Chapter 21 Almost There

San Diego

Jolie and Ian were standing outside of Sophie's room. They were going to tell her. They were both nervous and worried as to how she would take the news. Her being only three, she probably wouldn't understand. But they couldn't wait until the last minute. A couple of hours ago, Jackson called them to let them know that they were coming so be prepared. For the past hour, Ian and Jolie were brainstorming on how to tell Sophie that she wasn't their biological child and that her real mother was on her way. It got too intense that Jolie started to cry. Part of her knew it was the right thing, the other part was still unsure. She could tell that something was wrong. Ian was same.

"You ready" said Ian.

Jolie thought for a second. "Yeah, let's do it already."

Part of her hated herself for lying to an innocent child. Ian knocked on Sophie's door.

"Honey can we come in" asked Ian.

"Yes daddy." Ian flinched. He was never going to be called that again.

"Baby we have talk to you." Jolie said.

On the plane…

Henry and Gary were on their way. Both may have put on a hard face, but inside they were scared shitless. They were worried that Jackson might catch up to them. They might have had all of their weapons, but they were not prepared for confrontation.

"You alright man?" asked Gary.

"Yeah. You?"

"I just want to get it done." Gary said. Just then Henry's blackberry vibrated. It said:

Ms. Reisert and Mr. Rippner are on their way. Be aware of all precautions. Be prepared. DON'T FUCK IT UP!!! If you do you both know the consequences.

Henry sighed. "Hey I got a message. Rippner and Reisert are on their way to the kid's house."

"Don't get your hopes up. You never know what could happen." Snapped unexpectedly by Henry. His stomach was in knots. He wasn't in the mood for a preppy attitude.

"What's wrong with you?"

"Nothing."

At that moment the plane was starting to prepare for landing.

Jackson and Lisa

Jackson and Lisa had been driving since 5 a.m. They were to about twenty miles away. Jackson was worried about Lisa. He was taking her to see her long lost child. The stress he put on her was starting to affect her. With Lisa being pregnant, he didn't want anything to hurt her. Then he started thinking of the men he knew James sent after them. Jackson was going to do everything in his power to protect his new family.

"How are you?" Jackson asked.

"I'm okay. Nervous." Lisa said. She was worried about everything. Her daughter, her unborn baby, Jackson, and herself.

After about another hour of driving, Lisa asked Jackson how much more time was left until they got there.

"How much longer until we get there?"

Jackson looked at her and smiled. "We're here now." He saw her face turn completely pale.

"Oh my god." Lisa sighed.

"Hey, don't worry just take deep breaths. You'll be fine. I'm going to call them to let them know we're here okay."

All she could do was nod. She was about to meet her long lost daughter and bring her back home. It was all too much.

After Jackson hung up, he looked at Lisa. "You okay?" Lisa nodded. "Think about it, we're getting married, having a new baby, and meeting your daughter. This is a good thing right?"

Lisa looked back at him. She knew that look on his face. That look that made her sure that everything was going to be okay. "Yeah. It is a good thing."

With that, they got out of the car. At that moment, Jolie and Ian came out.

"Hello Jackson and Lisa." They both said.

Lisa was thinking. This was actually going to happen. Her whole life was going to change.