Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2021 02:11:13 +0000 (UTC) From: Knight Timothy Subject: Runaway Boys Life Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Mr Henry had received word from his men that the boy had been saved by an unknown man at the pier. He suspected it was that lawyers P. I. . Also that Berts two younger brothers had been injured by the police and had to be left behind. He also reported that the Coast Guard picked up the boys. He knew that he needed to find out where they were being taken to. Maybe there was still a chance. ---------------- Ring ring Hello, Mr Henry speaking. Sir, this is Alex Trenton, Bert's oldest brother. I'm the desk Sargent for the Panama City Police Department. What the hell happened? I was told that we wouldn't have any interference. Sorry about that sir but the patrol Sargent and his new recruit went rogue. But I do have good news. What is it. I have detained the boys parents for assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. I'll be trumping up those charges as well. There names are Mr David Boyd and Mrs Lisa Boyd. Their sons name is Gary Boyd. This should give you enough time to collect the two boys at the emergency room. I would suggest that you take Gary Boyd with you. I've just sent you the address. Well that is good news and I believe that I will. I'll just need to forge some documents with their signatures. Good work, keep me posted. Yes sir, I will. -------------- Ring ring Panama City Police, how may I help you. I need to have a word with your boss. I'm sorry sir but our captain is unavailable. Can I patch you through to the desk Sargent. Yes that will be fine. May I ask whose calling. This is the States District Attorney, Victor Donavan Yes sir Mr Donavan. I'll put you right through. Beep beep beep What is it Tom. There's a Mr Donavan on the phone for you. Who Tom. It's the States District Attorney sir. Oh thank you Tom Click How my I be of assistance to you today sir First of all, you can release Mr and Mrs Boyd. Then you will fire the person responsible for detaining them. Click, Who the hell does he think he is. Those people assaulted an officer of the law. Plus they resisted arrest. He decided to do no such thing cause he had more evidence that he was going to use to add more charges to their arrest. ---------------- The Coast Guards boat pulled up to the dock next to the Beach Patrols Headquarters. An ambulance had been dispatched and was waiting for them when they pulled up to the dock. First Gary and then Mattie were put onto two gurneys and put into the back of the ambulance. They were taken to Panama City hospital emergency room. On their way there, they determined that Gary more than likely had broke his ankle or foot and that Mattie has hyperthermia as the water temperatures in that area have been colder then normal this time of year. His leg muscles had also major cramping from having to tread water for so long. When the ambulance arrived at the emergency room, they were wheeled into a joint examination room. The doctor that was on duty checked them both out and asked if the boys parents had arrived yet. I'll go check doctor, the nurse said. The doctor ordered another intern to get x-rays of Gary's foot, ankle and leg. For Mattie, the doctor ordered for a saline drip to be started and for him to have his muscles warmed and massaged. The doctor left to go find the boys parents. He went up to the nurses station to ask if the parents had arrived yet. Yes doctor. This is Mr Carl Henry. Matties guardian and hes looking after Gary's Boyd for the summer as well. Have you verified his documents. Yes doctor. He has a copy of Mattie Bentleys birth certificate, his notarized guardianship documents as well as a notarized letter of consent from Mr and Mrs Boyd. Along with a notarized letter from Mr and Mrs Boyd giving him consent for any medical care he may need. Well that satisfies me. I've ordered for Gary to have his ankle, foot and leg xrayed. Mattie is dehydrated, so he is receiving a saline drip as well as having his muscles warmed and massaged. His legs are extremely cramped, so he needs them rubbed as well as get plenty of rest. Don't worry, the boys will get plenty of rest once were airborne. Would the boys be able to leave with me soon. Mattie will need a medical transport to move him cause of his hyperthermia and weaken leg muscles. That won't be any problem. I can have one here within the hour. Excuse me doctor the x-rays have been developed. The doctor took the manila envelope from the orderly and pulled out the negatives. He put them on the light screen to view them. Mr Henry stood there as the doctor explained that Gary will need a cast on his lower leg and ankle. Also he will need to use crutches for at least four week. Then the rubber heel that will be put in the bottom of the cast can be utilized but he must continue to use the crutches. Excuse me doctor, I need to make arrangements. Ring