Post by bonhommearmonica on Feb 15, 2015 15:26:58 GMT -6
Let Me Be Your Crook
Campaign Headquarters
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Next Day
".. polling at 23%," The news caster sounded defiant. "This has to be a joke.. It is just a flash in an early lead of the polls. Why are we even running this garbage? Like a third party Candidate has a chance.."
Cheers went up in the Head quarters as the staff of volunteers paused..
Abigail looks up to her Uncle Alexander, "Your winning. "
"They have not fought back yet," Alexander grins. "Sit here a few minutes Luv.. Try not to give the place away for less then a grand."
Abigail Crinkles her nose as she sniffs the Air. She closes her eyes and moves her senses from person to person. After a few minutes she senses one of the older men walking towards her.
"Little lady is this seat taken," The older man's cane makes a thud on the ground?
"I dont talk with strangers," Abigail looks at the older man.
"Rufus Letch.. You must be Abigail," Rufus Letch sticks his hand out. "I see your Uncle Alexander is out greeting the troops."
"You are his friend from San Diego," Abigail is still looking around as she shakes Rufus's hand.
Letch takes out his com device, "I hear you play various games.. Its has been a while since I had any competition."
Abigail turns and looks at Rufus, narrowing her eyes. "I have no competition. Just dont be hurt when you lose badly."
A holographic GO board pops up and Rufus puts the first piece on the board, "Can you Little butte cash the check your mouth wrote? Tell you what lets make this interesting." Letch reaches into his pocket and pulls out a ten," You got ten bucks on you.."
Abigail reaches into her purse and pulls out a five," I only have five.."
Rufus Letch takes the five and puts the Ten on the Table, "Your move Little Girl. Should be the easiest five bucks I have ever made."
Abigail snorts as she Shakes Letch's hand.
"I take it we are not going by Marquess of Queensberry Rules," Rufus Letch shakes his head.
For the next few minutes the two of them place pieces.. Abigail starts paying more attention to the crowd.
"You lose in twelve pieces," Abigail proudly states. "I will take the ten now.."
"We play out the moves Little girl," Rufus states as he studies the board.. "Crap.."
Abigail laughs as she goes back to watching the crowd, "Take your time." She mindlessly places her pieces as she watches her Uncle Alexander talking with people.
After ten moves Rufus looks up and sees Abigail ignoring the game.
"Uncle Alexander," Abigail smiles.. She goes to place her last piece and is shocked, "How.." The whole board belonged to Rufus, "That is not possible. You took the whole board.."
Rufus Letch stands up, "I won Abigail.. this should be enough to buy me a soda.."
Alexander shook his head, "You beat her at GO. Abigail.."
"Their is no way in hell he won," Abigail tries to access the files and gets an access denied.
"Abigail Fiona Redstone.. You never try and look at the other persons cards," Alexander looks at Abigail.
"She agreed we were not going by the Marquess of Queensberry Rules. She quit paying attention to the game," Rufus grinned as he looked at Abigail.
"You cheated," Abigail was upset..
"I would think as a science fiction fan you would recognize Kirk's Kobayashi Maru solution Abigail," Rufus Letch puts the Ten in his pocket. "Your Damn good kid. Still green, but damn good."
Abigail is very pissed but she forces her face to change to a smile.
"As for you.. You damn bastard I did tell you if ever need anything I owed you one," Rufus Letch shook Alexander's hand. "Well introduce me to the troops officially. If I am going to manage this dark horse candidacy we have a long way to go." He turns back to Abigail, "You had me by the way little Hellion. Keep your eye on the ball next time. I want a ten thousand word paper from you on the Kobayashi Maru and its applications in game theory. By the end of the day."
"But," Abigail was fit to be tired.
"I have decided I will be managing your education when you are with your Uncle Alexander.." Rufus Letch walks over to some of the campaign workers..
"Wow Abigail.." Alexander looked at his niece, "Letch must like you.."
"Like me.. He cheated me out of five bucks," Abigail crosses her arms.. "He is a scumbag.."
"Abigail.. Letch never does that unless he likes the person. Trust me Little Abigail. He took a shine to you," Alexander sounds impressed. "You and his own daughter are the only two non military personnel he has done that with ever. I have known him for years and trust me. He only teaches those he deems worthy, you must have had made one hell of an impression. Keep in mind he is also Tactical and Strategy Adviser to the CFaBF."
