Tennessee Whiskey

Chapter 15-Evan-Part Two

I make the tea and head to Mia’s bedroom. I know that’s where she’s gone. I walk to the door and see her sitting on Mia’s bed, holding her stuffy. I just stand by the door for a minute and give her time to breath it in. “It still smells like her.” She whispers. “We’re going to find her baby.” I tell her. “I know. I’m sorry Evan. I shouldn’t have said those things to you.” She tells me. I move closer to her and put her tea on the nightstand and kneel in front of her. “Don’t apologize baby. We’re both stressed and I know you’re worried. You’re an amazing mom and we will have our baby back.” I assure her. We put Mia’s stuffy back on her bed and I lead Mary to bed. We snuggle up in bed and she eventually passes out from exhaustion but I can’t fall asleep. Not as long as my little girl is out there.

The next morning, we get up and get started on our day. “I want you at the mission today. There’s extra security there now so I want you there to make sure you’re safe while I get with the guys to see if they’ve found anything.” I tell Mary and she doesn’t speak. She just nods. We head out the door and I take her to the mission and two of the security guards walk to the car and escort her inside. Once I see the door close behind her, I head to Ashton’s office.

Walking into his office, he sees how exhausted I am. “You good brother?” Logan asks. “I’m fine. Dropped Mary off at the mission. Have we heard anything yet?” I ask. “Nothing yet but Rico is working on a few things. How’s Mary holding up?” Ashton asks. “Not good. Barely sleeping. Won’t eat. Won’t speak. We need to find Mia. I don’t know how much more Mary can take.” I tell them. “You’re not looking too good yourself.” Logan says. “I’m fine. Just want to find my daughter.” I tell them and they nod their understanding. They have kids. They get it.

We’re sitting at the table in Ashton’s office, going over more information we pulled on the fucker that has my daughter when Ashton’s phone rings. “Hey…Are you serious?” he asks as he looks at me. “We’re on our way.” He says before ending the call. “They caught Gabriel sneaking around the back of the mission, trying to get in.” he tells me. “He was trying to get to Mary. Where is he?” I ask as we head towards the office door. “The warehouse.” He tells me and we take the stairs to get down to Ashton’s car.

We get inside and head to the warehouse, my mind reeling. We pull up to the warehouse and I am out of the car before they get it in park. Ashton and Logan are right behind me as Rico walks up. “We have him hanging from the hook. They had to put duct tape on his mouth because he wouldn’t shut up. They said he was talking about us not being able to do anything to him because he knew something no one else did. They think it’s Mia’s location.” He tells us and we walk in the door. Walking over, we are all pissed off but I am barely holding on. I want my hands around his f*****g throat watching the life leave his f*****g eyes.

I see him hanging there and I say “Take off the tape.” One of Rico’s men does as he’s asked and removes the tape from Gabriel’s mouth. “Where is she?” I ask. “Where’s who?” he asks and I know he’s trying to piss me off more. “My daughter.” I seethe. “I don’t know your daughter.” He tells me and I lunge at him but Ashton and Logan hold me back. Ashton steps forward and asks “Where’s Mia?” and he just shrugs his shoulders. “Stop the s**t. You took Mia. We know you took her.” Logan says. “Doesn’t matter where the kid is. Once I have Mary, we’ll live happily ever after. We will have our family and she won’t think about you again.” He tells us. “That what you think? You think my wife will just forget about me and be with you?” I say. “I saw the way she would look at me when she’d come into the art store. She wants me. And you left her and the kid all alone. I won’t make that mistake.” He tells me smirking. “I’ll f*****g kill you.” I seethe. “No you won’t. Because if you do, you won’t figure out where the kid is and since she’s all alone, no one to take care of her, how long do you think she’ll last? Not long. Not being able to get food or water. Pissing herself. All alone. Kid will be dead before you find the little brat.” He tells me and I lunge at him again but Ashton and Logan hold me back again.

