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Mike Reynolds' parents were in tears as they embraced Christine and Mitchell after the funeral. "That was the best possible tribute our son could have been given. You kids are special. You made this gathering feel the love, and the pain we all have with Mike's passing. Thanks so much."Once again, it took the young couple a long Time to reach the car. People kept stopping them and offering thanks and praise for the decisive action they took the day of the attack and for the incredible performance they delivered in tribute. As they prepared to climb into the car, a well dressed man approached them."Kids, I'm Dwayne Burton. Young Mike was my cousin's son. I attended the memorial the other night, as well as the funerals of the three kids. After I heard you at the memorial service, I took the liberty of setting up some good sound equipment in both churches in which you two sang. I spent most of the night splicing together a video to go with the 'Troubled Water' song and I think I have
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"Thanks. The nice thing about us being naked is that I can actually see how much you appreciate looking at me. It looks like Little Mitchell enjoys the view. He's looking right at me." laughed Christine as she began soaping Mitchell's shoulders and chest.The shower lasted until the hot water ran out. Mitchell and Christine washed each other carefully and thoroughly. "That's got to be the cleanest I've ever been, Mitchell. I don't think you missed a single square inch of my body. Now you have to dry me off."As he finished toweling Christine dry, Mitchell pulled her naked body to his and kissed Christine passionately. Christine was facing the door so she saw it swing open and Hailey suddenly stop in shock. Behind Hailey, Christine could see her mother watching from the kitchen. Hailey was frozen in place until Christine motioned with her hand for Hailey to close the door. Twenty minutes later, Mitchell was bandaged, dressed and seated at the kitchen table. Christine was upstairs get
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"That is none of your business. Your father was a senior in college and came back to Highland to watch a football game his cousin Tim was playing in. Tim introduced us at the dance after the game. Your father was so mature and good looking. I fell in love with him that first night, but I didn't tell him for a long time. He thought he had to work hard to get me to fall for him, so he came back to Highland every chance he had to court me. It may be hard to believe now, but he was very romantic back then.""So you fell in love at first sight, too? When Mitchell sat down at my table at the mall that day, my heart stopped. I had trouble breathing. I just sat and stared at him for a long time.""I didn't notice since I was totally lost by that Time," admitted Mitchell. "I was in love before I even sat down at the table that day. I can't explain it, but I knew that the incredibly beautiful girl sitting there was the one for me. That's why I asked you to go to the dance with me, and I refus
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"The events of that day cannot be discussed without mentioning Mitchell Kays. Everyone in this room knows the decisive action he took to save many lives, as well as the very building in which we stand. I do not want to recount his efforts of that morning as we are here to heal, to move forward. We're fortunate to have such quick thinking, capable students in this school. We are the Highland Nation and we're Highland proud."It took a few days, but school returned to a new normal. Basketball season resumed and the first home game was difficult. Everyone that entered the gym couldn't help but think about the violence and death that took place there. The floors had been sanded and refinished so there was no sign of blood, but most people had seen the video and knew where the pools had been.Christine and Mitchell were elevated to celebrity status. More precisely, they became school royalty. Students, and even teachers, deferred to them during school and at after school events. Mitchell
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Christine was stunned as she listened to Mitchell deliver one of the best love songs ever written. His voice was strong and rich, and his emotion was obvious to all. Sighs erupted from the girls in the audience and Hailey and Maddie had tears running down their cheeks.None of the surrounding distractions affected Mitchell in any way. He continued to watch Christine and sing as well as he could. Time seemed to stand still for Christine as she listened to her boyfriend profess his love for her on television. She imagined her heart exploding as she listened. How could she have ever found such an amazing guy?As Mitchell played the last note, the camera swung back to Nell Daniels. She was caught on camera trying to wipe tears from her eyes. "If anyone has ever heard that song done better, I'll eat this microphone. Our time is up for today, but you can be sure we'll be hearing a lot more about "Lady in Red" clothing, and their singing. Thanks everyone."As soon as Nell signed off, peop
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Christine was still chatting with both Nells when Maddie called Christine's cell. "A guy with a gun just took Mitchell. He threatened to kill me if Mitchell didn't go with him. We have to call the police.""Where are you?" demanded Christine. "Can you come around to the door by the shoe department? We'll let you in.""Yes, I'm almost there. Hang up and call 911. Have somebody let me in. I'm at the door now." cried Maddie."Hailey. Go open that door for Maddie. I have to call the police. Some guy with a gun just threatened to shoot Maddie and made Mitchell leave with him."The police began streaming into the parking lot within minutes. Nell Daniels quickly called her news director and once again set up her equipment to broadcast. Her cameraman had left hours earlier, so she was on her own.The police questioned Maddie and soon put out a bulletin for the dark colored sedan. They combed the parking lot for any possible clues as Maddie repeated her story to investigators that arrived
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Christine's resolve was going to be tested far more than she could have dreamed. The weather turned bad with a blizzard blowing through the mountains to the north. It was bad enough to drop eight inches of snow in Highland and make travel difficult. Sunday wore on with no word from the police. By Sunday night, the Leonard were too weary to stay awake, so they went to bed hoping for better news the next morning.School was cancelled because of the snow-covered roads, so Christine spent the day with her family again, waiting for the police to call with news. Governor O'Leary called around noon to speak with Christine and promised that every asset of the state would be pressed into service to find Mitchell. By afternoon, the roads were cleared, and Melissa's parents arrived to offer their support.The Leonards’ with Donna's family and Christine's grandparents, were seated in the living room quietly talking when the phone rang. Melissa was sitting near it and answered. She listened for
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Ten minutes later, Brad came back into the living room. "I called in a few favors to get this information. They found body parts all over the wreckage, but none were Mitchell's. They did find blood on some of the wreckage that was Mitchell's. They feel it's possible that he's alive and on foot i Yellowstone National Forest. Nell's dad tried to send the National Guard in with helicopters and other equipment but couldn't because there's another blizzard bearing down on the area right now. They can't risk more lives, so they must wait it out. They think it'll be clear by the weekend, or maybe Friday and they'll go in then.""Mitchell's been through one blizzard and he has to go through another one?" asked Christine incredulously. "This is not acceptable. I'll go up there myself and look for him. I have good boots and a warm coat. I can take a backpack and...""You're not going up there, Christine, but I sure as hell admire your spirit and determination. This is extremely dangerous. I s
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