Hey everybody I promised to put this next chapter up soon and here it is. In this chapter your going to find out about this secret from Deena. Jett and the others are going to be real worried and they're not going to find out about it till they get back to wilstead. I haven't decided when you guys will but I promise it will be soon. Thanx again for all of your emails keep them up (italianangel1438@hotmail.com) enjoy!

When we last left off Deena and three of her friends from the city had just left Deena's hotel when a cop came up and told them to get in the car.

(the four of them are in the car, it is silent, they all have thoughtful, thinking faces on the cop drives for a while then stops in front of what seems to be an abandoned warehouse.)

everyone gets out and start towards the building. The cop stops Deena and pulls her aside and says "how have you been holding up kiddo?"
"ok I guess my parents haven't exactly made this easy"
"I can change the past Kiddo but your brother's a good person, he really changed everything around here, you'll be amazed to see how it is inside"
"yea I bet" Deena smiles weakly and they go inside with everyone else

(Deena walks in and everyone starts clapping and hugging her one girl named Emily runs up to Deena and starts to cry)

"omg Deena I missed you so much, I cant believe you and your family left, right after….. well I'm so glad your back even if its only for a little while" Emily gushes
"I'm glad to see you too Emily, really glad" Deena smiles

"ATTENTION! Can I have everyone's attention please, thank you. Everyone knows why we have been coming here these past few weeks, and tonight all of our loose ends will be tied. This place will be a safe haven for street kids in this city a place for them to seek safety and shelter, and it will all be in memory and in honor of Steven Moore. So now I am pleased to introduce to you all Deena Moore." "a guy about 20 years old steps off the podium as Deena goes up to it and says
"uh - um hi guys. I well my brother would be so happy to see this place - but If things weren't like they were I dont think this place would be the same. I dont think that cops would be involved in this project to protect city kids, to keep them off the streets and away from drugs. Everyone has come here together to help remodel this place, make it like new , make it comfortable and make it home. Our goal is to make sure that what happened to my brother doesn't happen to anyone again." She stops and clears her throat "most of you knew my brother , some of your were his best friends some of you were like family (she looks over at Jordan, Andy and Sean) and Emily you were his other half he will always love you. About three weeks ago a bunch of us were standing about a block from here at 11:30 at night talking, we were talking about building a place like this where kids could be safe. A car drove by and it seemed like they guy just wanted to prove to Steve that you couldnt be safe no matter what.
(in a whisper practically) " the guy shot at me and Steve took the bullet for me, it hit his heart and he died right there on a street about 5 minutes later. Together we can stop violence…. Only together we can. "
( she leaves the podium and goes to Andy and he hugs her)

(the man from before (Mr. Henderson) and talks to everyone again)
" thank you deena . ok everybody tonight we are painting the memorial picture in honor of Steve and everyone and anyone else who has died on the streets. Lets get to it!"

(everybody gets to work they paint until about 6:00 In the morning and Mr. Henderson sends everyone who has a home , to home instructing them to come back tomorrow)

the cop (officer cape) is waiting by his car to drive Deena, Andy Sean and Jorndan home

at the hotel room Kayla wakes up all of a sudden
"hey Deena did you hear something?"
she realizes Deena isn't in here bed she gets up and looks around and sees Deena outside on the curb buying a newspaper in the clothes she was in last night

"hey Kayla what are you doing awake" Deena asks coming in the room with the paper"
"I heard a noise, how come your in the same clothes you were In last night and how come your up so early?"
"gosh Kay this is New York you have to get up early , and I couldnt go out and get the paper in my pj's right" she laughs "I'm going to go read the paper coming?"
"no Deena I think I'm just gonna try to get some more sleep"
about a half hour later Kayla goes out to the living room area Deena is asleep on the couch , Jett has just woken up

"hey Kayla, whats wrong did you snore or did Deena" Jett asked laughing
"huh what are you talking about Jett?"
"well why is she on the couch when she had a bed?"
"well she said she went to go get a paper but I think she was gone the whole night!"
"come on Kay ,-" "no Jett im serious I really think she was!"
"I dont know Kay, I dont know"

8:30 everyone is getting ready to go out Deena comes out of the shower , she looks tired

"hey Deena, wow you look like you didn't sleep at all last night!"
"gee thanks J.B. thanks a lot"
"no I uh didn't mean- " Laughing Deena says "dont worry about it I was kidding"
Jett whispering to Kay;a " you know she does look really tired, maybe she did go out last night"

they spend the day out touring the city, the thought that Deena may have went out last night didn't cross Kayla's mind until Sean passed them and said very very softly 11:30 aight? Deena had nodded but said nothing.

Back at the hotel 11:00.
"so uh Deena aren't you going to get in your pajamas?"
"no Kayla I like my sweats thanks though"
"Deena did you go out last night?"
"no why would you think that?"
"oh never mind good-night"
(kayla goes to sleep and Deena leaves a little later at about 12;30 Kayla wakes up and sees Deena is not there, she goes and gets Booker Jett and J.B.)

"what should we do guys" Kayla asks
"um well I guess we should call the police" Booker suggests
"yea good Idea" says J.B.
"hello New York Police Department how can I help you?"
Booker clears his throught "yes I am in charge of a young lady , she is about 5'4 brown hair blue eyes, 15 yrs old. "
"and her name sir?"
"Deena Moore"
"excuse me sir did you say Deena Moore?"
"yes I did why?"
"hold on a second sir"
(a couple minutes later)
"sir? Yes I think it would be best if you went back to your previous activites, prior to this phone call"
"Miss! Do you know where she is I am responsible for her!"
"sir I am not able to give out that information without her permission"
"so what are you saying you know where she is , she TOLD you where she is and she TOLD you NOT to TELL me?"
"yes sir that is correct"
"well then fine" Booker hangs up the phone

"what is it, where is she?" Jett asks alarmed
"yea is she ok" Kayla asks
Booker tells them what happened "I guess we'll just have to wait guys, and Kayla you said she got home about 6 yestersay morning ? today will probably be the same" Booker replies

At the warehouse

"Emily? I need to ask you something."
"what is it Dee?"
"well do you know where they uh buried Steve?"
Emily, and Andy who is close by turn to Deena shocked "uh Dee …your parents never took you?"
she shakes her head no
"why not?" Andy asks
"I dont know, its like they want to erase Steve out of there memories, there isn't even pictures of him in our house only my room and my mom never comes in there, when Steve died they just had a funeral then packed everything up and left. They are never home either they always have a new business trip to go on just like when steve was alive , now they just go on more then ever."
"oh gosh Dee im so sorry" Emily exclaims
"hey Lil Bit … we'll get a cop to take you there tomorrow and me and Emily will come with you ok?"
"yea thanks Andy, Emily"

its 7 in the morning and they leave for the cemetary after stopping to buy flowers

at the hotel
"kayla are you sure she came home at six yesterday?'
"im positive Booker"
"well im calling the police again

Riing

"hello NYPD? How can I—"
"you can help me by telling me where Deena Moore is" Booker interupts
"sir I- hold on a moment - - - - yes she is still not back? Ok well I can assure you everything is ok—"
"HOW IS HER BEING OUT ON THE STREETS OK?" Booker shouts
"sir I can't tell you , she has too, its personal business"

Cemetary

"here it is Deena" Emily shows her then walks back to the car with Andy
Deena stands there for a minute looking before saying
"hey Steve, I um this is so hard. I guess you know I lied to mom and papi about coming to New York, they dont even know I'm gone. It doesn't matter though, I dont care anymore- all I care about it getting the warehouse finished. Hey we're calling it S.M. Safehaven- after you. The picture is done - its so beautiful , the walls are up and sturdy and the roof doesn't leak anymore. And you know what the guys brother that shot you- he signed up for a cot- he doesn't want his brothers life. I guess we are already making a difference."
(she stops and looks around feeling a warm peace)

"you feel so close right now. Im leaving New York today, im going to come back though I have to see S.M. through and I have to come back to see you of course. We're opening it up officially tonight, and police are agreeing to take shitfts helping out here, its amazing how much can happen when people come together.
(she places the flowers on the grave)
"I miss you Steve, and I love you, you changed our streets. Bye (softly) for now"

"they all get back into the car and drive back to the warehouse"

Warehouse

Mr. Henderson comes running out to meet them
"Deena, Emily , Andy, guess what we haven't even opened yet and half of our cots have been reserved , this is really going to work!"
"then what are we waiting for Mr. Henderson lets open this place up" Deena says smiling

Deena and Emily cut the Blue ribbon (steves favorite color) and the S.M. Safehaven is officially open
Deena says her good-byes to everyone promising to be back soon Officer Cape is waiting to drive her to the hotel

in front of the hotel
Cape: "bye Ms. Moore, you make sure you come back soon all right kiddo?"
"yes sir, I'll be seeing you.

"Deena Moore where have you been?"
"no time for questions now Booker otherwise we're gonna miss our flight"
dumbfounded Booker looks at his watch " oh gosh we have to leave now! COME ON"

on the plane

"Deena I need you to tell me where you were young lady"
"booker I dont know why you are so uptight about this im fine right?"
"deena where were you though" kayla asked
"guys im sorry but im really tired later ok?"

she goes to sleep for the rest of the flight

WILSTEAD

they all walk into the Jackson house, Booker had notified Sheriff Jackson about Deena's leaving during the night. He is waiting for them along with Mrs. Coretta and Deena's parents who got back early

"mom , papi, what are you-" Deena Started
"you went to New York? What were you thinking?"
"Mom"
"NO! YOU KNOW I DONT WANT YOU THERE AND YOU WENT ANYWAY!"
"PAPI talk to her!"
her father seems confused "Deena ….i)
"I DONT CARE WHAT ANYONE SAYS WE LEFT NEW YORK FOR A REASON"
"all the wrong reason MOM you - I saw Emily and Sean and -"
"and you went out every night all night- just like old times- your - your-" her mother said
"my brother what? You cant even say his name anymore it STEVEN remember? Or wait you dont care right your heart is a stone! You turned your back away from your family and you run from all of your problems"
"DEENA AMANDA MOORE I will not have you talking like this to me and not in front of people (indicating to everyone else in the room whom with the exception of Mr. Moore is standing there shocked) no Deena"
"I dont care mom, just like you dont care about your family!"
"I do care about my family Deena" her mother excliams
"so say it mom … SAY IT!"
"no deena" her mother whispers
"say it! Steven was MURDERED and you turned your back on your family and ran, then you kept on running! I bet you even wished I died too so it wouldnt be so hard to run!"
"DEENA no!" her mother shouts

Deena gets up and leaves the house. Jett recovers from his shock of what happened and runs after her.
"Deena wait!" Jett shouts
"leave me alome Jett" Deena yells

Just Then a car comes flying around the corner

"DEENA WATCH OUT" Jett screams

Deena turns to see the car maybe too late.

TBC …sorry guys im leaving off here! I will write another chapter soon though