Chapter 53
Sometimes in life things happen that change the path you have chosen.
The following morning Calleigh was walking by her daughters door and heard her vomiting.
"Macalleigh...sweetheart. Are you still ill?"
"Yeah...I can't seem to shake it mom. The last three mornings I've been so nausiated."
Thinking to herself Calleigh wondered if her daughter may be pregnant.
"Listen Macalleigh. I think we should make an appointment with the doctor."
"No mom. I don't need to see the doctor. It will pass."
"Macalleigh? When was your last monthly flow?"
"I don't know mom. I can't remember."
"I think we need to talk sweetheart."
"Why? What about?"
"You and Horatio. I know you are both sexually active. By chance did you two make love without protection?"
"Nooo mom. We are always safe."
Thinking back to month or so ago. Macalleigh remembered that one night they had forgotten the protection.
"Oh mom!! There was one night. We got so into each other we forgot to use a condom."
"Macalleigh...what have I told you. You promised me."
"I know mom. I'm so sorry. But maybe I'm not pregnant. Maybe it's just the flu."
"I think we should find out. I have a kit here somewhere."
"Mom...please. I hope I'm not. How am I going to go away to College. I'm not ready to be mom. I have so many things to do yet before I settle down."
"You should have thought of that Macalleigh. Sometimes in life we are thrown a curve ball. I'm afraid this may be yours."
Leaving her room to get the kit. Macalleigh ran back to the washroom and threw up again.
Meanwhile...
Mac and his team had informed the surrounding cities that they were to be on the look out for Robert.
"Okay Mac. His picture has been sent. Let's just hope someone sees him on the news."
"That's all we can do Danny. Since our victim died on way to the hospital."
"I still can't believe it Mac. He seemed like the perfect teenager. It just doesn't make sense."
"I know. We need to head over and explain to Robert's parents what's going on before they hear it on the news."
"How's Macalleigh going to take it when she finds out?"
"I don't know Danny. Not to well I'd think. Let's go."
Heading out Mac knew this was going to be quite a shock to Robert's family.
Las Vegas
He had arrived. He had made it out of NY in one piece.
"Now...to find my friend Greg and see if I can stay with him."
Picking up the phonebook, he searched for Sanders.
"Jeez...how many Sander's are there in Las Vegas. I'll never find him."
Calling information he asked..."Could you please tell me if you have a listing for Greg Sanders?"
"We have two listings under that name. Would you like both numbers?"
"Yes please."
Writing down the numbers Robert pulled out his quarters and called the first number.
End Chapter.
