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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 his men. "Head to

men took off again in

stick around a couple

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

head, returning to the stove to prepare

to settle in for their stay.

had been meager, and his dad hadn't brought much fish hfrom his last trip to sea. They

to return from town

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

usually back by now.

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

over his phone. Tobias dialed Jackson's

grabbed a flashlight and was about to head out when Abner, seeing his distress,

join the search.

the search party combed the road between Fishing Villiage and the town

avail.

breaking, Tobias sat down on the ground, overwhelmed with anxiety, and

helicopters in the search, but even after three hours, there

to the

garden, memorial papers lay scattered, dampened by the morning mist and dissolving into the

had been buried the previous day,

of a bugle playing

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

for outsiders to get

lost two residents in quick