Free Through the Storm (The Montclair Brothers) by Terri Marie

lieutenant in Maryville. They have video footage of Robert exiting the hospital and climbing into a dark blue sedan. A camera captured the license plate number, which belongs to a rental car. They're on their way to the agency to find out more information. It's possible he's dumped the car and rented a new one by now."
    "So we remain targets. That man needs to be in the ground," mumbled Tyler.
    "I know you're upset. We aren't too happy either, but we're working hard to find out who leaked the case to the media." Detective Joy replied.
    "I'll be back. I have to let everyone know what's going on," said Tyler as he turned to leave the lounge. It was imperative that the officers guarding Jacob, Renee, and Brian, as well as the staff, knew that if they screwed up, there'd be hell to pay. Brian's room was closest, so he headed there first. It took everything in him not to lose it when he saw the empty chair in the hallway. He hoped the cop wasn't harassing Brian.
    Just as Tyler was ready to knock on the door, he heard voices coming from the kid's room. He quietly cracked open the door and peered inside.
    "You ungrateful little shit! Everything we've done for you, and you take off without a word! You have no idea how much you've embarrassed us! I'll make this promise to you, ya little worthless asshole. When you get discharged, I'm going to make you pay for our troubles! You're going to learn this lesson real quick like. When I'm able to get my hands on you, I'll kill you !" The middle aged man had Brian's gown knotted up in his fist, pulling him off the pillow so he was two inches from the kid's frightened face. The man was growling at him, just low enough so the sound wouldn't filter into the hallway.
    "Calm down, Hank, he isn't worth it," said the woman with him.
    Without even thinking, Tyler ran in the room, and slammed his body into the man, knocking him into the wall from behind.
    "Get the hell off of me!" the man yelled.
    "You're not going to touch him you son of a bitch !" Tyler screamed in his face.
    All of a sudden, Sean and Vincent were prying him off of the man.
    "Let go of him, Ty," demanded Vincent. "Brian, are these your parents?"
    "Yeah. Meet Hank and Shirley Waters." Brian was shaking uncontrollably, sending Tyler into a deeper rage.
    " Yo, Tyler. Come on man." Sean pulled him away. "I think you two need to leave," he glared at Brian's parents.
    "Where in the hell is the cop that was supposed to be sitting outside?!" Tyler could feel his blood pressure hitting the roof.
    June and a tech came running through the door. "What's going on in here?" she demanded.
    "I thought you were going to let us know when you were finished helping Brian. Why didn't you?" Sean was talking through his teeth.
    "When I was finished, the detectives pulled me aside. I'm really sorry. Who are you?" June asked the couple.
    "We're Brian's parents. I'm Hank, and this is my wife, Shirley. We'd like an update on our son's condition." Hank ran his hand over his short blond hair and adjusted his shirt.
    "You're not going to know shit ! You hear me?" Tyler yelled while pointing at the man.
    Finally, a police officer appeared in the doorway, along with the two detectives.
    "What's all the yelling about?" asked Detective Delcan.
    "These two individuals are Brian's abusive parents. They're why he ran away. I heard his father, Hank Waters, threatening to beat and kill him. I'd like to make a report!" Tyler sounded out of breath. "It bothers me greatly, that they were able to walk in here without anyone knowing. If they can do it, so can Robert!"
    "I'll help you make the report, Tyler," began Brian with a determination in his voice. "I'm not afraid of either of you anymore," he said as he stared down at his covers.
    Tyler could tell the kid was petrified and unable to stand up against them. That was okay, though, because the Montclairs were ready to be his voice.
    "Step outside with the officer," said Detective Delcan to Brian's parents.
    Hank and Shirley