„The point of no return. There is nothing left to reach."

SOMEWHERE NEAR SAN JOSE, CA

"Come on, Jasmine," I said, pulling her from her crib. It was a beautiful day outside and I wanted to take a walk in the park before going to Carol´s.

We walked (okay, I walked, Jasmine was asleep in her stroller) just few minutes when the small park appeared before us. There were just few of them, but it suited me just fine. There were many people with kids that day. Jasmine was happily playing with some boy in sandbox when something catched my eye.

There was a man a few yards away. He was holding up a picture and talking to a woman I didn´t know.

"Have you seen this woman? She may go by the name Elizabeth Connor."

I had to think and do it fast. I turned around so he couldn´t see me, grabed Jasmine from the sandbox she was playing in. She was fussing a little bit but I was really scared. The quicker we left, the quicker I could pack and get out of town. It was only time before the man found someone I knew and discovered where I lived.

But I didn´t know what to do with Jasmine. I could not take her with me. What if they found me, no that can´t happen. Carol would have to watch her, while I gather some things. I rang her doorbell and tapped my foot impatiently, waiting for her to answer.

"Liz, hi! I thought you weren't coming until later?"

"Carol, I need your help. I need you to watch Jasmine for a few days, maybe longer." Carol was puzzled.

"Sure. What's going on?"

"I really can't talk about it. I'm in some trouble and I have to go out of town. That's all I can tell you." Carol looked frightened, but she nodded. I handed Jasmine over to her.

"I'm going to go pack a few things and gather Jasmine´s clothes and toys. Do you think you could stay at your mother's for a few days?"

"I'll call her right now." She asked no more questions. I knew I could trust her to take good care of my daughter.

Clay had promised me that his agents were keeping watch on me every second, but you could never be sure. After two years, security was probably very lax.

At Carol's I said goodbye to my daughter. I tried to be cheerful as I told her I was going away.

"I promise I'll be back very soon, sweetie. It's only a few days." I wasn't sure she even understood. She just smiled and gave me a hug. I hugged her tight.

As I stood, my eyes locked with Carol's and she gave me a small smile.

"Good luck, Elizabeth, whatever the problem is. Don't you worry about Jess, I'll take good care of her."

"Thank you. For everything. You'll never know how much you've done for me."

With one last look at Jasmine, I pulled the door shut behind me and jumped into the car. I didn't know where I was going, all I knew was I had to get there fast.

A HIGHWAY IN THE WESTCOAST

I have been driving straight for six hours and didn´t go anywhere. I´m starting to get frustrated. I quickly glance at the map I brought at some gas station. Bad idea, I know but I didn´t have a choice. I just hope they never find me, or not before Webb finds them.

I decided I had to take a break, I have to think about where I´d go next. I passed Santa Fe about a hour ago, so maybe I head to Denver or Texas. I may better change direction completely, it would be harder for them to find me. How about Canada?

Driving is really not my hobby. I´m ready to pass out from exhaustion. I need to find some motel and lie down for a while, maybe two hours, the less the better.

Oh great, it started to rain.

The rain falls hard on my windshield. It's difficult enough to see on this dark highway and the rain only makes it worse. I've been driving for 13 hours, thirty-nine minutes and 20 seconds. The road is empty in front of me. Who else would be crazy enough to be driving this late at night?

Finally I found a motel. Very nice place if you´re very modest. I am right now. There's one available room and I quickly head upstairs. I crawl straight into bed without undressing. I will only sleep a few hours. I've got to get back on the road soon.

I awoke with a start. I quickly stood up and look around. Lightning flashes through the window as I reach for the keys. The rain is only falling harder, but I have to get back on the road. I can't let them find me.

I stand and turn quickly in time to see a man in the doorway. He holds a gun and points it at my face. As lightning flashes again, I see that he is the same man from the park. He takes a few steps into the room and another man appears behind him. He steps inside and the man with the gun orders him to grab me.

Why haven't they shot me yet? I pray a silent prayer and wait.

A few moments later, everything goes black.

TBC

I know, it´s short, but I wanted to cut it in here so I will be nice and try to post the next chapter tommorow or … the day after lol.

Dansingwolf – thanks, she did think about it. She did it because she didn´t have anything to loose. She thought that with Harm it was all screwed up and she couldn´t fix it and seeing him almost everyday would be too painfull, so she took the offer… When will Harm find out, umm, wait another two or three chapters lol. And Liz? Find out a name for Mac was really hard, I had a few of them but Elizabeth suited me the best, I hope it´s o.k.

Froggy0319 – thank you! I will bring them together, don´t worry just wait for a while!

Nix707 – Thank you, I had this idea on my mind for too long, I just had to make her go for it somehow. Jasmine is really her daughter and you know who the father is lol!

Jamie – He didn´t try to get in touch with her because he thought that Mac asked for the transfer mainly because she didn´t want to see him anymore. Another chapter is here and Thank you!

Anothershipper – yeah you can if you want. Here is another one just for you lol.

Jazzy – is this fast enough?

Abigaile – you´re right, this is not good, but it all gets better lol.

Snugglebug – thank you. Don´t worry, they will be together!

Starryeyes10 – thank you.