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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

of his men took

Tobias" hair. "I'll stick around

knew deep

head, returning to the

tents in the yard to settle in for their

had been meager, and his dad hadn't brought much fish hfrom

return from town

had gone to town for groceries but hadn't returned by eight o'clock. Tobias becconcerned; his

usually back by now.

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

over his phone. Tobias dialed Jackson's number,

head out when Abner, seeing his distress, offered to help, sending his

join the search.

night, and the search party combed the road between Fishing Villiage

avail.

the

had no choice but to deploy his helicopters in the search, but even after three hours, there

headed to the

papers lay scattered, dampened by the

previous day, not

Abner heard the mournful sound of a bugle playing in the distance - a funeral service for

any clues, but the wake was crowded with family

outsiders to

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