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Chapter 28: Lucky locked the apartment door behind him. Liz had left for school
nearly an hour ago. He was going to see Jason adn Sonny about stepping up his acctivity in
his job. Liz couldn't find out. Not only did she not like his involvement
with the mob, but she would be furious that he wasn't resting in bed. Liz didn't realize
this was all for her. He wanted a more secure future for all of them. He paused for a moment outside. THe weakness nearly overcame him. As
his vision turned black, he steadied himself against the wall. AS he returned to normal,
he shook his head. You're going to be fine, he told himself mentally, trying to convince
himself, you will not be sick. He started to walk to JAson's and Sonny's. ******************************************************** He knocked on the door of teh penthouse. To his surprise Jason
answered it instead of SOnny. "Lucky, waht can I do for you?" Jason asked, "Sonny's
out of town for awile." "WEll," Lucky began nervously,"You know how I was
running errands for you guys before my illness? Well, I kinda need the job back. Plus, a
few more chores, no matter what mind." "I dont' know Lucky,"Jason said doubtfully,"Are you
sure you're allright to be doing this? Besides, yuor father will have my head if anyhting
happens to you." "Jason, please don't take ym father into account here. Working
for you is my decision, beside, he doesn't have to know. And yes, I am fine, perfectly
healthy." Lucky lied with ease. "Does Liz know about this?" Jason asked. Lucky sighed, "No, but she doesn't understand. We need the
cash, and this is a way I can provide it without her having to get a second job." "Lucky, you know I'll give you a job, but you have to be sure
this is waht you want. People might not be too ahppy about your line fo work if they found
out." "JAson, I need the work. I want this job, now what can I
do?" JAson sighed in acceptance, "There's a dropoff that needs to be
done, but this is the first instance where your work can get you arrested. You understand
this?" Lucky nodded, "I do, it's a chance I'm willing to take." Jason walked over to the desk and removed a package from the locked
drawer, "Go to the docks, at precisely noon a man identifying himself as Sam will
approach you. Give him the package. Do not look inside the package for any reason. And
wahtever you do, stay inconspicuous. MOreno can't find out. Come back here when the
mission is completed for your pay." Lucky nodded and grabbed the package from Jason,"I won't let
you down." ******************************************************** Lucky stood shivering on the docks, the cool air blew across his
skin. He hoped "Sam" would show up soon. He ahd to be home when Liz returned
from school, which was in an hour. The package felt heavy in his hands. He refused to let himself think
about the contents of the package, contents which could get him arrested. Taggert would
love to see him jail so he hoped this all worked out. A man came out of the shadows. "I'm Sam, you got the
stuff?" Lucky nodded and handed the package over,"Here you go." Sam took the lid of teh package and peeked inside. He sighed in
relief,"It's all here. Thanks kid." AS Sam turned to leave he said to Lucky, "Remember kid, yuo saw
nothing." "What was there to see?" Lucky asked. Sam nodded,"Good, we understand each other." As SAm disappeared Lucky let out a sihg of relief, it had gone as
planned. There were no cops yelling "Freeze!" so he figured thney'd gotten off
scot free. Lucky started the walk home. AS he was about to walk up the stairs
that led to the mail street, he heard a voice behind him, "Well, well. IF it isn't
the young Mr.Spencer." Lucky froze, "Hello MR.Moreno, waht can I help you with?" "Well, yuo see, I heard you're working for Mr.Morgan
again." Lucky forced a luagh, "What are you talking about?" "Don't play coy Spencer, I know it's true. Now waht I want to
know as well, waht were you doing here today?" Moreno's voice had a bitter edge to
it. Lucky tried to sound calm, "Taking a walk. I missed outdoors
being in the hospital and all." Moreno came up and stuck his face in Lucky's, "Don't think I'm
stupid. That's the biggest load of BS I've ever heard. Now tell me, waht were you doing
here?" Lucky shrugged, "Nothing." Moreno motioned to his bodygaurd who struck Lucky across the face.
"Now, did taht loosen your tongue?" Lucky stood up, wiping his bloody lip,"I told you Moreno, I was
taking a walk." THe bodygaurd took a step towards Lucky, but Moreno signaled him to
stay back,"Now Mr.Spencer, I won't force the issue, but I should warn you. Failure to
co-operate with me wil result in your girlfried meeting a, how shall we say, unfortunate
accident." Lucky saw red, "Leave her out of this Moreno." Moreno shrugged, "It's your choice Spencer. Maybe I won't kill
her right away. My men could have a little fun wiht her first." Lucky's rage was primal and instinctive. He didn't stop to think
about the consequences of his actions. This creep had threatened his Elizabeth, he had to
suffer. Lucky lunged at Moreno. He knocked him to the ground. He managed to
get a few good punches in before the bodygaurd clobbered him and he fell in pain. Moreno got to his feet, clutching his nose,"That was not a
smart move Spencer." Lucky didn't hear him, he was in too much pain. Not all of his
suffering was because of the beating, the pain was radiating from his stomach. As Lucky's head lolled to the side unconsious, Moreno laughed adn said to his bodygaurd, "This guy really can't take a beating can he? Come on, we'll leave him here. When he wakes up it will make him think twice about going up against us." |