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Lauren had phoned Uncle Jack when she and Joey first set off, arranging to meet him outside London at a garage. The panic in his voice didn't go unnoticed by the couple which worried them further, what had they got themselves into?

Pulling up at the garage, Joey locked the car doors just in case they had been followed. Glancing around, they spotted Uncle Jacks car pulling in behind them. Getting out of his car, he walked over to Joeys a large bag in his hand; Joey unlocked the door allowing him to get in the back.

"Derek's been arrested" he sighed, once settled in the car, Joey quickly looking at Lauren, it was defiantly time to run. "You did the right thing Joey, but it does mean you're going to have to disappear for a while, I'll kept trying to find Alice for you" he smiled weakly, knowing it would be harder than ever especially with Derek arrested, he wasn't going to give her back any time soon.

"Can you speak to mum and dad for me please" Lauren replied, she didn't have the heart to tell them, plus Max would fly off the handle, he needed Jack there to calm him down. "Of course Lo, right you two in here is two new phones, untraceable, I've got the numbers so I can call you, some money which you're going to need, no using cards that can be traced, and I'm sorry to have to give you this but a small hand gun, only for a bit of protection hopefully you will never have to use it" he finished, looking at the young pair who were way out of their depth by now.

"I've got our passports and some money too, we are set" Joey said, squeezing a very frightened Lauren. The fact a gun was now in their car scared the hell out of her, would it really go that far that they would need a gun to protect themselves.

"See you soon guys, I will try sort this so you can come back, love you Lo, look after her Joe" Jack pulled Lauren into a swift hug, patting Joey on the back he hopped from the car, jogging over to his before he disappeared.

"Let's get on the road baby" Joey smiled, kissing her pale cheek before setting off.

The car ride was peaceful, the radio humming in the background creating a little noise. Joey glanced over to Lauren her eyes staring out the window, fear was written all over her. Her body was tensed, she had her knees pulled up under her chin, eyes were slightly watery as if she could cry at any moment, and her face was pale, highlighted more by her dark hair. They were still meant to be in the honeymoon period of their relationship living together for the first time, enjoying building a home together, not running from an evil step father and his gang of thugs. Turning back to face the road, he let his own thoughts take over, the worry for his little sister still very prominent, he only hoped she was safe.

"What do you mean they've left?" Max exclaimed, slamming down his glass of whiskey pacing the front room as Tanya sat perched on the couch end, her hand on her mouth, as she listened in horror as Jack explained the recent events. Max shouting at him for not telling them sooner.

"Derek has got Alice somewhere, he forced Joey into dong a burglary with some thugs, Joey grassed Derek to the police, now he has been arrested they have had to leave for their own safety. Those working for Derek wont take it lightly, nor will Derek" Jack proclaimed, reasoning with his hot headed brother who was fuming at his eldest brothers antics.

"How is Lauren?" Tanya asked, worry for her eldest daughter very apparent under the circumstances.

"She is scared, but she is being brave, she is lucky to have Joey he would die for that girl" he replied, squeezing Tanya's hand as she relaxed slightly, knowing Joey would take full care of Lauren there was no doubt in her mind about it.

"They've got new phones, but we can only call them from my number, I need your help Max with finding Alice, god knows what he has done with her, but I promised Joey" Max nodded instantly, Alice was his family, his niece he would do anything for her, although right now he wanted to murder her father.

"No one could of known how strong Derek's hate for Joey was, nor how painful his revenge would be" Jack stated, everyone knew Derek was bad blood, but never this bad.

"I just hope they make it back okay" Tanya cried, letting the tears of fear roll down her cheek, she couldn't face it if she lost Lauren because of Derek.

Pulling up outside a small B&B in Cornwall, Joey hopped out the car, scooting to the boot to grab their bags. "We will stay here a few days before setting off again" he sighed, reaching for Laurens free hand, grasping hers within his strong one.

"1 room please" Joey smiled to the receptionist as she flicked through the bookings for a free room.

"We've got one free, can I take your names please?" she asked, smiling politely.

"Mr & Mrs Cross" he smiled, nudging Lauren as she giggled, taking Tanya's maiden name for the room booking. They couldn't even use their own names in case they got caught out. It didn't seem strange or scare her even a little as Joey used the word 'Mrs' sure she dreamt of the day she became his 'Mrs' in fact she couldn't think of anything better, it was just nice he was referring to them as a married couple.

"There's your room key, number 8" handing Joey the key and pointing to the stairs. Picking up the luggage he followed Lauren up the stairs and to the bedroom, letting her unlock the door to the room. It wasn't the biggest of rooms, but it was beautiful overlooking the view, it was cosy, perfect in fact.

"You know who I feel like right now?" Lauren giggled, chucking her bag onto the floor, jumping onto the bed.

"Who?" he asked, raising an eyebrow at his mischievous girlfriend.

"Angelina Jolie in Mr&Mrs Smith" she laughed loudly it sounded stupid when she said it aloud.

"Your hotter than her" he smirked, pulling her down the bed towards him. "Oh am I" running her hand down his defined chest.

"I think Brad Pitt is hotter if I am honest" she smirked, seeing his mouth drop a little at her cheeky comment. The real Lauren shining through compared to the fragile girl he witnessed in the car.

"You're going to pay for that" his hands lunging for her stomach tickling her fiercely, finally it was just to two of them, no one else, away from danger for now…