Ezzie and I have spent the last few hours going over what she learned about Big Al from my attacker. He lives in a small mansion in a suburb of New York City. There are about a dozen armed guys there at all times, and he has women locked up that he makes pornos of, and posts online. His men also 'use' the women whenever they want. Big Al is a real scumbag.
William wasn't entirely forthcoming telling me about Big Al. He told me he was into protection, prostitution and drugs. He failed to mention the human trafficking, and the women he uses for his pornography websites.
The more I think about what almost happened the madder I get. Then I think about Big Al going after Auntie or Anna, and I get scared imagining them as one of those women. I head is spinning in circles. I decide to take Zeena for a walk to try and clear my mind. William and Robert are outside my door and start following me. We get outside and I can't help it. I snap. "Can I have some fucking space, please!" I say too loudly and with too much anger.
They say nothing. Robert picks up his pace so he is about 20 feet in front of me on the path and William falls back about 20 feet behind me. Now I feel bad I snapped, and Zeena nudges against me.
"She can sense you are upset." Says Ezzie.
"I know!" I snap, and I let out a deep breath. "I am sorry, Ezzie. It's only been 12 hours since the attack and it feels like the longest day ever. I am worried about Auntie & Anna. I would die if something happened to them because of me. What am I going to do, Ezzie?" I can't come up with a plan." I say.
"I could tell you your Dad's favorite plan when he didn't know what to do." Says Ezzie.
"Did my Dad ever want to take out a mobster that has about a dozen armed men in his house? Not to mention a few women locked up in rooms that they rape and use for their pleasure?" I ask.
"No, but your Dad used to like to think about a problem a step at a time." Says Ezzie.
"Ok so I guess step one is getting there." I say as I tap on his address to get directions. "Damn, it's an eight hour drive." I say and then I remember seeing a small airport just outside of town. I look around Big Al's address and there is a small airport fairly close. "Ok so getting past William & Robert is easy. We take one of their cars to the airport, fly there and drive to Big Al's. Then what?" I ask.
"I am not sure, but if need be we can simply 'Wing It' like your Dad used to say when something didn't work out." Says Ezzie.
"Ezzie, can I ask you a question?" I ask.
"Of course, Mary." Says Ezzie.
"You are 100% sure we can do this. We won't get shot or worse? Can we stop him from trying to hurt me or anyone I love?" I ask.
"Take me to that house, and I promise you, no harm will come to you or your family." Says Ezzie.
I look at my arm in a brace. "And my arm won't be an issue?" I ask.
"Not at all. There will be no need for you to punch anyone. You could if you wanted to, but I think it would injure you further." Says Ezzie.
I see the end of the path up ahead. I let out a deep breath. "Ok so tomorrow we will take a trip, and take it a step at a time." I say to Ezzie.
The sun comes up early the next morning. I have barely slept. My mind wouldn't stop spinning. After taking Zeena for a walk, I take a shower and get dressed. I grab some black jeans to wear, and I think of the movies. You always see the FBI or SWAT guys in all black when they are breaking down a door to arrest someone. I smile to myself and grab a black tee shirt, and my black sneakers. I tie my hair into a ponytail. I don't want the guys tracking me so I leave my phone on the nightstand. I am ready to go. I give Zeena a hug and some lovins. "I am sorry girl. It's better you stay here. I will be back before dinner."
I stand at the door. "Ezzie, please have Victor hand me the keys to the SUV, and then both he and Vincent will forget they saw me." I say.
"Of course, Mary." Says Ezzie.
I open the door and Victor hands me the keys, and I head for the stairs. I know the SUVs are parked near the stairway exit. I enter the airport information into the GPS. Once we are there Ezzie directs me to a charter company with a plane and pilot available. I forgot about Customs, I don't have my passport but as Ezzie said we are "Winging It". Ezzie makes sure Customs clears me with no questions asked.
We land about 90 minutes later and hit another bump. There is no car rental place. Ezzie, has someone let us borrow their car, and we are on our way.
We pull up to the street Big Al is on and Ezzie speaks up. "Mary, the black car parked up ahead has 2 FBI agents in it."
"What? Why?" I ask.
"They are recording everyone coming and going, taking pictures of every car entering and leaving. They are pretty sure Big Al had something to do with a local business woman's disappearance." Says Ezzie.
"Ezzie, please make sure they delete any photos, recordings or references to me driving up here today or leaving." I say.
"Of course, Mary." Says Ezzie.
I pull up to the gate and two guys are standing inside of it. "Ezzie, have them let me in, and follow me." I say.
I park the car and sit there for a moment. "Ezzie, how many people are here?" I ask.
"18 people in all. There is Big Al, Rightie, his right hand man, 12 guards patrolling the house and grounds, and four women locked up in separate rooms." Says Ezzie.
"Can you freeze everyone, please?" I ask, and I see the two guys standing behind my car.
"Everyone is frozen." Says Ezzie.
I take a deep breath. "Where is Big Al?"
"He is in his office." Says Ezzie.
I get out of the car. "Ok did you freeze the women?" I ask.
"You did ask to freeze everyone." Says Ezzie.
"I did. Thank you. Please unfreeze them and make sure they cooperate with the guy and don't fight him, ok." I look at the two guys from the gate. "Have one of these guys go free the women, and bring them to me in Big Al's office. Have the other guy take me to Big Al." I say.
"Done." Says Ezzie, as one guy walks away.