Please forgive me for the lack of update yesterday but I had far too much work on. Thank you all for your reviews they inspire me to write every day and I hope you enjoy this chapter.

When the excitement and celebration died down, and the girls were as ever taken back to their cells Mickie approached the bars of cell fifteen with a new feeling. The cell was now empty, there was no hope or anticipation, no anxious tossing and turning that she had felt all day. Now all that was left was the emptiness. As the bars closed behind her she gave Adam barely a glance as he said good night. Her vision fixed on the empty top bunk. One which would never be occupied by her best friend again. Mickie could feel the tears brewing in the back of her eyes, these were not tears of joy. Beth may not have abandoned her intentionally or maybe even permanently if fate allowed, but abandoned her she had. The selfish feelings that she had kept buried so long were threatening to rise inside her like a storm until they brewed over. Mickie fought to keep the feelings at bay. She was happy for Beth, she never deserved to be here in the first place, but it did little good. Moving forward and hopping up onto the top bunk and pushing her face into the pillow, Beth's sent still lingered there. Mickie took a deep shaking breath.

"Why did you leave me you promised." She whispered out tears now staining the pillow she held so tightly to, trying to cling onto something of her absent friend.

"Why am I always left behind?" Mickie whispered once more as the lights on G-block went out one by one. The darkness only now served to increase Mickie's sense of grief. Her body shook with the sobs as she tried her best not to cry to be as strong as Beth had asked her to.

"What right did she have to tell me anything when she left me here all alone." Mickie said her anger boiling now as she threw the pillow across the room. It hit the wall opposite and fell in a heap on the floor. The grime now evident on the white casing. Jumping off the bed and running over to the pillow Mickie bent down and picked it up. Immediately regretting her actions. Pressing the pillow to her face once more, she exhaled slowly after finding that Beth's sent still lingered there.

Walking back over to her bunk Mickie sat down silently, holding Beth's pillow in her arms and hugging it like a stuffed toy Mickie refused to cry any more. She wasn't a child, and she was a stronger person than this. Beth hadn't left her alone on purpose, she hadn't just walked away like all the others. She was gone because she had to be, and she would be coming back for her. Mickie knew that as a certainty, as much as she knew fire was hot, and the world was round. The thought sparked something. Placing Beth's pillow beside her Mickie reached under her own pillow and produced the note with her name inscribed on the front, in Beth's elegant handwriting. Mickie smiled at that, even the way Beth wrote was with thought and care. Turning the envelope over Mickie's finger paused at the corner. Her earlier eagerness to open it now curbed by just what it may contain. Flash backs in her mind, of quickly scribbled notes on the fridge, left by her mother in hates to leave.

Off out get your own dinner. Don't wait up.

Gone away for the weekend, sorry didn't have time to go shopping.

Had to go out early, sorry no money for those new shoes you wanted, try a paper round.

All written by a mother she rarely saw, in a pitiful attempt of communication with her only child. Mickie now realised that it was her mother's on selfish way of avoiding the guilt of neglecting her. Those little notes hurt Mickie far more deeply than anything that came later.

The notes left by her pimps, these much less pleasant but by then Mickie had been used to them, the language was more instruction than apologetic but the message was the same. I can't even be bothered to talk to you face to face, you're not worth that much to me. Now Mickie sat here with another note. The elegant handwriting did little to comfort her now, the piece of paper that it contained was thin, but it would only take a few words to collapse all her dreams right now.

Sucking in a deep breath Mickie tore open the envelope and pulled on the sheet of paper. She un folded it and moved closer to the door so she could use the light from the hallway to read it. Checking quickly to see if anyone was about. Seeing no one Mickie looked down at the trembling sheet of paper. Her hands shook with anticipation as she tried to calm herself, knowing that waiting was far worse than knowing what Beth had to say. Calming her hands so she could now read what had been written, Mickie didn't hesitate this time.

Dear Mickie,

If you are reading this then it means I have gotten out, that the court saw fit to believe my story and set me free. I know it must be hard for you know, but know that you are not alone. All the girls on G-block love and respect you. Miss Steven's has promised to look after you for me, and we will all be working to get you out of there too.

I have a confession to make however, I promised I would never lie to you but I have, I said I would be waiting at the gate when you got out, but I will not be there. I have something very important I have to do, and it concerns the both of us. Unfortunately however it will require my presence.

You have come so far in the time I have known you. From a woman who trusted no one, and who would work for profit, became a loyal friend, probably the best I have ever known, and now I want to know if you would go a little further.

