Chapter 4:

Outside Rosewood, PA

1734 Hours

On the outskirts of town, a black BMW, was driving along the main road, Thomas was driving as Michael tried to call Giuseppe Capelli. So far, there was no luck.

Michael was wearing a dark grey suit, with a dark dress shirt and tie. Michael had a gun holster on his belt, so it was easy to notice the bulge on his belt line.

Thomas wore a dark grey suit, with a blue striped tie and pair of suspender braces. He wore a shoulder gun holster as he kept his focus on the road. He then said, "Any luck?"

"Nothing, it's like his phone is on silent."

"Maybe he got into a little trouble, maybe he's doin' somethin'…" Thomas suggested. Michael looked at him with a sudden glare as he said, "You suggestin' he blew us off, just to get with a girl?"

Thomas smirked, "You probably would. Remember New Orleans when you were 17?" Michael laughed as Thomas smirked again, "I took you up there for your birthday… piled you with drinks and you ended up with making out with three girls."

"That was a good time back then. Then I got smacked by a cop for making out with her, don't forget…" Michael said.

Thomas laughed, "You were heading that way on your own if I recall." "You mention this to any other girl, I meet between now and the next few years… I won't hesitate to shoot you." Michael threatened.

"I give you my word. No mention of your last year of high school." Thomas teased.

Michael then pulled out his phone again and called Jameson as he let it ring.

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In the Motel outside of Rosewood, Jameson Bacciarelli was sitting down in a chair, he was reading a book, the soft sounds of jazz filtered into the air as he flicked a page.

He looked to hear his phone ringing as he answered it, it was Michael as he said, "Mike, you on your way?"

"Just near town. I gotta tell ya, I've no idea where the hell to go… Giuseppe ain't answerin' the phone… don't know where he is."

Jameson sighed as he said, "Tallest building might have to be the church. You head there, you could probably set up a small little perch in the bell tower… but first, I need you to go somewhere."

"Where's that?"

Jameson then pulled up his laptop as he found the tracking device for John Harper as he said, "Follow John Harper and try to ascertain how many bad guys he has in his pocket."

Michael nodded, "Solid copy, we'll get the intel. Be advised, we'll be late into town. Have Giuseppe secure that vantage point when he eventually picks up the phone."

Jameson ended the phone call as he pulled up the tracker in order to see where John Harper was leading Michael and Thomas.

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Back to Thomas and Michael, they followed the GPS tracker all the way through Pennsylvania.

Soon the tracker began to slow down as Michael said, "Let's slow down. Get off this road."

Thomas nodded as he turned off the road, the car stopped as Michael got out first, he took off his jacket and loaded his SIG Sauer P226 as he said, "I'll scout ahead and see what I can see… better get that rifle ready."

"You got it." Thomas said as he in turn got out, took off his jacket and readied an M9 Beretta, he turned to the trunk and opened it, he took out a MK 13 CQBR Carbine and a M4A1 equipped with a long-range scope.

He headed to where Michael was positioned as he got down low to a point at which he peeked up before saying, "This is the place."

"Yeah, looks like Harper's got the girl, in that shack, at the building just behind that hill of debris." Michael said. Thomas then said, "You want to take point and see where what we're dealin' with?"

"You're the best sniper man in the forces… just watch my six." Michael replied. Thomas nodded, "Always little brother."

Michael took the MK13 as he moved towards the building structure.

After getting to within halfway to his target, Michael stopped as he looked at his watch.

There was only 30 minutes of sunlight left.

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1 Hour Later

1834 Hours

Michael was in cover just halfway from the building where Harper's men had set up, darkness had now descended upon the quarry, Michael readied himself as he put his helmet, he pushed a pair of NVGs down as he said, "Bravo 2, do you copy?" "This is Bravo 2. Let's get movin' brother, we haven't got long to meet up with Alpha Team." Thomas said.

"Going dark, eyes on 5 hostiles at our 12 o'clock." Michael said.

"I've eyes on Harper, looks like he's moving to the black BMW at your 3 o'clock. These muppets don't look half bad for wise guys." Thomas replied.

Michael then said, "Moving round to the left flank. I can see three vehicles on this side." "Use 'em as cover, you'll be impossible to spot, we have night vision, they don't."

"That won't matter, at this point." Michael said, he then crawled under the vehicles as he stealthily moved quietly.

Thomas watched from afar as he positioned his rifle using the bipod as he said, "Bravo 2, hold position… front door's opening."

Thomas watched carefully for any signs of movement as he saw three men leave the building holding their arms assault rifles.

He waited carefully for the door to shut, but it had stayed opened as he saw three men still inside standing around on patrol.

