Credence Episode 57

Ryan called his attorney with his new number. His attorney said I’ve been trying to reach you once I heard about Adrian’s shooting and car explosion. What’s going on?

Ryan said it’s a long story but we are okay. His attorney said how glad I am to hear that. Then he said I hope this is not bad timing. Ryan said no it’s not.

About that thing we talked about last night, I listened to the recording and it’s damaging, his attorney said.

We can sue him but since you don’t want to take that action. I contacted a private investigator I work with and he is ready to get to work.

He needs to know where to find Henry. I guess that’s the name I got from the recording. Ryan said so what does he have in mind?

His attorney said we need to know how to track him, Ryan said that’s the problem I don’t know where.

I also doubt that Nancy knows as well because we just ran into him yesterday.

His attorney said then let’s use Nancy as bait. Ryan said excuse me? His attorney said that’s our only shot. From the recording he wants her back.

We could get her to reach out to him and meet him in a safe place you approve of. The P.I just needs to set eyes on him in person and track him from there.

His attorney said then let’s use Nancy as bait. Ryan said excuse me? His attorney said that’s our only shot. From the recording he wants her back.

We could get her to reach out to him and meet him in a safe place you approve of. The P.I just needs to set eyes on him in person and track him from there.

That’s all, I’m not asking your girlfriend to go back to him. Ryan said I’ll run it by her and get back to you. His attorney said great I’ll be waiting, please be safe and he hung up.

Ryan went to speak to Nancy asking her if she was still mad. She said no am not, not after everything that has happened today.

Ryan said okay then I need to tell you something. Nancy sat up and said okay.

Ryan said I’m tracking Henry with a P.I. Nancy said excuse me! Ryan said yes, what he said is injurious to my reputation.

I can’t just let it slide, who knows who else he’ll tell that to. Now the problem is that I need to find him and I don’t know how.

Nancy said Well I don’t know where he is either. Ryan said how about you reach out to him so we can find him?

Nancy said Ryan, are you serious? Is that how bad you want it, that you are willing to put me in harm’s way?

Ryan said it’s not harm’s way, if you don’t want to meet him which I don’t want by the way.

Can you at least find out his house address or place of work so the P.I can track him from there?

Nancy said it’s just outrageous but I’ll think about it.

Ryan said thank you. I really appreciate it. Nancy said my brothers should be in town by now so I’m awaiting their call.

What a day today has shaped up to be. Ryan said and yet we were fighting. Nancy said can we not talk about it please, Ryan said fine if you say so.

Adrian spoke to Stacey saying so you stopped by my house today. Stacey said please don’t get shot again you really scared me.

Adrian said Well it’s not my fault, I don’t even understand what’s going on, I’m just glad to be alive. I’m sorry I gave you a scare and I’m sorry for that kiss too.

Stacey said oh! That? Well, I’m not offended so you don’t have to apologize. Adrian said really? Stacey said please don’t push it as she laughed.

Adrian said I got carried away by everything, Stacey said it’s fine, I’m not mad. They both headed to the sitting room and met Nancy and Ryan.

Liam limped up to them, limping and walking slowly. He asked if he could talk to them. They said he could and asked him to sit down.

He said he was fine standing because he was tired of lying down. He said he wanted to thank all of them for standing by him, despite how horrible he was as a person.

Adrian said to err is human to forgive is divine. He said I hope everything is in the past and we can move forward. Liam said thank you to them and headed back to where he came from.

Nancy’s brothers arrived, she flew into their arms and refused to get down. Her brothers said to Nancy get down now, she said no and held on to them.

Adrian said to Stacey see your adult friend. Nancy got down and held on to her eldest brother and lay on his chest.

Adrian said to Ryan see your competition. Nancy’s eldest brother, Marvin said you must be Adrian the lover boy as he shook his hands.

Adrian said excuse me? He said oh I’m sorry I’ve heard so much about you from Nancy. He mimicked his sister’s voice Adrian is such a nice guy with a nice heart.

He turned to Stacey and said you must be Adrian’s sweetheart as he hugged her. Stacey smiled and he said thank you for being my sister’s big sister she never had.

Stacey said really? Marvin said oh yes, she hasn’t told you? You are her big sis so please act accordingly.

He turned to Ryan and said let me guess you are the guy who spoke phonetics a few days ago on the phone, you must be Ryan as he shook his hands.

Ryan shook his head and smiled. Marvin turned to his immediate younger brother and said please meet Martin, my shy younger brother and Martin waved at them all.

He said I don’t know what I’ll do with him. How can a man be this shy? After all these years.

He is so reserved and soft spoken; I wonder how he proposed to his wife.

Martin said I wrote her a love letter, it’s that simple and it melted her heart.

