The fight

15

Amy's pov

It has been a few days since we had to leave for the beach house, Mark said that we should be there today. Abbie is doing such a great job on being good. I know this is all hard on her but, we need to keep moving. These people will not stop until we are dead and all the police want to do is put me in jail and put Abbie up for adoption. I can't lose her, I can't force her into that.

"How much longer?" Abbie asked from the back seat.

"Just a few more hours." Mark said.

"This is taking forever!"

"I know, but it is well worth the wait."

"Why don't you take a nap and I will wake up when we are there." I said.

"I am not tired."

"Do you have another book to read?"

"No, I read them all."

"How about you look out of the window and enjoy the view."

"That's boring."

I looked at Mark for help, but he was laughing.

"Abbie, why don't we play a game." He said when he saw me looking for help.

"What kind of game?" She asked.

"ISpy."

"I love that game!" She perked up.

"Okay, I spy with my little eye something blue."

She looked around outside, I watched her in the side mirror.

"The sky!" She called out.

"Very good, now it is your time."

"Ummmmmmmmmmm. I spy something with my little eyes, something Pink!"

"Pink? Oh geez."

Mark looked around trying to find this pink thing but was not able to.

"Okay, I give." He said.

"The flowers on the trees!" She giggled.

They played the game until we pulled into the driveway.

"Yay! We are here!" Abbie said giddy.

"This place looks so cute." I said as I got out of the car.

I helped Abbie out of the car then watched her run to the front door.

"We should be safe here, the gang doesn't come to this side of the state but, the police will." Mark said.

"They will put you away for a long time if they find out you are helping us."

"Then so be it."

We took the few bags that we have and headed inside.

"I want to go swimming!" Abbie said as she unpacked her suitcase.

"I know, but first we need to make sure that today swimming is allowed, some days the beach will be closed." Mark said.

"Boo."

"I know but we need to follow the rules."

"Is there food here?" I asked.

"I had Tyler stock the place up." Mark said walking into the kitchen.

"This place is cute but it is kind of small. How long are we planning on staying here?"

"A few months. High tide will be soon and we can not be here during that time."