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A FAMILY DIVIDED - complete
Topic Started: Mar 4 2014, 01:47 PM (475 Views)
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A FAMILY DIVIDED

Oscar was sitting in his office waiting for a long over due phone call from Steve. He was supposed to have been home from his assignment the day before and Oscar was getting very worried.

Just as he was beginning to fear the worse his private line rang. Oscar grabbed it right away. “Steve?”

“Yea Oscar it’s me. Look I’m about ten minutes out of Washington. Could you go pick up Robbie for me? I am supposed to pick him up at noon sharp. We’re going to celebrate his 9th birthday this weekend, then he, Maggie and uh…” Steve swallowed hard. “Philip will have their's on Thursday. On Robbie’s actual birthday.”

“Sure Steve, no problem. But I thought you were supposed to have Robbie on his birthday this year.”

“Yea I know, but I guess Phil has to go out of town or something, just be there at noon sharp, Maggie is getting real picky about that.”

“I’ll be there" he assured.

Before he left he stopped by Rudy's office. " I heard from Steve, he's about ten minutes out, he asked if I'd pick up Robbie want to ride along?

Rudy chuckled "Scared of the old tyrant?"

Oscar nodded "you know it!"

"Yeah, I'll ride along" they headed over to Maggie and Phil’s house.

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“I tell you Oscar” Rudy began. “You don’t know how much it pains me to watch the emotional pain Maggie and Phil inflict on Steve every chance they get.”

“Yea I know Maggie hasn’t made it easy on Steve since they divorced what has it been a little over a year now?”

“Yea about fourteen months that seems about right.” Rudy agreed.

“You know Rudy, Steve was supposed to have Robbie for his Birthday this year. Maggie and Phil had him last year,”

“Yea I know.” Rudy started. I’m afraid that Maggie and Phil are slowly succeeding in turning Robbie against his father, and Robbie and Steve had been so close before.”

I know Rudy. I feel the same way.” Oscar said as they drove. “Personally I just don’t think it’s fair. Steve is Robbie’s father. I feel he should be able to spend more time with him. I’ve let up on the assignments so Steve can have him on his visitation days anyway. At least I’m not the only one who feels that way.” Oscar muttered. “I thought I was the only one who saw it.”

“No Oscar, I’ve noticed it too.”

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They pulled up in front of Maggie and Phil’s house. It was 11:59. Oscar and Rudy got out of the car. They walked across the porch and rang the bell.

“Well, well, well.” Maggie stated her tone very sarcastic. “If this doesn’t beat all. Where is Steve?” She questioned angrily

“He’s just returning from assignment Maggie.” Oscar explained. “He asked me to pick up Robbie.”

“Naturally!” Maggie snapped.

From the kitchen Phil entered. “I see he sent the recruits again.”

“Of course, that’s what I was talking about earlier today. He doesn’t care about his son. All he cares about is the OSI.”

“That’s not true and you know it.” Oscar argued.

Philip ignored him and turned to Maggie.“I believe you now. I think you’ve made the right choice.” Phil grinned.

“What choice might that be?” Oscar demanded.

Maggie and Phil exchanged looks. “Might as well tell him honey. That way you won’t have to tell Steve, they can.” He pointed to Oscar and Rudy.

“I talked to my lawyer yesterday. After the first of the year I’m taking Steve to court to have his parental right terminated.
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(6)

The next morning Rudy and Oscar stepped into Steve’s room Oscar walked over to Steve who was just beginning to come around. “Hi Steve. How are you feeling?”

Rudy was beside Steve in a second. “Here Steve.” He handed him the note pad he had been using. “I don’t want you to use your voice for a few more days. Just write it down.”

Steve took the note pad and nodded. ‘I’m fine.” He wrote. "Have you found Robbie?

Oscar shook his head. “Not yet Steve we suspect…” He looked across at Rudy who was shaking his head in disapproval.

“We’ll talk later Steve. You rest.” Oscar turned to leave.

Steve slapped his hand on the tray table getting Oscar’s attention. Oscar turned back around. Steve was scribbling furiously on the note pad. He ripped the page out and thrust it at Oscar.