When she accepted, I cooked and invited her over for a candlelit dinner and the rest they say is history, end of the story.

At least I’m romantic, unlike you who can propose to a woman on the farm. Marvin said and what’s wrong with that as everyone laughed.

Martin said so what’s going on today? Everywhere is so tense today. Just today we came into town there’s a shooting and a car explosion.

Adrian said I have no explanation to give. I went for a show today I was supposed to host and before I knew it, I got shot at and my car was caught up in an explosion. I’m still coming to terms with it.

Martin said as someone with some knowledge of psychology you must be traumatized. Please don’t put a brave face to it and take it for granted.

You almost died today and that’s traumatic enough. Please talk to someone, you’ll have nightmares about that event. I’m speaking from my own experience.

Adrian said thank you so much but I’m fine. Marvin said you are not fine bros; you are badly shaken up. Being shot at and having your car explode don’t happen every day.

They are major life changing events, Stacey, Marvin said talk to your sweetheart to talk about his feelings, he is not fine.

Stacey looked at Adrian and Ryan said to Adrian you know he is right.

Since you got back, I’ve seen you lost in thought you should talk to someone. Adrian said thank you, I’ll do as you say.

Marvin suddenly asked how is Liam? Nancy said asleep. Marvin said is he here too? Nancy said yes and he said this is a full house.

Mrs. Anderson stepped out and was surprised to see Marvin and Martin. Nancy saw her facial expression and said please ma’am meet my two elder brothers Marvin and Martin.

Mrs. Anderson said wow you are welcome. It’s so nice to meet you, to finally meet the family of Stacey’s bosom friend. Please make yourself at home.

She turned to Nancy and said why haven’t you gotten them a drink or something. Nancy said I’m sorry I don’t know where to get that from.

Marvin said what we need is actually food, we are starving. Mrs. Anderson said food is coming up right away.

Marvin said before you go ma’am my brother and I want to specially thank you and your husband for looking out for our sister Nancy during her trying time.

Mrs. Anderson said oh it was nothing. Martin said actually it was something because who knows what would have happened if you didn’t protect her.

Mrs. Anderson said it’s fine, we were happy to help let me get that food now.

Mr. Anderson stepped out with Jason and spotted Marvin and Martin and said Nancy are these your brothers?

They look so much like you. Nancy smiled and said yes, they are. He said wow good looks run in your family.

Marvin and Martin bowed and said your boys are loyal sir. Anderson bowed too and said who are these people as everyone laughed.

He said you are all welcome to my humble abode. Marvin said sir this is not a humble abode but a castle.

Anderson said whatever you say, it’s nice meeting you. Please meet my bosom friend Jason. He is the direct opposite of me.

You can compare us to the two major political parties in the United States of America. We are like peace and war.

You know how the democrats love diplomacy and peaceful resolutions?

Well, that’s me, my friend here is a lover of war like the republicans, he says I’m too cold for a man but hey we’ve come a long way.

Jason said you are not serious; don’t listen to him I just do what’s necessary. He said to Marvin and Martin you are welcome.

Then he said Adrian hope you are calmer now and Adrian smiled. He said you are traumatized after your ordeal today.

Anderson, please, your son is not fine, get him someone to talk to today. Anderson said I’ll do that definitely, thank you for today.

Jason said you are welcome; the pleasure is all mine. Please get the ball rolling on all we talked about. Anderson said definitely, I’ll keep you posted.

Jason said great I beg to take my leave now, Adrian please call me let’s talk, Adrian said I’ll do that sir.

Mrs. Anderson said Jason thank you so much. He said you are welcome nnem. Jason said have a great evening everyone and be safe.

Jason left and Marvin said to Anderson sir we came to specially thank you for looking out for our sister.

Anderson said really? Did you bring me something to thank me and everyone started to laugh.

Anderson said look at these people coming to thank me empty handed. Martin handed him a bottle of wine and he said now you are talking.

Now I can accept your thank you as he smiled and said I love this wine please have a seat.

They sat down and he said you don’t have to thank me. I had no idea about your past and childhood experiences while helping Nancy.

I did it as she was a friend of my son’s wife- to- be. Later I found out about it and I was livid.

However, I’m grateful I could help. I’ll tell you what I told your sister. I’m available to feel the void created by your father’s absence.

So, if you ever need some advice, I’ll be available. If you ever need to talk, my wife and I will be all ears. With that we bring an end to all the thank you’s.

You don’t need to thank me for anything. We all need each other.

My son got shot at today, I wasn’t there to protect him but someone else protected him.

My friend who just left got down there to get him home safely.

That’s how life works, I help you, you help me, so it’s not such a big deal.