| Title: For the sake of love Part: Forty two By: Spanky Content Warning: Adult language, and content. Previously: Daniel calls the station and tell Captain Stanley where his freinds are. Authors Notes: < Later the same day ........... After spending the last two hours at a structure fire, Captain Stanley sat quietly at his desk studying the information that was given to him over the phone. He could still hear the mans warning that if they didn't come, his friends and Nicci were going to be killed. Although the chances were slim he felt a responciblity as the Captain to do everything in his power to get his friends home. Knowing what he must do to save his friends from certain death he headed for the dayroom just as B shift started to arrive. " Chet, Marco, Mike in the office we need to talk." he ordered then retreating back to the office Once taking his place in the office, Mike studied the look on his Captain's face. Knowing what was running through his Captain's mind he asked." Capt. you're thinking about going up there aren't you?" " Yes I am." Captain Stanley said. For a moment Captain scanned his crew. After choosing each word carefully he began to speak" This is probably the hardest decission I have ever had to make in all my years of being Captain. I'm not sure what will take place when we get there, it's like Mike said it could be a set up and that we would be risking our own lives. Still Johnny and Roy are a very important part of this family, and I feel we as a family need to take that chance." Captain Stanley stopped. For a moment he studied his crew. Then in a low toned voice he added." I need to know if you would be willing to take the chance. If what this guy said is true, then it might get very dangerous. It's quite possible that one us might not make it back. We all know what Roger is capable of and I have no dout that he wouldn't think twice about shooting any one of us." Listening to his words for a moment Chet hung his head, his mind racing back as he remembered how his world crumbled the day he learned that Nicci had been taken. Though unsure of what the others would think because of age, he knew in his heart that he couldn't turn off the feelings he had for her. He didn't know what kind of evil that was lurking, but it was strong enough to punch a hole in his world and take her away from him. He missed her and despite the dangers he meant it when he told Roy the day at ther park that he was her friend and he would be there for her even die for her. Knowing what he had to do, he lifted his head towards his Captain and spoke." Capt. you're right, we're all family. We didn't get that way because of this building, because this building is only the foundation of the love we have for each other. We back each other up and we lean on each other when times are bad. When one of us is hurt then we all feel that hurt, this includes our extended family. Roger and his goons isn't just messing with Johnny or Roy or even Nicci. They're messing with all of us, and I for one dont take that to lightly. So in other words, what ever it takes and what ever you want us to do, we're behind you one hundred percent." Hearing the sincerity in Chet's voice as well as seeing both Marco and Mike nod their heads in agreement, Captain Stanley started pondering the conversation. Once studying all the options placed before him he with the help of his crew began putting their plans together. After studying the map and deciding the route to take Captain Stanley looked up at Mike and said." Mike I want you to stay home and keep your phone line open. Also I'm going to call Sherry and tell her not to go home but to go directly to your house instead. Myself, Marco or Chet will give you a call as soon as we know something." After placing his call to Sherry at school he then turned his attention to the rest of his crew." Now I think it's a good idea if we stick together and it's obvious that we can't use seperate vehicles so any suggestions?" With a glimmer of hope Chet offered" Capt. my van's parked right out back. I had to drive it in because the bug has a flat tire." Nodding his head in agreement Captain stanley said." Not bad, tell me does it still have a bed in the back?" " Are you kidding? that's my chick mobile. I wouldn't have a van if I couldn't have a bed in back." Chet said cutting his Captain and friends a grin" Come on I'll show ya." Once walking out to the back parking lot, Chet opened the side door of the van and hopped in. Bending forward to avoid hitting his head on the roof, Chet walked towards the bed." See it's almost perfect." While holding his arms out he accidently bumped a box that was sitting on the small cooler causing it to fall on to the floor spilling it's contents. Seeing his collection of handcuffs scattered and knowing that the activities that he had spent in the back were all but blown he looked up towards his friends and blushed. " Hey what can I say guys, you know how it is." " Now just where did you get those?" Captain asked surprised at the hardware in front of him " I got them from a buddy that works at the Law Enforcment PX. Got them real cheap too." Chet said again cutting a grin." Only one problem, there's only one key, but it fits em all." " Hmm, well I don't think I want to hear anymore. But since we got them, we might as well use them