Oscar took the paper from Steve “TELL ME NOW!!!” Steve had written

Again Oscar and Rudy exchanged looks. Steve caught the look between the two of them Again he scribbled on the note pad. He took the paper and handed it to Rudy.

Rudy read it then looked at Oscar “You better tell him.” He sighed as he handed it to Oscar.

“You tell me now dam it! Or I’m getting out of this bed and find out for myself!!!” He had written.

Oscar looked Steve in the eye then pulled up a chair and sat next to him. Steve watched him.

“It’s this way pal.” Oscar began. He told Steve everything. Steve’s eyes grew angry. He threw to covers off and pushed himself out of bed.

Rudy tried to hold him down “Just where do you think you’re going?” Rudy insisted

“To find my son,” Steve croaked out

“Steve I’ve told you please don’t use your voice.” Rudy warned.

“You knew about this?” he directed at Rudy his voice raspy.

“No, I just found out myself right before we came in here.” Rudy clarified.

Steve turned his wrath on Oscar “When did you know?” He tried his best to yell

“Steve, calm down.” Oscar tried to help Rudy get Steve back into bed.

“I won’t calm down. Get me on the next flight to Moscow!” Steve yelled

“I can’t do that Steve.” Oscar shook his head.

“Why the hell not. If it were some ambassador’s kid I would have been on my way a long time ago.”

To Rudy’s surprise Steve’s voice was returning to normal. “Steve you know that’s not the case.” Rudy put in.

“The hell it isn’t. The OSI is the main reason Maggie divorced me in the first place. Because I was always off rescuing some one!!” Steve screamed. “Now I’m going to find my son!”

While Steve talked to Oscar, Rudy busied himself preparing a syringe. Oscar caught on to what he was doing and tried to keep Steve’s attention diverted.

“Steve I’m sorry. I never realized.” Oscar stammered

“I tried to tell you.” Steve’s voice was calmer now.

“Look you need to stay here and let Rudy finish what he started. I have three agents searching Moscow as we speak they’ll find Robbie and bring him back here.”

“I want to do it my….” Steve’s words drifted as Rudy injected him with the drug and put Steve back to sleep.

Oscar helped Rudy get Steve back on the bed. “Wow. I never knew that.” Oscar exhaled.

“You would have if you would have listened to Steve.” Rudy reminded. “He tried to tell you Maggie wasn’t happy with him going on assignments all the time. Quite frankly I think that’s when Robbie also began to resent Steve.”

“Yea I suppose you’re right.” Oscar mouthed.

As he waited the phone rang again Oscar picked it up. “Oscar?” Russ said.

“Yes Russ, go ahead.”

“We’re closing in. We have a line on where Ivan took Robbie. How’s Steve?”

"He's through surgery Rudy thinks he'll be just fine, he's very upset about Rob of course, let's give him some good news when he comes around, huh?

"I hope that's the case, I'll give you hourly reports Oscar.” Russ promised.

“That’s great Russ. I want Lesta back here as well.” Oscar ordered.

“We’ll do our best.” Russ said as he hung up.

"Was that Russ?" Rudy asked when Oscar hung up.

Oscar nodded, he glanced at Steve who in spite the sedative was very restless"let's talk in my office."

Rudy followed him to his office"so what did Russ have to say...good news I hope"

"I think so, they think they know where Lesta took Robbie."

"Think?" Rudy gave hi a puzzled look.

"It's all I have right now Rudy" Oscar sighed.

Rudy nodded "maybe we should send Steve" he muttered.

"Let's see what happens with Russ, if he blows it will Steve be strong enough to go?"

Rudy shook his head, "but try and stop him."

"Let's keep it on the back burner for now" Oscar stated.

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“Come Ustinov.” Ivan roused Ivan out of a sound sleep in the back seat. “Your mother is waiting.”

Robbie sighed and started to follow Ivan into the large building that Robbie feared was now his new home. They had driven for what seemed like days, they had stopped only once after they had landed at a gas station, Robbie had tried to get away but Ivan stopped him.

“I said get a move on boy.” Ivan gave him a shove. “This is your new home. We live about about two hundred Kilometers from Moscow. But we are home now.”

They stepped out of the car and started up the walk a tall thin woman stood on the porch "I'm gad you are finally back I was about ready to leave you when demitre explained your mission."

