It had been two weeks since Webby and her mom got away .The cops didn't find them and Webby's mom had dumped the car for new one .It was one in the morning and Webby lay in bed in a different hotel room her hair some what shorter then before and now was red. She was going by the name Lucy .She missed Miss Beakley ,Uncle Scrooge ,and the boys so much .She turned her head looking over seeing there was no one in the bed next to her . She got up looking in the bathroom but no one was there. She opened the door looking outside seeing the car was gone .The room was cold as winter had just started and it felt the heater wasn't working. Webby laid cuddled up in the bed as her mom walked in with male duck holding to her waist. He was wearing a blue tee shirt and blue jeans and was an average build. Webby sat up as they entered the room.
"Lucy baby mommie needs you to go outside and play until I tell you to come back in"She picks up Webby in her night grown and puts on her slippers .She sets her outside locking the door. It was cold outside as the wind blew cold air right through her she shivered she had never been allowed outside at 1 in the morning before she looked around seeing how dark it was she began to get scared.
"Webby began crying"I wanna go home"She looked around seeing a pay phone .She hoped it was one of the ones that still worked she picked up getting a dial tone. She dialed the number calling it collect hoping her Uncle Scrooge won't get to mad at her. She just really wanted to talk to them.
Scrooge was in his office he hadn't got much sleep lately .The house was so quiet for the past few weeks or so but they tried to keep it as normal possible for the boys Scrooge was typing on his computer .
"Working late sir ?"Fenton asked walking into the room "I was just finishing up some accounting work and lost track of the time."
"I haven't been able to sleep much lately "Scrooge said rubbing his hand under his glasses keeping his eyes awake.
"The little girl ?"Fenton asked eyeing Scrooge as he began typing again.
"I me nor Miss Beakley have never been away from her this long before .I don't know if she is cold ,scared ,hungry,she could be laying alone some place I mean what if she gets sick or hurt will that women know what to do?"Scrooge says his thought were interrupted by the phone ringing"Thats odd "he picks it up "McDuck here"
The operators voice plays a recorded message "you have a collect call from Webby will you accept the charges"
Scrooge shivered voice response "yes of course I will. Webbigail is that you?"Are you alright?"
Hearing his voice Webby got really scared and hang up the phone."What if they come take me away for calling "she says to her self she bites her lip and goes and sits in front of the hotel room door she shivers a little .
"Webby,Webbigail ",Scrooge shouted into the phone he hang onto for minute and just stared forward looking in shock.
"What is it Minster Mcduck,"Fenton ask stepping beside him.
"The wee lassie just tried calling but it hang up right as we got connected "Scrooge looked shocked and scared at the same time.
"Well a least we know she is alive,"Fenton said trying make something good out of it.
"What if she did something to her for trying to call us"Scrooge put his head in his hands almost crying but shook his self out if it. "I can't help but think what might be happening to her .It's cold out she was only wearing a light jacket when she was taken."
"We can trace back the number she called collect right?"Fenton reminds him
Scrooge perks up a little "Your right Fenton hopeful they won't be gone by the time we get there. "
Webby was sleeping in the chair outside the room only to be shook awake at 5 in the morning. Webby looked up seeing her mom with huge smile on her face.
"Morning baby girl .Did you see it snowed last night?"Her mom picks her up spinning her in circles .Then set her down ."don't you just love the snow ."She runs around like little kid ."come on Kyle come caught me "She says to the man who is now standing in the door way."Lucy this is Kyle he going to be staying with us but anyone asks who he is you tell him he is your daddy"
Webby wakes herself up and sneezes looking over at the man"But he is not my daddy"
"I know I know but we want to keep our cover we have to keep playing the game you know like us changing out names"She tossed Webby into the snow and Webby giggled a little .Webby picked up snow throwing it at her mom and she tossed snow back at her they laughed .Kyle made a snowball and throw at the two of them and they both ducked laughing. Webby began rolling a small ball of snow pushing it making it bigger .Her mom made another one and they stacked them on top of each .They used a carrot for a nose and buttons for eyes making a snow man. Kyle went to the car and came back carrying a sled.
"O cool" Webby blurted out and they ran to the top of the hill .Webby's mom climes on and Webby sits in front of her. Kyle pushed them off and jumped on the back as they went down the hill .Webby put her arms in the air .They went spinning fast down the hill .All three laughing they reached the bottom they ran back up again going back up and down about 20 times before her mom smiled at Webby.
"Come on baby we got to get dressed we are moving on today .Kyle said we might just have to stop at Chunky cheese .Webby got a huge smile on her face.
"I love that place I usually only go there on my birthday "Webby ran down the hill with excitement in her step.
"We got a trace on that number it's the Star Moon Inn in Ducksville."the policeman say into the phone "We are sending an officer there now"
"It's about time but they could be half way across the country by the time you finger something out"the old man says angrily into the phone"I am on my way there"
"No reason for you to come if she isn't there "the police began
"But if she there I need to be there I will have Launchpad give me a lift."Scrooge slams down the phone getting frustrated.
The boys coming running into the room hearing Uncle Scrooge slamming down the phone.
"Whats wrong Uncle Scrooge?"Huey says as they run over next to him.
"Nothing for you boys to worry about now go on to school and I will see you when I get back"He pats there heads before picking up the phone again" get me Launchpad on the phone "The boys watch him tap his foot on the ground before speaking"Launchpad I need lift to Ducksville fast". He says slamming down the phone again.
Miss Beakley was walking by and poked her head in "If you found her I need to go with you"She says in demanding voice .
"no Miss Beakley I don't know if they found her she may not be there I need you to stay here with the boys .Fenton and Launchpad are coming with me "Scrooge says racing to the door opening it
Miss Beakley put a protective arm around the boys"come on boys it's time for breakfast "She walks behind them walking into the kitchen.
At the motel the police knock on the door .There a few standing around it with guns ready after finding out from the desk clerk what room they staying in.
"Miss Vanderquack come out with your hands up we know your in there "the policemen talks into a microphone .Some of the other people staying at the hotel come out of there rooms as the police kick in the door finding the room empty.
"Looks like we missed them"the policeman says looking around the room for anything they might have left behind.
"They are always one step head of us"another says pounding his fist on the wall "I really want to get this women .Webby use to come to the police station and visit once in while .We all knew her the little girl is the sweetest child I ever meet."
Scrooge came walking into the room followed by Fenton and Launchpad. Launchpad crossed his arms and Fenton just stood there looking around.
"I am sorry Mr Mcduck they got away from us again "The policeman says pushing them out of the room"I am sorry if there is any evidence left behind we he have to find it ."
"I search that room top to bottom I can't believe your Duckburg's finest and can't caught this women "Scrooge says angrily smashing his cane against the wall.
"Believe me I want her found as much as you do "The policeman says walking back into the room."question every guest here someone must know something"the policemen orders the other officers.
to be continued