THE ONLY EXCEPTION (BOYXBOY)

Chapter Nineteen: M(MP)T

Mildred’s POV:

When too many people started to walk by we decided we should move from the corridor and into some place more quiet. We were in the middle of our plans when out of nowhere Mr. Phillips appeared.

                “So what are you gonna do once you get the confession out of him… waltz out?” We all jumped at the sound of his voice coming from the shadows of the chapel.

                “Jesus dad, don’t do that!” Micah gasped his hand clenching his chest.  Smiling Mr. Phillips took a seat with us and shook his head.

                “I know you want revenge. You want justice. You want this Todd guy to pay for what he’s done. He hasn’t just hurt Declan but all of us. Bryant and I sat in a white room for what seemed like forever waiting, hoping and praying that we’d be spared. It was the first time I’d ever had to have a HIV test in my life. And by the grace of GOD it’ll be my last. Thankfully we all came up negative… well except those two fellas who were with that Warren kid… he’s changed their lives forever. Even before I knew the results all I could think was I going to kill that fucker.  I was going to hunt him down and take the life from his very body. For putting me and mine in danger, for causing all this chaos but then it hit me. I can’t. I’m an officer of the law and as much as he deserves it I only enforce the law. I don’t make judgments…. And neither can you. No more mission impossible plans. No more talk of unregistered glock 9’s… I’m going to pretend I didn’t hear that part. You let us handle bringing Todd in. I promise we will make him pay for what he’s done. Do we have a deal?” We all sat there silent. Finally we all looked at Micah. In retrospect this was his decision to make. Nodding he stood and held out his hand for his father to take.

                “Deal.” Taking it Mr. Phillips pulled him into a hug.

                “So clue me in so far. We’ve only got a six hour window here before State takes over. With the amount of drugs found in Declan’s system and in Warren’s car the State has to investigate the situation too. If they find our findings lacking they will have the authority to take over and we’ll never see justice done.  Todd would be put into a state mental facility and no one would be able to touch him.” From there Micah explained the plan. We needed the confession out of Todd something iron clad to make sure he never came near Micah and Declan again. When we left the chapel I felt better now. I knew that Mr. Phillips would do everything he could to take Todd down. It wasn’t just his civil duty but his personal duty as a father. After calling in his offices Mr. Phillips was only able to secure two seats in the SWAT van.

                “I’ll keep watch over him until you get back.” I said to Micah. As much as Micah wanted to stay he was the only one who could get Todd to talk. We watched Mr. Phillips, Micah and a few SWAT members head down the hall towards the elevators.

                “I wanted to fucking go.” McClane muttered glancing back I shook my head.

                “You’re not the only one.” Sean huffed.

                “I really really wanted to taser him.” Ginger said glumly. Slowly we all turned to Ginger to see her stroking the taser with her fingers. When she realized we were all watching she blushed hard.

                “What?... I like tasers.” She said.

                “Ginger what did I tell you about that?” Laurie sighed holding out her hand. Pouting a bit Ginger handed over the taser.

                “I'm never allowed to have the taser out of the car… geez you guys are so uptight about a little bitty taser. It’s not like I don’t know how to use it…. I read the instructions.” Rolling her eyes Megan started back for the waiting room.