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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

of his men took off

"I'll stick around a couple

knew deep

head, returning to the stove

to settle in

and his dad hadn't brought much fish hfrom his last trip to

to return from

but hadn't returned by eight o'clock. Tobias becconcerned; his dad

usually back by now.

guys, any of you got

handed over his phone. Tobias dialed Jackson's number, but there was no

grabbed a flashlight and was about to head out when Abner, seeing his

join the search.

party combed the road

avail.

the ground, overwhelmed with anxiety, and began

choice but to deploy his helicopters in the search, but even after three

Abner headed to

Temple's vegetable garden, memorial papers lay scattered, dampened by the morning mist and dissolving into

been buried the previous day, not far from the

Abner heard the mournful sound of a bugle playing in the

but the wake was crowded with family

for outsiders

lost two residents in quick