Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 19:33:51 -0700
From: Michael king <thewriter1@live.ca>
Subject: Lives Changed Chapter 7B

Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction any and all characters are solely
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Lives changed
7-B

	Once order was restored in the convention center auditorium,
Malcolm was more determined than ever to deliver his speech. His face a
portrait of pure anger, he walked over to the microphone, grabbed it and
yanked it out its mount. Grabbing the microphone Malcolm walked to the
front of the stage, looking out over the crowd he could see the look of
shock on some of their faces. "Ladies and gentlemen, before I started going
to take a few minutes to thank both the Secret Service and the Florida
state Highway Patrol for their diligence. I don't know what I have done to
any of the people that have set out to hurt me or my family or my friends
but I can tell you now as I've said before I will not put up with
bullying. I know some friends in Washington are watching tonight and to
them I do say thank you I also want them to know that I am very grateful to
them for allowing me the use of the Secret Service though it was not my
intention to have them. I can tell you all right now that I am mad, but I'm
not mad at you Norma mad at my friends that are in Washington or to the
Secret Service of the Highway Patrol that are only out to do their jobs as
they have been told to, what I am mad at is; the people who will not
listen. You all sit before me right now and you hear my words, but do you
listen. For the last year students across this nation have been out on a
strike, why? The answer is very simple, they want a change to the school
policies.

	Ladies and gentlemen, this strike could've been over within weeks
if the school board that we did have had listen to the students and it
followed a judge's order, however the people who sat on the school board
they knew better and that they could do what they wanted and now was ignore
the students and ignore the law, you can see where that got them. I stand
before you today as a contender for the school board but I am not running
for seat as a trustee I am running for the seat of chairmanship. I want to
see a group of trustees and a chairman that will listen not only to the
students but did the teachers and parents as well, I want to see a group on
the school board that is my take each and every complaint and thoroughly
investigate them. I can tell you should you elect me as the chairman any
complaint that comes across my desk will be thoroughly looked at.

	We the students of this great nation want to be back in school but
not the way it is right now you as parents want us back in school some as
it is right now others want the same changes that the students do. So it is
up to you the adults, the parents, and even those without children to get
out there and I elect a school board that you can trust the school board
that will listen.

	For over 90 minutes Malcolm paced back and forth across a stage,
reaching out to those in the audience, trying to get them to stand behind
him in forming a school board that was worthy. As Malcolm paced back and
forth speaking, the audience sat there listening intently to what he had to
say. Malcolm could see some of them nodding their heads in agreement with
him, while others sat there looking bored. By the time his two hours were
up Malcolm was tired and so thanking the audience and admonishing them to
get out and vote.

	As Malcolm started to walk from the stage the audience stood in
applause. Tony and Donnie along with Casey and two other state troopers
soon had Patrick and Malcolm in the middle of them guiding them to the
stairs and out the back door. Richard, Zeke, Aaron along with the Jacobs
family were waiting for Patrick and Malcolm in the lobby. Everyone had
either a coffee or a can of soda, Robert Jacobs and Zeke were both holding
a soda for Malcolm and Patrick, Aaron along with midnight were sitting on
the floor at Richard's feet, when he looked up and saw his brother and
Patrick coming towards them. Jumping on Aaron took off running and as soon
as he was close enough jumped and wrapped his arms and legs around Malcolm
giving him a huge hug. "I glad you're safe, I thought that woman was going
to hurt you." Aaron said.

"I don't think so little guy, Tony and Donnie wouldn't let that happen."
Malcolm said as he hugged his brother.

	Once everyone was together and finished their coffee or soda, Tony
sent Donnie out to make sure that the bus was out front and ready to move
when everyone was loaded. When Donnie came back and said that the bus was
warm and ready he got everyone together and with the help of the state
troopers everyone was on board the bus and headed back to their
hotel. Malcolm once in his room had Zeke take Aaron and together the two
should have a shower and get ready for bed explaining to the two that they
had had a long day and that tomorrow was going to be even longer, Malcolm
also explained to the two that tomorrow they would be going to the football
Stadium where their dad was going to make his speech as he started his run
to become governor. After the two little boys had had their shower, got
into their pajamas Malcolm and Patrick tucked them into bed giving each a
kiss on the forehead.

	No one gets a chance to sleep in when you have two young boys
bouncing on your bed, Malcolm woke up as both Zeke and Aaron jumped on his
bed and curled up beside him. "You two turkeys know what time it is?"
Malcolm whispered.

"No," Aaron pouted. "Will you teached me pwease?" He asked.

"Okay, I will teach you as we go around on our campaign will that be good
enough for you?" Patrick mumbled sleepily.

"Uh huh."

