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, draw sextra

took off again

stick around a couple

pang of melancholy but knew deep down that Abner belonged to a

bowed his head, returning to the

to settle in for their stay. Tobias felt slightly embarrassed;

dad hadn't brought much fish hfrom

for him to return from town that

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

usually back by now.

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

Tobias dialed

about to head out when

join the search.

and the search party combed the road between

avail.

the

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

headed to the

memorial papers lay scattered, dampened

been buried the previous day, not far from the family's

the mournful sound of a bugle playing

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

for outsiders to get

had lost two residents in quick

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