ring. Yes boss. I need the two of you to obtain an ambulance along with two EMS uniforms. Then bring it to the out patient loading area. Yes boss. An hour later, an ambulance loaded up Mattie and Gary to take them to another treatment center. They were laying on the gurneys when each one was given a shot that would put them to sleep. They were told that their guardian had made the arrangements to take them to another treatment center closer to where they lived. The two fake ambulance EMS personal strapped the boys to there gurneys and pulled away as the boys eyes closed and went to sleep. Closely behind them, they were being followed by another car. ------------------ Mr Davis had finally been able to get all of his paperwork authorized by the states federal judge. He then had the clerk of court notarize all his documents. Ring ring ring Hello. May I speak with Dawson please. Who may I ask is calling. His employer. May I ask your name? If you give me yours first and tell me why your answering my employees phone This is State Trooper Hawkins. Mr Dawson was involved in a shooting earlier and he had to have emergency surgery. He is in the recovery room now. Now, can I have your name sir. I'm Edward Badger Davis III. What was your business with Mr Dawson? He was assigned to find and protect Mattie Bentley who I have guardianship over due to his parents and my friends death. That explains who the boys are and why he risked his life to save them. You'll be pleased to know that they are presently being treated in the emergency room. I was just about to head down there to check on them. Yes please and if you could don't mention to Mattie that I'm here. I want it to be a surprise. Okay, I'll see you soon. -------------------- Mr Boyd was in one interview room and his wife Lisa was in another. They were being questioned about how Mattie came to be their foster child. They were cooperative at the beginning until they started accusing them of abusing Mattie. They said that they had seen the documented photos of his bruises and stripe marks on his back and legs. Mr Boyd demanded to call their lawyers. Mrs Boyd also stopped answering questions until she had her lawyer present. ----------------- Three state police cars with their lights flashing, pulled up outside the front entrance of the Panama City Police Department. A well dressed man carrying a briefcase followed by three more well dressed me also carrying briefcases stepped out of the middle and last police cruisers. They were followed by six state police officers. Amongst the police officers were two lieutenants and one captain. The desk Sargent was busy ordering his man around when the leader of the four briefcase carrying men placed his briefcase down on the top of the counter. Excuse me, your going to need to take yourself out of here, take a number and wait to be called. This isn't your office. He calmly ignored the man and opened his briefcase. Sir, are you trying to piss me off. I can put you in a nice cell where you'll have plenty of room to put your briefcase down in. Then he removed three pieces of paper and handed one to the desk Sargent who through it down. He took the other one and gave it to the captain and the last one he took with him as he closed his briefcase and walked around the desk Sargents desk. The desk Sargent was distracted at that exact moment and didn't see the man slip by. The captain immediately followed him along with the three other suits and five state police officers. As Victor passed by a window, he caught the reflection of his first love Lisa Boyd in the glass. He immediately turned about-face and grabbed the door handle, only to fine it was locked. Not wanting to wait for a key with his rage about to blow. Victor raised his foot and kicked the door opened. The police officers close by seemed to startled to know how to react. The noise and the sudden banging of the door slamming against the wall made Lisa jump out of her seat. She turned and the expression that came over her face was priceless. She took the two steps and stepped into the Victor's arms. As they were hugging, the desk Sargent and the officer of the day barged into the room. What the hell do you think your doing back here? I warned you young man not to mess with me. Put him in cuffs, now. The captain who had been quietly standing by all this time went into action. He stepped in front of the Sargent and other officers and told them their not arresting the States District Attorney. Victor Donavan stepped in front of Lisa Boyd. As he loudly shouted to get everyones attention. He then read from the document in his hands. This is a notarized order given by the Governor of Florida. As by order of the States District Attorneys office. I, Victor Donavan am hereby putting Captain Morris Stanley in charge of the Panama City police department. Active as of now and until futher notice. Captain Stanley Yes sir. Clean house. Captain Stanley snapped his fingers. Instantly five state police officers appeared. Place the desk Sargent under arrest and anyone who resist or interferes. All hell broke loose when Lt. Neil Burton placed their desk Sargent under arrest and escorted him to a holding cell. After fifteen minutes of disruption inside the department and six more arrest, the other remaining officers settled down after seeing this new captain meant business. The next highest ranking Panama City Police officer, Samuel Nelson stepped up to the appointed captain. Sir, I'd like to welcome you to the department. The remaining officers that are standing here now, are good honest policemen. We have been suppressed from doing our job at every chance. All of our arrest have gone unpunished, while innocent people have been wrongfully arrested. We must warn you though that there are more bad officers on our next shift and more that are off today. Would you five men mine helping us identify and arrest these men? With pleasure sir. Lisa Boyd was reunited with her husband David who immediately asked about the welfare of the boys. I've been told that the Coast Guard picked them up and took them to the Panama City hospital. Were they hurt, Lisa wanted to know. I'm not sure but I have a car outside waiting to take you both there. Thank you Victor, Lisa said as she gave him a kiss on his cheek. But how did you know we were in trouble. Danny called. Now go be with your boys. -------------- The ambulance had just crossed over the Pensacola Bay and pulled into the no longer used ambulance parking deck of the of Pensacola hospital. One of the EMS personal got out and opened both back doors. The driver backed up to the loading dock next to a plain looking box truck with its back door already opened. The boys were wheeled off the ambulance and put directly in the back of the box truck. The wheels of the gurneys were locked into place. The box truck was set up to be able to support life and care for someone if need. Two in this case. The boys were still out and didn't know they had changed vehicles. The ambulance doors were closed and it was parked behind the three large full trash dumpsters. After the two men had removed the stolen EMS uniforms, they dressed back in their regular clothing. The door was pulled down on the box truck. Then it pulled out and slipped into traffic. It headed north until it connected with interstate 10 and then went west. ---------------- Officer Hawkins had been told that the boys guardian had just left ten minutes ago with the boys and they were transporting them to a hospital closer to where they would board a plane to go home. Hawkins asked if he could see the guardians photo and a copy of the documents. As he was looking at the replay of the video while looking at the documents, Mr and Mrs Boyd came walking in. They went up to the nurses station and asked what room their sons, Gary and Mattie were in. I'm sorry to say but the gentleman that you authorized to have temporary custody of Gary who also is Matties guardian left in an ambulance thirty minutes ago. Shouting quickly ensued as the Boyds yelled at the nurse about how they could have let some stranger take their sons. Officer Hawkins had jusr gotten still copies of the man and copies of the documents that were exceptional forgerys. We're calling the police and our lawyers Mr Boyd told the nurse. Hawkins heard this and went over. He introduced himself as State Trooper Hawkins. He asked the Boyds to follow him outside, over to his cruiser. He excused himself for one moment to make a radio call. Dispatch one, dispatch one. This is Hawkins on special assignment. I need an all points bulletin sent out on a Panama City ambulance license number 564SRS. That is 564SRS. It has two kidnapped minors that were taken by a man posing as the boys guardian. There are two other subjects that were dressed in EMS uniforms. They were last seen heading towards Pensacola Florida. Also as for the safety of the minors it is imperative that you don't send out an Amber alert. As all emergency channels will automatically pick that up. If they are still in the ambulance, they will be alerted and the minors will be in more danger. Hawkins, we have received your message and will dispatch it immediately. Dispatch one, also set up check points at the Alabama Florida state line on all roads leading east out of the state. Report all incidents no matter how insignificant. Roger Hawkins. The Boyds had listened to everything that was said and Lisa was now in tears. Mr Boyd needed to know, how any of this was possible. Hawkins pulled out an alert for a missing ten year old boy. He showed the picture to both parents. As soon as they saw it, they knew it was Mattie. This is Mattie Bentley whose parents were murdered as I'm pretty sure you knew that. Heads nodding. Mattie Bentleys father owned approximately sixty eight percent of the most successful gold and silver mining company in Canada and the Yukon territory. According to