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Summary for chapter four: Hunter finally admits his true feelings to Jennifer.

Author's note: Dreams are in italic.

Date: June 25, 2005

Chapter four

One month later...

It's been a month since Jennifer's estranged husband disappeared and the effects were crucial. He showed no remorse when he shot her and showed absolutely no emotion.

Now, she was afraid he may come back to finish the job.

When she got out of the hospital a few weeks ago, Vince insisted he stay with him and the family until all of this blows over. Jennifer was too weak to turn him down so she accepted without a problem.

Flying all the way back to Boston, Jennifer looked out the window and reflected quietly. So much has happened over the course of a month. With Chris on the run from attempted murder, she couldn't have been more frightened.

"What are you thinking about, little one?" Vince asked curiously.

She turned around in her seat and looked at him. "I'm thinking about a lot of things, Dad. I'm thinking about how in the hell will I be able to go on when my soon-to-be-ex-husband's coming after me."

He reached over and pulled her in his arms. "Don't worry about him, honey. The police will get to him before he gets to you. He's already done enough damage to you."

She stared at him. "How do you know that? At this moment, he could be anywhere. Hell, he could be on this plane right now!"

"Would you calm down for one second, little one? I know you're upset but screaming and yelling won't solve anything." Vince was rubbing her back slowly.

Jennifer took a deep breath and slumped back into her seat. He was right. Screaming and being bitchy wasn't gonna cut it. She had to be strong. She had to be fierce. Because if and when Chris comes back for her, she'll be ready to face the music.

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When they got to the house, Vince carried her luggage inside because she was still sore. Jennifer followed him, not speaking to anyone. She kept thinking about what happened back at the hotel; what happened when Chris pulled the trigger.

Then she thought about how her parents beat and raped her so viciously. How they disrespected her and called her vile names.

How they vowed to seek revenge against her when they get out of jail.

When they reached the living room, Vince sat her luggage down and grabbed her hand gently. He then lead her upstairs to a bunch of bedroom doors.

"Little one, go ahead and pick one of the guestroom. Then go and get some sleep. If you need anything, just call me. I'll be in my office," Vince said before he kissed her cheek and walked back downstairs.

Taking a deep breath, Jennifer went to the first door and opened it quickly. She then walked inside, took off her jacket and climbed in the bed. After taking off her shoes, she adjusted her pillows and laid down on the firm mattress.

As she was asleep, a tall male figure was lurking in the closet. He walked out, sat on the rocking chair and watched her sleep.

All he really wanted to do was hold her. To take away the pain and the suffering she had endured.

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(Jennifer dreams about her sudden pregnancy...)

"I'm what?" Jennifer yelled to her doctor.

"That's right, Jen. According to your test results, you're already a month along," the doctor said.

How could this happen? How could Chris suddenly get her pregnant? He hated children. He told her so.

She held her face in her hands. "You don't understand. Chris- he'll kill me if he finds out. He hates children!"

Doctor James rubbed her back soothingly. "You want some advice, Jennifer?"

"What is it?" she sniffed.

"If your husband hates children, I suggest you get an abortion," he said sternly.

"How will I do that?" I asked, a bit stunned.

He handed her a business card. "There's a clinic not too far from here. It's very confidential. They won't release your name or anything. Just give them a call and make an appointment as soon as possible."

(Later that night...)

Jennifer stood in the bathroom, looking at a strip. It was a home pregnancy test. When it came up positive, she was shocked. How she's gonna tell Chris about this?

Speaking of Chris, he barged in, drunk as hell. Jennifer didn't have time to hide the pregnancy test because he came in too fast. When he saw her holding something in her hand, he went ballistic.

"What the hell is that you're holding?" Chris asked, his voice slurred from drinking.

"What are you talking about, Chris?" Jennifer said, trying to change the subject.

He snatched the stick away from her and looked at it. Even though he was intoxicated, he knew what this meant.

She was pregnant!

"What the hell is this? Are you trying to trap me with this or something?" Chris asked as he grabbed her arm.

"N-no! I would never do something like that!" Jennifer yelled, trying to get away from him.

He pulled her out of the bathroom and threw her on the floor in the bedroom. Jennifer stumbled on a nearby chair and smacked her head against the leg of it.

"Ouch!" Jennifer squealed in pain as Chris waved the stick in his hand over her face.

"What the hell is this, bitch? Are you trying to trap me with your pregnancy? Are you trying to get money out of me?" Chris grabbed a fist full of her hair and forced her to look at him.

"How can I get money out of you? We're married!" she yelled in frustration. But her tone got him to slap her so hard, blood was gushing out of her mouth.

"You greedy little bitch! You're trying to take money away from me! Well, it ain't gonna happen 'cause you ain't having the baby! I'll personally see to it!" he screamed in her face.

With that in mind, he began to punch her in her face, causing more blood to come out of her mouth. She tried to get away but he did something so outrageous, so unthinkable, so unexpected.

He punched her in her stomach.

He killed her unborn baby.

When he stumbled out of the room, she went to the phone and dialed 911. After only two rings, she heard someone pick it up.

"Hello, this is emergency," a woman receptionist answered.

"My name is Jennifer Freeman and I need some help. My husband just attacked me..."

(End Jennifer's Dream)

When she woke up from her nap, she was stunned to see Hunter sitting on the rocking chair. His face was sullen and filled with guilt. What was going on with him.

"How did you get in here?" Jennifer asked, her face with shock.

"I was hiding in the closet. If you wanna get me arrested, that's fine," Hunter said before he got up.

Before he could leave, Jennifer got up and grabbed him by the arm and pulled him back.

"Don't leave just yet. Why would you leave when you say you love me?" she smirked.

"WHAT?" he shouted.

"Hunter, I read your lips. You know you can't hide from me," Jennifer said firmly.

"What did you say?" Hunter was stunned.

"I read everything you said through your lips. I know you love me," she finally revealed.

Hunter was supposed to be offended, but, for some reason, he wasn't. He knew the truth was gonna come out, but not so soon.

The question is, do she feel the same way about him?

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Chris stood in the alleyway. He was calm, but, deep down inside, he was nervous. When he got that phone call from them, it was only a matter of time before he would meet them.

Then, two figures, a male and female, came from the shadows. Chris put his hands in his jeans' pockets and fidgeted a little. When they came into the light, he was stunned to recognize them.

"Chris, you know the police's looking for you, right?" a deep male voice said.

He just nodded his head.

"We think it's best you lay low with us for a while until we can get to her. She and her big mouth cost us our freedom," a woman said through her anger.

Chris know what they're talking about. Jennifer's mouth had gotten him in trouble, too. In more ways than one. Now, he's gotta find a way to silence her once and for all.

"Earl. Sydney. I promise you. We will take out your daughter and my wife...for good!" Chris said through his evil smile.

Ah, man! Jennifer's parents are back and they're out for blood! Please review!

Preview for Chapter five:

"Hunter, I have a confession to make," Jennifer said as she took his hand into hers.

He looked into her eyes and saw the sparkle coming out. "What's your confession?"

She returned his gaze. Then, for the first time in a long time, she smiled.

"I love you," she finally admitted.

Hunter wasted no time. He pulled her in his arms and kissed her passionately.

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