He kissed her, I'm sorry the mission took longer than any of us expected. Ursula you know my assignment involved I be married?" Ivan stared at her.

She nodded "and who is this?" She indicated Robbie.

"This was what I went to get, he is now our son,he will make a great KGB agent one day, and the best part is...he was the son of Col Steve Austin" he laughed.

"Well I'm sure he's hungry I'll fix something for dinner. What's his name?

"Go on tell your mother your name" Ivan coaxed

"Robbie" he whispered.

"No the name I gave you, you are my son now, I named you something different" Ivan reminded.

"Ustinov" he whispered

"Well Ustinov make yourself at home, while I fix dinner."

Robbie slumped in a chair by the window wondering just how he was ever going to get out of this.

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Russ and his team reached the Lesta home at around 5:00 in the morning "ok" Russ whispered Everyone just lay low, they are in there, we'll wait for them to come out."

"Why not go in now?" Another security team member asked.

"I don't want him to have 'home field advantage' so to Speak" Russ stated. "We'll surprise them in the morning when they come out."

"What if they don't come out?" The same security man asked.

"Then we go in" Russ concluded

So they waited.

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Oscar and Rudy were sitting still sitting in Oscar's office "I better go check on Steve." Rudy stood to leave as he got to the door the phone rang Rudy stopped in the doorway and Oscar grabbed the phone "Russ?"

"Yeah Oscar it's Russ, we are at Lesta's house we saw Robbie through the window so we know he's in there, we will move in first thing in the morning...well it's morning now, we will move in in a couple of hours."

"That's great Russ, keep me posted I'll be right here." Oscar put on a pot of coffee he was sure it was going to be a long night.

"They have him?" Rudy asked.

"I think so" Oscar nodded

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Robbie spent a horrible night in the custody of Ivan and his wife. “I’ll take the boy with me this morning Ursula.' Ivan told his wife as he got ready for work the next day "I don’t trust him.”

“That’s fine.” His wife proclaimed.

The two of them stepped out onto the porch

“Hold it!” Russ shouted. Ivan found himself surrounded on all sides.

"Robbie come on son I’ll take you home.” Russ coaxed.

“There’s nothing for me there.” Robbie cried. “He killed my mother and father.”

“Your mother yes son, but not your father.” Russ clarified for the child “You’re father is alive. The last I heard anyway.”

“He’s trying to trick you. He’s going to take you back to put you in a children’s home.” Ivan wouldn’t let go of him.

Robbie looked from one adult to the other.

“Come on Robbie I wouldn’t tell you your father was alive if he weren’t.” Russ called out to him.

Robbie broke away from Ivan and ran into Russ’ arms.

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Rudy stayed by Steve’s side. He watched, him slowly come around from the sedative

“Steve, just take it easy.” Rudy cautioned. "I have some good news."

Steve sat up "about Robbie?"

"The last I heard Russ was closing in, I haven't heard anymore since.

Steve nodded "thanks Rudy, Russ is close?"

"He called a while ago they are at Lesta's house, they saw Rob inside so they know he's there, they are waiting to Lesta to leave the house to make their move.

Steve nodded, "I'd have done the same..."
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Great riveting chapter.

I'm glad that Oscar had realized how Robbie could feel about his father's assigment so, I hope , he won't do the same mistake in future.

I just wonder why we "go back " while Rudy is informing Steve... huh?!?? noooo I hope that it not means that something wrong has happened...and that Steve would have to go to Soviet Union for freeing his child (who may then understand the importance of his assigments); after all, it's only chapter six.

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I just wonder why we "go back " while Rudy is informing Steve... huh?!?? noooo I hope that it not means that something wrong has happened
I hope that Mrs Lesta hasn't call the cavalry , well, the Red Army.

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Russ took Robbie by the hand “Come on son let’s get you home.”

Russ had brought several men with him from the American Embassy in Russia. They surrounded Ivan and escorted him back to the Embassy along with Robbie.

“You are going to need his passport to get him out of the country.” The receptionist told Russ coldly.

“You don’t understand.” Russ tried to explain. “He was kidnapped. We don’t have his passport. He's Col Austin's son, he showed him his ID "I was sent to bring him home.

The receptionist refused to look at Russ or his ID. “If he doesn’t have a passport he can not leave the country.” He notified them tersely.

