Title of Story: Joy and Sorrow

Type of Story: Alternate Universe

Rating of Story: PG

Characters in Story: Fe, L, F, J, Ezra Collig, OC

Warnings: Mild profanity, violence

Plot Blurb: Have you ever wondered what the early days in Bayport were like? What Fenton’s investigative career was like, before he became so well-known? This is the way it all might have begun. "Once upon a time, there was a set of parents and ONE little boy…."

Splash Page: Glumly, he picked up the phone and dialed the Hardy residence. Fenton picked it up on the first ring, and Ezra told him about the failed search and the missing car.

"I’ll head back to Burnsville." Fenton said, more worried than he cared to admit. "Wood will show up there in the morning, or call, and want me to pick him up."

"Keep me informed." Ezra said gruffly.

"Will do." Fenton assured him. "Ezra," he went on, in a softer tone. "If you need to talk…"

"I know, Fenton." Collig said, his voice filled with what felt like betrayal. "But right now, you’re the last person I want to talk to."

"I understand." Fenton said wearily. And he did.