that Lamar, accompanied by Chop, is in his bedroom.

Frank - What the fuck you doing in here?

Lamar - Sliding door was open, you should learn to lock that door, before some balla come up in here, and shoot yo ass.

Another person enters the room, it's Eddie.

Eddie - Morning, Mr. Clinton.

Frank - How'd you get in?

Eddie - Mr. Davis let me in.

Frank - I'm gonna change the locks one of these days.

Eddie - Get dressed, we gotta go meet up at the club.

Frank - The others?

Eddie - They're meeting us there.

Frank - Aight, give me five minutes.

Eddie - We'll be in the living room.

Eddie and Lamar exit the room Frank begins getting dressed.

Frank - Aight, it's the big day.

Chop barks.

Frank - That's right, Chop.


It's morning time in Los Santos, everyone is town is going about their day, outside the strip club, Trevor's truck pulls up, he gets out, and walks towards the front entrance, the bouncer greets him.

Bouncer - Good morning, Boss.

Trevor enters the club.


Lester is in the changing room by the office, he observes two of the girls.

Girl #1 - What's the 1040 form schedules C and SE?

Girl #2 - It means you're on the IRS radar. I haven't filed since I left grad school.

Trevor walks in.

Trevor - Hey! Shows for paying customers only.

Lester hands Trevor a small rectangular box, the kind that probably has clothes in it.

Lester - Here, put these on.

Trevor - You know I'm gonna scan this place for cameras when you're gone.


They enter the office.

Lester - After we pull this off, the girls are gonna be looking at me.

Trevor - That ain't gonna work.

Michael enters the office.

Michael - What ain't gonna work?

Trevor - Four hundred million dollars is t making this guy a player, and ain't making you a good person. Now, put on your clothes.

Michael - Alright.

Michael proceeds to get dressed.

Michael - Where's our hackers?

Lester - Our main one is on the way.

Michael - And the other two?

Lester - They're out doing some last minute recon work.

Paige enters the office, and walks over to the desk.

Lester - Don't be fooled by the CRT and the fax machine, this hardware is state of the art.

Paige - Cool.

Lester - Trevor, you and the helicopter crew go ahead and get to the airfield, remember, stay low, and don't enter the city limits until you get the word.

Trevor - Got it, amigo, but I can't vouch for "Judas" right here.

Michael gives him an ugly look.

Lester - Aright, Michael, you're gonna help the team take down the armored trucks, you'll only have a one minute window, so be snappy.

Michael - Lester, relax, this ain't my first job.

Lester - If this backfires, it'll be your last job.

Eddie enters the office.

Eddie - Crews all ready to go, Mr. Crest.

Lester - Excellent, make sure everyone is wearing armor, can't have anyone dying.

Eddie - Understood.

Paige - Here, use these.

She hands Eddie a slew of badges.

Michael - They look legitimate.

Paige - Our friend from the bank helped us out.

Lester - See, what did I tell you, very resourceful.

Trevor - Yeah, I bet she's also dominant in the bedroom too.

Lester - Get going!

Trevor grins, and walks away, Michael and Eddie follow him, Paige looks at Lester.

Paige - I think he knows.

Lester - He knows nothing! Let's get to work.

They head to the desk, and get on the computer.


Somewhere downtown, Christian is on a motorcycle, with a sidecar attached, Rickie is climbing down the side ladder of a building.

Christian - Come on! Let's go!

Rickie gets in the sidecar.

Rickie - Oh, man, this is gonna be big.

They drive off.


Outside the club, the rest of the team is waiting, Michael, Trevor, and Eddie come out of the club.

Michael - Good luck to ya, T.

Trevor - See you at the finish line, buddy.

Michael - Not if I get there first, pal.

Trevor walks over to his truck, Taliana, Chef, and Gus are waiting by his truck.

Trevor (to Taliana) - You ride shotgun.

She gets in the passanger side.

Trevor (to Chef and Gus) - Y'all two ride in the back.

Chef and Gus jump in the back of the truck, they drive off.

Michael - Y'all guys get to the tunnel, I'll meet you there.

Eddie, Daryl, Hugh, and Lamar get in the first vehicle, and drive off. Michael, and the pit crew get in the van, and follow them.


The car turns left into the tunnel, the car parks.

Michael (on radio) - Alright, the trucks aren't here yet, sit tight.