“I want, no I demand to speak to the ambassador.” Russ declared.

“I’m afraid that’s not possible.” The man sneered at them.

“Let me use your phone.”

“Gladly.” He shoved it at him.

Russ quickly dialed Oscar’s number in Washington.

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Rudy watched Steve sleep for a few minutes then turned to the door as it opened.

Oscar stepped into the room “How is he Rudy?”

"Pretty good inspite of the circumstances, any word on Robbie?"

Oscar shook his head "not since last night, but I think we are close. The phone in Steve’s room cut off the rest of Oscar's statement. Rudy picked up the phone then handed it to Oscar. “It’s Callahan. Russ is on your private line in your office”

Oscar left Steve’s room and headed for his office he picked up the phone. “Any luck Russ?” Oscar’s hopes were up

“I have him Oscar but they won’t let us out of the country with him because he doesn’t have a valid passport.”

“I’ll take care of it.” He again picked up the phone and dialed the American Embassy in Russia. “This is Oscar Goldman, give me the ambassador.”

“Yes sir!” The receptionist said as he scowled at Russ. “I’m sorry I have Oscar Goldman on the line, he needs to speak to the Ambassador.”

“Anything you say.” Russ smiled to himself. Robbie clung to him.

“Russ I’m scared. I want to get home to my dad.” He cried.

“We’re working on it…”

The door to the Ambassador’s office flew open “Thompson!” He screeched

“Yes sir?” The receptionist whimpered

“Why are you giving this man a hard time? Did he not identify himself?”

The receptionist nodded.

“Then why won’t you let him take the boy home?” He turned to Russ. “Mr. Russell please come inside I will handle this personally.”

Russ held tight to Robbie’s hand and the two of them walked inside the Ambassador’s office.

“You will be on the next flight out.” The Ambassador promised as he got a passport ready for Robbie.

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After briefing the Ambassador as to what was going on and being assured the Robbie and Russ would be on the next available flight out of Moscow Oscar went to share the good news with Rudy.

Steve was sitting up in bed when Oscar came in. "I hope you have good news"

"The best, given a little trouble by a punk receptionist at the American Embassy in Moscow Robbie and Russ will be on the next flight out of Russia."


"That's great!" Steve exclaimed. "What do you mean 'a little trouble ' what happened?" Steve demanded.

"Nothing really" Oscar assured "just some punk receptionist feeling his oats Greg brought him down to size. He wasn't going to let Robbie leave because he didn't have a passport. Russ called me, I spoke to Greg and problem solved.

"Greg Harris? The Ambassador?" Steve smiled knowing that his and Oscar's friendship went back to grade school.

Oscar nodded.

"And if you're a really good boy" Rudy added I just might let you go to the airport with us to get him."

Steve nodded and assured everyone he would be a 'good boy'

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Robbie clung to Russ as they made their way through the Moscow airport. "Are we really going home, is my dad really ok?"Rob pressed him for answers.

"Yes we are going home" Russ assured "and as for the other..." He stopped at a bank of pay phones and dialed the the number to Rudy's office.

"Yes operator I'll pay for the call" Rudy handed the phone to Steve "I think it's for you."

Steve stared at Rudy for a moment then took the phone from Rudy "hello" he spoke

"Dad, is that really you?" Rob's voice came over the miles of phone line."

"Yeah it's me son" Steve smiled.

"You're really ok then?" Robbie broke into the first smile in days.

"I can't wait for you to get back" Steve told him....

They spoke till their flight was called.

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On the flight back Robbie sat as close to Russ as he could in first class, in the back of the plane Ivan Lesky sat handcuffed surrounded by several armed guards.

As the stewardess passed by she stopped to speak,to Russ, "just wanted you to know, we've cleared Russian airspace,"

"Thanks" Russ nodded.

"What's that mean?" Robbie asked.

Russ put his arm around the boy, "it means we're home free" he explained.

Rob breathed a sigh of relief "when will we be home?"

"It will take several hours, why don't you just close your eyes and rest, we'll be home before you know it.

Exhausted Robbie was soon fast asleep his head on Russ' shoulder.

