LF: Gen - Charlie as hostage

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I know I read this story on CalSci Library, but can't remember the title or author. Charlie is in a hardware store when a bank robbery goes wrong and he's one of a number of hostages, along with the staff in the store. Alan finds out via the TV, I think. It's not the one where the hostage takers give the hostages one call and Charlie calls Don. Although Don is there.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks!