Hometown Justice: Homecoming

Chapter Eight

For the second time in three months, Alex woke to find his friends around his hospital bed. He felt pain like none as he attempted to move. What in the hell did I do this time? The last thing I remember…..is Brutus Bagwell.  Alex thought.

“Alex, you are awake,” Amy said moving close to him. “The doctor said you aren’t too badly injured, you just lost a lot of blood. Would you mind telling us what happened?” 

“Amy, calm down, honey. Your brother just woke up, give him to get his bearings,” Mr. Ruler said, stepping forward. “Son, take your time. Don’t rush anything,” 

Alex couldn’t help noticing his father’s eyes were kinda misty. Like his father wasn’t all there. Ken, in full uniform stepped forward. He had a sick look on his face, but Alex expected that with Ken’s arm in a sling still from the fight with Tommy. 

“Sheriff, we have some bad news, concerning your car. Jason and Tai have tried all they could to restore your Chevelle to its glory, but whatever caused that tanker to explode, caused it to blow up the chevelle. You don’t have a car anymore Sheriff,” Ken explained.

“Dad,” Alex said, “Tell me everything you know about Brutus Bagwell,” 

Mr. Ruler stepped forward.

“Brutus Bagwell is considered the greatest cage fighter in all of North Carolina. Tell me you didn’t have a run in with him,” Mr. Ruler said.

“I did. Tommy, Brutus, and The Hudson Brothers, and Tommy’s Lawyer all stopped me enroute to the diner last night. They are bringing a detective from the city to investigate the murder of Mark Bagwell. When did the murder happen?” Alex asked.

“He was killed when he assaulted me with my own blade,” Keitaro said. “I basically beat his ass,” 

“Then the entire mill emptied out. I didn’t even know people could still go in there,” Tai explained.

“That’s where Tommy and Antoine mass produce their drugs,” a voice said from the doorway.

Everyone looked to see a dark haired lady enter the room. She was a nurse but she looked more like Selena Gomez than anyone else in the town. Alex recognized her immediately. 

“Serrita, how do you know this?” Alex asked.

“My brother ran drugs for Tommy. Remember his General Lee replica, Alex? They used it to run drugs, shine, and anything else you can think of. Tommy murdered my brother in cold blood because Ryan wouldn’t kill Ma and Pa,” Serrita explained.

“Tommy Leons is going down,” Aidan said suddenly, making everyone turn to look at him. “Alex, I’m going to be decoding these discs you had on you when you were found. I will have a report to Tai and Ken as soon as I can” 

“I’m going with Kuro to investigate the Mill. We’ll be using the old platoon disguise kit,” Keitaro said.

“Good. Tai and I will continue working regular everyday routines,” Ken said.

“WHOA WHOA WHOA WHOA WHOA WHOA WHOA WHOA! WAIT A DAMN MINUTE!” Alex shouted, “WHO IN THE HELL MADE YOU GUYS THE LEADER? I MAKE THE DECISIONS,”

“So what’s the plan Captain?” Kuro asked.

“Aidan will do as he said. Kuro and Kei, you two will tackle that mill. Tai, you will need to go to Judge Odoms, get permission to put a forty-eight hour lockdown on the entire town. Dad, I need you to go get Chase, and gather up all of Kwondo’s students in town. Have them meet us in Frank’s store. Ken, I’m going to need you to stay here and help me,” Alex said. “Amy, Mom. Go home, pack, get Alyson, and get out of town. Tomorrow morning, I want you three to be in Goldburg. Find a hotel room, and stay there until you hear from us,”