On the day of your release I want you to take the bag Miss Steven's gives you. Take the bus to the train station and get on the next train to Florida. I will be waiting for you at the other end.

Until we meet again on that rocky shore.

Elizabeth Phoenix

Mickie closed the note and held it to her chest, her heart was beating so fast she thought she was going to pass out. The simple knowledge that Beth was waiting for her, planning their future on the outside where ever she was made Mickie smile. In the shadow of the lights coming from the hall way Mickie backed up once again into the darkness. Climbing into bed and allowing herself to drift off into a peaceful sleep, her head encased in the softness of Beth's pillow.

Kelly sat up in bed unable to sleep, the thoughts going around her head preventing her from the sleep she desperately needed. The medication that she was on had cleared her mind, no longer a prisoner of her own thoughts she now looked up at the celling of her cell. The images playing there becoming clearer in her mind until she could remember the events of the past year almost as if they were happening right now.

Flashback

When Kelly fist saw Beth walk into the room to await the warden she almost fainted, both with relief and amazement. For a second she thought that she was hallucinating, that she had finally cracked. The brief touch of her sisters hand on hers was enough to confirm that she was indeed real. After being placed in her cell Kelly found herself wandering the hall way at association when a strong hand gripped hers and pulled her in to an alcove.

"Beth, what are you doing here?" Kelly stuttered as her older sibling looked around to make sure no one was watching them.

"They found me guilty for killing Melina, but that doesn't matter right now. You have to keep your mouth shut about us. If they find out we will be separated and I won't be able to keep you safe in here. Do you understand?" Beth said her eyes never stopping checking the surrounding area.

"Yes Beth, of course I don't want to be alone." Kelly replied as Beth smiled at her.

"Good girl." With that her sister had left her, going back to talking with a small brunette.

The next time they got to see each other was when they went down into the sewer. It was dark and cold and Kelly had been scared almost out of her mind. The only thing that had kept her going was Beth standing right beside her. As the sound of the water had drawn nearer, and Beth had recited that odd poem Kelly had started to freeze.

"Don't worry Kelly, you're not trapped, not like your step farther used to lock you up, not when I am around. Be brave Kelly do it for me." Beth had whispered to her so no one else could here. She had remembered how her step farther used to lock her in the basement, how he kept her there for days. But no longer, Beth was right she had to be brave.

Kelly thought about the first time John Cena came to her cell, after lights out. How he had looked, she remembered that look well, it was one of total power, the ability to control her just by looking at her. He had forced himself on her that night, telling her she had no choice if she wanted an easy life. Kelly had other plans, going to Beth the next day when Mickie was at work Kelly took her sister aside and told her what was happening.

"I will sort it Kelly, it might take some time, but I promise you I will get him for you." Beth had said and Kelly had smiled at her. Beth just nodded and walked away, her smile brief but it made Kelly feel loved for the first time in her life.

Beth had sorted Cena, the plan worked just like she had said it would, and the guard had never touched her again. It was only a few hours since Beth's return from solitude that Kelly found herself alone with her sister.

"Thank you so much Beth you know I love you." Kelly said as Beth placed a hand on her shoulder and gave it a small squeeze.

"I know, but remember you now owe me Kelly, and I think I am going to need your help." Beth said looking deeply into her eyes as Kelly nodded her head.

"Anything Beth, I promise I won't let you down."

The next few weeks had been filled with trying to get the better of Michelle and Layla. They had managed to so far thwart all attempts made by the pair to take Beth out. But now revenge was full in her sisters mind and Kelly was willing to help her carry out these plans.

"We could ambush her in the shower?" Kelly had suggested but Beth had shaken her head. She was in her cell recovering from the latest attack with the hockey stick and Mickie was off having a shower.

"No it needs to be cleverer than that, Michelle is no one's fool. Just like your step farther she is evil, she will do anything to get her way." Beth said as Kelly's eyes narrowed. Beth was right Michelle was just like her step farther.

"Yeah but look what happened to him." Kelly said a wry smile on her face as she remembered his face as she stuck the knife in his gut and twisted it.

"It may come to that, but not yet, just keep your eyes peeled." Beth had replied before the klaxon went to alert the women to lock down once more.

Kelly had known about Randy for some time, but it was obvious Mickie had only just found out. Beth was sitting with her alone, something highly unusual at association, but Kelly was enjoying the time with her sister. Beth lent forward and beckoned Kelly to come in closer.

