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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 nearest town, draw

of his men took off again in

stick

of melancholy but knew deep down that Abner belonged

his head, returning to the

in the yard to settle in for their stay. Tobias felt slightly embarrassed; his pantry was

his dad hadn't brought much

return

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

usually back by now.

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

over his phone. Tobias dialed Jackson's number, but there

flashlight and was about to head out when

join the search.

the search party combed the road

avail.

down on the ground, overwhelmed with

but to deploy his helicopters in the search,

to the Temple family

garden, memorial papers lay scattered, dampened by the

previous day,

in the yard, Abner heard the mournful sound of a bugle playing in the

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

outsiders to

now missing, the village had lost two residents in