Chapter Three

Mrs. Nash-Ellie you should really get some rest

Ellie-no mom I have to wait for Sean…

Mrs. Nash-its late, he probably got caught up in work

Ellie-if he said he's going to come, he'll come

Mrs. Nash-visiting hours are going to be over soon anyways

Kate-Toby, you should go home, get some sleep

Toby-I feel like I should be here for Ash though

Kate-but its getting late dear, I don't think there will be any change today…

Toby-I guess you're right; I'll go call my dad to pick me up

Kate-ok

An hour passed and Ellie was still waiting for Sean to come. She knew something must be wrong if he never came back.

Mrs. Nash-Alright El, I'm going to head home, I'll see you in the morning ok?

Ellie-ok whatever

Mrs. Nash-why do you say it with that attitude?

Ellie-nothing, just go home

Mrs. Nash-what's wrong NOW El?

Ellie-NOTHING!

Mrs. Nash got up, said bye to Kate and left. Kate came over to Ellie.

Kate- you feeling ok?

Ellie-yeah I'm fine

Kate-well I doubt that whole seen was over nothing…

Ellie didn't say anything.

Kate-come on El, you can tell me what's up.

Ellie-I mean you stay here for Ash until the doctors MAKE you leave…and she's not even…awake. MY mom just decides she wants to leave, like I don't even really matter.

Kate-Aw El, of course you matter, she loves you a lot.

Ellie-did you know why Marco had to go and get my mom?

Kate-no

Ellie-well ever since my dad left, which was over 3 months ago, my mom hasn't been off the couch. She drinks the entire day. It was like I had to take care of her.

Kate-I never knew that…

Ellie-yeah…that's what I've had to deal with and now she expects me to just forgive her and act like everything's ok

Kate-I had no idea…

Ellie-I guess this is what it takes to get her out of the house…

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Store owner-hey I'm talking to you!

Jay slowly closed his trunk

The store owner walked closer to them. He was a big man and very scary. Sean started walking towards the car door.

SO-Stay where I can see you!

Jay-look man I don't know what you think happening here, we were just looking around in your store

SO-then pop the trunk

Jay-no

SO-no? You are telling ME no?

Sean starting walking towards the door again

SO-HEY WHAT DID I SAY?

The man went to his back pocket and started to pull out what the boys thought was a gun.

Towers-Woah look man chill out

SO-then pop the damn trunk!

Jay-ok ok, I just have to go and press the button from inside my car…

SO-ok…

Jay slowly went and opened the front door

SO-DON'T try anything funny.

Jay-guys get in!

The boys ran in the car

SO-HEY!

Jay took off. Sean turned around and the man was shooting at the car.

Sean-Jay! He's shooting!

Jay- Oh ST!

The guys heard the bullets hitting the back of the car. Luckily Jay drove away fast enough.

Sean-you idiot!!

Towers-I thought you said he wasn't working today!

Jay-I thought so too…that guy must have ratted us out…

Sean-now the guy has your license plat number, he can still call the cops!

Jay-DAMN, this whole thing just got so screwed up

They drove for a couple miles until they were passing the hospital.

Sean-hey wait, stop here for a second

Jay pulled into the hospital parking lot

Jay-make it fast

Sean got out of the car and went into the hospital. There were no nurses around so he quietly snuck into Ellie's room. She was sleeping with some of her homework on her lap. He bent over and picked it up and put it on her bedside table. He kneeled on his knees so he was level with Ellie. He lightly touched her hand. She slowly opened her eyes.

Ellie-where were you?

Sean-don't worry about that, all that matters is I'm here now

She touched his cheek and gave him a kiss

Sean-so how is everything going with your mom?

Ellie-the other day she asked me about...cutting

Sean-what did you say?

Ellie-I didn't tell her anything

Sean-you can't be mad at her forever…

Ellie-I know but I'm not forgiving her now

Sean-but I'm going to let you get your rest, see you tomorrow ok?

Ellie-ok bye

They kissed again and he left.

Towers-come on!!

Sean got in the car and they took off. Jay dropped off Sean at his house and then went home. It was late so he went right so sleep.