I clutched the infant to my chest, being careful so i didn't hurt her as i ran for our lives. I didn't mean to witness what i had but i did, and it didn't stop there, i had intervened... saved the child and dropped my bag which contained my drivers ID and some bills. I kept my credit, debit, and cash in my pocket so i was good in that department. I am such a idiot now these murderers knew where i lived and my name. I had to change my name, car, looks, over all my idenity, i had to move away from my home town and i had to protect this baby. For some reason whatever these people wanted had something to do with murdering this newborn's family... her included. I stopped for a second, i had two choices. One, run out in to the middle of the busy street and hope i didn't get hit or two, wait for a opening and pray these men that are chasing me don't catch up before then...

~2 months later~

I had found a man who could make me papers that not even the police could see threw, which is what i needed. I was now Lyn Taylor, since i wasn't sure if i should change my age or not i ended up staying at my age of 19. Of course i got birth certificates and everything else i would need for the baby. Her name was now Chloe Taylor i would probally never know what her real name was. Unless i looked it up online but i didn't want to in case they were watching. Illegally she was now my daughter... i could get in to so much trouble for this. I looked at the mirror. I use to have long light brown hair that stopped at the middle of my back, i usually kept it braided. Now i had black hair that went to a couple of inches above the shoulder. Since i couldn't chance my eye color they were still a bright blue.

With a sigh i turned towards the open door and walked out. Chloe was still asleep in the little porta crib i had gotten her, she looked so peaceful... A tear hit the back of my hand and i blinked a couple of times, surprised i hadn't even known i was crying. I wiped the tears away and crossed the room pulling on a pair of black jeans, a light blue tank top and a black hooded jacket. I worked at a day care now so atleast i could take Chloe with me, she didn't have to leave my sight which was a huge relief. I put on my white Tenni shoes that were great for running in. I looked up at the time and saw that it was 7: 24 in the morning. I crossed the room and gently picked her up, she stirred a little bit but just snuggled up against my chest. Unfortunately she had to wake up now but i suppose a few more minutes while i packed the diaper bag couldn't hurt anyone.

I put two scoops of formula and four ounces of water in to the bottle, put on the lid and gave it a could shake making sure that it was all mixed well. Almost as if she knew, she started to cry. I gave her the bottle as i looked out the window. My life had changed completely, i was just a college student studying to become a nurse and then i drop off the face of the earth. I didn't have any contact with my mother, it was safer if she didn't know where i was, if i was still alive. My friends didn't know anything either and would probally never know it was better for everyone that way. I missed how my life use to be but i didn't regret my decision to protect this child. Yea i probally should have went to the athorites but i didn't and i couldn't help but wonder if i had would Chloe be safer. She finished her milk, i set the bottle in the sink and burped her. Thank god for tv or i wouldn't know how to even care for her.

She was now dressed with her little botties a pair of pants, long sleeve shirt, her white jacket that she seemed to love and the matching hat. I was glad about that atleast i had done something right. I didn't want to take any chances, it was after all the dead of winter. I gently put her in her car seat, making sure she was secure and nothing was hurting her before i got out shut the door and slipped in to the drivers seat. I turned on the car and pulled out of the driveway of the little 1 bedroom, 1 bath house that Chloe and i had been living in for the past 2 months and began to drive through traffic.

Thankfully we arrived just on time at the First Step Learning Centre. "Goodmorning Lyn!" One of the younger women who worked here called out to be from behind the counter. Though i was the youngest she was 23. "Goodmorning Emma." I smiled letting the fake southern accent that i had perfected out. "Has Chloe been good for ya?" She asked and i looked down at the baby. She was asleep in her car seat. "A little angel." I assurred and signed in. "Abigal called out sick so it's just you and me today." I knew Emma wants to be my friend, she likes me and has told me on serveral occusions that i am a nice person but i didn't want to put her in danger so i was cival but avoided becoming to close to her. "Poor girl i hope she gets better soon." I said, it sucked to be sick so i did feel bad for her.

I looked around, everything was already set up so i didn't have much that i needed to do. "I'll be back in a minute Emma." I called over my shoulder as i headed to babies room to put Chloe in one of the available cribs. Once she was settled i set her diaper bag underneath the crib and silently left the room. She would probally sleep for another half an hour before she woke up again. I shut the door just as quietly as i had left to see serveral people talking to Emma their children. Tugging on there sleeves, some crying, others trying to run to the toys. I smiled and made my way towards them. "Lyn can you watch them for a few minutes, i'll be right there to help." Emma smiled before turning back to a middle aged woman who was trying to keep her twin boys her were a little over than 1 years old from crawling away. "Of course." I said to her before looking at all the children and parents. "So who wants to go play?" I asked and smiled when they started begging their parents. I heard serveral fines and might as wells before i was surrounded by children from age 2 to 4. I led them to the toy area, letting them play so everything could be settled before some of them started leaning how to count and others learned their ABC's.

The day had passed rather slowly than usual, of course the children were a handful and by the time i had started teaching the 4 year olds some really simple math Chloe had woken up and i had to get her. She spent the rest of the day with me as i cared for the children. It was now 6:30pm and the last of the children were leaving with their parents. "Phew that was a long day, usually it goes by pretty fast." Emma said as she started cleaning up the toys. "Kinda weird huh?" I asked as i cleaned up behind the counter, making sure everything was in it's place or tomorrow. "Yup, i should probally head home now. Andy will be wondering where i'm at if i'm late again and with those things running around he gets pretty scared." She laughed and i couldn't help but smile. Her husband absolutely adored her, her probally worshipped the ground she walked on. "Alright, drive safe." I said before i walked in to the babies room, put Chloe in her car seat, picked up her diaper bag and made my way out of the building.

