Chapter Seventeen Summary

Aiden is saddened to see his parents take the false alarm of Meg's rescue so hard to heart. Louise cries non-stop while John seems unable to offer much in the way of comfort or words. He is equally dismayed to see news van from such organizations as CNN and other major media outlets suddenly arriving yet again outside his constantly besieged home. How on Earth did anyone get word of the rescue turned debacle so soon?

One of the arrivals is none other than Rufus from the Blog Hog. At first, Agent Harris wants to have Rufus tossed out with the other media types. But when Rufus shows them his laptop computer and indicates he has received an email from Meg's kidnappers, Harris and his fellow agents are attentive. The note outlines how the kidnappers will collect their demanded $2 million ransom...