Author's Name:  Phoenix

Title of Story:  The Third Son

Type of Story:  AU

Rating of Story:  PG15

Characters in Story:  F, J, OC and the usual gang

Warnings:   Angst, violence, adult situations

Plot Blurb:  A disturbing phone call sends Joe racing back to the Mediterranean, but when he gets there, he is in no way prepared for the reception. Get ready to herald the return of the Third Son…

Splash Page: “Where do we even begin?” Tony’s awe-filled voice asked, as he and his friends were overwhelmed with the size and splendor of the house.

“Maybe Joe’s room, I remember where it is—” Frank started, but then stopped as he heard the sound of someone shouting out for help coming from the back of the house. 

The boys raced towards the sound and few minutes later a grateful Mrs. Corradi burst out of the pantry where she had been locked.

“Thank goodness – thank you boys!”  She cried out, relieved to be rescued.  The old cook had come to only a few minutes before, and instantly panicked when she remembered what had happened.

“Someone snuck up on me and the next thing I know I was waking up in here…” and then her hands flew to her mouth in horror.  “Oh, Mr. Remus!”

“What!”  Frank wanted to shake her in his hurry to find out what was going on.  He knew she was talking about Joe.

“He was supposed to be coming down for dinner and…oh my!”  Her eyes took in the sight of the mess in the kitchen.  The cup of tea was spilt on the floor and then they all saw the blood…

Special Notes:  This is the sequel to Dead Man’s Bluff.