A/N: This chapter is dedicated to the Aw Triplets (Melody, Nat and PCGirl)
- who all started their reviews for the last chapter with the word.aw!
LOL! Gotta love you guys! Thanks a million for always letting me know
that you like what I'm writing. I appreciate it more than you'll ever
know. :)
So here's what's in store for you this chapter - Poor Abby - Caleb's got her - who'll save her??? Poor Ali - Rafe's back in slayer mode - :( - but he wants to save her sister - so I think it'll all be OK. ;) Poor Livvie - well - let's just leave it at poor Livvie - she's more than a little bit pathetic. LOL!! As always - enjoy! xox - G
Chapter Thirty-four
Abby's head hurt. She was disoriented and had no idea where she was. How could she have been so stupid? She underestimated him and for all her confidence had completely forgotten that there was a fate worse than death that Caleb could inflict upon her. He could turn her into a creature like himself.
He hadn't - had he? She took her fingers and brought them to her neck - there were no wounds that she could feel. Other than a raging headache - she felt normal - just like herself. She was sure if he'd turned her she'd know. She'd feel different somehow.
Abby sat up and tried to get her bearings. It looked like she was in a cave. There was a soft blanket beneath her and pillows were strewn about - but it was filthy and musty and crawling with spiders. She shivered, wishing she was anyplace else but here.
Standing shakily - testing her legs - once she found she was strong enough to walk she rushed towards what little light she could see outside. She was knocked back to the ground almost instantly. Caleb might not be here to keep guard of her - but he made sure she wasn't going anywhere anytime soon.
**********
Cameron stormed into Ed's office. "Send me down there - now."
"Calm down, my boy."
Cameron's eyes were wild. "Don't "my boy" me. That's it, Ed. I'm going. I don't care how I have to get there."
Ed sat down at his desk and busied himself with the file in front of him. There'd be no reasoning with the kid in the state he was in. He might as well get some work done. "Cam. Relax. Remember what we talked about. You need to be patient."
"HE'S HOLDING HER HOSTAGE!" Cameron screamed.
"Lower your voice. You're talking to me like I don't know what's happening. I see everything you do - more in fact. You gotta trust me. If you calm down and take a deep breath you'll realize that going off like this won't help her."
"Ed. Please. C'mon. I just can't sit here and do nothing."
"Wrong kid. That's exactly what you have to do. If you want a chance with her again then you'll do as I say. I mean it. Don't go and do something stupid."
Cam tried to contain himself. He wanted nothing more than to help her. He was sure now that he would sell his soul to save her - he truly would. He took a deep breath. He'd be patient - for now. But the minute he saw her in more danger - all bets were off.
***********
"What took you so long? Caleb. I was so worried." Livvie sighed, relieved to finally see him back home.
"I ran into a bit of trouble." He said, anger lacing every syllable he spoke. He moved over to the bar and poured himself a drink.
She watched as he drank the contents of the glass in one gulp and poured himself another - drinking it in the exact same manner.
Livvie placed a hand on his arm and gently asked, "What happened? Did she give it back."
"Does it look like I'm happy Olivia?" he replied as he whirled around to face her.
"No." she replied with a whisper.
"Then don't ask me questions you already know the answer to. She did not give it back. But she will. I'll make sure of it."
**********
Rafe sat bolt upright in bed. He had been trying to dodge this feeling all day. He fought against it all through dinner and then when they got home. Luckily, Alison was exhausted and still elated from their honeymoon and didn't seem to notice how distracted he was. He hated to leave her. He knew she'd be upset - but it was no use. He wouldn't rest until he knew what was going on. Sliding from the bed, dressing quickly, he scribbled a quick note to Alison and placed a soft kiss on her hair.
He could feel something big coming and decided he needed to include Abby. She'd been such a help defeating Joshua - he could use her insight now. He shut the door to their apartment softly and walked across the hallway, gently knocking on Abby's door. He hated to wake her - but he knew - whatever was coming - it was important, and would affect them all.
She didn't answer. It didn't surprise him - if she slept at all like Alison she'd be dead to the world until morning. Using his key - he opened the lock slowly, easing his way inside.
He saw then why she didn't answer. Her bed was neatly made - and completely empty.
Abby was a big girl - she didn't need to check in with them when she wanted to spend the night elsewhere - but he knew there was no one for her but Cameron - so the chances that she was out somewhere having a good time were slim to none at this time of night.
