Rule breaker •• John B

Rock Bottom

"Sarah's back." John B said, as they watched the boat make its way towards them. Rowan looked up and glanced at her, the disappointment that crossed her face told Rowan they were right to believe that going to Ward wasn't going to work. With a little difficulty, Rowan stood up and walked towards Sarah.

"It didn't work. I'm sorry." She tells them. Rowan shakes her head and give her a small hug.

"Well, that settles it." JJ says, "y'all need to load up in the paddy wagon and get the heck out of Dodge now." Rowan looked towards John B. He look as stressed as she felt. She didn't want to leave again. She wanted to stay where they were. To stay home. She looked over to Pope, who was already looking at her.

"Right, you guys will need supplies, and you'll have to split as soon as possible."

"Guys, I think it's too late." Kie said, as she shook, looking out towards the water. Rowan turned her head to see what she was looking at and immediately regretted it. Three police boat were headed straight towards them.

"Shit." Rowan muttered, "Ward must've tipped them off." Without waisting another second, the pouges ran towards the trees. With much difficulty, Rowan ignored the pain as John B helped her run towards the water, JJ helped her in and they both helped her swim across to the other side. The sound of sirens were the only form of motivation to keep running despite the pain.

"Go! Go! Behind the tree!" Together, they fixed behind a thick tree and watched as police cars and armed officers scoured the island for them.

"We're trapped." Pope concluded.

"What do we do?" Rowan breathed out

"There's no getting out of this. We gotta take a stand." JJ said, Rowan watched as he wrung out a towel and took out the gun. She turned to John B, who quickly walked towards JJ. Her heart pounded in her chest as he then looked at her. Another silent conversation and immediately Rowan knew what he was 'planning. The gun dropped to the ground just as the police arrived, JJ is quick to cover the gun before anyone could see it and just then, did John B turn from them with his hands up.

Rowan inches forward, ready to follow suit and take the blame alongside him, but Pope stopped her. John B announced he wanted to testify and immediately, the other officer went and grabbed him, Rowan watched in horror as officer Thomas continued to kick and punch John B.

"Stop! Stop! What are you doing!" She cried out, moving forward, but the other officers raised the gun at her, she didn't care though, she knocked the officers hand away and ran forward until Shoupe grabbed her and held her, she winced in pain as he grabbed her arms and held her back, forcing her to watch Officer Thomas knock John B out with one final punch.

"Ms. Heyward, I won't arrest you but if you make another move I will." Shoupe said, Rowan bit her cheek and stilled, but only because the position she was in was hurting her side.

"Mrs. Routledge." Rowan muttered, as Shoupe released her. She walked towards Pope and the others. She watched as they carried John B towards the car in handcuffs and all.

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Rowan's dad always called her Icarus when she got into trouble. She never really understood why until now. They flew too close; they messed up. The beeswax melted and now they're plumping to the ground at full speed.
John B was wearing prison orange. Metal cuff hug on his wrists as he sat at in front of the judge. Rowan sat with JJ, Kie, and Pope, who held her hand the whole trial. She was thankful for it. If he wasn't holding her, she'd surely rush towards John B and do everything in her power to escape with him.