Abigail looks at her Uncle Alexander as he walks over to Letch. "He is an A$$hole!" Abigail giggles when she sees a thumbs up come from Rufus Letch. She rolls her eyes..
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Two weeks Later
Campaign Bus
evening
".. things happen Mr. Macer," A males voice comes over the black screen. "You and your friends will have unfortunate things happen to them. Accidents do happen."
Alexander looks at Abigail, "Helos.. This gentlemen wants to speak with you."
Helos walks over, "Let me get this straight your threatening me and my family?"
"By no means.. It is just things happen in life. Your oldest daughter for instance," The male voice seemed to be calm. " His friend's so called niece.. It is Abigail right.. Well HRS can be ordered to remove the child. Not to mention your darling wife's career.. Seems their are a few .."
"Your the Governor's Axeman," Helos responds. "Paulaski right.. Good.. I want to be clear.. You are threatening my family?"
"Threatening is such a bad word," Paulaski coolly responds. "Listen this is nothing personal, just business Mr. Smithson.. Your just a house husband this is how the big boys roll. Just tell your friend to withdraw from the race and.. Well we can be friends.."
Helos cuts the line himself. He takes out his com line, "This is Helos.. "
"We caught the com sir," A woman's voice answers.
"We are going to the Colt Farm," Helos narrows his eyes. "Send my car. Alexander.. I want all of you off the buss and I want it searched."
Alexander gives the order and the bus pulls over immediately.
Abigail turns and looks at her Uncle, "Did you.."
"Everyone out now," Helos growls as he grabs Abigail. As he moves quickly he also grabs Alexander and kicks out the emergency exit.
Helos sets them down a few feet away and goes back in grabbing someone else.
As soon as Helos gets the last person off Abigail hears something. She tackles Alexander to the ground as the middle of the bus Explodes.
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Colt farm
Hours Later
"Daddy.. Please sir.. I," A little girl's scream fills the air.
A man bound to a chair comes up trying to free himself, "You animals.. My little Kelly is only four years old.."
Andros sits down across from the man, "Mr. Paulaski." Andros speaks in the little girls voice, " Its just business. Nothing Personal.." Andros nods to Helos who puts a gag on Paulaski. After Helos secures it, Andros takes out Paulaski's com. In Paulaski's voice, "Text Johnson.. Let Ronald know I will be taking a few days off. Dealt with the issue. Report from FHP should be coming in."
"Texting Ronald Mr. Paulaski," the com device responds. After a few seconds, "Text sent."
Paulaski shakes the chair as Rufus Letch walks in..
Andros turns off the com device. He speaks in Kelly's voice, "Rufus.. It is so good to see you bro."
Letch holds up his hand, "Dude that is still freaky.."
"I will be a good girl Mr. Letch," Andros laughs in Kelly's voice..
Letch looks at Helos, "I still want to know who you are Helos. Your about as much a house husband as I am the Pope." Letch Looks over and see's Abigail standing there, "She does not need to be here to see this. In fact.. I would prefer everyone but Helos leaves."
Still using Kelly's voice, "Abigail was among those.."
"Dude.. Please.." Letch takes a deep breath, "The bastards have threatened over two thirds of our people. Good men and women who deserve much better. About a fifth of our volunteers have quit. I am the Campaign manager and this makes it my mess."
A little girl comes running out onto the deck. She cries out, "Daddy.."
Abigail grabs her by the hair and throws her down, "Kelly. If you move, I will toss you over the edge.."
"Please dont hurt my daddy.. Please," Kelly cries out..
Abigail snatches the duct tape off the table. She hovers over Kelly, "One more word out of you and I will duct tape you. SHUT UP!"
Letch scratches his face for a second, "Hold off on the off the deck thing.. For just right this instance." Letch looks at Helos and closes his eyes, "That explains a lot. You three have been friends since childhood.. Gretchen and that means.." Letch looks at Abigail, "She can stay then if I am right. Wow.. Mr. Paulaski you have F'd up beyond all possible means. Damn.. I am not sure I can protect you or your daughter.."
"Alexander has requested you get first shot at information extraction," Helos put his hand on Paulaski's shoulder. "Then if you fail I start with little Kelly." Helos winks at Abigail with a very evil smile.
"Mr. Paulaski.." Letch thinks for a second," Your going to give us names, dates, and times. Everything you have done in your life. Let me think you have lied and I will walk out of here with Abigail and Andros. Leaving your daughter to face Mr. Smithson first."
Mr. Paulaski goes white faced..
"Dont worry about your wife," Letch responds. "She has been sleeping with the Governor for a few years on the side. Lets talk about your daughters future.." Letch Looks at Andros, "Otherwise He makes a few calls."
Andros speaks in the Female Presidents voice, "General Jellico.. I am sending you authorization to deal with Mr. Paulaski. It appears he has gone domestic on us." Andros pauses and grins evilly, "Yes.. Do me a favor Roths.. Have The IRS audit all of Mr. Macer's supporters, it seems they are transferring questionable funds."
Letch Laughs, "I like that idea.. The bastards want to play dirty.."
Paulaski is wide eyed..
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Hours later
Colt Farm
Abigail hugs Andros, "I put Kelly to sleep in my room. I am sitting here with the door open. Mr. Letch put me and Teddy on an all night watch." She sees her Uncle Andros start to say something," Its ok.. I have only been napping when you go to sleep. Please do not be mad at me but as I have gotten bigger.."
"Like Helos you do not require sleep every day," Andros hugs Abigail.. "Abigail.. My little angel.. We will need to rearrange your sleeping habits. Let me talk with Doctor Gera. Any clue what the need is?"
"I think doctor Gera said my body cycle is about similar to Uncle Helos," Abigail smiled.. "So about four hours every week or so.."
Andros pokes Abigail in the shoulder, "You have been playing possum you little rat." Andros hugs her again and kisses her on the forehead, "You are quiet the little actress.. I will have Mr. Dimitros stay up some then.. I will need his help.. You have been slowing down everything havent you."
Abigail looks down, "Yes sir.. I dont want you to hate me because I am different.."
Andros hugs Abigail, "I love you little one.. You keep me sane.. However As much as I like to I cant hold you back and keep you small. Around the house and farm you are to do all your chores at your natural speed. No hiding what you are around this place." Andros put his hand on her shoulder, "Honey home is where you get to be you and everyone else can go to hell.."
Abigail hugs Andros with all her strength..
Andros coughs, "You have to be gentle with this old man little one.. OK.." Andros takes a minute, "You wont be mad if I go out then.. I do not have to worry about someone sneaking up here and bothering you. "
"Your going to go out dating," Abigail had mixed emotions on the subject. "Thats fine but I will check a ho if she forgets this is my house."
Andros laughs, "Nana would approve.. You are the lady of the house."
Letch starts to walk upstairs he stops at the top when he sees Abigail, "I just finished talking with Helos.. My god you pricks have held out on me.. I see why but.. Damn.. Abigail.. Forgive me if it takes me some time to adjust to this.. "
Abigail looks at Letch with a dour face, "Another paper for throwing her back without permission."
"Actually no.. I was wondering if I could sit up here with you during your watch. "Letch shook his head, "Maybe You could give me the kids version of the Trust. " Letch holds up his hand, "It is not meant as an insult but I am curious on how it is explained to children."
Abigail sits there very quietly saying nothing.
"Helos.." Letch calls out, "Will you.."
"Abigail.. Please answer Mr. Letch's question honestly. I have cleared him," Helos sounds very angry. "I have little business to attend to.."
She hears a whimpering man shoved out the front door. After a few seconds, "Rufus sir.. It is a long story. Are you familiar with accusations against Benjamin Franklin?"
Letch snorts as Andros walks to his room, "The one of him being a cannibal.."
Abigail politely smiled, "So you are aware of the Franklin Trust origins. Good.."
Letch was wide eyed for a second, "Alexander is a bastard. He told me of that conspiracy.."
"Fact not theory," Abigail grins. " Why do you think the other members of the Freemasons did not let him become President?"
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Next Day
Lunch time
Elementary school
"Auntie Gretchen," Abigail comes running up to her. "this is my Auntie.. The Bad A$$ marine and a Secret Service Agent." Abigail stops and smells the air as two women walk in also wearing Suits..
"Abigail.." Gretchen goes to one knee, "These two ladies have been assigned as your Secret Service detail.. No ditching them.." Gretchen whispers, " And yes they are us."
The two ladies wink at Abigail as one of them goes to the side of the door. The other walks over, "I am Agent Tora.."
"Now where is my favorite trouble maker," Alexander's voice comes through the air.
The Lunch room is very quiet as Abigail comes running to her Uncle Alexander. She jumps up and he catches her, "Uncle Alexander. " She sniffs the air, "Cheeseburgers and french fries.."