"Good, now how about you to sliding under the covers and letting us sleep
for a couple more hours it is only 6 AM." Malcolm giggled.

	For Tony and Donnie their night had been totally different, once
the two families are back to the hotel and safe, the pair went down to the
lobby and into the restaurant where they sat and over coffee talk about
what it happened and how to prevent it in the future. For Tony who had just
sat down it seemed that his luck with the phone was still holding, as a
chirped just as a waitress walked over with their coffee cups. "Marchand."
Tony said into his phone.

"Tony, it's Ace." Mason said.

"Ace, if you're calling about what happened at the convention center you'll
have a report in the morning. I can tell you this much, both Malcolm and
Patrick recognize the woman as their old English teacher. How she was able
to get even close to the boys is beyond me. However, I can tell you that
the gun was not loaded, for that I have to thank Lieut. Casey Walters
because of her doing rounds earlier she'd found it and remove the bullets."
Tony stated.

"Why did Lieut. Walters leave the gun?" Ace asked.

"I can't answer that, except to think that she wanted to find out who the
purse belonged to, for that I have to agree with her I think it was the
right move and it worked. Ace her last name was Rogers, I'm wondering if
she is related to that guy that was in Washington that tried to take
Malcolm out."

"See if you can get DNA from her, either just by asking her for or by
getting a court order. Once you have it have it sent here and I will have
Dr. Valez run the tests and see if they match, also can you get a hold of
your friend in the Naples Police Department and see if he can get a search
warrant for her house we might be able to get a match that way also which
would save you a lot of time, time that should be spent guarding Malcolm
and Patrick."

"I would go with the search warrant for the house. I can get Sam to do that
with no problem, even if I have to speak to Capt. Harris, but I don't
think. I will have to go that far, Sam seems to want to do the best he
can."

"Okay, its' your call, do what you think is best." Ace said as he hung up.

	Finishing his call stared across the table at Donnie, then for the
next three hours the two sat there drinking coffee and talking about what
it happened, first to what happened to the bus down at the express
ramp. Casey Walters and learn the front tire had blown and there was
nothing that the driver could do about it. Knowing that Richard Daniels
would be speaking at the football Stadium tomorrow afternoon made it hard
for the security to keep both family safe. "Tony," Donnie started to
say. "You really think that 20 people are to be enough for two families,
especially in an open venue like the stadium?"

"You're thinking like I am Donnie, the place is too open, and we know that
the families will want to be down close to the stage, so the only option I
can see is to have the first three rows empty, but I don't think that it
was going to work. I think in the morning I'll ask Lieut. Walters to see if
she can get more troopers for the day. I'm also thinking that maybe we
should send a couple of the agents ahead of us to check out the places
where both Malcolm and his dad will be speaking." Tony replied.

"Won't that leave us short?" Donnie asked.

"Yes and I hate to do that."

"Then why not give Lieut. Walters the list of places that Malcolm and
Richard will be speaking and have her send a couple of troopers ahead of
us, that way we won't be short our men, and if we need more we get them
from the Highway Patrol."

"I'll talk with Lieut. Walters in the morning and see what she says, but I
like that idea."

	Having slept for two more hours, Malcolm slowly worked his way out
of bed and into the shower. Once finished and dressed Malcolm took midnight
outside so he could run and do his thing. Outside Malcolm, had four state
troopers around him everywhere he went, it was just like at home no
freedom. Going inside he saw Lieut. Walters sitting in a coffee shop and
decided to walk over and join. "May I sit with you?" Malcolm asked.

"Sure, have a seat. Its Malcolm right?" Lieut. Walters asked.

"Thank you and yes it is." Malcolm answered.

"So tell me Malcolm, is all this because your dad is running for Governor?"
Casey asked.

"No it's because of me and Patrick. It seems that Pres. Jacobs likes both
of us and wants to keep us healthy, at least that's what they're telling
us. When I first met them they were real dickheads, well not so much Tony
but the other guy that was what with us, but now he's in jail."

"Wow, you do have friends in high places. So you have the protection
because of this school strike?"

"Yeah, but I think I would've had it anyway after being shot at three
times, now Tony won't let me go anywhere without wearing a vest now I find
the thing hot and uncomfortable."

"Sounds like someone doesn't like you, as for the vest you get used to
them, and it could save your life." Casey was going to talk more but then
she saw Tony and Donnie walking in and waved them over. Sliding around on
the bench Malcolm moved over closer to Casey letting Tony said beside
him. "Good morning agents Marchand and Osborne." Casey said.

"Morning to you Lieut. Walters and Malcolm how long have you been up?"
Donnie asked.

"Not long, I had a shower then had to take midnight out, and no I wasn't
alone, then I saw Casey sitting here so I joined her, and we were just
talking when you to came in."

"Okay, you know your friends in Washington would have our heads if anything
happened to you."

"Yeah especially Benny." Malcolm laughed.

	The four of them were still talking when the Jacobs families
followed by Richard Aaron and Zeke walked in. Aaron saw Malcolm and
midnight ran over to where he was then knelt down patted midnight and gave
him a hug before scooting under the table and snuggling up beside
Malcolm. "Where was you, I woke up and you was gone?" Aaron whimpered.

"I just took midnight outside, and then came in here, I wasn't too far
away." Malcolm said as he hugged his little brother.

"Oh, but I missed you."

"I missed you too, and I miss you when I have to go away, but I promise you
I will never leave you."

"Okay, what's for breakfast I is hungry."

"Well, how about you have some turkey ears?" Malcolm giggled.

"Nu uh, I want some waffles."

"Okay you can have waffles today, but tomorrow for breakfast you have to
have some bacon and eggs, how does that sound?"

"Okies."

	Miami Florida can be either sweltering hot were pouring rain being
on both the Atlantic Coast and the coast of the Gulf of Mexico made the
weather there unpredictable. For Ian Stillwater's Miami had being his home
since he was a child, so he was used to the weather. For Jamie being in
Miami was something totally new to him for he had never been outside of
Naples Florida since he had been adopted. Ian and Jamie got along very well
on the trip back from Washington the two sat and talked and learned about
each other. After dropping Patrick and that Daniel brothers off in Naples,
Jamie became very quiet on the drive down to Miami and to Ian's place.

	Once in Miami the drive to Ian's place was quick. Having parked
Jamie slowly followed Ian into his house through the mud room. Hanging up
the coats in showed Jamie to the guest room. "You can put your stuff in
that dresser Jamie, then come down to the kitchen I now have something warm
to drink, would you like hot chocolate or coffee?" Ian asked.

"Doesn't matter, but hot chocolate sounds good, and thank you Ian."

"For what Jamie?"

"The help, and letting me stay here with you."

		The rest of the day the two relaxed, Jamie had gone outside
and walked around the yard. Jamie could hear the ocean and taste a
saltiness on the air, but that was something he liked. As Jamie was out
walking the yard Ian, had gone into the kitchen and started getting dinner
ready for the two of them. Beside him was a small TV, which was on the news
channel, not that there was anything good, on. Ian was just turning from
the counter when the weather report came on. The weather reporter was
giving the highs and lows for the day and then she started talking about a
letter from building just off the coast of Bermuda. Forecasters along the
coast are predicting winds up to 120 mph with rainfall estimated at 5
inches. Forecasters had yet to name this buildup sincerely don't know which
way that it will go. We are asking you to stay tuned to this channel for
further updates.

	Ian was just about to leave the kitchen when Jamie came in asking
if there was anything he could do to help. Ian had told him there was
nothing he needed to do as dinner was almost ready so he should go wash up
and come back he would have the table set and then they could talk some
more. As Jamie was washing his hand the phone rang so Ian grabbed it,
"Stillwater's. Ian answered.

"Mr. Stillwater's this is Zeke, can I speak to Jamie please?" Zeke asked.

"Sure thing little guy, just hang on he's washing his hands." Ian answered,
"Jamie phone's for you."

"Who is it?" Jamie asked.

"It's Zeke."

"Okay I'm coming.

	For 20 minutes Jamie and Zeke talked on the phone before Ian called
Jamie for dinner. At the dinner table Ian could see a change had come over
Jamie after talking with little Zeke, it was better than the quiet ride
that had occurred from Naples to Miami. Over the next three days Jamie
settled in helping Ian with cutting the grass and cleaning the place up all
the while keeping an eye on the news and weather reports. It was on the
fourth day that is Jamie got out of bed he could hear the wind outside and
some banging at the back of the house. Quickly dressing Jamie went out back
and saw Ian nailing boards up over the windows. "Do you need a hand?" Jamie
asked.

"Sure you can hold the plywood as I nail them, that way we can get done
faster and have breakfast." Tony said with a grin.

"Are you doing all the windows?" Jamie asked.

"Yes all of them including the ones in the front. We will have to use a
ladder or two to do the upstairs windows, but we can do them after
breakfast."

"But won't that make those dark?"

"It is better than those be dark then we have flying glass and branches and
rocks flying through the house, don't you think?"

"I guess so."

