Jessica and Chase stepped up onto the boardwalk and walked into the Willow Wood Sheriff's office. The sheriff, Neil "Mac" McGinty, rose to meet them. He was a big, burly Scotsman and like a father and close friend to Jessica. "What's up Mac?" Jessica asked nonchalantly, though inside concern skittered across her nerves. "Got a prisoner ta escort ta the station in Belton. Townsfolk donna much like him, everytime we try ta move 'im they try ta get 'im away and lynch 'im."

"What did he do?" Jessica asked in surprise. It must have been bad for the people to stand up and cause trouble for the big Scot.

"He beat and tried ta raped the mayor's daughter," Mac answered with disgust in his voice. Well it was no wonder that the people were up in arms. The mayor's daughter was one of the sweetest and most beautiful woman in the town; everyone loved her. "Well let's get this jerk out of here before he gets what he deserves." Jessica and Chase both chimed in.