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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?"

to the

took off

stick

melancholy but knew deep down

returning to the stove

the yard to settle in for their stay.

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

him to return from town that

town for groceries but

usually back by now.

the men camping in the yard, "Hey guys, any of you got

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

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

join the search.

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

avail.

on the ground, overwhelmed with

his helicopters in the search, but even after three hours, there was no

Abner headed to

lay scattered, dampened by the morning

had been buried the previous day,

mournful sound of a bugle playing in the

wanted to investigate the body for any clues, but the wake was crowded with family members

for outsiders to get

now missing, the village had lost two residents