The Old Farm

Chapter 11

   The next morning it started to rain and the fog was thick.John got dress quickly and Mr. Brooks got dress also for he can go with him. They got to the car and start to look for Hope. The weather was getting worse and it was hard to see the road. John lost control of the car due to the mud and went out of the road to a field.Luckily he and Mr. Brooks didn't get hurt. John tries to backup but couldn't move the car. They got out of the car and started walk back to the farm. The rain was pouring harder but the fog seems to be lifted. John thought about Hope all this time where is she or she's not hurt somewhere. They got back to the farm and dry up with clean clothes."John we must call someone to pick up your car; we can use mine instead. "said Mr. Brooks.     He was calling a toad truck and John was preparing something to eat.It was around noon when the phone rang. John went to answer it. It was Hope. Her voice was low and shaky.  "Hope where are you? Your father and I have been searching for you?" asked John hoping she will answer him. But there was silence. " Hope answer me." Nothing.John calls out her name but nothing the phone went dead. Mr. Brooks walks in. "What is going on John? Who was at the phone?" ask Mr. Brooks. John turns around and looks at him with expression of disappointment. He didn't know what to tell him. "Mr. Brooks that was Hope. She was on the line for a minute and the line went dead. She sounded weak like she has no breath. We need to----oh god—we need to find her." He started to cry. John went upstairs into Hope's room. He was standing there and wondering where she is. Mr. Brooks walk in the room."John don't worry we will find her." said Mr. Brooks."Let's go and find her." said John       They went to the car and drove off. It was two hours and no sign of Hope. Nothing at all. So, they decided to go to the sheriff's department. Mr. Brooks went to talk to the sheriff. The office was small with two other deputies. The sheriff was an older gentleman around fifties. "May I help you?" asked the sheriff."Yes my name is Mr. Brooks. My daughter is Hope Brooks. She has been missing since yesterday afternoon and I search for her but no luck. Can you help me to find her?" said Mr. Brooks."Can you describe her?""She is 5ft. 7in. tall with shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes. The last thing she was wearing is blue jeans with a red blouse top.""It sounds like the same description of a woman that was found this morning. She was found by a farmer. She was dirty and unconscious. They took her to a nearby hospital because she was barely breathing." said the sheriff. "Oh no. I need to get to the hospital to see if it's not her." said Mr. Brooks."I'll go with you." said John."We can go in my car." said the sheriff      They left in a hurry to the hospital. It was a twenty miles drive to the nearest hospital. It seems like forever to get there. John prays that it wasn't Hope at the hospital. Mr. Brooks looks so worry. The sheriff drove up the street to the entrance of the hospital. Mr. Brooks and John got out of the car and went into the building. John asks for the nurse."May I help you?" ask the nurse."Yes, we are here to see the young lady that was brought in this morning. These men are searching a family member and this young lady fit the description. Can you take us to her?" said the sheriff. "She is in room 215." said the nurse.They went to search the room. When they got there, the room was dim. John approaches the bed and look at her. It was Hope. John was in tears. "Oh my god, Hope please be alright!" Mr. Brooks walks in the room. He can't believe it was her in the bed. The doctor walks in the room."Hi, I'm Dr. Morrison." "How is she doctor?" ask Mr. Brooks."She is doing fine. They got her in time. She was exhausted and all she needs is rest. She will be able to go home tomorrow." said the doctor."Thank you doctor." said John. "I will leave you alone." said the doctor.When the doctor left the room, Hope opened her eyes and stare at John. She gave a little smile. Mr. Brooks look at Hope and gave a smile. "Oh sweetheart you gave us scare. I glad you are going to be fine. John and I have been searching for you all over but we couldn't find you." said Mr. Brooks."I'm sorry dad. I was so upset about the letter. I can't believe it. How can she betray us like that not telling mom and me the real truth about her." said Hope with a great deal of emotion.John and Mr. Brooks hug her with a lot of love. "You have John and I honey. We are here for you." said Mr. Brooks "You are not alone.""I need you to get strong because I love you Hope." said John."I love you too John." said Hope.They started to kiss and Mr. Brooks left the room for they can be alone. John holds her tight and didn't want to let go. Hope did the same.