So this was part of it. Abby was in danger. With Joshua gone - there was really only one person that could get his attention like this.
Caleb.
So here's what's in store for you this chapter - Poor Abby - Caleb's got her - who'll save her??? Poor Ali - Rafe's back in slayer mode - :( - but he wants to save her sister - so I think it'll all be OK. ;) Poor Livvie - well - let's just leave it at poor Livvie - she's more than a little bit pathetic. LOL!! As always - enjoy! xox - G
Chapter Thirty-four
Abby's head hurt. She was disoriented and had no idea where she was. How could she have been so stupid? She underestimated him and for all her confidence had completely forgotten that there was a fate worse than death that Caleb could inflict upon her. He could turn her into a creature like himself.
He hadn't - had he? She took her fingers and brought them to her neck - there were no wounds that she could feel. Other than a raging headache - she felt normal - just like herself. She was sure if he'd turned her she'd know. She'd feel different somehow.
Abby sat up and tried to get her bearings. It looked like she was in a cave. There was a soft blanket beneath her and pillows were strewn about - but it was filthy and musty and crawling with spiders. She shivered, wishing she was anyplace else but here.
Standing shakily - testing her legs - once she found she was strong enough to walk she rushed towards what little light she could see outside. She was knocked back to the ground almost instantly. Caleb might not be here to keep guard of her - but he made sure she wasn't going anywhere anytime soon.
**********
Cameron stormed into Ed's office. "Send me down there - now."
"Calm down, my boy."
Cameron's eyes were wild. "Don't "my boy" me. That's it, Ed. I'm going. I don't care how I have to get there."
Ed sat down at his desk and busied himself with the file in front of him. There'd be no reasoning with the kid in the state he was in. He might as well get some work done. "Cam. Relax. Remember what we talked about. You need to be patient."
"HE'S HOLDING HER HOSTAGE!" Cameron screamed.
"Lower your voice. You're talking to me like I don't know what's happening. I see everything you do - more in fact. You gotta trust me. If you calm down and take a deep breath you'll realize that going off like this won't help her."
"Ed. Please. C'mon. I just can't sit here and do nothing."
"Wrong kid. That's exactly what you have to do. If you want a chance with her again then you'll do as I say. I mean it. Don't go and do something stupid."
Cam tried to contain himself. He wanted nothing more than to help her. He was sure now that he would sell his soul to save her - he truly would. He took a deep breath. He'd be patient - for now. But the minute he saw her in more danger - all bets were off.
***********
"What took you so long? Caleb. I was so worried." Livvie sighed, relieved to finally see him back home.
"I ran into a bit of trouble." He said, anger lacing every syllable he spoke. He moved over to the bar and poured himself a drink.
She watched as he drank the contents of the glass in one gulp and poured himself another - drinking it in the exact same manner.
Livvie placed a hand on his arm and gently asked, "What happened? Did she give it back."
"Does it look like I'm happy Olivia?" he replied as he whirled around to face her.
"No." she replied with a whisper.
"Then don't ask me questions you already know the answer to. She did not give it back. But she will. I'll make sure of it."
**********
Rafe sat bolt upright in bed. He had been trying to dodge this feeling all day. He fought against it all through dinner and then when they got home. Luckily, Alison was exhausted and still elated from their honeymoon and didn't seem to notice how distracted he was. He hated to leave her. He knew she'd be upset - but it was no use. He wouldn't rest until he knew what was going on. Sliding from the bed, dressing quickly, he scribbled a quick note to Alison and placed a soft kiss on her hair.
He could feel something big coming and decided he needed to include Abby. She'd been such a help defeating Joshua - he could use her insight now. He shut the door to their apartment softly and walked across the hallway, gently knocking on Abby's door. He hated to wake her - but he knew - whatever was coming - it was important, and would affect them all.
She didn't answer. It didn't surprise him - if she slept at all like Alison she'd be dead to the world until morning. Using his key - he opened the lock slowly, easing his way inside.
He saw then why she didn't answer. Her bed was neatly made - and completely empty.
Abby was a big girl - she didn't need to check in with them when she wanted to spend the night elsewhere - but he knew there was no one for her but Cameron - so the chances that she was out somewhere having a good time were slim to none at this time of night.
So this was part of it. Abby was in danger. With Joshua gone - there was really only one person that could get his attention like this.
Caleb.