OK People, Here it is.. I have been deluged in the past 24 hours about Nick. What happened? Read on....
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Love ya Nicky
Nick and Jonathan--Part Ten
Chapter One:
"Fuck you asshole" said the first gunman, balling a fist and driving it into Jonathan's face "We will do as we want. If I want to shove my gun up his ass and pull the trigger I will. You are worth a fuckin ton of money to me and I'm gonna do what it takes to get it"
Jonathan collapsed to the ground the breath knocked out of him from the pain, blood flowing from his broken nose. Nick cried out and tried to break free but was clubbed over the head by the man holding him, rendering him senseless. The first gun man walked over and pointed his gun down at Nick.
"In fact, this piece of trash is useless to me" he said.
There was a shattering roar as a gun went off stunning Jonathan's ears with the noise. He could only cry out "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"........................................... ...........
Four more shots rang out in rapid sucession. Looking over towards Nick, the shattered head lay on the floor blood flowing from the shattered skull where the bullet had traveresed. The gunman was quite dead, as were the other two, one with two holes in his chest lying spread eagled over the couch and coffee table and the other blown back thru the shattered patio doors by the force of the shots.
Standing in the doorway to the suite were Danny and Chris, guns drawn. A thin trail of smoke curled upwards from the barrels of the guns. Danny went over to Jonathan, gun in one hand and a knife in the other, cutting the bonds that held his arms behind him.
"Don't fuckin move Jon" said Danny, continiously scanning the room and open doorway with the gun. "I'll get help".
Jon rolled over and crawled towards Nick, who was being looked at by Chris.
"Nick, talk to me,.. NICK!" said Jonathan, then wincing from the pain he produced in his own head. Blood continued to flow down his face.
"Lie down Jon" said Chris pushing him back on the ground. "I got a doctor on the way. He's OK, just unconcious". Chris likewise scanned the room looking to shoot anything that moved.
The hotel manager and two security officers came running into the room halting suddenly at the two guns being pointed at them. Recogizing the General Manaer, Danny lowered his gun.
"I need a open room right now" snapped Danny.
"Ja Ja" said the manager, "the next room is open"
Both security officers now had guns out and faced the doorway. They moved only to allow the house doctor to enter. After examining Nick and pronouncing him apparently OK for the moment, he and Jonathan were hustled into the room next door. After 10 minutes, Nick slowly return to conciousness finding himself with his head in Jonathan's lap while the doctor set Jonathan's nose.
"OWOWOOO" muttered Jonathan thru the bandage being applied to his nose.
"You look funny as shit man" croaked Nick.
Jonathn ran his fingers thru Nicks hair. "Welcome back beautiful". he said
"What, what happened" asked Nick as he started to rise, only to drop back down as a wave of dizzyness passed thru him.
"Take it easy babe, its OK" said Jonathan. "They evidently wanted to kidnap me for ransom. I almost lost you if it wasn't for Danny"
"Yeah and they aren't gonna get another chance" said Danny, gun still drawn and pacing the room. "We are moving as soon as the Doc says you can. I got a helicopter chartered and inbound to the landing pad about a quarter mile up the road. We are high tailing it out of town and I don't want to hear shit from you about it"
"No arguement Danny, just stop yelling" said Jonathan, "My head is splitting"
Nick slowly rose and touched Jonathan's cheek, "Are you OK man?"
"Yeah, I'll live" said Jonathan, somewhat subdued.
There was a knock on the door and was opened as four guns trained on the door. The room servie waiter froze as if turned to stone.
Jonathan chuckled. "Come on, lets get the fuck out of here."
Chapter Two. Leaving the hotel by the back of the hotel, Nick and Jonathan were closely surrounded by six hotel security officers and Danny and Chris. While guns were not in evidence, it was apparent that the crew surrounding Nick and Jon were not in a good mood. The General Manager had personaly brought the hotels carriage around to the back and drove it himself to the heliport. He had promised to handle things with the police and notify Danny of any concerns they had.
