Benji

“I agree. What’s his name?” Henry asked. “I haven’t been able to find it yet, which is rather odd. We need to look into that, probably via doing some legwork and paying a visit to those businesses tomorrow, as well as looking into the sale's records of the Aries and the Atlantis". I'm biased, but having no name, means having no person, I think it is part of Bridget's persona, there is no Brother. Henry silently cursed himself for blithely walking into that particular minefield. He chose his words with great care. “I’m in an awkward situation. I could have raised that issue, but then I’d be misdirecting this investigation if I did, and my clients are adamant that the threat to Trevor takes absolute priority. So, I can’t misdirect this investigation, even if it’d help my clients. I do have reason to believe that Bridget and George had nothing to do with the destruction of Ares or Rachel’s death. However, I didn’t want to tell you that, because it sure as hell sounds like the reason would be that Dirk did it and I know it. That’s not true, but I can’t say why. That’s why I tried to let that one slide.” Biggest clue here, Henry has basically told Gonzale's that Rachel is alive, neither killed by either parties Gonzale's thought of. Then we get this: In the customs shack, Fowler and Grundig browsed Kline’s story and then did a news search for related ones. Fowler cleared his throat, and said, a bit awkwardly, “Craig, I can let you in on some more of this now. I’m working with a police officer in Florida named Gonzalez, and we’re trying to set up whoever is after Trevor. It looks like a cop there is involved in it, and I just got confirmation: it appears that the threat isn’t over. The theory is that they’re after Atlantis for some reason, so we’re using her as bait, with a little help from Jason Kline. I don’t trust him, but so far, he seems to be playing it straight with us. All he knows is we think someone might show up looking for Trevor or the boat, and he’s helping, in return for an exclusive if we get ‘em.” Hehehe, want a WAG? I bet you that before this saga is completed Kline and Henry will both be killed! That leads me to assume there is nothing on the Atlantis, the boats were never switched, as Ned and Fowler went over her, so the officer's have to conclude why is Trevor being targeted? Gonzale's will be the factor here, will he arrive at the conclusion that Trevor is under the gun simply for looking for his mothers lost boat as it relates to Bridget's business as well as her crime?

................ Yep, I agree with your assessment here. Arnold and Bridget are not related, I think the fact that Gonzales could not find Bridget's 'supposed' brothers name is a red herring that there is not one at all. It is a lie that will catch up to Bridget, as she told Lisa about it. The webs Bridget wove are going to come tumbling down and ........ very soon.

.................. I am so pissed off, I spent an hour replying only to have it disappear because of my server glitch! Not the first time this has happened to me either. I think I should go to word and copy paste back here.

............. Far from taking the goats approach, I am reminded of one of the most profound movies I have ever watched; 'To Kill A Mockingbird' with Gregory Peck as the defense attorney in a overly prejudiced town in the south, in the 30's or 40's. To watch this classic is an understanding of the mentality set of the people, this is where CJ's argument resonates the most. Hence the closing scenes by the little girl made was a social statement in which she told her dad, 'Wouldn't that be like killing a Mockingbird?" The social impact would not be felt until a generation later, how hatred is allowed to linger on is anyones guess, but it persists today.

.............. Come one goat! Gonzales met Henry every time at the Chandliry, he let him in. NEVER was it considered to be a crime scene, no tape around the building, and who let Joel and Lisa in? I'd find it hard to believe Henry would give Gonzale's a key to the place considering he is working for his clients best interest. You mentioned earlier that Henry had some sort of 'power of attorney' into the shop, that said makes it simple to believe that Gonzales has no access, unless he has a warrant, and the only one he has that I know of is for the arrest of Dirk, and maybe Jim.

.....Would not his visa permit suffice then??

...........If due to dangerous seas or their is a medical emergency etc occurs then the vessel is able to progress to a safe haven or the Boarding Station. All that is required is that Customs is informed at the first possible opportunity. I think it safe to say that Trevor qualified for this, besides the custom guys really brought him in.

................. Yeah, I saw one! How did Gonzales get into the Chandlery ahead of Henry?? BTW, there is so much information in this chapter, I need to go over a few more times before sharing my many thoughts! Great Chapter CJ, the only thing missing was your usual cliffhanger!!

My thoughts!

My thoughts!!!

Well I'll be Damned, Comsie you got another chapter out!! It was a very awkward afternoon here, but looks like it was handled well. Then comes Joel what a surprise here, yet I get that Joel either already knows about Derrick and doesn't care, but is more concerned about the bruises he see's on him. This could be very interesting if Joel decides to make it his mission to invoke wrath on the offenders of Derricks bullies, rather then the transgressions of Derrick being gay. Don't keep us waiting for months on this one please!!! Great chapter!

................... Hahahaha! Yep, goat it is!

My thoughts!!

...................... My thoughts!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBERT!!!! ................... Hope you have a great one!!! :music:

.................. Indeed, will Fowler tell the story of Rachel? l, this leads more credence that Mrs' Fowler is indeed Rachel and not Mrs. Blake. That is the only big story I can think of that Fowler possesses. And what a story it must be!!

.............. I don't think Basingstoke will seek information from Nate or Fowler, but under the guise as a security consultant, he may well be able to snoop around a bit. Will he recognize the Star Child from the mornings paper? He knows that the Kline spoke face to face with Trevor and will most definitely want to talk to him. Doesn't bode well for our freelance reporter . I wonder what the other 'big story' Fowler baited Kline with? Nate is something else, as funny as that scene was, I was surprised how calm Trevor remained. Great Chapter goat! Benji

...................... Funny I was just thinking of this story yesterday, and then an update!! I'm really glad Billy stood up to the old man, I'm sure Mr. Templeton knows if it came to blows, he would lose fast. Good riddance to Candace indeed, classless too, didn't even bother to leave a note for her dad. I'm sure Mrs. Templeton suspects that Billy and David are 'together', since David's arrival, Billy has changed so much, I think she is very pleased with the change. Looks like Sam and Elder are both warming up to David! As well as David and Billy, they definitely are warming up. The only cliffhanger is seen in this chapter.... Seth's letter! Great chapter, nice to see you back in the saddle again!

.................... Hence my idea that Dirk took the insurance money and placed it into an account to pay back when the stats ran out!

Errr! Did I miss or did you release the next chapter title?

...................Rankin will slip up, and Martin or Dan will catch it. I think it would be a huge mistake to put Jordan on the stand, the prosecution will slice him up, but given the years he might be facing (25 to 60?) Rankin, may feel he has no other choice. Then again, Edward may be the one to slip in the gay bash term if Rankin doesn't watch out how he handles him. Very interesting, and another great chapter!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DREWBIE!! ..........Have a good one!!