	By 10 o'clock the main floor windows had been covered, so that you
went in to the kitchen had coffee and breakfast and watched the weather,
the news reports were not good as winds along the coast of Florida were
starting to pick up. After cleaning up the kitchen in sent Jamie out to the
garage to grab the two ladders that were leaning against the back wall
explaining to Jamie that they had to be set up in the front of the house so
they could do those windows first, Ian explained that this way they
wouldn't have to fight the wind in the got any stronger if they had done
the back first. Ian was just about to step outside when his cell phone
chirped. Seeing that it was Tony, Ian stood just inside the front door and
answered. "What's up Tony?" Ian asked as he pulled the phone to his ear.

"I got a call this morning from FBI agent Tyrone Jackson, he's looking for
another witness to back up what he has to say and the evidence that he is
gathered. The only person I could think of was Jamie, since he has read the
book and heard what his foster father said do this Brady character. Now I'm
wondering what do you think, is Jamie of viable witness?" Tony asked.

"Honestly, I don't know, have you talked to Rich Mason, he and Donnie were
the ones that spoke to Jamie when he was at the White House? I will talk to
Jamie see if I can learn anything more than I will get back to you soon as
I can. Right now both Jamie and I are covering up our windows we have a
hurricane coming towards us, so we might even have to leave, if we do leave
I cannot see me bringing Jamie back in Naples be too much of a risk for
him." Ian stated firmly

"I agree on the risk factor for Jamie, so if you do have to leave let me
know and I'll see if I can find a place for you two to stay. I will also
talk to Rich Mason see what he has to say also see if the Secret Service
will cover a hotel room and meals for you two, but I can't promise
anything, I will get back to you." Tony replied trying to hide the concern
in his voice.

"Okay, you do that, and if we do have to leave I will phone you or Donnie
and let you know."

	With all windows cover the inside of the house was totally
dark. Tony had started the fire in the fireplace and with the few lamps on
the house had an eerie atmosphere. Tony was in the basement taking out
camping lamps and sleeping bags just in case the power went out. Tony it
also dug out the old camp stove and barbecue. While he was doing that he
had Jamie checked the back porch to see if there were any charcoal
briquettes and enough firewood to keep the place warm.

	Jamie had been through some hurricanes before, when they came
through, so he wasn't too worried, but as the day slowly went by and the
winds started to pick up, Ian made the suggestion that they make ready to
move away from the area. "Why it isn't going to be that bad is it?" Jamie
asked as he glanced at the little TV on the counter.

"Honestly I don't know Jamie, but we should be prepared, plus Tony called
and asked if I thought you would be a witness in court for the D.A's
office, seems like they need some other person besides the FBI agent they
have." Tony said as he stared at Jamie.

"Well they have the book right so why do they need me?"

"As far as I know they just need someone to back up what he and the book
says, I told Tony that I would ask."

"Oh, so do I have to be there, I don't know if that would be good."

"I know it wouldn't be good, it would put your life in serious danger, but
I know that we would have you protected. I want you to think about it
okay?"

"Okay."

	That night after dinner as the two were sitting listening to the
winds and getting some reports from the TV. Ian made the choice that they
were going to leave, and that it was going to be right then. So telling
Jamie to go back a few clothes and what else he might need, Ian himself
went and got his bag together. Jamie had just come back from his room when
there came a crashing sound and the plywood and window in the front room
broke, scattering glass all over the carpet.

"Ian!" Jamie hollered.

"Its' okay Jamie, let's go before anything else breaks." Ian Replied as he
shoved Jamie out the front door and towards the car.

"You don't have to tell me twice." Jamie replied as he ran towards the car.

	Getting out of Miami was a headache, as it seemed like everyone was
leaving at the same time. Traffic was at a crawl. The wipers were barely
able to keep up with the onslaught of rain as Ian drove up I-95 and
hopefully away from the storm.

They had just past Hollywood Florida and were turning onto I-75 when the
news reported that the hurricane had been upgraded to a category four and
that everyone was advised to take shelter as the winds were said to be
picking up and there was a strong possibility that the storm could reach a
five within the next few hours.

	For Ian and Jamie that meant that they would just barely make
Naples before the storm really hit. Ian was doing his best not to show he
was worried, but with the wind picking up, he was wondering if they would
even make it when he saw the sign for Naples. Smiling to himself Ian drove
into the city. Ian was just about to head over to the Daniel's house when
the Naples police stopped him. "Excuse me sir, but we are sending everyone
over to the high schools for their own safety." The officer told him.

"Thank you officer, can you tell me where they are?" Ian asked.

"The closest would be the Naples high school, just three blocks down and
turn right, it is half a block down on your left side." The officer told
Ian as he pointed the way. Jamie was back in Naples and he didn't feel good
about it, but he had to be in court to help Malcolm, so he just accepted
the fact, though the storm was raging outside, but the one in Jamie's
stomach seemed worse.


To Be Continued.

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