As Dan began packing, his resolution began to fade. So he reached for a different drink, one that would help give him the courage he needed to forge ahead with his plans. As he drank from a bottle of whiskey, questions began to swirl in his head.

How was it that Duardo was able to take Espi to Argentina when Dan knew that Espi did not have a passport? Dan was certain that he never applied for one for his young son. Why was Dan specifically advised by Foy not to seek any help from the American courts or, more significantly, from any American politician? And most importantly, why did Foy advise him not to mention a word of what he was going through to anyone? Why could he not go to the press with his story as other fathers like him had done?

What was it about his son’s disappearance that required secrecy?

As Dan continued to pack and the questions came to mind more rapidly, he continued to drink the whiskey. He suddenly realized what he had to do and reached for his cell phone. The next thing he knew, however, it was morning. He woke up on the couch to the sound of his doorbell ringing. In his hand was his cell phone. He could not recall who he had called or what he had said.

As Dan was about to check his phone to see who he had called, the doorbell began to ring more incessantly. Thinking it was his cab to the airport, Dan pulled himself up and gathered his luggage and travel documents. When Dan opened the door, he saw a long black sedan parked by his driveway with his friend Jerry standing beside it. He was shocked to also see Roberta standing by his front door with a familiar looking man standing beside her. The man spoke in a soft memorable voice,

“Hello big brother, you have no idea how badly you need our help. You would not have survived your little trip without us. We’re taking you to Argentina with us. Get in the car.”

Before Dan could utter a word, he was ushered into the backseat of the sedan with Roberta and the man who appeared to be his brother, Todd. As Jerry drove the car away, Roberta began to speak, “All of your questions will be answered Dan. But that phone call you made last night put this mission in jeopardy. I am sorry to have to do this.” She then pulled out a liquid soaked cloth and placed it over Dan’s nose and mouth. “Just trust us Dan,” she said “and breathe deeply.”

As he did, his world went black.