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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?"

men. "Head to the nearest town,

took

"I'll stick around a

a pang of melancholy but knew deep

bowed his head, returning to the stove to

yard to settle in for their stay.

hadn't brought much fish hfrom his last

for him to return from town that very

Tobias' dad, had gone to town for groceries but hadn't

usually back by now.

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

Tobias dialed Jackson's

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

join the search.

search party combed the road between Fishing Villiage and

avail.

breaking, Tobias sat down on the ground, overwhelmed with

no choice but to deploy his helicopters in the search, but

to the Temple

vegetable garden, memorial papers lay scattered, dampened

buried the previous day, not

the mournful sound of a bugle playing in the distance - a

any clues, but the wake was crowded with family members keeping vigil, making

for outsiders

the village had lost two residents in quick