Olivia.

When we got about a mile down the road Alex turned to me and kissed my cheek.

"Where are we going?" She asked eagerly.

"I have to make one more stop before we leave town. After that anywhere you want." She smiled.

It took 15 minutes to get to Cory's house.

I couldn't leave without saying goodbye to her and Beth.

When we pulled up and a light flickered on inside and Alex looked at me oddly.

As I stepped out of the car Alex followed and the door swung open.

Out stepped a tired looking Cory with a bundle full of blankets.

"You came." She gasped as she half hugged me.

I stared down into the blankets to see a tiny sleeping Beth.

Cory handed her to me and went to talk to Alex.

They hugged and said their goodbyes before coming back to me.

"She's gorgeous." I whispered as I kissed her forehead and cradled her in my arms.

"Do you love her?" Cory asked suddenly.

"Of course."

"Then take her. Away from here."

I looked up at Cory.

She was serious.

"I've got a bag with a week's worth of food and nappy's in her bag. I've also packed blankets and toys."

"Cory..."

"Please...Alex and you will do a much better job. She deserves a life that only you two can give her."

"What if she asks about you?"

"That's your decision. I'll sign any form you want. Tell her I'm dead or that I don't know Liv'..."

"But..."

"Liv' you know I'm right. Take Beth and Alex and get out of here."

I turned to Alex and then back to Cory.

Finally to Beth who lay asleep in my arms.

"Fine. Put the stuff in the car."

Cory put the baby bag in the back seat as Alex slid into the front.

Cory took Beth from my arms and kissed her head as I got in the car.

Finally a teary eyed Cory placed Beth in Alex's arms.

"Thank you." She whispered as she shut Alex's door and tapped the roof.

As Alex and I drove the first rays of sunlight shifted their way through the dark.

Every so often I looked over at a tired Alex who did nothing but smile at a still sleeping Beth.

She was beautiful.

They were beautiful.

Finally we were free.

A/N

Well that just happens to be the end. However the sequel shouldn't be too far away.

xoxo