Katlyn sat in the ambulance as the medics checked her over. Mark came back over and climbed in and sat beside her.
"Miss you're really banged up, but theirs no broken bones or eternal injuries. I'm going to prescribe you some pain medicine. Take it easy for about a week if you have any problems see a doctor." The medic said.
Katlyn thanked him and stepped out of the ambulance. Mark followed her.
Wallace and Jackson came up to her.
"Well since your not going to the hospital looks like you'll be going to jail." Wallace said pulling out his handcuffs.
"You got to be kidding me after everything she's been through?" Mark asked angrily.
"Mr. Callaway. She broke the law. Remember you're the one that called the police." Jackson said.
Mark grinned suddenly.
"Ya know I think I overreacted. I'm not pressing charges." Mark said.
"Mr. Callaway. You're making a big mistake. You're going to regret this; this girl is nothing but trouble. Don't blame us when you wake up to find she has stolen everything you have. Stealing is all she knows, she's been raised like a wild animal, that's basically what she is." Jackson said.
"My mistake to make not yours. You two don't have an ounce of human compassion in yer heart do ya?" Mark asked.
"Well be watching you Katlyn." Jackson said and the two turned and walked off.
Katlyn walked over to Jessie who was crying. She bent down and hugged her.
"You'll find a good home I promise. Cute as you are you'll have families fighting to take you in." Katlyn said.
"I want to stay with you." Jessie cried clinging to her.
"You can't Jessie. I don't even have no where to go. I can't take care of you proper. You need a home and a mommy and daddy. I promise when they get you in a place. I'll come see you." Katlyn said.
Jessie held on to her for a minute longer.
"You promise?" Jessie asked.
"Yea I promise." Katlyn said.
Mark watched her, this girl had a heart in spite of what those two idiot detectives said.
Katlyn watched as Jessie was put in a car and left. Mark watched her make rounds saying buy to all the kids.
"Katlyn, what's going to happen to me?" Joey said coming up to her.
Katlyn looked at him. Her and Joey had been together almost from the start. He was like her little brother.
"Your only 15 Joey, you'll find a home." Katlyn said.
"Yea right, like anybody would want me." Joey said.
Katlyn hugged him tight.
"You just got to show them the sweet Joey I know and love. Little brother you'll be fine." Katlyn said.
Joey hugged her tight and let her go.
"I'll find you and come see you." Katlyn promised.
Katlyn watched him go, wanting to cry, but she couldn't not in front of all these people.
Mark walked over to her.
"I'll call and check on all of them, make sure they get in descent homes." Mark said.
Katlyn turned to face him. She was having a hard time figuring him out. She had tried to rob him, yet he kept being nice to her.
"Thanks for not pressing charges, and well for everything." Katlyn said.
"Yer welcome honey." Mark said.
He looked at her his heart going out to her. She was covered with bruises and scrapes. Poor little thing had never had a break.
Katlyn turned to leave. She didn't know where she would go, but she was free of Tom now.
"Young lady where do ya think your going?" Mark asked catching up to her.
Katlyn stopped and looked up at him.
"I don't know." Katlyn said.
"You're coming home with me." Mark said.
"No, I can't." Katlyn said.
"You don't have no choice, I'm not turning ya out on the streets with no where ta go." Mark said crossing his arms over his chest.
"I can't. I mean I tried to steal from you, I don't deserve your kindness." Katlyn said in a low voice.
"Katy, You're coming with me, no arguments." Mark said.
Katlyn looked up at him confused.
"Why did you call me that?" She asked.
"It suites ya, you look like a Katy." Mark said grinning.
Katlyn didn't smile but he seen the twinkle in her eye. Seems she liked the nick name to.
"Think you're up to riding on the back of my bike?" Mark asked.
Katlyn looked at the Harley.
She nodded and followed Mark over to the bike. Mark got on and Katlyn climbed on behind him.
"Hold on to me Katy." Mark said.
Katlyn wrapped her arms around him. He felt warm and hard and she was enveloped by his smell. It was cologne and leather and pure male. Mark took off and Katlyn wondered what tomorrow would bring for her. Right now she was too tired to think about it. She closed her eyes and laid her head on Mark's back. She would worry about it tomorrow.