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Steve watched as the plane touched down at Dulles then taxied to the gate he ran out of the door and was waiting at the bottom of the steps when the door opened and the passengers started down the steps he craned his neck searching for his son.

He was about to give up everyone appeared to have gotten off the plane then he finally spied Russ and a very sleepy Robbie

Steve raced up the steps and grabbed his son and together they walked down the steps.

By now several cars from the NSB had pulled up by the plane to take Lesta into custody.

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Three days later Rudy reluctantly but with pressure from all sides let Steve go home. “I’m not real sure I like this Steve.” Rudy said as they stood in Steve’s room waiting for Oscar to show up with Robbie.

“I’m fine Rudy" Steve assured.

“I don’t want you in the field for some time though,” Rudy reminded "at least for a couple of months ” Rudy added.

“Thanks for everything Rudy Steve replied.

“I understand. The question is, will Oscar?”

“He already knows. I explained it to him. So take advantage of it” Rudy smiled.

“Yea I plan to, Oscar said Robbie and I needed time to get reacquainted anyway. It will be a while before he calls me out again.”

“One more question. Are you going to allow Robbie to testify?”

“I don’t have a choice, I really don’t remember what happened. Robbie is the only witness.”

A few minutes later the door opened and Robbie stepped in. “Hi dad you ready?” Robbie asked.

“Yea.” Steve looked around “Where’s Oscar?” He asked.

‘He said he had some work to do and that he would speak with you later. Anyway are you ready?”

“I sure am son. Why don’t we stop at the cemetery and visit your mother before we go home?”

“That sounds good.” Robbie reached down and picked up Steve’s bag. “I’ll carry it dad. Dad?”

“Yea sport?” Steve turned toward the boy.

“Sorry I’ve been such a pain in the butt the past year or so.” Robbie spoke softly.

“Not your fault son.” Steve put his arm around the boy’s shoulder. “Come on let’s to home.” He turned to Rudy “See you later Doc.”

”You take care don’t forget I want to see you in two days.”

“Got ya.” The two of them left Steve’s room and headed down the hall.

Steve turned back to his son. “Well I guess it’s just the two of us now.”

“Yea dad, I guess so.” Robbie replied.

Rudy watched as Steve put his arm on the boys shoulder and they got on the elevator.

Just as they left Oscar burst into Rudy’s office. “Did Steve leave yet?”

Rudy nodded. “Yea Oscar. What’s the trouble?”

“It’s Lesta. He escaped custody…”
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Oh no, it was so marvellous...
Couldn't it have carry on only a few more time?

evildevilpig are very nasty!

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Robbie and Steve got into Steve’s car. “So son you ready to go home?”

“Sure dad.” Robbie proclaimed. “You mentioned something about stopping to see my mother.”

“Yes that’s right.” After paying their respects Robbie and Steve headed for Steve’s house. Oscar’s car was parked at the curb when they pulled into the drive.

“Wonder what he want?” Steve thought out loud.

“Beats me.” Robbie replied “Rudy said you can’t go on missions for another couple of months

“Yea I know.” The two got out of the car and headed inside. Oscar was waiting just inside the door.

“Steve I hate to bother you on your first day back, I tried to catch you at the lab…”

“Just spill it Oscar.” Steve demanded.

“Ivan Lesta escaped custody. I just wanted you to be aware. We are doing everything to find him.”

“Ok Oscar thanks for letting me know.” Steve sighed. “He isn’t going to give up is he?”

Oscar shook his head. “I don’t believe so. You take care and watch out.”

“I will.” Steve held the door for him. After Oscar left Steve looked up and down the block. He didn’t see anything. So he assumed they were safe. For the moment anyway.

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Just as Steve closed the door Ivan Lesta rounded the corner. He parked up the street from Steve's house and waited till he could make his move

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Steve stepped back in to the living room. He saw Robbie standing inside the living room. “Is he out there?” His voice shook with fear.

“No not yet anyway.” Steve assured.

“Whew!” Robbie cried.

“Don’t worry son.” Steve continued to assure. Oscar said he’d send someone over to watch the house.”

“I’m really scared dad.” Robbie continued to cry. “He’s awful.”

Steve walked over to his son. “I know” He put his arm around the boy. “I’m here. I won’t let anything happen to you. In fact I want you out of this.”

