Everyone having sex is at least 18. This story is a work of fiction. I made it all up. Check reality at the door and enjoy it for what it is. Special thanks to goducks111 for his help and making this a better story.
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Chapter 10 -- Final Answer
Two days later, I am in my office on a phone call. My cell phone goes off, it is Bruce from the FBI.
I apologize, "You are all doing well. I just got a critical call about my dad; I need to run. Keep up the great work and see you next week."
I hang up and answer my cell phone, "Hello Bruce, what can I do for you."
Bruce only says, "We got him. You were right, it was Ralph Cartwright. Your mom called this morning and gave us five names that pushed her towards torturing you. All five work for Warren Buffet. However, Ralph was a significant customer of those companies, and they all did a seemingly innocent thing for him. As we speak an army of agents are raiding his office.
"We found the toxin, it's rare, and Ralph sells it. He shielded his wife; not sure we can make a case against her. We believe she knew everything, but there is no evidence to prosecute. Their daughter is like you, does her own thing, we don't think she has a clue. There will be a press conference first thing tomorrow morning. He won't touch you now. He knows we are watching and listening to everything he does."
I have a huge smile, "I love this news. Thank you very much."
Bruce continues, "I have paperwork to do, and then I am going home to my wife. Have a good evening, sir."
I comment, "Thank you, Bruce. If you ever tire of your job, you have one with me. Thank you very much." Click.
I get up and walk through the kitchen, "Maureen, I want everyone up in Kathy's room within five minutes. Breaking news."
Maureen ran out of the room, yelling. I smirk to myself and head upstairs. I open the door to Kathy's room, and mom, Patty, and Valorie are sitting on the bed talking. On seeing me, everyone stops. I walk over and sit on the edge of the bed. They are looking at me, waiting for me to say something. I don't. One by one, the staff starts filing into the room. There is a total of twelve.
I speak directly to Kathy, "The FBI called me just now. A warrant for Ralph Cartwright's arrest has just been issued for the murder of David Wellington." A cheer drowns me out. Kathy smiles. "They don't have enough for the wife. A rare toxin was used, one his company sells. More arrests will follow, but this is the main one. Everyone is free to leave the house now.
"That's all I have to say, I just wanted to make sure everyone heard the news from me, it's real." People start to fill out. Patty looks sad while Valorie and mom are elated. Kathy looks like this was expected. "Tomorrow I am going on a one-day trip, I expect to be back for dinner with everyone."
Kathy asks with malice in her voice, "Abigail?"
I correct her, "She prefers Abby and yes. I want to look in the eyes of my enemy. I also want to verify a second set of talons is not coming my way." That appeased the security conscience, Kathy.
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The next day, I have just pulled up to the Cartwright mansion. Ralph and Marilyn are out, leaving Abby by herself. The desire to get information on her parents was all the lure I needed to gain entrance to the property. She is on the stairs waiting for me as I pull up. I am in a 200-year-old horse-drawn buggy with four horses in front. It is a huge buggy like they would use for a queen.
Abby is flabbergasted by my entrance. I am in shorts and a blue Hawaiian shirt with sandals on. She has her hand over her mouth, I believe she is laughing at me. I am helped down and walk up to Abby. She is in white shorts, a white t-shirt, and white shoes. She looks ready for playing tennis. I ask for her hand, kiss it, and then hold it in mine.
I ask, "Would the lady Abby like to attend lunch with Robin Wellington? I promise no tricks or pain. I just want to talk and show you I am a normal guy."
She has to work hard at it, but she makes up a shrill rich woman accent, and says to me, "Although you are far down from my class, it would amuse me go through a drive-through in a horse and buggy. Yes, I will go with you."
I help Abby into the buggy, and then the driver helps me up. The driver has a small dog on the bench with him that has his head on the back of his seat, watching us. It's a sad looking dog, and that amuses Abby to no end. She grabs my arm and hangs on as the driver starts our trek."
There is fast traffic passing us, noise from the buggy, and then being in the open air with the wind blowing that makes it hard to hear unless you are yelling. Abby tries, and I hold up my hand with five fingers. She understands.
After five minutes of driving in the horse-drawn buggy, they pull over to the side of the road, and he helps us out of the carriage. I tip the man nicely. I then take Abby in my arm, and we walk ten feet to a fancy, bright yellow convertible sports car.
I have the keys already. I assist Abby getting in, and then off we go to the airport. Abby has long chestnut hair with curls in it. Her hair whips around behind her, which is quite cool looking. My hair is not short, but it's not long either, I can imagine mine doing something similar. Abby has her hands outside of the car, being hit by the wind. It's cool doing that, and she is like a small child having fun.
Once at the airport, we exit the car and board my Gulfstream. She knows to take a right and get in the back. I stop her and guide her to the left and into the co-pilots seat. Abby is overwhelmed by the controls; she places her hands in her lap. Probably for the best, we don't want her hitting something critical.
Ben is good with Abby. He gives both of us a headset with a mic. We hear the tower and the chatter. We take off and are soon on our way to Chicago. He explains the chatter and what to look at along the way. Mostly, we see a blue sky and a few clouds. We have several turns coming into Chicago, Midway. Once there, a limo takes us a short distance to the old and famous pizza place on the south side.
Once inside and seated, Abby's first question is, "Why the horse and buggy if you had a car?"
I laugh good at that, then I answer, "My hope was the horses would be there long enough and shit on your dad's driveway."
Abby laughs out loud enough that people look at her.
I reason, "Well, your dad did have my dad killed."