Chapter 1 - Judgement Overruled

09/28/10 : Los Angeles

0900 hours

"We find the defendant guilty" was the statement made my the jury and Robert Crawford's worst fear had come true and he was facing a long time in the state penitary for the charges of multiple murders and assault. The case was too strong against him and there was nothing he could do about it. He looked behind and saw his daughter in tears. He was afraid that this was going to be the last time he was going to ever see her. A couple of cops came near with handcuffs and said "Its time to go doc, seems like you will be with us for a long time" and gave a crooked smile.

0915 hours

He started his long walk towards the big van which seemed like the authorized transportation straight to hell. He took a deep sigh. There was a light sparkling in the light at the corridor through which they were walking and before they knew the next thing, the power supply went off and the whole place was dark. The emergency lights came in a short while and the cops found an unusual scene. Robert was on the ground. It seemed like somebody had hurt him and the fire exit was open and so the cops ran to see if there was anyone there but it was in vain.

0930 hours

"His reputations are such, that it is hard for anyone to believe that Robert has done such a horrible thing. Rumour has that he was a very kind guy" said one cop to another. "You never know what is going to happen, thats what life is eh?" replied the another. The doctor after examining Robert said he has some bruises but a days rest is enough. "He can rest all he wants behind the bars, now we are taking him" growled the cops and went in to see Robert.

1230 hours

They went in and found no one. The window was opened but it was stupid to think that Robert had climbed down the window because his room was on the 17th floor, one misstep and he was history. They searched the room thoroughly and the doctor was questioned but it was no use. Robert had escaped.

1500 hours

The telephone rang in Steve's home. "Stephen, everything went according to plan, I am off and will meet you in Vegas by this time tomorrow" said the voice. There was a smile in Steve's face and he called out "Sarah!! Robert is out, you pick him at the airport tomorrow".

1900 hours

The judgement has been overruled. "Its been almost 8 hours since the hostage has escaped and we don't know what the hell is going on. This case has created a lot of buzz in our city and I aint going to look pretty before the media telling them we are doing our best to catch Robert" shouted the chief in fury at his team. "I want this guy before the case moves to the hands of the FBI".

2300 hours

"No leads yet?" and the whole team stood like as if there was an artist sketching them. "I am afraid no, sir" said a low voice from the far side of the room. "I swore to god I would never do this again, but you useless pieces of shit leave me with no choice" roared the chief and shouted "Bring me Michael's file". There was a buzz around the room on hearing the name. After giving it a lot of thought, the chief took the telephone and made a call."Michael, is that you? We have a situation and we need you" and the voice on the other end of the telephone said "I am listening"...