the reports, Mattie saw the entire scene happen. It was believed at first that he could identify the murders but after questioning him. The person was cleared as his alibi was rock solid. Mattie was placed in a children's psychiatric hospital. He was able to later gain release by his family's lawyer but the Canadian Child Protection Services assigned him to foster care. Which he apparently ran away from for reasons unknown. It really amazed me that this young boy was able to make it from Vancouver BC all the way down here to Panama City on his own. Breaker Hawkins, breaker Hawkins, dispatch one. Go ahead dispatch one. Your vehicle of interest has been found by the Pensacola sanitation dept. It's presently at the back ambulance loading dock of the old wing of the Pensacola hospital. I'm transmitting you the address now. Thank you dispatch one. Inform Captain Morris that the Boyds are with me. Were in route to the location now. Hawkins opened up the back door of the cruiser to let the Boyds sit down. He closed the door and got in the front seat and started the vehicle. With lights and sirens on, he programmed in the directions and off they went. ---------------- Uncle Danny with the help of Mike, his son Mike Jr and some of his friends spent most of the day and night cleaning and patching the bullet holes that were everywhere. It was ten in the evening when ten large pizzas and plenty of two liters sodas were delivered for all the hungry people. Ring ring ring Hello sis. How are you? Are the boys okay? Danny, thank you for calling Victor. He was the first person that came to mind. Danny, Gary and Mattie have been kidnapped. We are with State Trooper Hawkins in route to where the abandoned ambulance was parked that the boys left in. I'm so sorry that this is happening. Gaia will watch out for the boys. Is there anything that I can do to help? Yes, we need you to go to our house where the State police will meet you and set up recording devices to monitor all in coming calls. But it's unlikely that this is a kidnapping for ransom, the phone needs to be manned. Okay sis. I'm heading over there right now. Mike, I need to go. Can you lock up for me. No problem. Call me later as I might need help with some things. You got it. I'm taking this anchovies pizza with me. You better cause only the seagulls would eat. ------------------- Traffic was slowing down as police lights could be seen off in the distance. They suspected an accident had acured and got off at the exit before it. They were within a mile of the state line of Alabama. They pulled into a gas station to top off. After checking for alternative routes, they found one that would take them through Alabama north up to Tennessee where they would connect with interstate 40. They got some hot food from the Arby's across the way before heading north on route 59. -------------- In the back of the box truck, the boys slowly started to wake up. Although they were still half out of it, they felt something wasn't right. Gary quietly called out Hello. In no more then a whispered Mattie replied Gary. Where are we Mattie? I don't know. The last thing I remember was the doctor telling us our guardian has arranged for us to be taken to another treatment center closer to home. What about you. I remember us being put into an ambulance then being strapped down to this gurney. Then I felt a pinch in my arm and now waking up. Yeah, me too. Quiet I hear something. The trucks front doors opened up and the two men got back in. One of them opened the hatch door leading to the back to check on the boys. How are they doing? Still out cold. They should be out until we get to the Tennessee state line. Good, close that hatch and lock it. Then try to get some sleep. I'll drive first shift and wake you up in four hours to switch. Okay. ------------- Mr Henry was following about one hundred feet behind them. He figured they could hold up in Memphis at his old friends house. The two of them use to rule their school where they went. So he called ahead to make arrangements. Mattie whispered to Gary that they needed to try and get free. Gary agreed. Then they heard a beep and quieted to listen in. Beep beep the walkie talkie chirped. Yes boss, whats up? How are the two boys doing? Their out cold. Will be until we reach interstate 40. Good. I've just made arrangements with a friend in crime for us to lay low a few days at his farm outside of Memphis. The address is in your message box I just sent you. The conversation ended and the boys quietly worked on getting free. ----------------- A forensics team was gathering evidence when State Trooper Hawkins pulled up. Please stay in the car. I'll be right back. Hawkins went to talk to the officers to find out what he could. Luckily two surveillance cameras were still active. They were hidden because of obstructions so the other men didn't see them. Hawkins received photo copies that were sent to his phone. The photos were sent in for