Take Two- Crow's story

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Tyson's pov***

   We are driving home with Carlton following. Michelle is in the seat beside me, holding my hand. "Hey, we have another tail. Its her father. What do you want to do?" Carlton asked.

   "Ridgewood road is coming up. Turn right on it. I'll go straight. You come back behind him on High Tower street. We'll stop at the parking lot of the old bank."

  "Good choice!" Crow said as he prepared for his turn. He turns at the light and then again at the parking lot. I know that he will go through to the next light and come up behind Michelle's father.

   Earl Warren closes in on my bumper after Crow pulled off. He is so intent on staying with me that he doesn't see the trap we're laying for him.
 
   I see Crow get behind Earl. "Here fishy, fishy! Hook is in, line is tight." Crow said in a gleeful voice.

   I turn into the parking lot of a bank that went out of business years ago. Earl and Crow follow. Crow pulls up to almost touching Earl's bumper. There's no way for him to move until we moved.

  I get out of the Mercedes suv and walk back to his door. He rolls the window down halfway. "Why are you following us?"

   "I'm not following you. I'm going home." He said as he swallow in fear.

  "Bullshit! You wouldn't be in this parking lot if you weren't following us. Do you honestly think that I am stupid enough to lead you to my door? Michelle and I are getting married soon. You and your family are not invited. Stay away from my woman. If you can not stay away, you won't see another birthday. Is there any questions?"

  "She's my daughter! I deserve to see her any time I want!"

  "You gave away that right when you stole money and tried to frame her. This is your only warning. Stay the fuck away or die!"

   I went back to the suv and drove away. Crow stayed with Earl. Michelle grabbed my hand again and held it.

  Over the next week, things settle down and Michelle decides to go to work on Monday.

   I  fall more in love with her every day.

   Crow and Anderson eat dinner with us every evening. I am called out of town on Friday.
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Michelle's pov ***

   "Michelle, I have a job to do. Can you come and take Anderson to school?" Carlton asked over the phone on Friday morning.

  "Of course! I'll be there in ten minutes. I will need his booster seat." I grabbed my keys and bag as I go to the garage. And drive the Toyota suv away.

  I pick up Anderson and take him to school. He doesn't look like he feels too good. When I get to my office, I text Carlton to let him know and be aware. I'm amazed that he let's me have so much contact with Anderson. I don't want to ruin it.

  I got a response of 'ok' from Carlton. I started working. My work was cut off when I got a call from Sara. "Hey, Sara! What's up?"

  She sounds a little frazzled. "I just got a call from Annette Tucker. She's the nurse at Anderson's school. He's running a high fever. He needs to be picked up. Jackson is on a case with all of the guys and Amberlyn. Which means that I have five kids under five years old....."

  "I'll go get him. Just call whoever and make it possible. I'm heading out now." I log off my computer and grab my bag.

  "You are amazing! Thank you so much! I'll call Annette and tell her you are coming."