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Caught in a Wicked Web “I felt like crawling into a fetal position,” Jamie admits, “but I knew I had to stay strong and get my faith planted on Psalm 91. Nate had always served the Lord and I screamed, ‘He’s God’s son!’ “Peter heard me and ran outside asking what was wrong. ‘You need to get to Jamaica right now!’ I said, explaining what had happened. Peter’s a very strong man and he didn’t hesitate. He grabbed his wallet and said, ‘You get an attorney!’ “I called the American Embassy in Jamaica, expecting them to help. All they offered was a list of attorneys. By now, it was 3 p.m. I called politicians. No help. I called three different pastors.” “Woman of God,” one pastor said, “this is just another attack.” He was right about that. Jamie had just survived an almost two-year battle for her life. Now she and her husband were fighting for their son’s life—only they didn’t have the luxury of years. This battle would be won or lost in hours! The clock was ticking. In Jamaica, Nathan looked around at the cesspool of human misery known as the Kingston jail. The stench stung his eyes. The bathroom consisted of nothing more than a hole in the ground. Mealtime brought half a sawed-off milk carton filled with gunk. Menacing eyes watched his every move as he was informed of the news: They weren’t going to let him out on bail. Peter booked a flight to Jamaica by phone on his way to the airport. Checking online, he researched the typical fine for Nathan’s charges, making sure he took that much cash. Back home, Jamie shared information about Nathan’s arrest among her co-workers—three of whom were from Jamaica. One reached out to her father, a pastor, before contacting Jamie. “Things are very political in Jamaica,” she explained. “It will help if someone with political clout is connected to your son’s case. My father has called a pastor with a lot of influence. She is on her way to the jail to request that he be released on bail.” A Short Reprieve A while later the door to Nathan’s jail cell swung open and he was motioned out. He’d been released overnight on bail. His phone had been hacked and his money taken. Arriving at a hotel, he met a Christian couple in the lobby. Afraid for his life, Nathan asked them not to leave him. He used their phone to call his mother, who explained that Peter was on his way. A few hours later, Peter stepped into the lobby and grabbed his stepson in a hug before booking them a room. With his trial looming over them, Nathan reviewed the facts of the situation with his stepdad. If he were found guilty, he’d start a five-year prison term as soon as he was sentenced. The bullet had to have been planted in his bag. He’d been through security and customs several times on his other flights, and it would surely have been discovered then. Nate’s wife later confirmed that it hadn’t been in his duffel when she packed it. But, if he were to plead not guilty, he’d be taken back to jail where he’d wait six months to a year for a court date. It seemed like a no-win situation. ********************************** *******ADVERTISEMENT******* “I’m a much better business leader because of my partnership with KCM. I teach the biblical principles I’ve learned, to thousands in the workplace.”—Jamie Partner with us today! kcm.org/partner 1-800-600-7395 (U.S. only) +1-817-852-6000 ********************************** BVOV : 13

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