facial recognition. The two men driving the truck were identified as owners of a private detective agency. The third man wasn't in their data base. They got lucky again and had a clear picture of the license plate. The vehicle had been stolen a month ago in Texas but the plates didn't match the vehicle. Another all points bulletin was sent out. But with special instructions not to approach. Only to observe and transmit your location. Hawkins collected all the photos and the report he made to add to his case file. He came back and updated the Boyds. Dispatch one to officer Hawkins. Yes dispatch. There was a sighting of a box truck matching the discription seen pulling off before the check point at the state line. Who reported this. I'll patch you through. Thank you dispatch one. Officer Desmond here . Officer Desmond. This is State Trooper Hawkins. I'm leading this investigation. Where did you spot the vehicle? I was sent out to grab dinner at the Arby's but had to park across the street due to the check point causing a back up. I just happened to see the two men that were just posted as possible suspects. I then remembered that they got into a plain looking box truck. Send me the location I'm heading west on interstate 10 as we speak. You'll need to take route 59 turn off and then you'll see the Arby's sign in the sky. Its the gas station right across the street. I'm heading inside now to see their surveillance video. I'm ten minutes from the turn off. I'll see you shortly. --------------- Danny pulled into his sisters house and was confronted by three officers who asked for his I D. After it was verified that he was who he said he was, they let him unlock the house so the State police could set up their equipment. ------------------ Mattie had been able to wiggle his arms out from under the straps. He then sat up and worked on undoing the strap across his legs. He finally was able to get it loose enough to free himself. Mattie sat up and slid off the gurney. His legs muscles still hurt but he bravely took the two steps to help Gary get loose. Now that both boys were freed, they had to come up with a plan. Gary tried to slip off his gurney but the pain shot through his body when his cast foot hit the floor. He had to bite his lip not to scream out. Mattie saw a towel and gave it to Gary to muffle his mouth with. He then helped Gary back onto the gurney. Mattie search around in the limited light coming from medical equipment in the area around them. He opened drawer after drawer, feeling with his hands when he touched something that made him cry out in pain. He bought his hand up to his mouth to silence himself. He careful felt once more and pulled out the item that had cut him. Bringing it close to the only light source, he saw what looked like a really sharp blood covered steel blade attached to a long cylinder shape silver handle. He didn't know what it was called but had seen it in a doctors office before. Gary whispered for Mattie to come to him. Gary took the tool and used it to cut a piece of the sheet he was sitting up on. He then wrapped it around Matties bleeding finger and tied a knot that stopped the bleeding. Mattie went back to his searching trying to find something they could use. Suddenly his hand hit something in the bottom drawer. He grabbed it and discovered he found an old style flip radio phone. He had trouble turning it on but finally saw the light come on. He dialed the only number he knew by heart. Ring ring ring ring ring Hello a kids voice answered. In a quiet whispered voice Andrew, it's me Mattie. Andrew instantly recognized his bestest friends voice. Oh Mattie, where are you? Everyone thinks your dead! Still whispering. Mattie said, Andrew, go get your daddy and hurry. Daddy daddy daddy Andrew yelled as he ran through the house. His daddy had told him to never ever interrupt him when he was in a meeting in his study. That day, little ten year old Andrew disobeyed his daddy's one sacred rule. He burst opened the door yelling daddy daddy daddy while waving the phone in his hand. ANDREW MONTGOMERY, how dare you interrupt me and these men who have taken their valuable time to come meet with me. Go to your room, now young man. Andrew shaking and tears streaming down his face defied his daddy. No daddy, it's Mattie. Hes alive and needs your help. Oh mother of enki. Mr Montgomery stood up and rushed to his son. Picking him up, he took the phone from his son. Mattie where are you? Whispering. Sir, I don't know. It's a dark place and where moving. Were in the back of a truck I think. We're? Yes Gary my bf and I were taken from the hospital. Mattie is there anyway you can escape. No sir. I have weaken muscles and Gary's foot is in a new cast. Okay, this is what you need to do. Dont hang the phone up but keep the phone on. Okay Now hide it someplace so that no one else can find it. Get back in the positions you were both in. Mattie, I'm coming for you. I'm coming for you