Page 79 of Unrivaled Love
"Way to be specific with your emergency commands Cap," Crosby says.
"Thank you, now get going."
I watch my men organize and get to work. But after a few minutes it’s clear we don’t have an easy way in and I let worry take over.
"The police said they'd send an officer." Duncan says as he joins us at the back of the house.
"Okay, that's good, that's something." I mutter as I wring my hands.
"Did you guys try getting up there?" Duncan points up. On the second story there is a window cracked open and swinging out.
"Dunc you're amazing!" I cheer. "Boys! Come here!"
Everyone gathers around and we stare up at the only opportunity we have.
"I'm the tallest," Emmett says, "but I don't think I can make it up there myself."
"I'm the strongest," Duncan adds. "I could maybe lift Crosby up but he's been getting a little chunky in the off season."
"Have not!" Crosby disputes even as he spins around trying to size up his own ass.
"Enough. Boys, we have to save Bryson and Jo. They could be trapped inside by wifi enabled locks or worse."
"Worse?" Crosby asks.
"Yes, they could have wandered off into the woods and gotten lost. We might never find them."
"I don't think it's that bad." Emmett says.
"I'm glad you think so." I say as I step back and size up our situation here. "Is there a ladder?"
"Why would there be a ladder just lying around?" Duncan asks and I don't appreciate his sass.
"I don't know, Duncan, but before we try to scale the building I say we look for one."
The boys disperse again with grumbles. They can complain all they want but I will never leave a man behind.
I hear tires on the driveway. Thank goodness the authorities are here. I walk out to meet them. This isn't exactly the same but over the seasons as Captain I have honed the skills necessary to communicate with referees in tense situations. I roll my shoulders back and head that direction.
Except it's Aiden and Harper getting out of the car instead.
"This is a beautiful property." Harper says as she rounds the front of the car.
"I'm a little concerned about the transmitter on the vehicle," Aiden says as he points.
"True, that is an eyesore." They chuckle together and while I’m proud of them for their lighthearted take on the situation I have no time for it.
"I’m glad to see you both but this is serious. Bryson and Jo are missing and we're trying to get into the house."
"How can we help?" Aiden says as he loops a hand around Harper's waist, pulling her close.
"Cap!" Crosby yells and I turn and jog to the back of the house with Aiden and Harper following behind.
In an absolute miracle Crosby and Duncan are carrying a gigantic ladder around the deck.
"Atta boys!" I clap and join them.
It doesn't take long for us to get the ladder up against the house and we stop to admire our handy work.
