Chapter 1-
Jack loosened his tie, and then stared back at his reflection in the mirror. He was physically drained, and he was ready to get back to his girlfriend Sarah. Jack smiled at the thought of proposing to her as soon as he got back. It was a big mistake, but hopefully she would say yes.
Jack looked around his hotel room. What a drab setting for a birthday. He was in The Midwest visiting an old friend of his, who had recently undergone chemotherapy. Jack kicked off his shoes and then walked over to the unsanitary looking hotel bed. Well, it looked like he was spending his birthday inside, with Leno.
Jack flipped on the t.v.
"Police are searching for this woman."
Jack stared back at the beautiful woman on the screen "Wow, she's wanted. I guess you can't trust anyone these days." Jack got ready to turn the channel and then placed down the remote.
"She is approximately 5'5, with long dark brown hair, and blue or green eyes. Her name is believed to be Kate Austin, and if you have any information on her whereabouts please contact…"
Jack flipped the channel. He wasn't going to spend his birthday inside, the least he could do for himself was celebrate his birthday with a beer or two, or maybe even three how he was feeling tonight.
(Break)
Kate crouched low in the bushes. Her face was wet with tears and she was on the borderline of reason. Her own mother was scared to death of her, and the man that she loved was probably dead. Kate placed her hands to her eyes. She had to get out of here! Kate pressed her whole body against the building with fear as she saw a police car pull into the gas station.
"Murphy," He said.
"Hey Clark," The other officer said.
"We think the fugitive is headed somewhere south, so we are setting up road blocks."
Kate bit her lip. Road Blocks! She had to get the hell out of here and fast! Kate reached in her jacket for the gun. If this was her only way then so be it.
(Break)
Sawyer woke up to the sound of glass breaking, and gunshots.
Shit! How the hell did they find him in the Midwest. He jumped out of his bed, and rolled onto the floor. His door was closed. Shots started to fire, and he heard someone trying to knock down his door. Sawyer grabbed his wallet, and then cautiously approached the window.
Shit! Shit!
He thought in fear. Sawyer opened the window, and peered out. These guys weren't too smart. He jumped out and sprinted towards the gas station. He had to get the hell out of here.
(Break)
Jack parked in front of a gas station. He glanced wearily at the sign, Bo's Alcohol and Gas. Jack shook his head. Did he really want to get his drinks from this place? Well what the heck. Jack opened the door. As he headed towards the door, he felt a woman place her hands on his shoulder.
He turned to her surprised. "Can I help you?"
Kate pulled her hood over her face. This guy had to think she was weird. She just needed to get in his car. "Um…do you have a lighter?"
"No," Jack said. He made an attempt to walk around Kate but she stopped him.
"I…I do you have a phone I can use?"
Jack nodded, "Sure,"
(Break)
Sawyer turned around. He could see the shadows of the drug lords in his room. That was close. He cautiously looked around Bo's Alcohol and Gas, he couldn't get far on his feet. He needed wheels. Sawyer lifted up his shirt, and checked for his gun. Great, he still had it. Now who was going to be his driver? Sawyer's eyes rested on a black sports car. Now we're talking, he thought to himself. He inched towards the car. The door was open. Sawyer shook his head in disbelief, and then got in.
(Break)
"Hey, what are you doing?" Jack protested at the strange guy that had just got in his car. He walked over to the backseat.
Kate couldn't believe her luck, she took that as her opportunity to hop into the passengers seat.
"Excuse me, ma'am." Jack started.
He opened the door, "I don't know what kind of town this is…but you both need to get out of my car."
Sawyer's eyes widened in fear as he watched a car approaching slowly. He sunk down in the chair.
"Get in," Kate ordered.
"What!" Jack exclaimed.
"You heard the purty lady," Sawyer said in a thick southern accent. His eyes turned towards the slowly approaching car once again.
"I am going to call the police if both of you…"
Sawyer pulled out his gun, "Don't be so damn hard headed boy…get in this car before I blow your brains out."
Jack stared back at the gun in fear.
Kate's eyes widened when she saw the other guy's gun. Oh No, out of all the people she could've held hostage, she had to pick the one that was already a hostage. Kate sunk down in her chair as the manager looked towards the car wearily.
"I will shoot you right here, I said get in the damn car."
Jack did as he was told.
Sawyer closed the door. He glanced towards the street. His breath was caught in his throat because the drug lords in the other car had saw him. He was dead meat.
"Drive, accelerate, and don't you stop for nothin" Sawyer barked.
Kate placed her hand to her heart.
Jack glanced at the woman next to him. He had seen her somewhere but where?
Shots started to be fired like rain falling from the sky.
Kate screamed and lunged forward holding her head with her hands.
Jack winced in fear. He reversed wildly out of the parking lot, and then shifted the car into drive. This wasn't even his car! It was a rental.
"Go!" Sawyer yelled. The glass broke in Sawyer's window. He shielded his head from the falling shards.
The car picked up speed behind them.
Jack looked through the rearview mirror in horror. The car slammed into theirs.
Jack was pressed up against the wheel. Sawyer hit Kate's chair, and Kate was slammed up against the dashboard.
Kate's eyes slowly fluttered closed as she felt the blood start to trickle down her face.
Jack glanced at the woman with wide eyes. She was hurt! His palms were sweaty, and so much adrenaline was pumping through his veins he was feeling dizzy. Maybe he should of just skipped the alcohol and watched Leno.
The car rammed into theirs once again.
"Shit, I think they are trying to run us off of the road." Sawyer said in fear.
Jack's eyes widened as he looked ahead at the towering bridge that was approaching. If they were trying to run them off the road, then they were dead. Because there was no way they could survive a fall that big.
