through the eyes of a child page 21

 through the eyes of a child page 21 by ric gustafson

Charles walked out of the gas station. He got back into the SUV. He opened up a map. After a while, he folded it. He drove onto Highway 4. He headed north.

Katie frowned. " Are we heading for the cabins on that business card?".

" Yes".

She stared at her husband. " Is our baby being held there?".

" Possibly". His SUV phone rang. " This is Charles Brown".

A muffled voice spoke. " Do you have my money yet?".

" I'm still working on it". He stared at Katie. " You're asking for a lot of money".

" You have 24 hours".

" I want to hear my daughter's voice". She looked at Charles. " Or you won't get a dime".

" Daddy".

They smiled. It was their daughter.

" Hi pumpkin".

" Remember that funnel cake we had at the fair".

" Of course".

" I still remember it".

" Me too".

" Alright that's enough chit chat". The voice got sterner. " You have 24 hours".

The phone went dead.

Charles knew what he had to do.

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric