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There were two surprise visitors at their next sound check. FBI agents.
"Alex?" Laura asked, totally surprised.
"Hey Laura! I heard you were touring with these guys." Alex replied.
When she got close he whispered "talk to you later."
"Wait, you know an FBI agent?" Isaac questioned.
"Yeah. Family friend. I'm not supposed to know he's FBI." Laura answered.
"How can we help you?" Walker asked.
The other FBI agent pulled out a case and handed it to Taylor. Inside was, in fact, a choker.
"That, is a tracking device. We require that you wear it." He informed Taylor.
"For what purpose?" Walker questioned.
"As you know, the kidnappers have been targeting soloists and the lead singers of bands. Taylor is the lead." Alex answered. "It's very simple. If and when he is kidnapped, just alert us, and we'll be able to track him, no matter where in the world he is, via satellites. If, please note I said if. This is just a precaution."
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A little bit later, Alex pulled Laura over to the side.
"There's another reason why you came here huh?" Laura said.
"You're a body guard here aren't you? I know Jasons' your uncle, but come on, I know you."
Laura nodded.
"Well, you FBI types know about confidential info, so I'm trusting you to keep it that way."
Alex smiled grimly.
"Do you still have your gear?"
"No. It's at home. Why?"
Alex sighed.
"Ok, we're gonna have to get you some more. We have some, ahh, evidence - it may only be circumstantial - that Joey is involved."
Laura's eyes widened.
"Joey?" she repeated, an obvious quiver in her voice. "But isn't he, isn't he..."
"Yes, we thought so too. That's why the evidence is so hazy. Look, this could all be a ruse, but I felt we needed to alert you."
Laura nodded.
"I appreciate that."
"We're gonna need your help."
"I guessed that too. You'll have it of course. As if I have much choice."