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Date Posted: 23:53:03 08/10/03 Sun
Author: Wanda
Author Host/IP: 216.51.254.249
Subject: Second Generation - Part #30

PART #30
Lenore dissolved in a barrage of tears. What had she done? Lucia would hate her forever. How could she bear the pain of losing her daughter? Catherine came over to Lenore, and said, “Lenore, give her some time. This was shocking news for her to receive. She has to have time to think this through.” Lenore wailed, “She hates me; I know she hates me.”

Bow motioned to Boudreau to go after Lucia. The Chief of Police said, “We must get something worked out to get Lenore and Lucia away where they will be safe. Time is of the utmost importance now. We have to move fast before some of this information leaks out.”

Bow said, “Let’s wait a few minutes, and see if Boudreau can help Lucia to understand this situation. Perhaps he can persuade her to come back so we can work out a solution for her and her mother.”

Boudreau caught up with Lucia at the end of the block. He was running along behind her shouting, “Lucia stop; please come back.” When he caught up to her she was sobbing so hard people were turning to look at her. Boudreau knew she needed to be gotten away from curious onlookers. He turned her around, and put his arms around her. She continued to sob on his shoulder. He said, “Lucia, I know this was difficult to hear; but what you heard is true. The man who attempted to kill me was a man called Peter Dunkirk. He is my father’s old enemy, and has been in jail for many years. He tried to steal the Le Bleu plantation from my family years ago, and his connection with your father has been carefully planned on his part. I have no doubt he still wants to take the plantation from my family. Killing me was a way to get to my family.”

Lucia tried to calm herself as they walked back toward Anthony’s. Lucia said, “Boudreau, I cannot believe my father would try to have you killed. Why would he want to do that?” Boudreau said, “Lucia, I do believe that is a question you should ask your mother. She knows why Hollingsworth wants me dead.”

They returned to the back room where Lenore was still seated. Lenore looked up when they entered the room; and said, “Lucia, I am so sorry to have to tell you the news about your father, but I was fearful for Boudreau’s life. I could not have lived with myself, if I had remained quiet, and Boudreau would have been killed.”

Lucia asked, “Mother, does that mean there is still a hit man after Boudreau?” Lenore said, “Yes, it does mean that. The man’s name is Alfonso De Nato. He has worked for your father for sometime now. Surely, you have seen him Lucia.” Lucia said, “I do know Alfonso De Nato. He has always made me nervous.”

Bow said, “Lucia, it is going to be important for you and your mother to leave for a while, so the police and District Attorney can do their jobs.” Lucia asked, “What about Boudreau? Shouldn’t he leave too? If there is a hit out on Boudreau, he must leave the area too.” Boudreau said, “Dad, I think Lucia is right. I know George and Jean Baptiste will be patient about the time for me to begin work.” Bow said, “All right, we will go to the police station, and we’ll set this up. Boudreau, we are going to have to be very careful, for no doubt you are being watched closely.

Lucia said, “What if Alfonso was watching this place, and saw us all together?” Bow said, “We are hoping that was not the case; it would be extremely dangerous for your mother if she were seen with us. Lucia, it would probably be safer for your mother if you did not let her out of your sight. Stay with her every moment. I don’t think your father is as apt to do bodily harm to her if you are with her.”

Lucia agreed to keep a close eye on the home situation, and not to let Lenore do anything that would separate her from Lucia. On the way home both women were very quiet. Lucia was still shaking from hearing the news about her father. Lenore was shaking because of her fear for both of their lives. One could only hope things would work out for the best.

Bow, Catherine, and Boudreau left to drive to the police station. They stopped in front of the station; and all three got out of the car, and went into the building. They walked into the Police Chief’s office, and Bow told them Lucia had taken her mother home. The Police Chief handed Bow the name and number of a person they would call to would take care of booking safe passage for Lenore and her daughter, Lucia, out of the area. Bow said, “We are thinking it might be wise for Boudreau to disappear with them, at least for awhile.” The Police Chief thought for a moment; and said, “You are probably right about that. We will set it up.”

While they were talking to the Police Chief, an old looking gentleman walked into the police station; and asked to talk to someone about the La Faye stabbing. He said he had some information that was pertinent to the case. The man seemed to have a hacking cough. The officer asked him to have a seat; and told him he would need to talk to the Police Chief.

While Bow, Catherine, and Boudreau were in the Police Chief’s office, there was a tap on the door; and an officer stuck his head in the room. He said, “Chief, there’s an elderly man out here who says he has some pertinent information on the La Faye stabbing.” The Police Chief asked, “Do you know his name?” “No Sir, I don’t, but he has a terrible hacking cough.”

Bow asked, “Where is this man?” The officer said, “He’s seated over there.” Bow looked out at the man, studied him for just a moment; and laughed, “I don’t believe it; that man is Peter Dunkirk. I haven’t seen him for a long time, but that has to be him.”

The Police Chief said, “Show that man into my office, please.” The officer motioned for Peter to come forward. While walking to the door of the Police Chief’s office, Peter was thinking how he would word his testimony. He was feeling an air of self importance, and than he saw there were other people in the office. He looked around, and suddenly realized he had walked into a room with Bow and Catherine La Faye and their son, Boudreau.

To be continued...

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