Once we were both in the car i pulled out and headed towards the grocery store, i needed to get more formula, diapers, wipes, and of course some grocerys. My thoughts started to drift from my list of things i needed to get to my mother's plea for help in finding me. I wish there was a way were i could let my mother know i was safe and fine without sending trouble her way but there wasn't and i wouldn't. For now she had to think that her baby girl was gone, for now she had to think i was in danger, and for now she had to think i was dead. That would probally be the best anyways, if mother thought i was dead. I just hope she knows how much i love her and that gives her comfort some how and she moves on. That was the best i could hope for...

Wal mart was as busy as ever today but what did i expect, today was friday. This place is always busy on the weekends. I slowly made my way to the baby stuff, of course it took be about 15 minutes just to get there because everyone was in everyone's way. I decided i would just go grocery shopping on monday, i had enough food at the house to last me that long anyways but i would still need to get threw this crowd to get what i needed for Chloe. I ditched the cart for one of those baskets and held Chloe, hoping that no one was stupid enough to shove me while i was holding her. I was protective by nature that was why i didn't blink when it came to saving her. That's why i wouldn't blink when it comes to punching someone. I picked up diapers, wipes, and formula. Just for the hell of it i picked up a toy that sung an had lights. She seemed to really like that one and who was i to say she couldn't have it. Besides she didn't have any toys before now because she didn't have any intrest in them before thought honestly she was probally on intrested in the lights.

Getting to the register was hell, i offically decided some time between having to cut threw other departments and people rudely stepping right in front of me and shooting me glares that i was never going to shop at Wal mart on the weekends again. At least i was now at the register. "She's adorable! How old is she?" The cashier a elderly woman, probally around 50 asked as she scanned the formula. "She two months old." I replyed using the southern accent, i didn't want anyone to know i wasn't from around here. "Aww. Such a sweetheart." She cooed and Chloe looked at her. She looked like she was saying ooo it was cute. "Yes she is." I agreed, Chloe was definately a good baby. She only cried when she was hungry or i wasn't in sight when she woke up. "Well, the total is $34.68." she said and i had a feeling that she would have rathered continued to coo over Chloe than deal with the people in line behind me. I did not blame her. I gave her exactly what the cost was and she handed me the receipt. "You have a good evening now." She smiled and i returned her's with one of my own. "Thank you, you to."

Chloe and I had gotten home some time around 8:45 and were now lying, well i was lying down on the couch while she was lying on my chest my arms wrapped around her as we both watched the news. Though she was probally just watching the lights. I was only barely paying attention to the tv, paying more attention to my thoughts. I was jerked from my thoughts when i heard my mother's voice.

"I think i speak for all of Amy's family and friends" She sobbed. "When i say that she was a wonderful girl, she loved to help people and often went out of her way to take care of others... i can't believe my baby girl is gone..." She paused and looked at the man standing beside her. A police officer. "But My Amy would never kidnap a infant from her family. I think you've got in wrong! She would never! There has to be something your missing!" The man gave her a apologenic look before he spoke. "Amy Summers body was found with that of the missing infant, Nicole Thorne. Thursday night near the paddock mall in west palm beach, Florida. The evidence that was found proves that Amy broke in to the Thorne house and stole the infant. The evidence doesn't give any clue as to if she was the one who murdered Alan Thorne or his wife Renee Thorne. We found evidence that shows that there were others in the house before Amy went in. As to who we are still waiting for the results." He stopped apparently finished or so i thought. "The babies body had been released and her funeral is December 20th. Amy's is still being held in till further notice." My mother broke down hitting her knees as she sobbed.

I couldn't watch that anymore... so i changed the channel to some cartoon. I couldn't stop myself from crying, my mother wasn't going to let go as easily as i had hoped... "I am so sorry mother!" I cried the tears blinding me.

I blamed myself for everything, my mother was suffering because of me. But i didn't have a choice... i knew it would take time but mother had to move on, i had no idea how long Chloe and i would have to run for our lives and in till it was safe mother had to think i was dead. If i had been more careful i could have probally stayed with mother, no body would have known the difference... ok well that's not true and i know it. It would be hard to ignore a baby showing up out of no where. I could never involve anyone in this nor would i. It was to dangerous. I was playing a dangerous game and we either survived or we didn't, i wouldn't couldn't drag anyone in to this. Yet my mother had tried to stay strong as she stood beside that police man... i was causing her so much pain... i don't think i should return to her even if it is ever safe enough for me to... it would just hurt her more...

I shook, the force of my pain to much. I had been crying for hours... i hadn't slept nor had i tried, it was pointless i would not be able to sleep tonight. Serveral more hours passed rather slowly, Chloe would wake up and i would take care of her but i couldn't stop crying. I couldn't stop thinking of my mother. By the time i had to get ready for work i wanted nothing more than to call out, but if i did that would be one day less of pay and Chloe and i really needed it, so i would go. I made a pot of coffee before i hopped in the shower leaving the door open so i could see and hear Chloe.

I knew her name now... it had been Nicole Thorne and she couldn't even know for god knows how long. I rubbed the body wash all over my body, as i took deep calming breaths and let the hot water relax my muscles. Pushing the thoughts from my mind, i needed to be alert, i had no idea if those people believed that we were dead or not, or if they were even still looking for us. I didn't need any distractions, i shouldn't have even allowed it to torment me all night. What if they came while i was crying blinded by my tears? No... i had to be strong... i would also have to move on.