Stained Red
Chapter 13
Note- It's a short chapter, I am really sorry for the wait. Thanks for the reviews as always.
Carter couldn't fall asleep; he laid in the bed with his eyes staring straight at the ceiling as if it would hold the answers to the questions running through his mind.
Officer Kent walked into the room and went unnoticed by Carter. "John?" Carter was easily drawn out of his little world as he lowered his eyes and turned his attention to Officer Kent. "We will be leaving within the next few minutes" Carter nodded his head and slowly came to a sitting position on the side of the bed. "Do you need any help?"
"No, I'm fine" Carter looked down at his feet planted on the ground then he pushed himself up to a standing position in front of Officer Kent. "I'll be ready in a minute" Carter walked past Officer Kent into the other room where Mark and Peter were having coffee. "Hey" Carter said without looking at them as he walked by into the bathroom to wash up.
Both of them looked up and acknowledged Carter. Officer Kent walked out of Carter's room and sat at the table next to Mark.
Carter stared at himself in the mirror as he washed his face in the cold water. He looked run down with black circles under his eyes and a pale complexion. He ran his wet hands through his hair hoping to coax it to stay down. Carter dried his face with the hand towel beside the sink then walked out of the room.
Mark stood up and walked over to Carter "We put your stuff in the car already. Everything will be alright Carter" Mark patted him gently on the shoulder.
Officer Kent got up and walked to the door and put on his jacket "We better get going"
Carter nodded his head and walked over to the door. Benton rose from his seat and intersected Carter's walk to the door. Carter looked at him confused with fear in his eyes. "You'll be ok Carter, this will all work out" Benton drew Carter into a lose hug before letting him pass. Carter was more confused now as he wondered if what just happened was real.
Mark and Benton watched Carter leave "Now what?" Mark asked as they watched the car disappear around the block. Benton shrugged his shoulders and closed the door.
Note- Sorry for the shortness. The next chapter will be longer and really good I promise...I have a cool idea mwahahaha...well until next time smile.