Eddie - Copy that.

Lamar - Now what?

Daryl - We wait.

A moment or two passes.

Michael (on radio) - Alright, we see the convoy approaching, drop the stinger.

Eddie - Got it.

They drop the stinger.

Eddie - Ok, now keep driving.

The car drives a couple of feet away, the trucks run over the stingers, temporary stalling them, the team gets out of the car, armed with weapons, they approach the trucks.

Eddie - Out! Out! Come on!

Daryl - Get out of the vehicle!

Hugh - Get out of the vehicle. Let's go!

Guard #1 - Oh, shit!

Lamar - Move your ass!

One by one, the guards exit the trucks, the van enters the tunnel, and quickly pulls up alongside the armored trucks, Michael comes out of the car, and points his weapon at them.

Michael - Go!

Lamar - You do not want to die for this shit!

Guard #2 - Shit! Oh, shit!

Hugh - Your move buddy!

Guard #2 - No. No, no, No!

Daryl - Get a fucking move on!

Lamar - Come on! move!

Daryl - Hurry up!

All the guards are lined up, Another vehicle arrives, a lone car, it's Karl, he joins Michael and the pit crew,.

Michael - Hey! You get things ready!

The pit crew change out the blown out tires in quick fashion.

Daryl - Let's go! Let's go!

Michael - Yeah, we got a one minute window before the GPS starts reading abnormal.

The guards are being tied up.

Karl - Get in the fucking truck!

Lamar - Let's go! Let's go!

The guards are thrown into the van, Eddie and Darryl get in the first armored truck, Lamar and Hugh get in the second truck, they drive off, Karl gets in the van.

Michael - Alright, I'm off to meet Norm, you get the hostages to the safe house.

Karl nods, and drives off. Michael gets in the car, and drives away.

Michael - Lester, the convoy is back on schedule.


In a hi-tech van, Lester, Paige, and Christian are working, overlooking everything.

Lester - Alright, get with your gunman, and standby, I'll contact the others, and get things ready.

Michael (on radio) - Roger that.


Trevor is driving on the highway, heading to the airfield, with the others in tow, he's not far from there, he gets out his phone, and dials a number, the line rings, someone answers.

Ron (on phone) - Hello?

Trevor - Ron! We're on the road to McKenzie, everything set?

Ron (on phone) - Just about, Trevor.

Trevor - Good, we'll meet you there.

He hangs up, and continues driving.

Trevor - Alrighty then, gentlemen, and lady, our choppers are set.

Gus - This job better be worth it, I can't rip off rival gang members forever.

Trevor - It will, I'll make sure we get our shares.

Taliana - Hopefully no one pulls a fast one on us.

Trevor - That makes two of us.

They reach McKenzie Airfield, Ron is there, with some of Oscars pit crew.

Trevor - We set?

Ron - Yes, Trevor, we're just gassing up the last chopper.

Trevor - Good.

Trevor turns to Chef and Gus.

Trevor - Y'all two get as much ammo as you can carry.

They nod, and enter the hangar, and rummage through the boxes of ammo.

Ron - Oscar gave us plenty of weapons and ammo at our disposal, this can definitely work.

Trevor - I know, that's why you're coming along.

Ron - What!

Trevor - You're my co-pilot.

Ron - But Trevor, I don't think that's a good idea.

Trevor - That's what you told me when we took out Ortega and those Bikers.

Ron - I'm scared and nervous.

Trevor - Don't be nervous, Nervous Ron.

He turns back to his team.

Trevor - We ready?!

Gus - Yes, sir, Mr. Phillips.

Trevor - Alrighty then, let's get in the air!

Trevor, Ron and Chef get in the first chopper, Taliana and Gus get in the second one, they turn on the choppers.

Trevor - Check one two, can you hear me?

Taliana (on radio) - Loud and clear.

Trevor - Oscar, we're all set over here.

Oscar (on radio) - Stand by, let me check the radar.

A second or two passes.

Oscar (on radio) - Alright, it's clear, this is it, don't get killed out there.

Trevor - I don't plan to.

Both choppers get off the ground, they are now in the air.

Trevor - We'll fly along by the coast, stay off their radar, we'll fly in the city limits when we get the signal.

Taliana (on radio) - Roger that.

They fly away from the airfield.

End of Chapter Five.


(Author's Note: Stay tuned for the next chapter).