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Tflew by, and within a couple of days, a helicopter dispatched by Abner's people was buzzing over Fishing Village. The

villagers, who had only seen such marvels on TV, swarmed excitedly around the landing site.

Three choppers in all had arrived, and the leader began showing around a picture of Abner, asking if anyone had seen him. It

wasn't long before the trail led to Tobias.

Tobias' eyes sparkled with recognition. "That's Abner, my brother from another mother! He's at my place. Con, I'll show you!"

He led the way, cheeks flushed with excitement. Helicopters! Three of them! Just like in the movies! Who on earth was Abner, to

arrive in such style?

A group of about eight men followed Tobias to his home, and their brows furrowed at the modest living conditions. Abner emerged

to a chorus of concern.

"Boss, you alright?"

"Mr. Abner, you had us worried sick."

"We've got the traitor locked up, just waiting for you to give the word."

Their genuine worry for Abner was palpable. After a quick check to confirm he was unharmed, they were ready to leave.

Abner was set to depart immediately but paused when Tobias asked, "Handsome, are you going to leave?"

"Head to the nearest town, draw sextra

took off again

"I'll stick around

melancholy but knew deep down that

bowed his head, returning to the stove to

settle in for their

The harvest had been meager, and his dad hadn't brought much

for him to return from town

for groceries but hadn't

usually back by now.

yard, "Hey guys, any of you got a cell? I

promptly handed over his phone. Tobias dialed Jackson's number, but

and was about to head out when Abner, seeing his distress, offered to help,

join the search.

silent at night, and the search party combed the road between Fishing Villiage and the town

avail.

sat down on the ground, overwhelmed with anxiety,

search, but even

headed to

dampened by

previous day, not far from the

heard the mournful sound of a bugle playing

for any clues, but the wake was crowded with

for outsiders to get

had lost two residents in