Chapter 4

Posted by Tessa from 1Cust171.tnt2.bloomington.il.da.uu.net on November 07, 1999 at 10:35:13:

In Reply to: Tessa's new novel chapter 3 posted by Short Round on November 07, 1999 at 07:21:44:

Chapter 4
Lauren arrived in London early in the morning. She pulled her bag onto her back and push her prized possession, a black fedora, onto her head tight. She looked around for someone familiar and smiled, ìAnthony.î
A tall man with brownish hair and pale blue eyes looked at Lauren with amusement, and in his thick English accent, ìLauren, what sort of trouble did you get into this time?î
Lauren laughed, ìMe? Trouble?î
ìLauren, I know you too well. I only dated you for whatótwo years?î
ìItís been that long?î she said smiling.
The man chuckled and said, ìYouíre lucky I was in London.î
Anthony Brody was another one of her familyís closest friends. Only two years older than her, Anthony had just graduated from Barnett with an archeology degree that spring. Anthonyís father, James, was Marcusís nephew and took over as curator of the museum when Marcus was killed more than twenty-two years ago. Now with James retiring in a matter of months, Anthony took over as curator to keep up with family tradition. Lauren smiled at him and said,
ìDad mentioned it that you took a vacation from the museum. Perfect opportunity for me.î
ìAlright, Lauren. Whatís going on this time?î
Lauren looked around, ìNot here. Itís too public.î
ìWeíll go to my flat, and get you settled.î
ìThis is a bit awkward for you, isnít it?î
ìNot at all,î looking at her, ìWe broke up two years ago.î
ìYouíve always been a good friend, Anthony,î looking at him.
ìAnd I always will beî as they walked out of the airport, ìCome on, Iíll even be a gentleman and sleep on the couch. You can have the bed.î
ìThanks,î giving him one of her winning smiles.

In a plane heading to London, Shorty looked at the picture Indy had given him of his daughter. Man, this girl looks like Indy. Even the same hat, noticing the fedora on her head. Shorty thought it was a bit weird for Indy asking for his help but he went back to the conversation they had earlier. Laurenís a bit uncontrollable. Sheís like me, kid. Goes off on her own and taking risks with her life.
Shorty chuckled a bit and remembered his own adventure with Indy years ago. He was just a kid then, now he had grown up and became an archeologist like his hero. He didnít refuse his friend in his time of need. He needs me, Shorty thought, Iíve got to help him.

ìOk, Dad,î Eric said, ìWhatís going on?î
Indy stared at his sons, swallowed hard, and said, ìItís nothing.î
ìCome on, Dad,î Michael said, ìWe know you too well. What has Lauren gotten herself into?î
Indy shut his suitcase and said, ìWeíll discuss it when we get to LondonÖand to Lauren.î

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