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The Divine Right of Kings	By : vinsmouse Category: G through L > Hardy Boys Series Views: 5915 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I don't own the Hardy Boys, not making any money, just cheap thrills.

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Chapter 6

“Hello Sam, Riley has filled me in on the situation,” Chief Collig greeted the detective.

“Good. I’ve been thinking about it on the way over and I’m afraid we may have to wait until they leave to make our move.”

Chief Collig frowned. “But we don’t know what they’re planning, unless this code of Fenton’s clued you in on that too.”

Sam shook his head, “I’m afraid it’s not that good. There is a way, though, to find out what’s happening, that is if they’re talking at all.”

“What do you mean?” Collig asked.

“A parabolic microphone,” was the answer.

Riley frowned. “I don’t think there’s anywhere you can set up without the risk of being spotted.”

“There’s one place, the boys’ old tree house,” Sam replied with a smile. “It’s close enough to the house for the microphone to pick up anything being said but its position makes it impossible to see from the house.”

“Are you sure about that Sam?” Collig questioned. It was true they needed the intel but it wouldn’t be worth spit if they were seen by the men inside the house.

“The only way they’d see it is if they were in the attic and frankly I can’t imagine any reason for them to be there. The simple fact is it’s a small risk and one we’ll have to take. Without any idea of their plans we could easily condemn the family with the wrong move.”

Ezra had to concede that the detective was right. “I assume you have a microphone?”

Sam nodded. “My suggestion is to get the swat team in place, no closer than a block from the house. We don’t want to risk them being seen. While you’re doing that I’ll set up in the tree house.”

“How will you communicate with us? Con said that Fenton has a scanner.”

“He does which is why I brought these,” Sam said. Pulling a pair of radios from the duffle bag he carried, he handed one to the Chief.

“You do know we have radios?”

Sam grinned. “Not like these you don’t. Fenton got these from a friend of his. They contain technology that blocks them from scanners. He knows the boys sometimes monitor his scanner when they know he’s working, there are times he doesn’t want them to hear what’s happening,” he said, answering the question before it could be voiced.

Ezra chuckled. “Alright, you go set up and I’ll get my men organized. Radio us as soon as you hear anything helpful.” As the detective stepped towards the door, Ezra called out to him. “Whether we hear from you or not if they try to leave we’ll have to move in.”

“Understood,” Sam acknowledged.

As he listened to all that was being said Phil’s mind was racing. There was something niggling at the back of his mind, if only he could figure it out.

Alex stroked Joe’s hair offering what comfort he could. “I can’t imagine what was going through your mind,” he glared at Laura.

“May I ask a question sir?” Phil spoke up. He had just realized what had been bothering him.

Alex looked at the teen, who he had nearly forgotten as he was so quiet. “You may.”

Careful to keep his voice respectful, Phil spoke again. “I’ve been thinking sir and I wondered if Mrs. Hardy did something why didn’t it affect your friend?”

Alex frowned. He felt Joe tense under his hand. “That’s a very good point,” he said, staring pointedly at Red.

“I told you I didn’t…” Laura began.

“The drinks,” Red quickly broke in, cutting Laura off mid-sentence.

“What?” Alex demanded.

“I didn’t want soda and traded it for tea. That’s the only thing we had that was different.”

Alex nodded. “I think that answers your question, doesn’t it?” he asked Phil. The tone of his voice very clearly warned against arguing.

“Yes sir,” Phil reluctantly admitted. He still wasn’t convinced Mrs. Hardy had tried to incapacitate their assailants but he couldn’t offer any other explanation.

“What I want to know,” Red said, “is when are we going to get out of here?”

“Soon,” Alex replied. “The real question, though, is can we trust them to keep their mouths shut?”

The hostages paled, they didn’t like where this was going.

Red barked a short laugh. “You don’t really need to ask do you?”

Alex shook his head. “No I don’t. I think maybe they’ll stay quiet if we have a little insurance.”

“Huh?” Red wasn’t sure he understood. Surely Alex didn’t think taking the boy with them would keep the others quiet?

“I think we should take Joey with us.”

“What the hell? She’s tried stuff even after you warned her about what would happen why would you think she’d keep quiet?”

“You might be right but I don’t think his brother will let her put Joey in danger, will you Frank?”

“No sir,” Frank quickly and firmly replied. “But Joe needs to see a doctor, sir, couldn’t you take me instead?” He doubted the man would agree but he had to try. Maybe he would at least take him too so Joe wouldn’t be alone with the two of them.

“That’s cute Frank,” Alex laughed. “You really think I’d take you along? Anyway if I left Joey here and she took him to a doctor too many questions would be raised.”

“Then take me,” Laura spoke.

“Why didn’t I think of that? Oh yes, because I don’t want to spend the next three days looking over my shoulder.” Alex sneered.

“Three days sir?” Frank asked, his voice laced with confusion.

“Yes,” Alex confirmed. “This is what we’ll do,” he continued, looking at Laura. “When we leave we’ll take two things, your car and Joey. If you don’t call the police or FBI Joey will be returned to you in three days. Set the law on us and I’ll sell the boy to the highest bidder; you’ll never see him again.”

Laura paled, she was terrified by what that meant but she had to know. “Sell? What do you mean sell?” she demanded.

Alex tightened his grip on Joe as he shot Laura a warning look. He hadn’t lied, he wouldn’t use Joe as a whipping boy but his mother didn’t know that.

“What do you mean sell, sir?” Laura hastily corrected. She hoped and prayed it would be enough.

“Better. As for selling I think you know what I mean,” was the cryptic reply.

“Please he’s only a child…”

“A child that will remain safe as long as you keep your mouth shut for three days.”

“I will, I swear I won’t tell anybody, sir. Neither will Frank or Phil,” Laura quickly promised for them all.

Alex smirked, just like clockwork the plan was coming together. “Then you won’t need to worry about Joey.”

In the tree house Sam listened with growing horror to the conversation taking place inside. Picking up his radio he called Chief Collig. They had plans to make if they were going to keep the men from taking Joe Hardy with them.

TBC....

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