Hustling the two into the helicopter, it swiftly lifted off. Only then did Danny relax. Looking back he saw Jonathan holding onto Nick in silence. He realized how close he had come to losing both of them. Changes were going to have to be made and soon.
"Hey Jon" said Danny through the intercom.
"Yeah, what's up" asked Jonathan quietly, still in somewhat of shock about how close he had come to losing the one person who made his life worthwhile.
"We'll be in Zurich in two hours" started Danny. "I got a hold of everyone while the doctor was looking you two over. We'll be airborne 10 minutes after touching down. Don is already at the airport going over stuff with the Swissair maintainence crew. The jet will be warm and ready to fly"
"OK whatever" said Jonathan somewhat still in shock over what had happened.
Holding Nick against him, Jonathan could only run his hand over Nicks stomach and hold him as tears started to flow, unbidden, unstopped. Nick put his hand over Jonathan's
"Hey its OK man, I'm here. Don't worry I'm OK" said Nick softly.
"Its not that man," said Jonathan as the tears rolled down his cheeks "I almost got you killed tonight"
"No you didn't" said Nick, " That asshole almost shot me, you didn't almost get me killed. But it doesn't matter, we are both here, alive, and that fuck is a mess all over that suite".
Nick turned in his seat and held on to Jonathan giving him a hug. "Don't sweat it. I love you and I'm here".
Chapter Three: The helicopter sat down within 100 feet of the 747-700.The plane was sitting underneath a series of overhead lights being bathed in a circle of light over 300 feet across. The four engines were already turning and at idling speed. Opening the door of the helicopter, Chris jumped out and looked at the 2 other bodyguards who had come down from the plane and 2 airport security officers who in reality were Swiss Army personnel in blue jumpsuits(for that is who guards the airport). He opened the back helicopter door, allowing Danny to come down then turn around and let Jonathan and Nick out. The two were swiftly hustled across the tarmac and up the stairs leading to the interior. Four more Airport security personnel lined the steps leading to the plane, full automatic weapons out and pointing outwards. As soon as they were inside, the door to the plane was secured and the plane started moving. Thanks to the prestige that Jonathan carried, the plane had been precleared to taxi and take off. Within 15 minutes the plane was clearing thru 10,000 feet.
Things were slowly settling down onboard. Danny had stopped pacing the room wtih a gun in his hand and had a glass of wine instead. Nick was lying on the couch with and icepack on his forehead and Jonathan was coming out of the front bedroom having changed from the blood soaked shirt that he had been wearing.
"Well, what a way to end a vacation" he said, still somewhat subdued.
"Not even funny" said Anthony rolling in a cart with sandwiches on it. Leaning heavily into the cart as the plane took a sharp bank and continued climbing altitude. "The Captain seems to be in a hurry." He put a couple of different ones on a plate handing it to Jonathan and one to Nick. "You guys were lucky. You know what the security rules are.What were you thinking?"
"Yes Dad, I'm sorry the car is fine" said Jonathan looking at Anthony, with a half smile.
Anthony could only scowl but then smile looking down at the person he considered almost a son. "When Karen and I got the call from Brandon, we feared the worst, although I've got to admit Brandon is working off a really bad hangover and looks worse then you do."
"Heh," chuckled Jonathan "I"m sure, although this nose hurts like hell. Where is he anyway?"
"Out cold in the back" said Karen coming over from around the bar with a mug of coffee and a bottle of tylenol. "Here you go. After he got the call from Danny he really busted his ass getting things moving."
"Thanks" said Jonathan. He looked over at Nick who was busy working his way thru a third sandwich. "Nice to see you can adapt"
"Food comes before all man" said Nick, in between bites of the thick Roast Beef Sandwich. "Well, almost anything. You know you are getting a black eye?"
"Wonderful" grumbled Jonathan biting into his own sandwich.
Chapter Four: After eating, Nick had wandered off to the bedroom to take a shower. Karen and Anthony had left to clean up, leaving Jonathan with Danny. A full moon shone its light through the windows of the plane. The two wandered from the front lounge to the upstairs lounge.