We look at him and he starts smiling. “What the f**k are you smiling about you stupid fucker?” I ask. “I want to make a deal.” He tells us. “No. You’re going to tell me where my daughter is.” I tell him. “No. We’re going to make a deal or you won’t ever see the kid again. I want to make a deal.” He says again. “What do you want?” Ashton asks and I look at him like he’s stupid. Gabriel smirks before saying “Mary.”

“f**k that. Rico, bring the table.” I say and I’m losing my control. “No. Rico, leave it there. Walk with me Evan.” Ashton says and I look at him before Logan walks over and leads me away. “What? He knows where Mia is.” I say, not understanding what the issue is. “And if you start in on him, you’re not going to stop until he’s dead and then we won’t be able to find out where she is.” Ashton says. I shake my head. “I need to find my daughter.” I tell him. “And we will. Rico has one of his hackers looking into a lead. Just give it time.” Logan tells me and I nod my understanding. I have to keep my wits about me until we find Mia.

We put the tape back over Gabriel’s mouth while we wait. Rico walks over and whispers something in Ashton’s ear and he smirks. “Looks like our little friend here inherited an apartment from his aunt.” Ashton says out loud and I see Gabriel stiffen. “Is that where Mia is?” I ask and he glares at me. “You stupid fucker.” I seethe and before I can get my hands around his throat, Logan stops me. “We’ll come back to him. Let’s go get your daughter.” He says and I look to Rico. “We’ll keep him warm.” He says and I nod before heading out to the address that Rico’s man gave us.

We pull up to the apartment building and head to the apartment. I kick the door open and run into the house. “Mia? Princess? Where are you?” I call out and hear “Daddy!” I rush towards the hallway and start opening doors. I open the spare room and see Mia, in a f*****g cage. I rush to her and rip the cage door open before pulling her into my arms. “Daddy!” she cries and I hold her as close as I can. “I got you Princess. You’re safe baby.” I soothe her and she cries into my shoulder. “It’s okay baby. Daddy’s got you. You’re safe now.” I soothe as we head out to the car. “Mommy.” She says softly. “We’re heading home to mommy baby.” I tell her. “He said he was my daddy now.” She tells me. “No baby. I’m your daddy. I will always be your daddy.” I tell her and she snuggles into me as we drive home.

We pull up to the house and head inside. Mary and Jane stand up when they see us walk in and I see Mary’s hands go to cover her mouth. “Mia.” She whispers. “Mommy!” Mia exclaims as she reaches for Mary. Mary pulls her close and holds her tight. “Baby?” I ask, getting her attention. “Get her a bath and something to eat. Put her in our bed. I’ll be back.” I tell her. “Evan…” she starts. “Take care of our girl and I will be to bed with you both soon.” I tell her before kissing her softly. “Thank you.” She whispers. “I love you.” I tell her. “I love you.” She says. I kiss Mia’s head and say “Stay with mommy. I’ll be back soon.” I tell her and she snuggles into Mary more before I head out the door but Jane stops me. I look at her and she says “Make it hurt.”

I pull up at the warehouse and as soon as I walk in, I smirk at the dumb f**k that’s still hanging from the hook. “Well, looks like you’re out of f*****g luck.” I say before looking at Rico’s man and saying “Take the tape off.” He does as I ask. I look at Gabriel and say “I found my little girl. She’s safe back at home with her mother. You know…my wife? The one you thought you’d take from me but there’s one thing you didn’t take into account.” I tell him. “What’s that?” he asks. “The fact that I would kill for my family.” I tell him before taking the cattle prod and electrocuting him. I put it to his nut sack first. Then to his side. Then to his neck before shoving it in his mouth and holding it there.

Once he’s dead, Rico’s men get rid of his body while I head home to my family. I slip into my bedroom, see that they are both sleeping in our bed and slip into the bathroom. I get a quick shower before slipping into bed on the other side of Mia. She turns in her sleep and snuggles into my chest before drifting back off to sleep. Mary snuggles closer and I hold my girls as close as I can get them, relishing in the fact that I have our little girl back and have gotten rid of the scum that was after my wife.