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Nick Stokes had just changed into his lounging clothes. He sat down on his dark leather couch and was flipping through the channels on TV. He stopped at a news channel. They were still talking about Carmen Vern. George Vern's daughter abducted several days ago.
He felt pity for the man and his daughter. Whoever kidnapped her was going to be in big trouble. Out of the clear blue, his doorbell rang. Nick looked at the clock. It was nine at night. Who on earth would disturb him at this time?
It couldn't be his coworkers, they would call him. Nick got up and opened the door to his house. There, right in front of him, was Jason McCann. He blinked a few times, making sure it really was him. Jason didn't look good.
He looked like he was in a fight. Jason had a huge gash on his shoulder, with his blood crusting up the opening. Then his cheek was purple. There were other minor cuts and bruises, and probably more under his clothes. Nick couldn't believe his eyes.
Jason had an almost unreadable expression on his face. They watched each other, waiting for someone to say something. Jason spoke up.
"Before you call the cops," Jason's voice sounded different. "Hear me out."
Something changed in Jason. Nick didn't know what, and he wasn't sure if it was good or bad.
"I've already given you too many chances."
"Would you listen if it was about Carmen Vern?"
Nick stopped.
He turned back to Jason and asked, "What do you know about Carmen Vern?"
"The Red Armageddon wanted her to plant viruses in her dad's programs and destroy all electronic devices. Then they would start little by little making an apocalypse. She's going to die after she finishes the job."
"And you came to me to help save her?" Nick took it all in. "So you must be the one who kidnapped her. How do I know what you're saying isn't a trap?"
"I've changed. If I still hated you I would've blown you up or used a gun on you right now. There's a girl who's going to be one of many people dying by the hand of the Red Armageddon."
Nick was incredulous. Jason McCann came to his door acting like he'd seen the light. If the whole world was in danger yeah, he had to report it. Nick had to check it out and get the SWAT team neutralize a threat. There was no way to know for sure what Jason's intentions were, but Nick couldn't let Jason walk away after this occurrence.
"I'll help," Nick finally said.
Jason for a second had a look of relief on his face.
"But," he continued. "You have to turn yourself in."
Jason nodded his head. "I figured you'd say that. I'll do it."
Nick couldn't believe his ears. This was too much for him.
"But if you want me to tell you where Carmen is, you'll have to let me come with you."
Oh boy—another opportunity to escape. Nick cringed inside.
"Fine, but you'll get no weapons."
Nick went back inside his house to make a call.