Fighting for Son and State

Clearing her throat and steeling herself against the rising flood of emotions, Stevie continued. "So far, no message or demands have been received from a possible abductor. Detectives from the Redding Police Department, Shasta County Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, and the FBI are conducting a thorough investigation of the scene. Senator Bellardi is confident that the perpetrators will be quickly apprehended and that his son will be returned to him unharmed."

"Senator Bellardi fully intends to continue with the campaign during the investigation and the search for his son. Should the disappearance of Wes Bellardi prove to be an act of terrorism intended to dissuade the senator from his mission, it will not succeed. Senator Bellardi will not allow his commitment to the people of North California to be thwarted by unconscionable thugs. He will continue to fight for what's right for North California as he seeks the return of his son."

She could not imagine going on with life as usual if either Shawna or Collin turned up missing.