Chasing Your Dreams

Camping

Miranda's pov

Brittany and I were loading up the bronco with camping gear. "Hey mom we should text dad that we're going camping and he probably won't be able to reach us." I say, trying to get the cooler in. Mom nods and helps me tie it down so it doesn't fall out.

Jason's pov

We were driving to the next tour stop and I was strumming on my guitar bored when my phone buzzed. A text from Britt.

B: we're going camping for the weekend. You probably won't be able to reach us.

J: ok baby. Have fun.

I sigh and stare at my hands. Suddenly I have a great idea! I call that cool brother of hers. "Hello? Who's this?" "It's Jason. Ya got a minute?" "Yeah. What's up?" "I was thinking. Ya wanna join my security road crew? You'll be able to see your sister more, come to kickass shows, have fun. What do ya think?" "Sure! I've been wondering what to do since I graduated college. I didn't say this the first time we met cause I was only interested in saving my sister but I love your music." I smile. "I'm glad, kid. Well you'll be front row to all my shows." "Thanks. I gotta go pack then." "Ok. We'll be in Mobile the next two days then I'll be headed to your place." I get off and go talk to Mike and tell him my plan. "But Jason we've already got enough security." "It's not really about the security. I mean it is that too but he and Miranda are really close. They don't get to see each other enough." "I don't know. Maybe as a roadie but security?" "You don't know what this kid is capable of. The guy that kidnapped Miranda he choked him to near death then slashed his throat!" Mike's eyes go wide. "Dude that kid's a maniac! There's no way I'm lettin' him anywhere near you!" I roll my eyes. "Mike he's fine. We're pickin' him up tomorrow when we leave Mobile." He sighs, worried. "Ok but be careful." Ugh. Too worried. "Whatever Mike."

Brittany's pov

We were fishing for dinner. "Hey Miranda," "Yeah?" "Give me your knife." I glance at her. "Why?" She bites her lip. "Please just give it to me." "Why do you want my knife?" "I'm worried, hun." "Worried about what?" "That you're gonna try to kill yourself." My eyes go wide. I look away. "I promise mom. I'm not." She hugs me. "Me and dad love you so much." "I know mom. Love you too. And I'm sorry about last time when I scared you all." "It's okay. We're just glad you're okay."

*later*

Jason's pov

We swing by on our way home, picking up her brother. "Miranda and Britt are still camping so do whatever and I'll call you when they get back." He heads into Nashville to find a place and I collapse exhaustedly to the couch. I wonder what the girls are up to.

Miranda's pov

"Grab my hand!" "I'm trying!" I cry. We were exploring when some rock broke away and I fell. I was holding on the rock face but my hands were sweaty and shaking. I'm so scared. I try to reach my hand up but I can feel myself falling loose. "I'm gonna try calling Jason." She says. I cling to the rock, terrified of the 30 foot drop.

Jason's pov

After Brittany called, I ran out the door. I called Dierks who knows how to fly. "Any chance you can get your hands on a coptor any time soon." "Actually I was about to go up in one now. What's up?" I tell him what Britt told me as I drive to the airport. "I'll wait here man. I'll pray for it too." I force a smile and pick her brother up. "Man she just keeps getting into situations." He says sighing. "We're gonna save her." I say, my hands shaking with worry. We get to the airport and Dierks takes us up in his helicopter.

Miranda's pov

I lose my grip and land on a piece or rock sticking out. "What do I do mom?!" I ask fearfully. "Your father is on his way in a helicopter!" A helicopter?! Just then wind kicks up so bad I have to shield my eyes from the dust and rocks kicking up. I lower my hand. "Dad!" I cry shakily. He holds onto the door of the chopper leaning out. I reach but he's too far away. "Hold on. I've got an idea." He says. I see my brother! Now I'm confused. "You're gonna have to jump!" He says. "Jump?! Are you nuts?!?!" I screech shocked, looking back down at the fall. "Miranda, look at me. Keep your eyes on me!" I'm shaking. "I will catch you. I will not let you fall. You know that." Tears come to my eyes. "I'm scared dad." I feel the rock loosening. It's gonna collapse. "You have to jump now!" It's now or never. I back up to the rock face. "I know you're scared but it's gonna be okay." The wind tugs at dad but it doesn't stop his focus. I take a running leap and shut my eyes from fear. I thought for sure I was a goner but then I felt a solid grip held tight on my arms. I open my eyes. "Told ya I wouldn't let ya fall." He pulls me in, shaken. "I thought I was gonna die." "We good to go?" Dierks asks. Dad nods. Brittany waves and starts walking back to the campsite. I hug my dad. My hero. The best person I've ever known.