For
once, all appeared right in the world. James Goetz was in Bridgeport, safe and
sound at Chiropractic College. His mother, the Duchess was safe, taking a long
and much needed sabattical in Florida. While his father, Professor Goetz, was
enjoying the same said sabbatical as his mother.
At
this point, it appeared the Lakeland Diamond was returned to the Royal Family
and this time no courier was used, as pickup was direct herself.
Seated
in class, Dr. Keown was delivering yet another riveting lectures. By this
point, young Goetz could deliver some lectures. His ability to retain
information combined with his work ethic was unmatched by any other student
doctor. The evolution of James Goetz from boy to man, was certainly underway.
James
Goetz was in the midst of a laboratory when the room shook, glass shattered and
fellow students dove for cover. A
barrage of explosions continued for what seemed like an eternity, realistically
lasting for five full minutes. When the dust settled, someone, somewhere had
obviously made a statement. But who and why?
As
young James Goetz, doctors and students come out from under tables; they went
outside to see what had occurred. Bridgeport appeared as if it were destroyed.
Chaos was everywhere. Radio reports quickly came across. New York, New Jersey
and part of Pennsylvania were all destroyed. What was going on?
Shortly
thereafter, classes were cancelled until the safety of the students could be
assured. James Goetz left Bridgeport, Connecticut to travel back home to New
Jersey, where hopefully his parents would be waiting.
As
James traveled through southern Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, he was
aghast at the total destruction that lay around him. While he had hoped his parents would have
made it back home up to New Jersey, as a caring son wanted his parents to still
be safe in the sunshine State of Florida.
Many
hours later, arriving in New Jersey, James Goetz we of course greeted by his
parents. Where most people flee from trouble and c chaos, the Professor and
Duchess flock towards it.
General
Hector Cruz! Exclaimed the Duchess the moment James Goetz entered the front
door. She went on to explain that General Hector Cruz was a Cuban insurgent,
bent on taking over and leading Cuba. However, he needed funding for a
successful takeover. He had discovered the Lakeland Diamond was to be
transported out of the United States and caused such chaos that he was able to
shut down all transportation both in and out of the country. He is also quite
ill tempered and constantly in a bad mood. Yes, he is quite moody and while
people have attempted to calm him, it is believed he will forever be a moody
individual.
So where is the Lakeland Diamond now?
Questioned young James Goetz. It’s in Florida, in the coffee once again,
“commented Professor Goetz. The Duchess had remarked, the queen herself was
coming for holiday, so we used a bit of misdirection in regards to the Lakeland
Diamond. Unfortunately, the Queen is now stuck here for a bit with this
troublesome diamond and she too a bit moody, obviously overstaying her welcome.
Professor
Goetz then noted that all there left to do was to apprehend General Hector Cruz,
as the Lakeland Diamond was quite safe.
As
General Cruz was a politician, the Goetz trio went downtown to talk with the
city commissioners to see if they could find a clue. The commissioners were not
in session so, they were able to freely talk with them, however, they were not
all present. One commissioner in particular, commissioner Edwin cattleman was
absent, they tracked him down to his favorite watering hole in Florida, The
Swamp.
Slimy
politicians like commissioner cattleman are tough to talk to but take bribes
fast. He was bribed by an offer of teatime with the Queen Mum. General Cruz was
hiding out in New Jersey in the basement of the governor’s mansion. The
authorities were promptly contacted and apprehended the moody general. He was
not too happy that his coordinated plot was so easily failed.
As
the Goetz trio spoke about the event, they all agreed the Lakeland Diamond was
more trouble then it was worth. James Goetz questioned the new glaring ties to
the governor.
