The Runaways

The Runaways: Chp 5: Investigation

Jacobs mother P.O.V

I had just grabbed a few things for dinner . Tonight we were having Steak and broccali, it's Jacobs favorite dish. As I paid for the groceries at the counter I left out of the automatic doors. I stuck the key in the ignition waiting for it to warm up. After the car had heated up, I drove home listening to  Selena. Finally I pulled up to my house & all the lights were off. I reached into the back seat and grabbed the groceries. I walked up to my porch, unlocking the front door. Everything was clean and still in place from before I left. In my mind I knew something was wrong, maybe I was just over reacting. I mean Jacob is a some what neat freak. I sat the groceries down and called his name multiple times. NO REPLY. I shook my head and walked up the stairs calling his name. NO REPLY. I began to fear as I ran into his room, seeing that no one was there. My heart started beating faster and faster, as I ran through the hall ways of our upstairs. Checking each room and still seeing no one was there. I ran back into his room and saw a note. My heart dropped as I read it. Hot tears ran down my face, my heart ached. I immediately called 911.

911: 911 what is your emergency ? 

Jacob's Mom: yes yes ! I just got home and my 17 year old son wasn't there he left a note saying he left to see his dad and for me not to look for him but I need my baby !!! 

911: okay ma'm please calm, what's his name.?

Jacob's Mom: Jacob Austin

911: and what is your address..? 

Jacob's Mom: 33 Himmel Street 

911: okay Miss please calm down we'll be there right away, please think positive.

Jacob's Mom: okay and hurry !

I hung up the phone and just stared, at the walls. I walked slowly upstairs back into his room, where his favorite chain laid on the dresser. I smiled to myself, he loved this chain. Its the only thing his father ever got him. I grabbed his pillow and held it tightly ... Please bring my baby home

Jacobs P.O.V

We  peacefully smoothed down the high way listening to 2Pac's - It's all about you. I smiled at Olivia running my fingers through her hair. I suddenly remembered something. "hey Liv can you reach in my bag and get my chain?". --"sure". She crawled into the back seat and I couldn't help but look at her butt. It was so perfectly shaped. A few minutes later she sat back in her seat and fixed her hair. I glanced at her "um hello..? Chain?" --"oh it wasn't back there". My foot jerked down on the pedal and everything flew to the front. "what the hell do you mean..?". I instantly ran to the back throwing bags and clothes everywhere. Olivia put her hand on my shoulder, "JAKE JAKE STOP!". I look back at her like a crazy man, "relax, just breath your gonna give yourself a panic attack". Her soft petite hands caressed my face, "10 more miles til' we get to long beach, we'll get you a new chain and we'll make it special together". She gave me a slight smile, as I bit down onto my lip. My body was still trembling, I've never went a day without my dads chain. She hugged me, and sat me down in the passengers seat. "I'll drive" she said so comforting. We began our journey and I fell slowly asleep snuggling with my pillow.

Olivias P.O.V

9 miles into the ride

My eyes got heavy and I pulled over into the nearest restaurant. everything was so blurry I couldn't even make out what the words said. I looked over at Jacob who was sound asleep. He was so beautiful, his window was half cracked, making his curls blow in the wind softly. I un-buckled my seat belt and crawled softly over to him. Uncertainly, I sat on his lap and snuggled into his chest ; his body heat kept me warm. A few minutes later I felt his arms wrap around me, when I looked up I saw the slight smile on face. "goodnight Jakey "----"Night night Liv"

Jacob's mother P.O.V 

I heard a knock at the door, it had made me jump. I dropped his chain on the floor and ran down stairs, quickly opening the door. Two police men introduced themselves and walked in. 

Jacob's mom: "please sit sit" 

Officer : thank you

The officers sat down on the couch in front of me as they began to speak

Officer : so can you tell me exactly what happened 

Jacob's Mom: "well I was shopping for tonight's dinner and when I came home I could sense something was up so I went into my son's room and saw that he wasn't there. I searched the house and there was no sign of him anywhere"

Officer : "do you have a thought on what happened to your son ?"

Jacob's mom: "no clue at all, he's not the type to just disappear. He was an all A student and everyone loved him"

Officer : "mmhmm are you sure that's all ?"

I saw him jotting down words in his note pad, and I began to get worried. Could they possibly think I did something to my one and only son ?

Jacob's Mom: "well . . .he did leave a letter . . "

Officer : " and may we see that note?"

Jacob's Mom: "of course"

I led them upstairs into Jacob's room as they  examined around his room. 

Officer : "his dad wasn't there for him ?"

Jacob's Mom: "his father left me when I told him I was pregnant at 16. He came back a few years later and tried to make it up to us. He bought my baby boy a chain, took him to lunch and we never heard from him again"

Officer: "and what's that ?" He asked referring to the chain & the small raggedy blanket lying by it 

Jacob's mom: "that's the chain , he wouldn't leave anywhere without it. He usually wears it all the time"

Officer: "and what about the charm bracelet ?"

Jacob's Mom: "what bracelet ?"

I ran over to his dresser and saw his best friend Olivia's bracelet dangling from the corner of the dresser. This can't be possible

Officer: "interesting . . .and has it ever occurred to you that your son might have left with this 'bestfriend' of his?"

I felt the anger began to build into my heart. She wouldn't have talked him into this right ? She's a good girl. I turn around and began praying in Spanish. 

Jacob's Mom: " find him and that bitch!"