Thomas then said, "Bravo 2, do not go through the front door, try to find another entry point in… you're a sitting duck out there with those guys on patrol."

"Copy that." Michael had said.

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Michael had moved out from underneath the truck, he then evaded the front door by proceeding for another entry point, he found one behind the building. Which was on the 2nd floor of the building. He muttered, "Son bitch."

Michael then holstered his rifle behind his back and proceeded to climb the wall. He took one deep breath per minute to allow himself time in order to not fall. Once he reached the ledge, he had pulled himself up and over before swinging for a beam, which succeeded as he knocked out the guard by the cell.

He brought up his rifle as he checked the body for keys, which he found them. Michael proceeded for the cell door as he tested the keys to see which one of them opened.

The fourth key had succeeded as he opened the door and checked his corners. He found a petite young blonde woman sitting on the bed as he said, "Miss DiLaurentis?"

"Who are you?" Alison shakily replied. Michael holstered his rifle as he said, "I'm a friend. My name is Michael Donarelli. We're here to save your life."

Alison wasn't sure what to believe as she said, "You're not feds?" "I'm US soldier on leave, more or less. I'm not a spy or an assassin."

Alison nodded, "I can't leave…" "What do you mean you can't leave?" Michael asked.

"If Harper finds out I've left… he'll murder my family and kill me, then he'll kill my friends." Alison said softly.

Michael softly wiped a tear away from Alison's eye as he said, "My friends won't let that happen. We'll protect you." "You're from New York, right? New York City?"

"Yeah, Brooklyn. What's it to ya?" Michael said.

Alison smiled, "Thank God, the Capelli's came."

Michael's face was left speechless as he said, "You know the Capelli family?"

"I went on the run from A… I ended up running all over New York City, including Europe. I found out stuff about the world and its organised criminals. I was supposed to be a witness for a case involving the Lucchese Family and a group of NYPD cops who are dirty." Alison explained.

She took a small breath as Michael gave her his canteen of water, as she took small sips from it. After a while, Alison then said, "John Capelli, saved my life. I became his CI, he made sure I was protected, got to live a normal life… then A found me, ratted me out to the dirty cops and Harper. John got shot protecting me…and he lost his job protecting me. I just ran for my life. I headed to the Plaza Hotel and Emily was there. I tried hard to avoid her."

"Wherever you go, A follows like you around. That's how Harper found you, isn't it?" Michael theorised. Alison nodded as tears seeped from her eyes.

Michael then asked, "Alison… do you know if Harper intends to hand you over to the Philadelphian mob families?"

"He doesn't intend to do it… but I do know he's working for a corrupt group of FBI Agents as an informant. They're hoping to start an alliance with a group of revolutionaries from Eastern Europe. I don't know who though." Alison finished explaining.

By the time Alison finished explaining his situation, Michael was absolutely surprised, but another part of him was left upset for Alison, she had been forced to run away and forced to see things that no young person should not have to witness.

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He got up ready as he listened to the other side of the door as he said, "Bravo 2, what's goin' on out there?" "No additional activity for the moment, but they're definitely getting a little jumpy, Harper's pissed off by the looks of things."

"On my way out. Listen, get on the horn with Alpha 1, tell him I've found Alison, she's okay but there's info we've missed out." "Roger that. I'll let him know. You might want to get moving though."

"Stand by, stand by." Michael said.

He then turned back to Alison and said, "We'll be back for you… for now, I need you to keep quiet though. If they find out I was here. I would have put you and your friends in greater danger than I have now." "Promise you'll help me?" Alison asked.

Michael nodded, "I give you my word."

"You better go. But first, you might want to hit me." Alison said. Michael looked at her in surprise, "I'm not gonna hit you…"

Alison looked at him with a glare, "If you don't, I'm good as dead, please?"

Michael did the sign of the cross as he readied his fist, he then said, "Emily Fields came to look for you… I'll tell her you're alright." "Tell her I love her." Alison then said.

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Michael then softly punched Alison as he used his right hand to catch her before she fell. Michael then placed her on the makeshift cot before exiting the building. He stealthily made his way through the quarry as he got back to Thomas safely.

The pair evacuated the area as they headed back to the BMW they had safely stashed in the woods. They stowed their gear away before getting back on the road towards Rosewood, the journey had taken them 30 minutes.

Once they got into town, they climbed up to the church bell tower setting up a sniper's perch. They had cocked their weaponry as Thomas said, "Jameson text said for us to meet downstairs in the basement of the church."

"Let's hustle then, big brother." Michael said as the pair then moved out straight away.