Ch.4
"There has to be a way to escape."
The men were all huddled in the corner of the room discussing a game plan.
"We have tried every door and window Sam…they're all bolted from the outside…no one in here can unlock them."
"Cant we just smash one of the windows and climb out?"
"We tried that too…it's bulletproof."
Luis was frustrated.
"Men… are women are in danger here…look at them."
They turned their heads and looked at the group of girls on the opposite side of the room.
"Now if we don't get them out of here soon, something bad is going to happen."
"We know that Luis…"
"Then let's do something about it!"
He ran his fingers through his black hair.
Just then, Teresa walked up to the group.
"What about the vents?"
"What about them?" Luis asked.
"Well don't they lead to outside? Someone could crawl through them and unlock the doors once they got out."
"That's not a bad idea," Sam said. "It might be our only hope."
"Ummm one problem boys," Fox said. "Have you seen the size of those vents? Come on, no one's going to be able to fit in there."
"I can," Teresa said.
The men looked at her.
"Teresa, don't even think about it," Fox said. "It's too dangerous."
"Fox…"
"He's right," Luis said. "It could be risky sis"
"You have to let me try," she said. "I can do it you guys. I know I can."
"Out of the question!" Fox yelled. "You could get seriously hurt!"
"From climbing through a vent? Please Fox, stop being so overprotective…"
"Damn it Resa, you're my wife…I'm always overprotective!"
She laughed, stroking his cheek.
'Honey, what could possibly happen to me?"
"Well let's see…for starters you could get stuck and suffocate and die!"
She smiled.
"I love that you're so worried about me…believe me I do…but I am going to do this."
"That's my sister!" Luis said hugging her. "Always ready to look danger in the face!"
"Teresa, are you sure you want to do this?" Sam asked. "Fox is right, we don't know how this is even going to really work…and we don't even know if the vents do in fact lead to outside."
"Sam, I'm sure…just tell me what I need to do, and I'll do it."
He smiled.
"Give us a few minutes," he said. "Talk to your husband…then we can get started.
The men left, leaving Fox and Teresa by themselves.
"Resa, please don't do this."
"Fox I have too…don't you see? This could be our last hope…I can't not try."
"I just don't want anything to happen to you."
"I'll be careful…I promise." She kissed his cheek.
"Teresa, swear to me that the minute you think it's too dangerous or the minute one of us tells you to get out that you will."
"I swear."
He sighed.
"I just can't win this fight can I?"
"No," she said laughing. "But I think it's cute when you try."
He laughed hugging her.
"Oh Resa…what would I do without you?"
"Probably stay away from parties with death threats."
"Well that's obvious," he said sarcastically.
He pulled back looking deep into her eyes.
"Mi amor," he whispered, leaning in and kissing her.
She kissed back, wrapping her arms around his neck.
"We're ready Teresa," Sam yelled out, interrupting their kiss.
She pulled away.
"I have to go."
She tried to leave but Fox wouldn't let go of her hand.
"Fox," she said sternly. "Let me go."
He sighed, releasing her hand.
"Resa don't you know anything?"
She looked at him puzzled.
He smiled.
"I'll never let you go."