The Choice Ch. 40

Before they take him to the hospital, he asks for a phone and Tony calls Anna to tell her that I have been taken. She lets him know that Melissa and Dylan are on the plane, which has taken off. "Thank God." Tony says and apologizes for not stopping them from taking me.

"Mistress knows what to do. Andrew, Brian, Joshua and Randolph are going to protect her. Please don't worry." She says to reassure him.

In the limousine, Paul offers me a flute of champagne. I glare at him, "You're going to get caught. There is no way you're taking me out of the country."

Paul laughs, "No one knows we've left. I plan to be on that plane and once we get to Buenos Aires, then you will be all mine and I think we will have fun. My secretary is already there preparing the house and you will tell me where my son is."

It is my turn to laugh, "I don't know. She was taken to the airport and put on a plane. No one knows where she's gone."

"Then you will be my slave and I will keep you until my son is found." He says very seriously.

Randolph has called the police and told them that they are taking me to the airport. The FBI gets on the phone and tells him they will take it from there. Randolph snorts, "We'll take care of Mrs. Stone, you just get here to take Paul into custody and clean up."

The limousine pulls up into the hanger and we get out. The small plane is waiting. "Paul, give this up now." I say.

Randolph and Joshua watch the three men get out of the SUV. Before they know what hit them they have been incapacitated with sleeping darts from the dart gun Randolph is carrying. Brian and Andrew come into the hanger.

Paul gets into the plane while Keith grabs me pointing his pistol into my side. Brian stands gun drawn, "Let go of my wife." He says. His voice is calm and I can hear the seriousness of his tone. I can see that he is determined and I am right now in awe of him.

Keith pushes me up on the first step. Paul grabs my arm and from nowhere another man who has been in the plane pulls me in. Keith runs up the stairs. Brian right behind him trailed by Andrew runs up the stairs of the plane.

Randolph and Joshua are standing outside the plane. Keith holds a gun to my head. "I'll shoot her." He says. From outside I can hear the police sirens.

"Let my wife go. The cops are here. You won't be going anywhere." Says Brian holding his gun on Keith as Andrew holds his on everyone else.

They are at a standstill and Brian looks at me. I smile. I know exactly what to do. I elbow Keith as Brian shoots. He hits Keith right between the eyes and he goes down dead!

Paul is in shock as is the other man and the pilot have their hands up. The FBI and the police come as I run into Brian's arms and he takes me off the plane. We don't say a word. As soon as I am on the last step, it all hits me and I allow myself to collapse into Brian's waiting arms. Tears spring to my eyes and I am crying hysterically as he takes me out of the hanger and places me gently in the back seat of the sedan.

An FBI agent comes up to him, "We need a statement from Mrs. Stone."

Brian gives him a look and says, "You can question her later. Right now I'm taking her home."

Andrew comes over to agent and says, "I will give you a statement while Randolph takes Mrs. Stone home. Joshua and I will tell you what we know."

Randolph gets into the car with Brian getting into the backseat with me. He cradles my head on his lap, as I lay there quiet. I fall into a deep sleep as I feel him stroking my hair.

When I awaken, I am safe in my own bed, dressed in a white nightgown. My eyes still closed I hear voices, Anna and Brian.

"I knew you'd bring our Mistress home safely Bry. I knew you would." Anna says her voice choked.

"Anna I never killed anyone in my life, but I couldn't let me take her. She's my life." He says.

"Dr. Heart says she just needs to rest, but I'm so proud of you." She says. He kisses her hand, "How are you feeling?"

"I'm better now that both of you are safe at home. Let us go see the girls and Stephen while our wife sleeps. She needs her rest." Anna says and I hear them gently kiss.

I smile. We are unharmed. It is over and I am hoping this is the last time someone has to be rescued. I fall into a deep sleep knowing that I am home and safe with my family.

When I awake before I let the world know I'm back, I call the hospital. Tony is recuperating and I learn later from Andrew that he has three cracked ribs, a broken arm, leg, and jaw. He also lost a great deal of blood, but he will live. I arrange for all of his bills to be paid.

Paul has been arrested and the FBI obtained warrants to search his office and his houses. They find all sorts of incriminating evidence. He will be in prison probably for the rest of his life. Word is gotten to Misty that she will be safe to return to the US in time but for now, she is to stay put in Switzerland where she has arrived safely.

I go into the nursery and pick up my daughters kissing them, smelling them and holding them. Anna comes into the room and kisses me gently on the cheek, "I'm so happy to see you. I was beside myself with worry."

"Where's Brian?" I ask as Stephen comes into the room and throws himself at my legs. I scoop him up and nuzzle his nose. "Mama where were you?"

"I was getting out of trouble. Daddy saved me." I kiss him.

"Put down." Stephen says and takes my hand tugging me. We walk into the kitchen. It is 10 a.m. and I am surprised that Dominic, Randolph, Marlene, Lucia, Skip, Abigail, Joshua, Dunge and Sheila as well as Sir Richard and Diana are all sitting at my table. Andrew and Daisy hug me as I stare at Brian who has yet to come to me.

"Surprise" They all say and tears well into my eyes. My family, my friends are all here.

Brian walks slowly towards me and I run into his arms. He kisses me passionately and deeply. I whisper, "Thank you for coming to my rescue."

"You're my wife and I wouldn't let anything happen to you ever." He says and kisses me again as everyone applauds.

Dominic breaks us apart by saying, "I think you need to get dressed and we need to get to work. Enough lollygagging."

I laugh and kiss his cheek. Skip stands and comes to me. "Let's eat breakfast and you can tell us all about your rescue. Brian here hasn't said a word and we want to hear how big a hero he's been."

Brian blushes and sits down next to me.

"Everyone, hold hands." I say and they all do. "First, I'm not a deeply religious person, but I have a great deal of gratitude to give out this morning. I want to thank the higher power for protecting me. I want to thank the higher power for bringing into my life all of you. I want to thank the higher power for having a husband who not only loves me but can shoot straight."

Everyone laughs.

"Seriously, I want to thank all of you for caring about me, for loving me and for always being here. I love you all." Again, I get teary eyed. Anna kisses my cheek, "We all love you."

I look at Brian. "you've grown so very much. I love you more than I can say."

Squeezing my hand he says, "I love you too more than I ever thought I could love anyone."

"Mamma food." Says Rachel and we laugh. It is time to eat and celebrate.