Hey remember me. I know I suck. But I had to take time to figure out who the kidnappers are. Now that I know the story can take on a new life. SO here is Chapter 6. For the nest few chapters there will be no Sarah. I want to focus on the search for her and Jake's investigation of Carla, which will start next chapter. So pleas enjoy chapter 6. And keep those reviews coming. Thanks.
Chapter 6
David woke up early to make coffee and start breakfast for everyone. Miles and Jake were passed out on the floor, snuggled tightly into their sleeping bags. David snapped on the radio and set the volume on low. Of course one of the local talk stations was doing a call in show about Sarah.
"Greg, I think it's just awful that our children are at risk. They should be watched more closely when at a large crowded event like that young girl was." Greg Franklin, the host of a major talk show called Speak Your Mine Chicago, came on.
"Do you have children, Gladys?"
"I have five children. My daughter Lauren dances with Sarah and is absolutely devastated by her abduction. Someone needs to be held responsible." David scoffed in disgust and turned off the radio.
"It's like that constantly," exclaimed a small voice. David turned around to see Kate standing in the kitchen doorway.
"People are always looking for something to complain about," replied David as he started the coffee.
"Gladys Burrows is always criticizing people at PTA meetings. I can't stand that woman. I'm sure she's whipping everyone up into a frenzy with gossip," explained Kate as she sat down at the kitchen table. David sighed.
"Ignore them. They're just looking for attention. Focus on the search for Sarah," reminded David as he sat down across from Kate. Kate sighed and rubbed her temples.
"So you can really help us, Dave?" asked Kate.
"I'll do everything I can to get your daughter back," assured David. He just hoped this would end well and doubted very much that it would.
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Charlie and Henry were the first Bakers to arrive at city hall for the search party that morning. Charlie instantly went to Jim Morgan, who was getting ready for a press conference.
"Any new leads?" asked Charlie.
"No, Sorry," replied Jim.
"I don't believe this. How can we find nothing?" asked Charlie. Jim sighed and pulled Charlie and Henry away from any nosy listeners.
"This guy covered his tracks well. Once we expand the search grid, we'll have a better chance at finding a clue," explained Jim.
"Has a witness come forward?" asked Henry.
"No. We're hoping that someone comes forward at the press conference today," answered Jim. "Now I got to go. Just do your best at handing out fliers and stuff like that." Charlie and Henry nodded as Jim walked off.
"I feel so helpless," muttered Henry as he and Charlie sat down in some chairs. People walked past them, not giving them a second look.
"We can't give up hope, Henry," urged Charlie. Henry nodded. Charlie raised an eyebrow when he saw his mother approaching with Uncle David behind her and Jake and Miles behind him.
"Mom. What's going on?" asked Charlie, as he stood up.
"Uncle Dave is going to be assisting the police in the investigation," explained Kate. David left Miles in Kate's care and went to talk to Jim.
"Detective Morgan?" asked David.
"Yes," replied Jim, looking up from the file he was reading.
"My name is David Baker. I'm a private investigator," explained David. Jim groaned and rubbed his eyes.
"The Bakers hire you?" asked Jim. David nodded.
"They want me to run my own investigation," replied David.
"Shit," muttered Jim.
"Don't worry. I'm not about to step all over your investigation," assured David. Jim nodded.
"What do you want then?" asked Jim, leaning against the wall.
"To observe your investigation. Help when I can. I used to work for Behavioral Sciences at the Chicago FBI field office," replied David.
"What happened?" asked Jim, raising an eyebrow. David sighed.
"A misunderstanding," replied David. Jim didn't press for details.
"It'd be nice to have a profiler on the team. Let me talk to the Chief and Captain after the press conference," exclaimed Jim. David nodded and Jim left for the press conference. David headed towards the few Bakers there.
"Looks good. I think Morgan is going to let me join the team," explained David. Kate nodded happily. Now she felt that something would get done.
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The press conference didn't last long The Chief of Police spoke for a bit and then turned the mike over to Jim. Jim assured the public the task force put together to find Sarah was working around the clock. A hot line had been set up so people could call in with any leads. And Jim urged anyone who had seen anything the night Sarah was taken to come forward. The press conference came to and end after that. Jim approached David.
"The Chief feels we can use any help. You can come on as my partner. He called your old supervisor and he vouched for you," explained Jim. David nodded.
"Come on to the station with me and I'll let you look over what we have," finished Jim. David nodded and started to follow Jim outside. Suddenly Jake ran up.
"Uncle Dave, wait. I need to talk to you," explained Jake. David turned towards Jim.
"Can you give us a minute?" asked David. Jim nodded.
"I'll bring the car around," replied Jim. David nodded and turned towards Jake.
"What is it Jake?" asked David.
"There's someone you need to talk to. Someone who's biggest joy in life it is to torture Sarah," replied Jake.
"Who?"
"This girl at our school, Carla Freeman," explained Jake.
"You think she took Sarah?"
"I don't know. But if anyone was to seriously hurt, Sarah, it would be Carla," replied Jake. "She hates Sarah."
"Have you gone to the police with this?" Jake frowned and shook his head. Some tears fell from his eyes.
"Hey, don't worry about it, Jake. I'll take care of it," assured David. "We'll definitely question this Carla girl." Jake nodded.
"Thanks," whispered Jake. He walked back to Miles, Kate, Charlie, and Henry. They were going to spend the day putting up fliers. David sighed, waved at Miles, and headed outside. His search for Sarah had begun.