The Fourth Catch

Chapter 24: Fatherly Advice

"I'm so sorry.. I tried getting here when I could. There's been a mistake." Charley began rambling quickly before Anthony could respond back to Brian. Anthony turned his head looking up at his boss. A look of confusion then anger showed on his face. "What do you mean mistake? This is more than just a mistake! This could've cost someone's life Charley!" Anthony yelled.

Charley took a deep breath and held up his hand, stopping Anthony. So he could explain. "I know I know!" He stuttered. "I have already had a word with the workers involved. This.. Type of thing will not happen again. Someone got the paperwork mixed up. I'm not even sure how they messed it up. We had the correct papers at the ready. Those men should not of been in here with you guys. I could sense something off as soon as they were brought to your cell. I just realized the situation myself, on my way here, when two of the guards came and got me after what they witnessed from the cameras."

Anthony closed his eyes, in attempts of calming down. He needed to recollect himself after the events that just happened. Something much worse could have taken place with him and Brian tonight. Because some idiot worker got the paperwork mixed up. Not to mention, allowed a gun to get past security. Of course. They could've avoided this completely if Anthony would've let things be at the restaurant. He could be safe with Melanie and Beth right now. But he was too stubborn for admitting that mistake.

"When can we get out of here?" Anthony asked quietly. He hated being stuck here. He wanted to get back home. He missed being with Melanie and his daughter. Charley let out a sigh. "I was given order to wait a full forty eight hours." Charley was informed it could be sooner by Melanie. But she wanted the boys kept there until they were possibly able to reconcile. Charley was to keep an eye on them and report to Melanie should there be any change. And depending, Melanie could release them earlier. Though, if they remained thick headed and stubborn. She would keep them the full forty eight hours. Then once the time frame was up. She would come retrieve them.

Anthony sighed in return. "Lovely." He muttered. Charley observed them closely. He could see a change in their demeanor from when he first brought them in. Given a little more time, just as Melanie hoped. Charley believed the two could work things out. Charley didn't know much, but he knew enough from what Melanie explained. Especially with what happened this evening. Charley hoped they could find a way of working things out. Anthony slumped down on the ground, leaning his back against the wall. Burying his face in his hands. He was still processing the events..

Not sure what he should say. Charley decided it was best to leave the men be. He could see they needed to be alone. "Let me know if you need anything." He said awkwardly before he took his exit back towards the office. Anthony and Brian didn't say anything, they responded by giving Charley each a nod of their head.

During this time, Brian managed to regain composure. He propped himself sitting up and leaning his back against the cell door. Glancing over at Anthony. Watching him with a concerned look. "Are you alright?" He asked. Anthony slowly pulled his hands away from his face before he looked at Brian. "I'm fine..." He mumbled. Brian gave a small roll of his eyes. "You sure look fine." He stated.

Anthony turned his head, looking at Brian. The look on his face showed he was furious. "Don't start. We wouldn't be in here if it wasn't for you." Anthony was aware the sentence wasn't completely true. It was partially his fault as well. If not his whole fault. Brian glowered after Anthony. "Me?!.." He huffed. Brian was ready for placing blame on Anthony in return, until he remembered what he just went through. What they both almost went through. He knew both of them placing blame on one or the other wasn't helping. Brian sighed as he calmed down a little. "I'm sorry.." They both grew quiet after that. Getting lost in thought. "Why'd you save me?" Anthony asked. He knew he should apologize to Brian as well. But of course he was being stubborn and his ego chose to get in the way. Brian looked over in Anthony's direction. He remained silent as he thought a moment on how he should phrase his answer.