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Rosco led Sabertooth into the back of the bowling alley with a pair of armed guards behind them. Easily noticing the sounds of people up front bowling especially the sound of bowling balls striking wood pins, Rosco led Sabertooth into the back office after the henchman knocked twice.

While the guards waited outside the office as the door shut, Victor would immediately notice a large black man built almost like a sumo wrestler wearing a black suit, a white man with thinning curled dark hair and some bulk wearing a grey suit, and finally a thin, muscluar mostly bald man with a hawk like nose wearing an Armani suit.

Rosco motioned with his hand to make the introductions, "Mr. Creed, this is Frank D'Amico. Mr. D'Amico, Victor Creed."

The bald man stood and extended his hand nodding, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Creed. Thank you for coming here on short notice."

D'Amico respected the firm handshake, and smirked as he disengaged from the grip and sat down. Motioning over to an empty chair, D'Amico invited victor to join him, "Please sit down, and I'll get right to the point..."

And when Sabertooth took his seat, D'Amico continued after taking a deep breath, "Again, thank you for coming so quickly. You came highly recommended, and I understand your experience in your field. Someone took my wife and my son hostage, and killed several of my men in the process. And 'delivered' the message by killing my driver with a pen -- wanting me to go to the docks alone..."

Big Joe Rispoli handed Victor the blood stained typed note:

"D'Amico-- I have your wife and son. New York City East Harbor, 3:00am tonight. Show up, and show up alone, or they're going swimming without you."

This time Rispoli spoke, "We's have reason ta believe that there's a big possiblity that tis might be tha work of Bullseye. Whether or not dat's tha case, we need you to help rescue Angie and Chris. Considerin the way Rick was killed -- literally a pen through his heart, we're dealin' with a pro of your caliber."

D'Amico spoke again, "I ... need your help Mr. Creed. Whatever arrangements you want for compensation, I think we can come to an understanding. Time is running out for my wife and my son, will you help me?"

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D'Amico looked into Victor's eyes trying to read the mutant, "How's five hundred G's sound for brin' back my Angie and my son back in one piece?"

D'Amico nodded toward Sabertooth, "You got it." As the agreement was made, Big Joe snapped his fingers, and the big black man walked over and opened up a wall cafe. After retrieving a briefcase and opening it up and handing it to Big Joe, Joe Rispoli in turn pulled out stacks of money accounting for $250,000 and placed it in front of Victor.

D'Amico spoke again, "How do you want it carried? A bag or suitcase? It's up to you. And I appreciate you takin the job."

"Hey Stu, get the man a duffel bag," D'Amico spoke to the large black man and then back to Sabertooth, "Now's we've got several hours before the 'meet'. Is there anythin we can do nows other than keepin an eye on tha docks?"

After Stu packed the stacks of bills into a duffel and handed it Sabertooth, D'Amico stood up to shake Victor's hand, "Thank you for doin' this. I will be eternally grateful to see Angie and Chris returned. And if you're able to, I want the b*****d who did this. But... If it comes to a choice.... Bring Angie and Chris back safe."

Big Joe handed a cellphone to Victor, "Here's a clean cell and a direct line ta me is already programed in. Keep me posted on your progress, when possible, ands let us know when Angie and Chris are safe."