" I fucked up tonight man, thanks for saving my ass" said Jonathan, leaning back on the couch. "I don't know what I can say or do to repay you for what you did tonight"
" You can start by listening to me when I tell you to lock doors and not answer them without looking" said Danny. The stress had finally left him, leaving him wired. "You and I need to sit down tomorrow or the next day and talk about some serious security measures. I don't know what that was all about, but it could happen again."
"Yeah, I know" said Jonathan working on his third cup of coffee. "I want Nick protected. I'm not losing him"
"You too" said Danny. "I will have a proposal on your desk by morning on what we are going to be doing and changing".
"Don't get too crazy, I still sign the checks" said Jonathan.
"Yeah, and I'm gonna see that you are alive to do so." said Danny, "I'm glad we pulled it off tonight but that is as close as its ever gonna get again"
"I can't argue" said Jonathan, reaching over to shake Danny's hand. "Thanks is not enough, but it is about all I can manage at the moment."
"Dont worry boss," said Danny returning the handshake. "That's what we are here for. We'll be landing in Charleston in about 8 hours. Get some sleep" He got up and left the lounge.
Jonathan rose, putting the coffee mug on the bar.. He walked back downstairs and into the bedroom to find Nick in bed half asleep. He sat down on the bed and looked down at him. The cabin lights were dimmed.
"Hey, you OK" asked Nick
"Yeah, I guess so," said Jonathan, " I guess it is just stress releasing. I am gonna walk around a little before turning in."
Nick started to rise "Want some company?"
"No babe, Go to sleep, I'll be back in a few minutes, just need to stretch.
Jonathan bent down and kissed Nick on the forehead, who smiled sleepily and drifted off. Jon rose and went to the closet pulling off his shirt and putting on his favorite sweatshirt. He never figured out how Karen and Anthony did it, but his favorite sweatshirt-A worn Boston University sweatshirt-always managed to find its way into whatever closet he was using. Wandering the hallway he walked back past his office and into the rear where he found the house crew sleeping soundly. He looked down at Brandon who was out cold on the couch in back, his clothes rumpled and still wearing his shoes. Jonathan walked over and picked up a blanket covering him up before walking back towards the upper deck. He knocked on the cockpit door and walked in.
"Hi Guys" said Jonathan, taking a jumpseat, "Hows flying tonight"
"Pretty Good headwind, but shouldn't be a problem." said Captain Hendrickson. "How are you and Nick? Brandon said you two had been hurt and do what was necessary to have the bird ready for flight. I think the Swissair Maintainence crew set a speed record refueling and servicing the plane."
"We are OK, just a little shaken up" said Jonathan, gently touching his nose "Although I'm gona look like shit for a while till the swelling goes down on this."
"Well, we are all glad you are OK, I'll make it a gentle flight.I presumed we are heading home, at least that was what Danny had ordered. You got some place else in mind?"
"No, that will work. I had forgotten about that Rites of Spring Party in a few days anyway"said Jonathan getting up. "We'll be in town for about a week then figure on cruising someplace, prolly use the gulfstream."
"Ok, let me know" said the Captain. "Go get some sleep,you look like you could use it."
"Yes Dad" said Jonathan joking. "Everybody seems to think I need sleep. guess they are right."
Walking back downstairs he entered the bedroom undressed and curled up next to Nick; who rolled over and wrapped his arms around Jonathan gently kissing the back of his neck.
"I'm glad you are here" said Nick softly.
"Me too babe" said Jonathan wrapping his arm around Nicks. "Don't let go tonight OK?"
"I"m never letting go" said Nick snuggling closer to Jonathan, pressing his body next to his and drifting off to sleep.
Chapter Five: "Hey Jonathan, wake up" said Nick softly
Jonathan rolled over to see Nick already up and dressed.
"Wow, there's a switch" he said, accepting the cup of coffee Nick handed him. "What are you doing up already?"
"Woke up earlier, couldn't get back to sleep" Nick replied. "We've been on the ground for like 45 minutes now. Didn't want to wake you up, you seemed out of it hard."
