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

of his men took off again

"I'll stick around a couple

a pang of melancholy but knew deep down that Abner

bowed his head, returning to

in for their stay. Tobias felt slightly embarrassed; his pantry

and his dad hadn't brought much fish hfrom his

him to return

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

usually back by now.

"Hey guys, any of you got a cell? I need to call my

Tobias dialed Jackson's number, but

to head out when Abner,

join the search.

the road

avail.

down on the ground, overwhelmed with anxiety, and began

the search, but

headed to the

memorial papers lay scattered, dampened by the morning

previous day, not

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

any clues, but the wake was crowded

outsiders to get

missing, the village had lost two residents in quick succession,

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