for the purpose that they are intended." Captain smiled Then once again looking around he added." I think this will do fine, we can use the clothes hooks to hang IV's." " Hey, what if Johnny and Roy aren't able to establish an IV? We can't do it, we're only trained to handle basic first aide." Marco spoke up " Yeah, well I could call Rampart and see what they say." Captain Stanley ended while heading back to the office with his crew. Once completing the call he then looked again to his crew. " Dr. Brackett's willing to go with us, so that he could treat them. Right now, he's packing up any possible supplies that may be needed." " Okay so when do we leave?" Chet wanted to know " As soon as our shift ends in twenty minutes. It's about a five hour drive and that's not including rush hour traffic. It will be dark soon and according to the guy on the phone they are planning to kill all three of them as soon as night falls. I don't have to tell you Chet, a lot is riding on your shoulders and time is very important. If we're going to get them back then you need to do what ever you need to do." Then looking at Marco he ordered." Marco, I want you to get all the bedding and blankets that B shift wont be using and put them in the van. Chet you get some food from the pantry, and I'll put a couple handi talkies in the van just in case we get seperated." As stated as soon as their shift came to a close Captain Stanley with his remaining crew set their plan in motion. ......... Spotting Dr. Brackett standing outside Rampart with the needed supplies, Chet rolled to a stop. " Hey Doc hop in, glad you could make it." Chet greeted through the opened passangers window while Marco swung open the side door. " Hey no problem , but to tell you the truth I was a little shocked when I got the call from your captain." Doctor Brackett stated while loading up the van Speaking up Captain Stanley said." I know what you mean, I was more then surprised when I got the call." Seeing the large assortment of supplies Marco offered" Here let me help ya doc." while hopping out to lend a hand Once all the equipment was loaded Chet through the van into drive while Doctor Brackett took his place in the back. After setting up the bed for his patients Dr. Brackett took a seat. As he watched the passing world he allowed his mind to wander. In deep thought he knew that Rampart just wasn't the same since Johnny and Roy had turned up missing. He missed the days when he would watch Johnny trip over himself as he began his persuet on a new student nurse. A small chuckle slipped from him as he recalled the many times that Roy waited at the desk while Johnny was checked out after yet another mishap while out on a run. Continuing his thoughts he thought about Nicci and her unborn child. He knew that her condition could be very cridical due to the fact that she was just about to enter her second trimester of pregnancy. Not knowing what he would be facing, he could only hope that his many years of experience would be enough to save Nicci and her baby from impending death. ........... Seeing that his surroundings were matching the directions that was given to him Captain Stanley called out." Okay Chet stop, according to the directions we're there." Stepping out of the van Captain Stanley for a moment looked up to the sky seeing dusk falling he said. " Okay now we got to hussle we dont have much time before night sets in." Captain Stanley warned as he began to feel an over whelming fear that they may be to late for saving there friends. Followed by his friends, Chet walked up to the safty rail. After looking down the two hundred foot embankment Chet looked out a head of him shaking his heat at the forest below he said. " Capt, how are we going to find them? There's got to be a hundred miles of forest. " Yeah, talk about it, looking for them is going to be like looking for a needle in a hay stack." Marco spoke up " Well according to the map of the trail we are surpose to look for a tree that forks out in two places and next to it there's a big rock that has a black X on it. The guy on the phone said he left behind several clues for us so that we would know we are on the right path." While hearing his Captains words, Chet for a second looked down at his chest. Then looking up to his friends he realized that they didn't change out of their uniforms." Hey Capt. I think we screwed up, look at us. We didn't change our clothes." " Chet's right Capt. Roger might blow a nut if he mistakes us as the police." Marco agreed " Well there's nothing we can do bout that now. We'll just have to take that chance." Captain Stanley said as he knew that it could be quite possible that they would be mistaken for the police. Turning his attention to Dr Brackett Captain Stanley said." Okay Kel, I don't think we should risk you. You are the only one that could administer treatment if something goes wrong. I think it's best if you stay with the van. We'll take a handi talkie and let you know if we find out anything." " Okay good idea, and I'll keep an eye on you guys from up here." Dr. Brackett suggested. " I'll let you know if I see anything." Once arming themselves with a set of Chets handcuffs and a handi talkie, Captain Stanley along with his remaining crew set out on the widing path that might lead them to their missing friends. TBC |