The van stopped and Alicia looked up to see Travis looking around the back "Where's Chris" he asked worriedly. Alicia pressed herself into the seat, trying to avoid his gaze. "We can't leave without him Maddy" he said looking to his wife. Madison sighed "Travis we can't even get back in it would be suicide" she said trying to get him to understand. Although she knew that if it were Nick or Alicia she would want to go back. Elyza glanced at Alicia who had her eyes shut, trying ignore the yelling from the front. Leaning over to her, Elyza raised an eybrow "Chris the wanker that did this" she asked softly, gesturing to the small cut on Alicia's neck. Nodding slowly, Alicia opened her eyes looking at the other woman "Yeah…and Travis's son" she explained. Nodding, Elyza turned her attention to the front "Listen mate I understand that you want to find your son…but he either got out of there somehow or he's gone…..either way we need to find a place to park this thing away from prying eyes…" she said.
Travis glared at the blonde in the back "Fine…but I'm going back for him alone" he said turning back to the front and turning down the hill. Parking as close to the water as he could, Travis immediately climbed from the van. Madison ran over to him, grabbing his shoulders "What are you doing…just wait Travis it;s not safe" she insisted.
"I'm not leaving Chris there alone Maddy now get out of my way" he said pushing past her, ignoring all protests as he left. Madison stood in silence for a moment. She couldn't speak. Nick was the first to be heard as he sighed, his arm wrapped around a partially concious Ofelia "Let's just get on the boat and go…We can't wait for Strand and I have the keys" he yelled.
Madison whipped around to look at him "We can't leave Travis and Chris" she said worriedly. Alicia sighed "Trust me mom we can….Chris…." She brought her hand to her throat, unable to say what happened. Elyza placed a comforting hand on Alicia's shoulder "That boy had a knife to her throat…he was set on killing her…I shot him in the leg and got your daughter away from there…" she explained "I don't know if he survived but I doubt it…the dead would pick him off easy and if his father went after him…there's only a matter of time before.."
She didn't get to finish her sentence. A loud explosion was heard and a bright flame filled smoke cloud rose over the hill. "Travis…" Madison said softly "TRAVIS" she yelled, trying to run up the hill. Elyza grabbed her arms, pulling her back "Slow down mama Clark…if he was there he couldn't have made it..running in there will just get you killed and I'm sure you know your kids need you" she said hoping to get the older woman to listen. Madison sighed, hanging her head in defeat. "Get on board" she said softly, looking at Elyza with a hard stare before walking towards The Abigail.
Nick hurried on board. Once he got Ofelia settled on board he gave the keys to Madison who slowly pulled the yacht away from shore. Back out into the open sea.
They had been out drifting for hours. Elyza had used what supplies she had to help Ofelia who was comfortably sleeping in her cabin. Nick sat with Madison, trying to figure out where they should go.
That left Alicia sitting in her cabin. She couldn't handle her mother. Not then. The door opened and Alicia jerked her head up, ready to yell at Nick but stopped when she noticed it was Elyza. She had showered and wore a plain black tank top that hugged her body perfectly. Alicia internally kicked herself for the thought and scrunched up her face "Can I help you" she asked.
Elyza grinned as she shut the door and hopped onto the bed to sit beside Alicia. "What's going on in that pretty little head of your's…you alright" she asked. Alicia scoffed "Let's see I nearly get killed by my step brother who is probably dead now and my ass hole step father goes and gets himself killed and now my mom's a mess…my brother has always been a mess so I have to be the one who has to hold it together" she said shaking her head "So no I'm not alright…I am far from alright but no offense I don't know you so I'm not going to tell you what I'm thinking".
Frowning, Alicia froze. Why had she said that? She never spoke outwardly about her feelings. Looking over at the blonde beside her, Alicia sighed "I'm sorry…shit….I'm just…." She rubbed her face.
Elyza smiled "It's alright…I didn't expect much of an answer pet…" she said softly. Alicia couldn't help but stare at Elyza's eyes. They were an amazing shade of blue. One Alicia felt captivated by.
A laugh pulled the brunette from her thoughts. "I know I'm hot stuff and all princess but I was trying to tell you that I was told I'm bunking with you" Elyza said with a smirk. Alicia growled softly. Great. A night with non stop flirting and annoyingly adorable laughs from her new friend.
"Fine by me" Alicia she standing up. She reached into the small cupboard on the wall and tossed an extra pillow at the blonde sitting on her bed. Alicia couldn't stop her eyes from wandering up Elyza's toned tan legs. Why the other woman had chose to wear blue shorts that were just barely tight was beyond her but Alicia wasn't complaining.
Wait. Why wasn't she complaining? She was straight..wasn't she?
Shaking her thoughts away, Alicia shut the light off and climbed under the covers "Don't steal the blankets and don't touch me" Alicia mumbled. Normally she wouldn't share a bed with a stranger but she was too tired to care. She promised herself she would figure the blonde out tomorrow.
Elyza laughed and laid down "Don't worry love I'm a gentleman…you won't even know I'm here" she said with a yawn. "Mhm..shh" Alicia mumbled as she drifted off to sleep.
Elyza turned so she was on her side, staring at the girl beside her as she slept. Her blue eyes scanned Alicia's features and she felt a familiar warmth fill her. "I'm in so much trouble" Elyza said softly as she hsut her eyes, forcing her thoughts away. She needed to sleep. She knew the next day would be a long one.