I am soooo sorry for the extremely long wait. I had computer problems. America Online would not let me on at all, so I was using my brother's laptop. But them that crapped up and I had nothing. Then mine and my sister's computers went into the 'shop' and they're all fixed now.

I am going to be writing this story all the way through to the end and then I'm going to write my other story, After Two Years. Just mentioned that in case any of you were wondering. Another thing, I know in chapter ten I had CeeCee leave, but I'm changing it. She's going to stay with Jesse, Gina, and David. Enough stalling, here's the next chapter.

Enjoy.

Chapter 11

TV Reporter

"It has been over four hours since the north-and-south-bound trains crashed inside this tunnel behind me. Numerous passengers are still trapped inside. Rescue workers and volunteers are working extremely hard to find these passengers, but no one knows where they are or...if they are even alive. I'm Virginia Techman for channel 6 news, back to you in the studio Bill."

Inside the Tunnel

It was cold and damp inside the tunnel. Every now and then a spark would come from the busted trains. The ladder was wet and slippery, but Jake kept a strong hold as he climbed down.

He reached the end of the ladder and jumped down to the ground. Jake brushed himself off and looked around the dark and dreary tunnel.

Jake saw a dark, looming shape ahead of him. He walked forward to find out what it was.

As he grew closer to it, the shape morphed into a train or what was left of a train. His eyes widened as he realized it could be Gina's train. He broke into a run, looking for any sign of people. Nothing.

"Gina!" Jake called out, but only heard his echo. He slowed to a walk and made the mistake of looking down. There, on the ground was a big splash of blood and sets of footsteps. "Gina!" he called again, with more hope that she was near this time. Jake started to run again and calling Gina.

He ran through the winding tunnels that seemed to grow narrower with each step. It was also rocky, but he managed to keep his footing. Suddenly, Jake heard voices in the distance and ran even faster.

When he ran into a clearing with another train, a scream welcomed him.

"Jake!"

He ran to her, fell to her side, and wrapped her up in his arms. It fell so good to hold her again despite where they were. "I'm never going to let you go again," Jake whispered into her ear.

"I'm so glad to see you. It's just to bad you couldn't see your daughter for the first time," Gina pulled back, wiping the tears out of her eyes.

"What?" he held her at arm's length and stared at her.

"We had to get her out, so she left with Suze and them," CeeCee explained from her place on Gina's other side.

"She was beautiful," Gina described, "She has your eyes." She smiled at him as new tears filled her eyes at the thought of newborn daughter.

"It's okay, Gina, help will be here soon, and you'll be able to see your daughter again," CeeCee consoled and then she got up to see how Jesse was doing with David.

Gina and Jake exchanged another hug. "You're my savior," Gina whispered kissing him on the cheek.

"Anything for you," Jake whispered and kissed her lightly on the lips.

Sorry if it is too short, but this kind of blah chapter. It's just a chapter for Gina and Jake. Will Jake get a chance to see his daughter and what happened to the others? Find out in the next chapter of Sacred Memories.