During the year, Randall worked hard at his job and at staying out of trouble. He was allowed to visit his family and do other things, but he always had to be home by nine. Sometimes that did take the fun out of activities with the curfew, but he didn't want to go to prison again.

But more importantly, he and Hallie began planning their wedding. While shopping at a time, he had enough money saved to buy an engagement ring for her. She had fully accepted his proposal this time.

Both Randall and Hallie's families were happy that they were engaged. And even as long as they had known each other, they were going to wait until after Randall's probation was lifted first before the wedding could take place.

….

But behind their backs, trouble was brewing.

Waternoose knew he wasn't getting out of prison anytime soon. He had his lawyer do his homework on Boggs and he brought forth someone from Randall's past to talk to his boss.

Waternoose was so ticked at that lizard for betraying him and he had heard of his sentence and why should that lizard get to be so happy?

The crab monster had a plan to take Randall down. This other monster was also entirely on board too.

…..

Despite the punishment that he had going on, ever since he had met Hallie, this was the best time in Randall's life. She was the best thing that ever happened to him. She had given him a reason to come back and get a second chance, and more so, his child too.

Randall hadn't had much good luck all his life, and the same went for Hallie. They both deserved some happiness, and each other. They balanced each other. Even if Randall developed some grumpiness, she knew how to deal with him and would usually let him cool down.

It had been nearly the full year since the probation began. He had done so well at staying out of trouble.

There were eyes watching the apartment, to figure out when would be the best chance to strike.

One weekend, Randall and Hallie went out for an evening by themselves. It was seen that both lizard parents were gone. Now was the time to strike.

The strange monsters made their way up to the apartment that was Hallie's.

A elderly female neighbor monster was babysitting Blake. She had just finished feeding him and put him down for a nap when there was a knock on the door.

She went to answer the door and when she answered it, the door was flung open and she fell over. It knocked her out.

"Where is it?!"

"Look everywhere!" The leader ordered.

"You mean like right here?" Another said.

The leader looked and in his arms, was little Blake.

"What are we going to do with it?"

"We're going to take it and maybe, just maybe, kill it if necessary, but first, we lure Boggs into our trap. Get some baby supplies and let's go before the old hag wakes up."

Some diapers and food were grabbed into a bag and they scurried out of the apartment. They left a ransom note in the crib.

The elderly woman woke up some time later and saw the place had been ransacked. But her first thought was to go check on the baby. She went to the nursery and found the note instead of Blake.

She knew this was trouble. She went to the phone and called the police. Then she called Hallie's phone.

Randall and Hallie had had dinner and were out in the park for a romantic stroll. They had just sat down on a bench when the phone rang. Hallie picked it up and saw it was their phone number.

Randall just thought that the old woman needed something to care for their son, but stopped thinking that when Hallie yelled. "WHAT?!"

"No, we'll be right there. Randall, we have to get back home NOW!" Hallie had gotten so desperate so quick.

"What is it?" He asked.

"Someone broke into our apartment and took our son!"

"WHAT?! Let's go!"

They both hurried back to the apartment. There were cops everywhere when they got back. Some were not too pleased to see Randall there.

They went up to the ones questioning the old woman. She was very upset. She said she had no idea who the kidnappers were.

"Hello, what happened here?" Hallie demanded to know.

"Oh, it's good you're back. Some strange monsters just threw the door open and knocked me down and I was out. When I came to, I checked on the baby first thing and he was gone." She explained.

"Who could have done this?" Hallie asked Randall.

"I don't know, but they will pay." He said angrily.

The cops began to ask them questions. They said that they knew nothing. They had just gone out for a few hours of fun and left Blake in the woman's care. She had babysat before and there had been no problems.

Then the two of them were allowed to see the ransom note. It was addressed to Randall.

Boggs,

If you ever want to see your little brat alive again, you will get two million mondollars and come yourself to the old warehouse outside of town on the old west side. Be there by noon tomorrow or the brat pays the price!

Randall couldn't believe these monsters had threatened his son's life. What did he ever do to them?

When Hallie saw the note, she began to cry and she hugged him. He held her. This had gone too far.

Randall knew he had to step up and do this for his child. The cops knew that Randall was on probation, and they warned him that he shouldn't be doing this.

"I won't sit by and let them harm my son!" Randall growled. "If they want me, they'll get me."

"Just be careful, Randall." Hallie said.

"I will. With my abilities, I could sneak in and out."

"But you also need the money and that's money we don't have."

"We can get you the money." The lead detective said.

"Thank you." Hallie said.

It was already so late though and they would have to wait until the morning when banks were open again.

Some police stayed with them during the night.

Randall was too mad to sleep, but he let Hallie stay near him. She had managed to cry herself to sleep.

The two detectives watched Randall warily. With him being so angry and on probation, they didn't know what he'd do. But any father would be like that in his position.

Randall was taking it upon himself to look after Hallie. He knew she was upset enough as it was. So was he, but he had to remain strong for her. But the big question was why? Why would they take their son?

They had even called their families and told them what happened. It was on the news. The families were upset too.

Mike and Sulley saw it too and couldn't believe it was happening. Who would do this?

Yes, these are monsters that are original. But who do you think they are?