Chapter 2

Continuing our story from June 19.

Chapter 2

Brad, the sheriff, had been in law enforcement for 21 years. He had left the small town in which he had grown up to go to college and study criminal justice. Earning his bachelors degree in just three and a half years, he went on to get his masters. After college he enlisted in the military and served as an MP. He was not a stranger to things that were out of the ordinary.

After serving two hitches in the military Brad took a job as a field investigator with the FBI. While employed with the FBI he had helped in apprehending some of the world's most hardened criminals. Once, he was even taken hostage by one. He had placed himself in jeopardy against the wishes of his superiors in order to rescue a young girl. The rescue effort was successful but at the expense of his own capture and torture, a torture for which he would always bear the scars. He had no regrets. He had done what he knew in his heart was right. Because of him that little girl was safe today and now was grown with children of her own. At first Brad had received a reprimand for disobeying the orders of his superiors, but the public outcry and gratitude of the girl's family was so great that the reprimand was rescinded and he was awarded the medal for bravery above and beyond the call of duty. But Brad knew his career as an FBI agent was over. The torture he had endured had been so severe that he would never, again, be able to keep up with the physical demands of the job. So Brad left the FBI and headed back to his hometown.

It was a quiet night when Brad arrived home. He had, purposely, walked in from the bus stop just on the outskirts of town so as to go unnoticed. Only his parents were aware of his return. He had asked them not to tell anyone he was coming. The people of his hometown were very proud of him. The facts of the case, the stories of how he had rescued that little girl, and the torture he had endured were national news. To those whom had known him since his childhood he was a true hero. Of course, Brad could not hide himself for long, he would have to go out sometime.

When some of the townsfolks knew he was home the news spread like wild fire around the small community. Plans were made to give him a hero's welcome but he was able to convince them that he did not want that kind of recognition. He had just done his job and was now home to enjoy what years he had left in obscure retirement. His desire was to spend his days fishing, hunting, and relaxing. He just wanted to be a regular part of the town again, just like when he grew up there all those years ago.

It's up to you, fellow bloggers, to write Chapter 3. What will happen in the life of Brad? What did he see the day Lyle walked into his office? You write the story. It won't be a success without you.

Richard

He was not the kind who was easily intimidated or often surprised. He thought he had seen it all, but he could not believe the sight that was before him.