Jonathan winced as he rolled over and out of bed, his head screaming from the broken nose. "Damn this hurts like hell" he said grumbling and trying to find a pair of boxers, Giving up, he threw on a pair of jeans and a tee shirt and dock siders. Walking past Nick he stopped to give him a kiss. Before he could turn away, Nick kissed him back forcing his tounge into Jonathan's mouth.
"I'm glad I didn't lose you last night" said Nick, breaking the kiss.
"Me too babe" said Jonathan. "I don't think I could deal wtih that".
Wrapping an arm around Jonathans waist as they walked down towards Jonathan's office, Nick asked Jonathan, "Speaking of dealing, How do you deal with jet lag man? We've been in like 8 diferent time zones in less then a week here. My body is screaming at me. It is 2 am here, and my body says different"
"Yeah, well, I normally don't hop this much that fast" said Jonathan sitting down behind his desk. "But you will get used to it eventually. Sunlight helps a lot"
"There isn't much sunlight at 2 am Jon" said Nick with a smile.
"Good Morning Boss, or something like that" said Brandon, entering the office. Still looking the worse for wear, he was dressed only in a pair of loose running shorts and a tee shirt.
"You look like shit Brandon" said Jonathan.
"Stop trying to get killed and rousting me out of a good drunk and I won't look like this" said Brandon with mock severity. "Listen, all kidding aside, I'm glad you two are OK. Danny freaked the shit out of me when he called."
"Yeah I know, I fucked up" said Jonathan quietly. " Danny saved my ass and Nick's too. Thanks for everything you did to get us ready adn out of there so fast."
"Hey, that's what ya pay me for" said Brandon. "Besides, I didn't exactly want Danny pissed off at me in the mood he was in if the bird wasn't ready to fly."
"Yeah, he was a cranky camper" said Jonathan. "OK schedule man, its two in the morning and my body is screaming. What's going on?"
"The gulfstream is outside ready to go" said Brandon. "I figured you would want to be alone for a while, so it is set for a 8 am take off. You are headed to the house in Key West until the party-which Danny wanted to cancel. I told him you wouldn't like the idea."
"Yeah, it is a tradition" said Jonathan, wincing as he felt the brusises alongside of his nose.
"At any rate, He has the planes locked down tight with security, as well as the house in the Keys. You fly back the night of the party. I also have a tailor waiting for you two in Key West later on this afternoon for anyting you might need for the party".
"Kewl, anything else?" asked Jonathan, amazed at how well Brandon could handle things.
"Nope, nothing I can't handle for now. You will have some paperwork to sign later tomorrow and the Swiss Police would like a statement. They are a little upset at you leaving the country so fast, but understand." said Brandon.
Jonathan rose from behind the desk, walked over and gave Brandon a thank you hug. "Thanks" Jonathan said quietly in his ear. Nick rose and took Jonathan's hand as they walked out. Danny walked by nodding his head.
Looking out one of the windows, Jonathan could see the Gulfstream V sitting a short distance away from Renaissance. Both planes were surrounded by armed men.
"Heh, the airport must be having fits" Jonathan thought aloud.
"You still looked wiped Jon, lets go back to bed" said Nick steering him towards the front.
"Yeah, sounds like a plan to me" said Jonathan.
Entering the room, he started to undress, but was stopped by Nick.
"My turn to help you" said Nick. He pulled off the tee shirt Jonathan was wearing then pushing Jonathan down on the bed removed his dock siders. Unzipping the jeans he pulled them off. He soon followed suit and was naked next to Jonathan in bed. He pulled the covers up over both of them and wrapped his arms around Jonathan.
"I want to make love Jon, but it can wait" said Nick quietly, running a finger down Jonathans' chest.
"I know babe, later" said Jonathan. He pulled Nick to him, kissing him lightly on the lips and running his fingers down Nick's back to pull him next to him. Both were hard, with erections touching each others, but neither felt the urgency to release. They held on to each other, quietly kissing gently, touching, before falling asleep together.