When the lights go out

by codename.penguin

Erik has been imprisoned and he is pinning all his hopes that Charles will be his way out of his current predicament. The professor rescues an injured Erik from his angry prison guards and despite Erik's mysterious past, chooses to shelter him in the mansion where hopefully more than one type of healing can be found. Present day, alternate universe, no powers.

39. Off the grid

Chapter 39- Off the grid

'Hi! This is Charles Xavier. I am sorry that I couldn't take your call. Please leave a message. Cheers.'

Beep.

'Xavier pick up the damn phone! What the hell is going on?! This is Officer Gerard! Alright…alright, I take it from the fact that you are dodging my phone calls that you know Erik is missing. Look, let's just meet up somewhere and compare notes. In case you have forgotten, this IS the job that I get paid for. What I know so far is that Erik got fired around two in the afternoon and then he went off the grid. I have been down here all evening investigating and talking to everyone. Erik shot off his mouth at the wrong person in management but hell, that's no reason to run off like that. It just doesn't seem like him…he's a fighter Charles. I know he is! If you find him, tell him don't worry about his work just come IN! He has a counseling session here at 8 tonight; I will be there at the door. Xavier…Charles…I try not to get too attached to my parolees but sometimes….god dammit…I like him, I like you both. But after tonight, there will be nothing I can do to help him.'

tbc