Date: 3-8-2013
Scene: Barnes and Noble
Sarah's p.o.v
Hand in hand, Kitty and I wander about the children book section. Being in Barnes and Noble has brought out the child within me. I used to love
reading books when I was a child. People called me bookworm since I dedicated myself to my studies. I outgrew them once "work" preoccupied
my time. Hopefully, my daughter will love books nearly as much as I did many years ago. Meanwhile, Kyle approaches us carrying a book of his
own choosing. "How to Track Down Skynet For Dummies" is the book's title. Surprisingly, our son John is the book's author. I burst out laughing
thinking about how foolish the title is. Kyle reads Kitty and me the first chapter. Open minded, I am immediately converted to this cult.
Memories of my old past life speak beyond the grave. I reopen Pandora's box and there is no easy way out of this abyss. Who Knew our lives
would be stuck in the crossfire? Carefree, We walked toward the cash register thinking nothing bad would happen. We were planning to buy one
copy of "The Wizard of Oz" and "How to Track Down Skynet For Dummies". The cashier pulled out a loaded gun when he saw us standing in line.
Kyle assumed the cashier was a robot from the future. We had stared death right in the face. "Sarah, you and Kitty must leave the building"
Kyle ordered me. "I am not leaving you. I want to die with you" emotional, I persisted. "Please leave, Sarah. It is not your time to die yet" Kyle
demanded once again. I saw the concern in his eyes and felt the love somewhere deep within my soul. Crying, I kissed my beloved husband
goodbye. "Lets go, Kitty" I whisper taking my daughter's hand in mine. I turned to look back at Kyle standing in line. We blew each other kisses
knowing this might be the last time we saw one another. My stomach was in knots while I ran outside carrying Kitty in my arms. I heard multiple
loud gunshots ring out behind me. This sound was soon followed by a crowd of frantic people running pass me. Who knew a peaceful family
friendly place such as Barnes and Noble would become a crime scene? My feet headed toward the car, but my conscience did the opposite. I
listened to my heart by which told me to go back into the building. I breathed a big sigh of relief when I couldn't find the robotic man
anywhere. Unfortunately, I discovered Kyle laying down on the floor barely clinging onto life. I thought my heart had been torn out of my
chest. He needed help, I couldn't just leave him there. "Sarah, I killed the robot. I am a hero for saving a lot of lives" joyful, Kyle boasted.
"Reese, I am so proud of you" I admit sobbing. "Daddy, I love you" Kitty confesses giving him a tight bear hug. "You're precious" he cries kissing
her forehead. Kyle couldn't walk, therefore I called for an ambulance to pick him up. Kitty and I followed closely behind the ambulance all the
way to the hospital in our car. Kyle is paralyzed, these three words broke my heart so much that the future appeared blurry.