ODDS OF LOVE - SEASON 14

Episode 26

" Have they found our mother? ," Alan asked as he rolled his wheelchair into Nicholas' study followed by Jeff just as the older man was hanging up the phone. " Where is she at ? "

Jeff came to a stop beside his brother and crossed his arms over his chest. "Yes. What have the police and that private detective you hired discovered? "

Nicholas sighed deeply. Alan looked at the man for the first time since his mother had disappeared. He looked awful. He was old yes but he looked years older than he had before. He swallowed, suddenly feeling almost guilty for hounding him like this  especially so early in the morning. It wasn't Nicholas' fault what happened and he was trying to do the best he could to find her. To bring her back home. That was what Theodore had said on the phone last night when they talked before he fell asleep. He knew that too deep down but he was so frustrated. He and his brother had just lost their father. They shouldn't have to lose their mother too. He couldn't imagine attending another funeral.....

Nicholas said," Nothing as of yet but they just received the matter last night.  The police are going to get a warrant or some such nonsense to see where the call came from. Dom Gaines is also working on tracing the call and the.....the package I received. Dom said he is assigning his very best cyber expert to it. "

Jeff snorted ," The cops are idiots. They're too busy harassing people like me and Theodore about that Angeletti woman to worry about finding our mom. I've read up on Gaines Investigations. They'll find out more information than the pigs. "

Nicholas smiled slightly. " Possibly. I know it's difficult, sons , but try to relax. We will find your mother. I actually have an appointment at the bank later today. About the money. I recommend you two tend to your daily life and also stay away from the news. Telephone too. In case of reporters. Like Scott Sands. I am trying to keep it quiet but I'm also not sure that's the right route to take. It's possible media attention will locate her sooner. Perhaps shine a light on her kidnapper. I don't know."

Alan stared harder than normal at the man. He didn't know Nicholas all that well but he had never heard him quite this uncertain before. " Why do you care ? Not just about the kidnapping but everything else you have done? For me , my mother, everything? "

Jeff narrowed his eyes. " Yes. What's your game? "

Nicholas shook his head at them. " No game, boys. I just.... I just love your mother. I know it's early. She just buried your father. My wife died several months ago. It's unseemly, yes , but love does not work on a proper timetable at times. All I can tell you both is I plan to save your mother and bring her back home safely. So I can marry her. Now , Alan , you need to go get ready for more physical therapy and your remote schooling. And , Jeff , I want you to go take a nice long soak in the jacuzzi. I think you could use some tension relieving. "