by Warren Ray
Neither Standish nor Brocket moved a muscle as Winters told them about storming Mordulfah’s compound during the failed rescue attempt of his daughter.
“So, anyway, she huh, died in my arms,” said Winters, trying to hold back the tears.
Standish glanced at Brocket before turning back to Winters and said in a gentle tone, “Captain, I’m so sorry.”
Brocket repeated the sentiment.
He glanced at both of them and realized how uncomfortable the room had become. “It’s okay, really, I’m still working through it, but I’ve actually pretty much come to terms with it. It’s just that this is only the second time I’ve told it, so it’s, ah, it’s a little tough to get the words out.”
“I certainly understand,” said Standish giving him a reassuring nod.
“You see, it’s the next part that of the story that makes it easier for me to deal with losing her.”
His host exchanged puzzled looks.
Winters told them the second half of the story explaining how Cara’s death was responsible for him rescuing his hometown of Sabine from a bunch of thugs. When he finished, Standish and Brocket both leaned back in their chairs shaking their heads.
“That’s almost unbelievable,” said Brocket, “without a doubt, something was guiding you.”
“It's truly astonishing, Captain,” said Standish.
Winters nodded and soaked up all the sentiment they offered. He found he still needed the affirmation and took great comfort in it. It would become easier over the coming days and more so as he got busy again.
“Anyway, those girls that came with me are true heroes. They were incredibly brave and unflinching in the thick of things. I could not have done it without them and certainly not in one night.”
Standish took another sip of tea and agreed.
“I got a report a little bit ago from the doctor,” said Brocket, “young Finley is doing well. They stitched her wound properly and have her on antibiotics.”
Winters finished his tea and let out a deep sigh. That good news was another small accomplishment, which would help the healing of his heart.
“Now onto other matters,” said Standish changing his tone.
Winters furrowed his eyebrows in anticipation.
“I received some news in regards to your men.”
Winters didn’t respond but found his chest tighten.
“Seems they killed a Sarnia cop last night.”
Winters didn’t know where Sarnia was and asked.
“It's across the river from Port Huron. They came across the river looking for supplies.”
“Who did?”
Standish looked at the report. “Scarborough, Bassett, Burns, and someone named Nick Nordell.”
“He’s a retired Gunnery Sergeant, he lives in Jackson.”
Standish nodded.
“So, what happened?” asked Winters
“Still gathering the details but it appears that one of the Sarnia cops decided to try and cash in on the reward that’s on your heads. However, he must not have realized just who he had in custody because they managed to escape and get back across the river.”
Winters rubbed his temples trying to comprehend all of this.
“Unfortunately, one of the cops was killed and several others are in the hospital, all with injuries to the head.”
Winters tried to appear stoic, although inside he took joy in the fact that his guys managed to escape. “So, where do we stand? Where do my guys stand?”
Standish shifted in his seat. “I’ve been on the phone for the last hour sorting all of this out. What we know is your guys came over in good faith with money to buy supplies when the local cops asked for their papers. When they couldn’t produce them, the cops arrested them and then found they had side arms, which is a big no-no. Your guys were up front with who they were and this is where greed came in and got in the way.”
Winters grimaced, still not knowing what was going to happen to them.
“We’re gonna sweep this under the rug. Blame it on some random criminals. This Sarnia cop is in a whole lot of trouble. Not only did he jeopardize the safety of his men, but he bribed border guards to allow your National Police into the country.”
Relief swept over Winters. The last thing he needed was to be in trouble with a country that has been helping them. They needed Canada’s help and couldn’t have gotten as far they had without it. He then realized he would need to leave as soon as he could and get back to Jackson. If Scar risked going into Canada for supplies, then the situation must be more desperate than he remembered. With everything that had been going on over the last week or so, he hadn’t had the time or the wherewithal to even think about the town’s supplies.
He looked at General Standish and asked him for his assistance once again. He responded with his continued support to supply the Shadow Patriots with food, medicine, fuel, and most importantly, more weapons.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Jackson Michigan
Chapter 2 Washington D.C.
Chapter 3
Chapter 4 Jackson Michigan
Chapter 5 Sabine Iowa
Chapter 6 Jackson Michigan
Chapter 7 Sabine Iowa
Chapter 8 Jackson Michigan
Chapter 9 Sabine Iowa
Chapter 10 Jackson Michigan
Chapter 11 Washington D.C.
Chapter 12 Sabine Iowa
Chapter 13 Jackson Michigan
Chapter 14 Sabine Iowa
Chapter 15
Chapter 16 Washington D.C.
Chapter 17 Sabine Iowa
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20 Jackson Michigan
Chapter 21 Sabine Iowa
Chapter 22 Manassas Virginia
Chapter 23 Sabine Iowa
Chapter 24
Chapter 25 On The Road To Sarnia Ontario
Chapter 26 Sabine Iowa
Chapter 27
Chapter 28 Sarnia Ontario
Chapter 29 Sabine Iowa
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34 Sarnia Ontario
Chapter 35 Sabine Iowa
Chapter 36 Detroit Michigan
Chapter 37 Sabine Iowa
Chapter 38 Detroit Michigan
Chapter 39 Sabine Iowa
Chapter 40 Sarnia Ontario
Chapter 41 Washington D.C.
Chapter 42 Port Huron Michigan
Chapter 43 Washington D.C.
Chapter 44 Sarnia Ontario
Chapter 45 Washington D.C.
Chapter 46 Jackson Michigan
Chapter 47
Chapter 48 Sabine Iowa
Chapter 49 Jackson Michigan
Chapter 50 Washington D.C.
Chapter 51 Sabine Iowa
Chapter 52 Sarnia Ontario
Chapter 53 Port Huron Michigan
Chapter 54 Sarnia Ontario
Chapter 55 Port Huron Michigan
Chapter 56 On The Road To Winnipeg
Chapter 57 Sarnia Ontario
Chapter 58
Chapter 59 Port Huron Michigan
Chapter 60 Sarnia Ontario
Chapter 61 Port Huron Michigan
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Chapter 65
Chapter 66 Winnipeg Canada
Chapter 67 Washington D.C.
Chapter 68 Winnipeg Canada
Chapter 69
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