Alexander hugs her, "Of course you spoiled brat.. I brought them for your friends.. Not a thing for you."
Abigail stomps the ground as she is put down, "Quit being mean.. I will bite you.. You keep teasing me and watch what happens mister."
As Abigail points her finger at Alexander he laughs.
"You sound just like your Auntie Sandra every day little hellion." Alexander sees her friends all wide eyed. He walks over and starts talking with them. A female wearing a vote for Alexander sticker brings the bag to the table..
Andre looks down, "I cant eat them sir.. "
Alexander sees one of the teachers nod her head. "Andre right.. Dont worry little buddy me and you are having subs.. Glutton Free right.." Alexander pulls out two subs from the bag, "Here you go.. Freshly made from the subshop.."
Andre took the foot long sub happily, "You.. You know I am unable to eat Glutton."
Alexander winks Abigail," Ms. Wingfred would you be so kind darling.. Each burger is made to yall's specification.. Pass them out."
Little Wingfred looks at Abigail who waves her hand for her to go ahead. She passes out the food and takes one to the teacher.
"Little Abigail takes care of you all," Alexander politely speaks.. "I came to ask you all.. What do you want to see in America?"
Andre is devouring his sandwich before the other kids even get a chance to start on their's.
For the next thirty minutes the kids at the Table are all eating and talking with Alexander. Alexander answers their questions, asking a few of his own.
"Andre.. Trust me," Alexander looks over at the old lady who is there teacher. "Mrs. Little was my Teacher when I went here. Listen to her Andre. She still looks hot." Alexander winks at the old who rolls her eyes.. As he stands up he shakes all the kids hands, "Remember on election day to vote for me."
"Silly man.. We cant vote legally," Little Wingfred responds with a smile like Abigail.
"Dont let that stop you cutie," Alexander walked over and kissed Mrs. Little on the cheek. "Are you sure you dont want to move in with me?"
Mrs. Little slaps Alexander, "Young man.." She blushes as the other teacher chuckle, "Dont tease an old lady you old goat.."
"May and can I talk with Abigail for a minute," Alexander hugs Mrs. Little.
"God.. You used to be so sweet and innocent a rag a muffin," Mrs. Little shakes her head. "Go because if you pat my bottom one more time I will take you up on the offer."
"Now who is teasing who," Alexander points at the old lady.
Abigail rolls her eyes, "Uncle Alex!"
"yes mini-Sandra.." Alexander takes her hand. Gretchen goes in front of them as they walk outside,"Abigail.. I want you to come with me to the Old folks home in San Destin today. After School.."
"Nana Macer," Abigail looks at Alexander worriedly.
"Doctor Gera checked on her.. It wasnt caught in time honey.." Alexander has a look on his face as a single tears falls, "I know you talked with her a lot."
Abigail takes a deep breath and reaches up to Uncle Alexander. She hugs him, "It will be Ok.. I promise.."
Alexander sighs, "I will pick you up after school. Your Uncle Andros is sitting with her right now."
Abigail says nothing else..
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Hours later
Private assisted care Facility
San Destin, Florida
Sandra held Alexander as he balled, "Its ok baby..I am here.." She has tears in her eyes..
Andros had tears in his eyes as he kissed Regina's forehead and then closed her eyes. "Thank you my love. I never judged you pretty lady," Andros whispers as he turns and walks out with his fist balled up.
Abigail Looked around confused.. She whispers to Gretchen, "Alexander knew about .."
Gretchen takes a deep breath, "Adriana.. Will you please take Abigail out of here?"
Adriana looks at Alexander holding Sandra. She takes a deep breath, "Come on sport.. I need some fresh air."
Adriana walks out with Abigail, holding her hand.
"You love Uncle Alexander dont you," Abigail stops when she sees a reporter get stopped by security.
"The American people have a right to know," The Reporter receives a kick to the nuts from Tora.
Several other 'security guards' drag the reporter by the cuff of his neck.
"I will sue.. You hear me," The Reporter growls..
Abigail walks over to the reporter. She grabs him by the throat, "If I ever see you again.. I will kill you muckraker." She sniffs the man and reaches into his pocket, "Tora he might have hidden weapons on him." Abigail crushes the tape recorder with her other hand, "You leave my Uncle Alexander alone right now. His mama died and you animal.."
