Just to let you know when you see () that is what Sarine is thinking.

Chapter 3
The Beginning

I walked in after Chris. The restaurant was dimly lit. There were candles on every table and it was quite. (It won't be this quite after everyone gets here.) I smiled. We always get together for birthdays. As Chris once said, "We are a family by fate. We should spend sometime together." I had to agree. Although, Chris never talks about unless Leon was there. I saw That Leon was there. (I guess Bailey is with Claire.) Leon is a very good looking man, for his age. Leon has shoulder length dark brown hair and dark blue eyes. He is also very well built. (If he wasn't married and too old.) I laughed. "What's so funny?" Chris asked as he began to walk towards Leon. "Nothing, nothing at all." I said. I started to blush. "Happy Birthday sweetheart. I hope you have had a good day." Leon said. "So far so good." I replied. Leon smiled at me the turned to Chris. "Everyone will be here soon. Last minute runs." Leon said. Leon looked down at my dad's dog- tags. He looked back at me and smiled. "I see. I know it is not my business. So I won't ask." Leon said as he walked to his seat. "For once in his life Leon isn't going to be nosy. I can't believe it." Chris said jokingly as we followed Leon to the table. There was a TV. by our two tables. It was on CNN. (Oh great. We have to watch the news while we eat.) "Why are you watching the news?" Chris asked Leon as we sat down. "I heard a rumor that some one we have a connection with. I don't know who, just thought I might see." Leon said. (Of course you know who it is. You just don't want me to know.) Chris gave him a funny look. "What do you mean? Who are you talking about?" Chris said. Leon looked at Chris like he was stupid. Leon reached down for his cell phone and handed it to Chris. "Remember that number Barry was going to call? Well, you will never believe who it was. Anyway they called me and told me to watch the news." Leon said. I watched as the two said nothing but seemed to understand everything. Chris smiled "So. What did they say? Are they coming tonight?" Chris asked. He seemed to have a strange sound in his voice, but whatever it was it had left as fast as it had come. Leon looked at him and then looked at me. "Maybe. They weren't sure. It all depends on what the news has to say." Leon replied. Chris nodded, understanding what I could not.

"Thanks for not waiting for us." Claire said as she walked up with Bailey, Carlos and Barry. Claire's chestnut colored hair fell gently in front of her face covering her bright blue eyes. "Sorry, I didn't want to be late and being married to you I am always late." Leon said. (Here we go again. They will be going at each other the rest of the night. Good thing I have my mom's Diary. It might be a good read.) "Fine Leon, be that way then. I guess you don't want to sleep in a warm bed tonight." Claire replied as she sat down next to Leon. Bailey sat down next to her. Both Barry and Carlos sat down. "Where are Jill, Emma and Jane? Have you seen them lately?" Chris asked. "Or Katrina, has anyone seen her all day? I asked. Everyone shook their head and started to talk about the past, again. "Today a missing girl was found. Tarron a girl that has been missing since she was 5 was spotted today. Police say that her older brother Dart is still missing. Tarron is considered dangerous. If you see her please call the police." I shook my head. (Great, Another psycho running around. That's all we need. I hope none of us get called out tonight.) I looked at Leon. "Did you guys meet the new members today?" Chris asked. "No, who are they?" Claire asked as Leon stared at the TV. Chris shook his head. Claire sighed and muttered something under her breath. I looked at the TV hoping the night would end soon. "Sarine, Chris where are you guys!" A panicked voice called from the front door. I looked back to see who it was. Katrina and a man stood at the front door. "Katrina, over here. What's wrong? Where is every one?" I asked not really wanting to know. Katrina and the man ran over to us. (Something bad has happened I just know it. Where are Jill, Jane and Emma? And who is the guy with Katrina?)

What did you think? Please review. I do need help! Should I kill Barry or Carlos? Sorry to leave you at a cliffhanger. I will update soon.