“I won’t leave without you!!” Robbie screamed.

“You’ll do as I tell you.” Steve scolded. He walked over to the phone. “I should have done this when Oscar was here.”

“What are you doing dad?” Robbie wondered

“I’m calling Rudy to come get you and take you to the OSI.” Steve picked up the phone. “Yes Rudy? …

Robbie and Steve went out the back door they walked through the back yard, then two blocks over to meet Rudy.

“Thanks for coming Rudy.” Steve said as he opened the door for Robbie.

“No problem.” Rudy started to get back in the car. “Listen Rudy. I have everything arranged I did it when I was still in the hospital….”

“Did what.” Rudy stopped and turned back toward Steve

“If anything happens to me. I want you to take Robbie. It’s all arranged. My lawyer has the paper work.”

“Ok Steve, but nothing is going to happen.” Rudy patted him on the back.

“I’m not so sure about that. Just promise you’ll take care of my son.”

“It will be my pleasure.” Rudy smiled. “Now I better get him out of here.”

Steve watched as Rudy drove off with his son. “At least he’s safe.” Steve thought as he headed back for the house.

“It’s going to be ok Rob. You’ll see.” Rudy assured. “Your father feels you’ll be safer at the OSI.”

“I’m scared for him Rudy.” Rob turned to him. “I know Phil, I mean Ivan he’s mean.”

“Your father can take care of himself Rob.” Rudy reached over and patted his leg.”

“I hope you’re buying that better than you’re dishing it.” Robbie smiled.

“Not very convincing huh.” Rudy turned toward him.

“Not really.” Robbie turned to look out the window.

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After seeing his son to safety Steve went back in the house. He opened the back door and came face to face with Ivan.

‘Where is my son?” He screamed.

”He’s my son Lesta and you know it.” Steve shouted back.

“I was more of a father to him than you were.” Lesta continued to scream

Steve knew better than to turn his back on Ivan Lesta this time, but he needed to get to the phone and call Oscar.

“I’ll ask you again.” Lesta pulled out a knife. “Where is my son?”

“I’d rather have you kill me now than reveal that information to you.” Steve snarled.

“As you wish. I’ll find him with or without your help. I’m sure you have him with Wells or Goldman. I won’t mind killing either one of them as well.”

Ivan raised the knife above his head and was ready to plunge it into Steve. Steve threw up his right arm to block the blow. The knife cut through the bionic skin.

“Maggie mentioned you were some kind of a freak, but I didn’t believe her.” Ivan lied. “Now I see she was correct.”

Steve grabbed a dishtowel and quickly wrapped his arm.

“What’s the matter Col.: Ashamed?” Ivan taunted.

“I want you out of my house this instant.” Steve seethed.

“Not without Robbie.” Ivan pressed.

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Oscar met Rudy and Robbie just as they got off the elevator. “What’s going on?” he asked.

“Steve thought Robbie would be safer here.” Rudy explained.

“Safer? Oh yeah. What was Steve doing when you left?”

“Heading back home I guess.” Rudy told him

“Heading?”

“I picked Robbie up about two blocks from Steve’s house. I guess he figured that if Lesta was watching, He wouldn’t see me take Robbie.”

“I suppose your right. Did Steve mention if he would call sometime?”

“No Oscar he didn’t.” Rudy told him.

‘I’m not sure I like this. I did tell Steve I would send someone over to watch the house.” Oscar muttered. Maybe I better go ahead and do that. They can make sure Steve is all right.”

“Good idea. I’m going to go stay with Robbie.” He turned to Oscar. “Steve told me that if anything happened to him, he wanted me to have Rob.”

“Does Steve think…”

“I don’t know.” Rudy shrugged.

“I’ll get Russ over there right away” Oscar called out as Rudy left his office

As soon as Rudy left Oscar dialed Russ. “I’m not sure what’s going on Russ, just get over to Steve’s and make sure he’s all right.”

“I’m on my way Oscar.” Russ hung up and ran for his car.

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“Now see here Col. Austin.” Lesta was saying. “I’ll deal with you and then I’ll go reclaim my son.”

"Over my dead body!" Steve yelled.

"That can be arranged" Lesta sneered.

Steve grabbed Lesta breaking his arm in the process

Lesta let out a painful cry an passed out.

