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Sandy didn't know what to do. The only thing he knew was that he to be strong; his family were relying on him. It was up to him to take action.
"Right then, this is what we're going to do." Everyone turned to face him, all relieved that he was taking charge." You're all still going to get on that flight. I mean the chances are Seth just hasn't heard the announcement and is talking to Summer or something. He'll follow you out later if he's not on this flight with you." Sandy was hoping he sounded more confident than he felt.
No-one wanted to leave but there were surprisingly few arguments, mainly because everyone wanted to believe that Seth would be following them out soon. Ryan was the only one who really argued and Sandy took him to one side.
"Look I know you really want to say and I really appreciate that but I really need you to go home. I need you to look after my mom and everyone. I would feel a lot better knowing you were going to be with them all." Ryan could see the worry etched in Sandy's face, he really didn't want to give him any more grief.
"Okay but I want to know the second you find him or you find something out. Please?"
"Sure thing, kid. Sure thing." Within ten minutes they had all left Sandy and Kirsten alone. Apart from the goodbyes Sandy could remember the last time his wife had spoke. He walked over to her, looked her in the eyes and she collapsed into his arms.
"It's going to be okay, he's going to be just fine. I promise you he's fine." He sat her down, trying to convince both of them that right now their son was most definitely alive and well, somewhere.
"What are we going to do, Sandy? What are we going to do?"
"I'm going to get him. I'm going to go to that apartment with the money and hopefully once they have the money they will give him back."
"What! You think that's where he is? Why haven't you given him the money already?"
"Well I don't know for sure where he is but I'm almost positive Gary will know. No I haven't given him the money yet we didn't arrange a time or anything so I was going to go on the way back from here."
"I don't believe this! Your stupid brother goes and gets himself in all kinds of trouble and our son is missing as a result of his stupidity."
"Kirsten, honey, don't do this. There's no point. My brother died so I think he paid for his stupidity."
"Yeah well now Seth is too. Oh and the point is, Seth is missing so don't tell me there's no point." Sandy really didn't want t argue with her, they had to stick together right now.
"Look lets go get a cab. I'll go straight to the apartment after dropping you off."
"No way! I'm coming with you." They were heading for the taxi queue now."
"Oh no, no you are not. He's not getting anywhere near you."
"oh so you don't mind him getting Seth!"
"Kirsten you know that's not true. Please just do this for me." She got in the cab and sat in silence as they drove to the hotel. She felt guilty but at the moment Sandy was the only person she could take her anger and worry out on.
Sandy didn't like how he had left things with Kirsten but he really couldn't worry about that now. Now he was standing in front of the same apartment he had been to yesterday hoping that this would sort everything out once and for all. That in an hour's time or less he would be able to give Seth the biggest hug ever. The same face came to the door again.
"Hello again. What can we do for you today?"
"Where's Gary?" Sandy was overcome with anger again especially as this guy had an annoying grin on his face.
"Told you yesterday I don't know a Gary. Now go away!" He went to shut the door but Sandy stopped him.
"Look I want to see Gary right now. I mean it."
"I' m really scared! Ha I told you don't know him. Now get lost again." Sandy didn't get a chance to stop him shutting the door this time. He slowly made his way to the stairs not sure what to do next, what to tell Kirsten. Yet again like yesterday he heard a man shouting after him.
"Oi Cohen is that you?"
"Yes its me. Why do you never actually come to the door? Have you got my son?"
"Hey I'm the one calling the shots, I'll be the one to ask the questions. Have you got my money?"
"Yes I've got the money, now where's my son?"
"Leave the money on the landing nearest to you and if you want your son I'd like your wife in exchange." He was laughing. "I think that's fair. A son for a wife." Sandy couldn't believe his ears.
"What you've got to be kidding me!"
"No its your choice. Let me know by tomorrow." Before Sandy could say anything else he was gone. Sandy's world was spinning.
Sorry if theres mistakes am tired!