Tora puts her hand on Abigails shoulder, "Let me handle this. " Tora talks into her com as Abigail lets go, "I have a security breach by a male with..With unknown devices on him.. "
Abigail and Adriana watch as the reporter is taken from the Security Guards by a member of the Secret Service flanked by two other men.
As he is dragged out Adriana walks to the side door. After they step out, "Yes Abigail.. I do kinda of.. He loved me to I think.. However Your Auntie Sandra has his heart and always has. I realized this after I developed feelings for him. She is the one that got away. No other woman will be able to compete with her."
Abigail looks at Adriana, "When did Uncle Andros and Nana Regina do this?"
Adriana has her own tears, "It was years ago. It was after some terrible crap. Ms. Macer had just got out of the psych ward from what I was told." She looks at Abigail,"I am sorry little one.. This will probably be the last time I come see Alexander.. I need to live my life and I cant fight Sandra for him."
"That damn summer they wont discuss." Abigail shakes her head. Abigail hugs Adriana, "I am sorry .. Your in pain and all I am worried about is the past."
"No regrets right little one," Adriana has a tear in her eyes. "Lets go check on your Uncle Andros.. Promise me we will still talk."
"Every time you call," Abigail hugs Adriana. "I will answer.. Ok.." Abigail pats her on the back as she hugs Adriana.
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Colt Farm
Three days later
Mrs. Wingfred sat down as the Debate was raging on the holoscreen, "My god three hours.. And all three candidates are cussing at each other.."
"You son of a bitch, " The President of the United States yelled at Alexander. "You do not have the god damn right to say that about.."
"Did you father have those two boys on the F$%^ing railroad track killed or did he just cover for his good buddy." Alexander cold bloodily responds, "Tit for tat C$%^. The truth is you have F#$%ing buried any investigation into it. Well you seem to forget my good buddy is the last great dinosaur in news.. Is there anything you want to say before the good people watching this go to Mr. Colts grey web web site."
Abigail sees the President of the United States pause and whir click, "Wow.. Go uncle Alexander.. She blinked, I cant believe it."
"That is immaterial to the present debate," The President tries to go into damage control.
"Answer the question.." The Republican candidate responds, "I have said multiple times that this.."
"Oh F#$% off you dumb A$$," The President responds by redirecting her venom. "Your still F#$%ing your sister and we have the photographs.."
Abigail's jaw drops, "You cant go anywhere with Uncle Alexander.. Damn.."
The Kids watch as with Mrs. Wingfred as three are cussing blue streaks..
"What happened to the censors," Mrs. Wingfred stares engrossed as the President out the republican candidate.
Abigail brings up a subscreen, "Four billion devices are watching this debate. The number is climbing.."
"You F#$%ing B#$%," The Republican candidate is getting very pissed on the holoscreen. "My sister has nothing to do with your incompentence."
"As for Mr. Macer's allegation," The President tries to do damage control. "Those allegation have been looked into. It was just an effort to smear my father's legacy. Those two boys were killed by.."
"Men who are known associates of your departed father," Alexander winks at the screen.. "In fact you personally ordered the FBI agents looking into it off the case."
As the President starts to argue that it must be a mistake, Mrs. Wingfred's daughter snorts. She looks at the others, "There is nothing on Mr. Colts website.. Your Uncle Alexander Bluffed her."
"Yes.. I ordered the investigation stopped because it was an effort to waste," A secret Service Agent whispers to the President. She gets really mad, "You f$%^ing white trash A$$hole. There is nothing on Mr. Colts website.."
"It is called a bluff you C#$ Guzzler.. You just admitted to using executive privilege to stop the investigation with the world watching," Alexander Grins. "There is a sucker born very minute! Go ahead and walk off pissy. The world is watching your presidency crumble. Quit.. It is ok.. Business is business after all.. RIGHT!"
Andre brings up information on his pad, "YOUR UNCLE ALEXANDER IS POLLING AT SIXTY THREE PERCENT !!!"
"My God he is doing it," Mrs. Wingfred sat down as the Dimitros family walked in..
They join everyone watching the Debates as another round of accusations is followed by cussing and threats..
"Lets take these Black Swan for a test drive C$%^s," Alexander pulls out another mainilla envelope as both of the other Candidates go quiet. "No go ahead and say something else about my mother you F#$%ing A$$holes.. No you done got me pissed.. On behalf of the American people We are not going to take it.... Or is wes to white trash to understand fancy politics."