Steve was just about to pick up the phone when the doorbell rang, fearing Lesta would come too Steve quickly bound him with the phone cord then headed for the door.

"Russ, I was just going to call you" Steve started.

"Oscar sent me in case Lesta tried anything" Russ interrupted.

"Well he did" Steve let home come in "I have him all packaged up and ready for delivery in the living room.

They walked into the living room where Steve's worry had come true Lesta was fighting to get out of his restraint.

"Now, now" Steve soothed Let's be a good boy and maybe, just maybe I won't kill you for kidnapping my son and taking him to Russia" he bent down and with Russ' help they hoisted him up and led him to the car.

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“You nervous about the trial starting tomorrow son?” Steve asked.

“I sure am I really don’t want to see him ever again, much less face him in court.”

“I understand. I just wish you didn’t have to go through it.” Steve put his arm on Robbie’s shoulder. “It will be all right. The trial isn’t until the afternoon. Our lawyer says he’ll take you through your testimony “

“I don’t want it to sound rehearsed…”

“Rehearsed? Where on earth did you come up with that expression?” Steve smiled.

“An old rerun of Perry Mason.” Robbie smiled.

“Well the lawyer doesn’t want you to sound ‘rehearsed’ either. He just wants to prepare you for what the defense might pull.”

“Oh ok.” Robbie replied.

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“I don’t know.” Steve said into the phone the next morning as he spoke to Oscar. “I just don’t know if Rob is up to this. He was up most of the night.”

“I understand Steve, but Rob saw Lesta shoot you. He also heard him confess to killing Maggie.”

“Yea I know. I just hate to put him through this. He’s only nine.”

“I know that Steve. But tell him after today it will be all over. I have it arranged that Rob will testify first, then he can leave and go home if he wants.”

“I’ll just be glad when this whole mess is behind us.” Steve sighed deeply.

“Yea me to. I’ll meet you at the courthouse.”

“Thanks Oscar. Look I hear Robbie getting up. I have to get him ready to go.”

The two hung up and Steve headed upstairs to help his son prepare for court.

“I’m really scared dad.” Robbie cried.

“Yea I know you are, you didn’t get much sleep last night either.”

“I know. I was sick to my stomach. Then I kept having bad dreams that Ivan comes after us.”

“Don’t worry son. We. Oscar, Rudy, Russ and I that is.we will do everything we can to protect you.”

“I’m not so worried about me. I’m worried about you dad.” Robbie hugged him tight.

“It’s going to be fine.” Steve hugged him back. “Come on we have to meet with Tom before the trial.

After breakfast they headed downtown for the lawyers office “I have it all worked out Rob will testify first. Then he can leave right away.”

“That’s what Oscar said. I have some one who will pick him up when he’s finished. He can go right home.

“That’s good. I don’t think he needs to hang around there all day. “ Tom agreed. He then turned to Robbie. “You ready?”

“I think so. Let’s go put the guy in jail.”

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Oscar was standing outside the courthouse when they arrived. “I tried to call you at Tom’s office.” Oscar related when Steve caught up to him. “There isn’t going to be a trial today, or any other day for that matter.”

“Why Oscar what happened?” Steve wondered.

“It’s Lesta. He tried to escape on the way over here. A fast acting guard at the Bureau shot him. Steve, Lesta is dead.” Oscar told him.

“Well that’s a good thing. We don’t have to do anything then?”

“Not at all I was just waiting here for you. Let’s get out of here.”

Steve told Robbie what was going on and they all left the courthouse.

After dropping Robbie off at school Steve went home. He walked over to the phone and made reservations for he and Robbie to go to Ojai for the weekend. It was a long weekend and Steve wanted to treat his son to a trip to his grandparents.

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Great ending.
I'm eager to read about "a reunited family" with Steve and Robbies' family holidays.
I just hope that nothing bad will come on the path (but I doubt of it with all the writer's evildevilpig lurking around).

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"It was a long weekend "
Easter holidays? For as usual have the story fitting the actual time as you know very well to do.

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Easter holidays?

I'm already dreaming of the quiet moment when Robbie will search chocolates in the garden.

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What a great ending! Well-paced, well-plotted and leaves me wanting more. (Please?)
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