Mattie. Mattie got Gary strapped back down but not as tight so he could get out if needed. Mattie then hid the phone under and behind the heavy blinking light machine. Then Mattie rebuckled the straps but loosely and slipped back underneath them. -------------------- Andrew was crying for his bestie Mattie. Oh Andrew, I'm so proud of you son. Your definitely a Montgomery to be brave enough to break my most sacred rule. Sam, call your friends with CSIS. I can't do that. Yes you can and you'll do it now or I'll pull all my funding out of all your ongoing projects. You wouldn't dare. Mr Montgomery picks up his phone. Ring Yes sir. How can I be of service. Close all accounts for Mr Sam Westlake. Yes sir. Consider it done. I'll sue your ass for this, the man says as he stands and leaves the room. I don't think so, you should read your contracts small print. Three other men at the table also stood and left. Mr Dennison sits by quietly observing these last intense moments. Johnson, what do you need? I need a trace run on this phone. Who was that on the phone that your son broke your only rule regarding this office. Mattie Bentley. Mr Dennison pushed his chair back and stood up. He picked up his phone and dailed a number. Ring Yes I need your team here immediately. This is a full response. ------------------- Hawkins pulled up and met with State Trooper Desmond. He had already copied the video and played it back to Hawkins. They both noticed the other vehicle had followed the box truck into the parking lot. But the man never got out. But he did make the mistake of having his license number photographed. It was registered to a leasing company. It would take a while to find out who the driver is. The box truck was seen leaving north towards Tennessee by way of 59 through Alabama. The Boyds were bought up to date and said they wanted to go on. Hawkins had to make a few calls but after fifteen minutes, he was cleared to continue on with this pursuit. He just needed to notify the states police as he crossed into them. By 4am that morning they had to stop for fuel at a all night service station where they picked up interstate 40. They notified the state police of Tennessee who already had an update of a sighting just west of Nashville heading west but the Trooper that was following was dispatched to a large pileup. They got a few ready made sandwiches, some snacks and a few drinks. Then they were back on the road. ----------------- Whosh whosh whosh whosh whosh broke the soundless early morning quietness. A slight breeze developed out of nowhere as tree limbs began to bend. Out on the back lawn of the Montgomerys estate, three silent sounding black helicopters landed. Within minutes the surveillance and recording devices were set up. The still connected phone that Mr Montgomery was holding was the source of a trace. It was quickly determined to be located in the southern eastern part of the united states. Another minute and the trace narrowed it to the outside of Chattanooga Tennessee. Another ten minutes they had it pinpointed to be traveling on U S interstate 40 westward. Mr Dennison talked to the leader of the men and told him who the person of interest was. Most of these men knew that Mr Dennison carried weight. As he used to he the Canadian Secretary of Defense. Mr Montgomery was his long time friend since middle school. Now both the men were in their early fifties and were even closer. Their sons went to the same school. Both boys were close friends with the thought to be dead Mattie Bentley whose daddy was also these men's best friend. This is why they sprang into action. The situation was explained to the fifteen men present. Five men volunteered for the illegal rescue mission into the UnitedStates. They all knew upfront that even if they weren't caught, this could be a career ending mission. It didn't matter to any of them. All these men had some kind of connection with Mr Bentley and were ready to do what it took to save his son. The five men loaded into one of the three black stealth helicopters and took off just before 2am. The team was updated to the location where the signal stopped at. Then set course to intercept. ---------------------- An hour later the truck made a series of turns, then came to a stop. The boys heard the men get out and then open the back door. A light came shining inside but the boys quietly pretended to still be a sleep. Why haven't they woken up yet? I don't know. The shot was only supposed to keep a man knocked out for 8 hours. You idiot. You gave them an adult dose. Close the door and we will check on them after sun up. ----------------- I want to thank everyone who emailed me and told me how much they are enjoying the story. I hope that some of your questions have been sorta answered in this chapter. Buckle your seat belt cause my young mine is just getting started. The Boyds had no idea what they were getting into when Mattie became apart of their lives. Merci Mattie