It had been a long day. I finally got home at 6:30pm and stripped all of my clothes off. l washed my face and brushed my teeth then laid in my bed falling asleep before it was even 6:45pm. Around 11:45pm, l woke up to my phone ringing and had 9 missed calls. I had 2 from Monica, 3 from Kayce, 2 from John, and one from both Jaime and Lee. What the fuck is going on? I immediately called Monica since she called first and she answered on the first ring sobbing "Bella!"I jumped up and threw some clothes on."Monica what's wrong?" She sobbed "Come to the ranch please." I frantically threw on my best clothes just in case I had to go to court. "I need 3 minutes and I'll be on my way."I said, hanging up. I called John who didn't answer. Then I called Kayce who was panicked but nice, "Bella please get here." he said. "I'm on my way I'll be there in a couple minutes. What happened?"I said. "They took him Bella, " Kayce cried. I was confused, "Took who Kayce?" He cried back," Tate baby, they took Tate." I stomped on the gas and hung up, I had to make a few calls to some people who could get me answers quick.
I made it to the ranch in under 8 minutes total. I could see a bunch of flashlights and heard people yelling for Tate. I jumped out of my truck when Monica ran to me hugging me."Oh Monica, I'm so sorry. We will find him okay? I called my contacts they'll call me with news soon."I said as I hugged her tightly. Kayce, John, and Lee ran up to us,"Thanks for coming Isabel." John said. My phone rang and it was one of my guys."Hey boss, we found him.The militia has him in a white house off Route 224 right after you see the sign for Dillion. Right at the bottom of the crazy mountains. I'll send you the co-ords." he said. "Thank you so much," I said running back to my truck. Kayce yelled "Where you going?"as I took off racing up the driveway. No time for questions,call them when he's safe. I punched the co-ords in, he's 2 hours away. I called the sheriff letting him know I'd be speeding and to let the state and counties know so I'm not pulled over. My truck roared to life once we got on the highway,
hitting 130 mph and keeping it steady. Just get him and keep him safe. Bring him right on home. All I can think about is if Tate's okay. He and I have become buddies, we spend a lot of time together during pick ups and drop offs.
I turned onto the road and shut my lights off. Here it is.Tate, I got you baby. I grabbed my gun from the glove box and high tailed it to the door, knocking on it as I ran to the side, peeking through the windows. I saw 3 cars and popped all the tires so they couldn't follow us. I heard Tate crying from a room,so I peeked in and saw him laying in the bath tub with his head shaved. I got you Tate. The music was loud, but l slid the window open and put my hand on his mouth. I motioned for him to be quiet but to stand up so I can take him out the window. He was good and stayed quiet. Once I got him out I hugged him tightly, closing the window. Then I made a mad dash to my truck, carrying him. I got him into the back and had him put his seatbelt on. As I shut the door, I got shot in my left upper thigh. I shot back, killing the shooter along with the next 3 that came out the house. I jumped in my truck and sped off.
"Hey Tate baby, you okay?" I reached around to hold his hand. "Yeah, I'm okay. Thanks for coming to get me Isabell. Where's my mom and dad?" he said. I didn't want to scare him so l just told him they were looking for him and we could call them in few minutes. My leg is on fire and I'm bleeding real bad. Tournequette with your belt. I checked behind me and didn't see anyone but didn't want to chance stopping, so I ripped my belt off and wrapped it around my leg. "Hey buddy, you got a belt on?" I asked Tate. He giggled,"That's weird to ask, of course I have a belt on." I laughed "Can I borrow it buddy? Just need it until we get home okay?" He took it off and handed it to me."Thanks so much bud. You know you're so brave? I've never met anyone as brave as you."I said. I needed him to talk so I could make sure he's okay. He went off to tell me stories about dinosaurs and his favorite animals. I wrapped his belt below mine and it helped the bleeding a bit, but I still had to hold pressure. We were more than halfway home and I was feeling shaky but I just kept him talking.
With 10 minutes left of the drive, I looked at Tate, "Almost home baby. Tate I want you to know I love you sweet heart, you have my whole heart. You are so brave, and please don't be scared anymore when we get home. Okay? I'd give anything to make sure you're safe" I said looking in my rearview. "I love you Isabell, you're my best friend ever." I got misty eyed, "You're my best friend too." I said, feeling like I'm fading fast. We pulled up in front of the lodge and I got out. Fuck, this hurts, but get him inside with his parents. Make sure he's safe. "Okay Tate Let's get out." I said. "Carry me. Please Bella." he whined. I grabbed him and carried him. Once inside, I screamed "Kayce, John, Jaime, Monica, Lee!" as loud as I could. This is it Bella. You did good. I got down on one knee to Tate's eye level. "Hey buddy just remember to not be scared about anything that happens next. I love you, I set you up for life. You're my best friend." I said with a kiss on his cheek.
I heard everyone yelling his name and I know he was okay. I watched everyone huddle around Tate as I turned walking out the door so he didn't see me die. I shut the door as I passed out.
