Chapter 8

Ray broke every traffic law known to man doing his best to get to Fraser. There was an empty parking lot just a mile up the road from where the boat was docked. So they all met there to come up with a plan as to how to go about it.

Ray paced in front of his car biting his knuckles looking up Ray noticed that Francesca and Helen had come along offering their support.

Now that everyone was there they waited to hear Ray's plan as it was his operation.

Ray looked to the heavens to gather strength, "Right ok so here is what I think we should do. We can't all go at once it would cause suspicion. So I say we use a decoy first. The decoy could asses the situation and see how many men there are on board and what kind of weaponry if any".

Francesca was worried, "And who will your decoy be Ray"?

Ray looked and smiled, "Elaine will she just transferred in today she is a Detective now".

Elaine stepped out of the car, "Hi how you all doing it's good to be back I just wish it was under better circumstances".

Ray nodded looking sad, "So do we Elaine you sure you're up for this"?

Elaine straightened her skimpy top she wore as the decoy, "If it means helping Fraser I'm up for anything he did enough for us over the years".

Ray sat on the hood of his car, "Glad to hear it Elaine".

Elaine sat next to Ray, "so what's the plan"?

Ray got on with explaining, "Right you'll go act as if you're lost looking for directions for another boat. Start coughing or something and maybe ask them for some water. The rest I'll leave up to you. Just don't do anything stupid we just got you back don't want to lose you now ok"?

Elaine prepared herself, "Ok Ray you can count on me".

Ray looked her dead in the eyes, "I know I can Elaine I always have".

Elaine got into her car and started off the rest followed keeping some distance.

They watched Elaine put their plan into action.

Elaine put on her best smile as she approached the boat, "Excuse me sir excuse me".

The man standing on deck took note of the beautiful lady talking to him, "What can I do for you"?

Elaine put on that little girl lost routine, "I'm sorry I seem to be lost".

The man came closer looking Elaine up and down as he did, "And where is it you are going"?

Elaine bit her lip, "I am looking for my friend's boat. We are supposed to be meeting for a boat trip on dock 32 Westside but I can't find it".

The man flashed his white smile, "Ah you see this is dock 32 but the Southside".

Elaine managed a blush and began to cough, "I'm sorry", cough, "I seem to", cough, "Could I have some water please", Cough.

The man was completely taken in by her beauty and allowed her on board.

While there she took a quick look around while the man got her water. She spotted three men including the one getting the water. She could see Fraser still lying on the floor barley breathing through a gap in the door.

The man came back with her water, "Thank you I'm sorry to be trouble. This is a lovely boat you have here".

The man laughed, "I wish it's the bosses".

Elaine drained the rest of the water and thanked the man again once again. She made her way back to meet Ray and the others to tell them what's what.

Ray hurried over to her, "Well what did you see? Did you see Fraser? Is he alright"?

Elaine put her hands on his shoulders, "Calm down Ray or you'll hyperventilate. Yes I saw Fraser through a gap in the door looks like he was lying on the floor barley breathing. I think that we need to hurry Ray, I saw three men including the one that got me the water. There maybe more behind the door I'm not sure as for weapons hand guns Ray".

Ray took it all in and gave them the plan. He was going to sneak on and get them that way.

Ray studied the man pacing the deck and as soon as the man had his back to Ray, Ray made his move.

Ray placed this gun to the back of the neck, "Don't move do not say a work or I will blow your brains out. Now kick your gun over there".

Once the man did what Ray said Ray marched him forward all the time the other officers got in place in case they made a run for it.

Ray did see the gap in the door and could see Fraser's almost lifeless form lying on the ground.

Ray got into the room, "Freeze police place your weapons on the ground and put your hands on your heads NOW"

They all put their guns down and when Fraser groaned in pain Ray looked away giving them the distraction they needed to run for it.

Ray didn't care as he knew that the cavalry was waiting outside and catch them.

Listening to Fraser's groans of pain made Ray want to be sick, "Fraser buddy its Ray can you open your eyes. You're safe now you're going to ok".

A voice from he darkness brought Ray's head up, "Oh how touching".

Ray stood clutching his gun, "Warfield".

Warfield blew a puff of smoke, "Ah you remembered I'm impressed Detective".

Ray stood between Fraser and Warfield, "Do not come any closer or I'll kill Ya"?

Warfield's face could now been through the light on the window, "Is that so"?

The conversation grew more intense and threatening with Warfield inching closer and closer not believing that the blond Detective would carry out his treat.

Now in a stand off Ray didn't know where Warfield pulled the gun from.

Ray was seating, "Come on don't be stupid well even more stupid then you already are. Put the gun down or I will be forced to shoot you"?

Warfield snickered and changed the direction in which the gun was pointing. He pointed it to Fraser's head a squeezed the trigger.

Ray had no choice and fired first hitting Warfield square in the chest.

Fraser groaned again opening his eyes to see a smiling Ray looking down at him.

Fraser smiled a weak smile, "I knew you'd find me Ray".

Ray was just about to respond when Fraser passed out, "I'll always look for you buddy besides Francesca and Helen would kill me if I didn't".

They were surrounded by paramedics who took over looking after Fraser. Putting in lines and giving him pain medication and rushed him straight to hospital.

Fraser's examination took some time before the doctor came in, "Family of Mr Fraser".

They all stood up, "We all are doctor".

The doctor smiled, "Ok I'm Dr Shine I'm looking after Mr Fraser. As you know Mr Fraser was beaten severely repeatedly. Lucky he has a hard head. He only suffered a few broken ribs and a fractured wrist. To be quite frank I don't know how he hasn't more serious injuries. I'm please to say that he will not suffer any permanent damage".

Francesca wiped her eyes, "Can we see him Doctor"?

Dr Shine nodded, "Of course but just for a few minutes and two at a time and not for long he must rest".

Francesca looked at Ray's lost eyes, "Ray go a head I can wait".

Ray was touched by her kindness, "You sure Frannie"?

Francesca touched his cheek, "I'm sure thanks to you I have Ben back".

Ray stood looking at Fraser's battered face and body, "God Frase I'm sorry I didn't get to you sooner".

Each took their turn and each could not believe how badly he'd been beaten.

Francesca waited till last to go in as she wanted to go in on her own.

Francesca took Fraser's cold hand in hers, "Hiya Ben. It's good to have you back. You know I bought a new dress for our date the other night. A long red one. The red will match your Mountie uniform. You have to get better so you can see it".

Francesca wiped the tears that fell, "Do you know that Helen and Ray have said I love you to each other. Ya I guess you do. I think they might get married someday. God help you you'll have Ray as family then".

Fraser opened his eyes and tightened his hand in Francesca's, "Francesca".

Francesca's eyes widened, "Ben you're awake oh thank god".

Francesca leaned down and kissed him gently, "I love you Ben".

Fraser smiled sweetly through his pain, "I love you to Francesca".