"Have you thought of something?" Kelly asked as Beth licked her lips.

"Maybe, but I think things are a little worse than I first thought. I think that new girl is in on it, and we need to do something before she gets too involved. She is just like Melina, she doesn't care who she hurts as long as she gets her way." Beth had said as she eyed the blonde currently looking at her. Kelly looked to and sent the woman an evil look.

"You know I have your back Beth, any way I can help just name it." Kelly said as Beth nodded slowly.

"Ok but no more bloodshed, not yet. I don't need another death to explain." Beth said and before Kelly could ask her what she meant Beth had gone and spoken to Maryse.

After John's death Kelly had not spoken to Beth alone for a while, the voices were starting to keep her up at night. The echoes of her step father's voice were becoming like a constant drone in the back of her mind. Beth had told her the only way to shut them up was to act. Was to do what was right, and to remember how she silenced them before.

Coming over to her one night just before end of association Beth had looked worried. Something Kelly had not seen from her sister before and she quickly sat her down.

"Kelly I need to know if you plan on sticking to your word about doing anything for me." Beth said as Kelly immediately nodded her head.

"Of course, you know I will. What is it let me help." Kelly said without a second thought as Beth lent in ever closer.

"I think Michelle is going to try and kill me. I think you know what to do. Just like you did before with your step farther and Melina." Beth said as Kelly nodded her understanding. As Beth got up Kelly watched her go as something stuck her, the thought was lost as the voices told her to get up and follow her sister before it was too late.

After Michelle everything was kind of a blur, until Beth had walked back into her life. She had asked her again with a subtle touch of her hand and an intense look in her eyes, to help her out, to tell people she had killed Melina. Kelly could never refuse Beth anything and she had finally paid Beth back for all she had done to help her. Now as her eyes drifted shut as the thought struck her once more, with clarity she had not known in a very long time. Kelly sat bolt upright in bed and looked out of the darkened window. To a view that she had condemned herself to for a very long time. Kelly for the first time in years began to cry.

Beth pulled down her sun glasses as Randy turned the convertible down the long winding road and the sun shone directly into her eyes. The building rose out of the horizon like a golden palace in the desert. As they drew nearer Beth looked over at Randy's face. She could see the concern in his eyes as he swung the car around to the front entrance of the once grand hotel.

"You brought this dilapidated piece of." Randy said as Beth's finger landed on his lips and silenced him.

"Please don't talk that way about your new home, she might not like it." Beth said with a smile as she stepped out of the car and looked at her latest acquisition. The building it's self was run down, falling down even in some parts, and she had been cheap. Fixing her up though would not be, the cost of the building work was an estimated was six hundred thousand dollars. Beth had sold off all her other businesses for this new project. In her mind it had been totally worth it, she was no longer the Beth Phoenix who ran those fitness clubs. Who brought out her own DVD, she hand changed, and in her opinion for the better.

"This, I guess you are crazy." Randy said looking at the once grand hotel and only seeing a pile of rubble. When he turned to look at Beth though he could see the serene and happy look that had overtaken her features.

"I wouldn't say I was crazy I just have vision." Beth said now turning her mile on him and Randy knew he wouldn't care where he was as long as he was with her. If prison bars and murders hadn't been able to tare them apart then nothing would.

"Ok oh wise one what is this exactly going to be when we have finished?" Randy asked, Beth had been pretty tight lipped about what she had in store for them and he still had no idea even though they were now here.

"I am going to rebuild this to its former glory, a luxury hotel and spa, and hopefully a stables for Mickie you know, she loves horses, I want her to be happy." Beth said as Randy wrapped his arm around her shoulders.

"Oh she will be I have absolutely no doubt about that." Randy said as Beth started walking forwards once more.

"Shall we take a look around." It was not a question and Randy nodded eagerly, seeing this place though Beth's eyes, was giving him a whole new outlook on its current state. He no longer saw rubble and torn curtains, broken windows and an over grown lawn. He saw the beauty beyond the neglect as Beth pointed out to him all her plans. The only question now was would they have it ready in time for when Mickie was to join them.

Hope you all enjoyed that, not sure I got the Kelly flashbacks to make sense but I hope it explained some things for you. As you might have guessed we are almost there now. In fact I have a felling the next chapter will be the last, but there maybe two more.

Please review and let me know what you thought to this chapter I would be very grateful. Thanks for reading XxX.