AN: This chapter is being done straight from my library. With that said, enjoy.

Chapter One: Innocence Lost

Nora and Lizzie sat quietly in the movie theater as the movie calmly flickered on the screen above them. Nora calmly looked over at Lizzie and smiled. Lizzie let out a short yawn, and looked towards her mother.

"I have to go to the bathroom." Lizzie said.

"Okay, do you want me to go with you?" Nora asked her.

"No, I'll be fine." Lizzie smiled, and walked out of the theater.

"Hurry back." Nora hissed at her. Lizzie flashed a smile at her, and walked away. Nora turned back towards the screen, and before she knew it, she dowsed off.

She was going to regret that really soon.


Alexander sat up on his bed, and calmly looked over towards his girlfriend, Casey, who was pulling on her jacket.

"Where are you going?" Alexander asked her sleepily.

"I have to get home. Mom and Lizzie are going to be home soon, and I have to let them in." Casey said, silently. "Wait, does Seth even know that I snuck over here?"

"Probably…" Alexander replied.

"That's a no." Casey answered. "What time is it?"

"It is about ten, why?" Alexander replied.

"Now I really have to go." Casey leaned in, and gave him a quick kiss. "I'll see you tomorrow."

"I can't wait." Alexander said teasingly. Casey smiled at him, and walked out of his room. Alexander smiled, and went to sleep, unaware what has just happened to Lizzie.


Nora bolted up, and realized that Lizzie wasn't next to her. She looked around, and she wasn't even in the theater room. Alarmed, she calmly began walking towards the restroom.

"Lizzie?" Nora called, thoroughly alarmed. She walked towards the ladies room, and calmly opened the door. She checked the stalls one by one, and she found Lizzie, in a bad way.

"Mom?" Lizzie said, weakly. Lizzie was beaten and bleeding from a cut on her lip.

"Oh…my god…" Nora said, lip trembling. Nora ran towards her daughter, and held her close. With tears in her eyes, she called 911 on her cell phone.


AN: How was it? Had to keep it short. Next chapter is going to be up in a week or more! Enjoy and keep reading!