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Chapter 17: You're Here

When all I have is on the floor
Divided, divided
When I'm a world away from peace
Behind your eyes is where I know
I'll find it, I'll find it
Cause who you are defines my dreams

Victor walked into the house and was slightly confused. All the lights were turned off, but his dad was supposed to be home. He called out, but there was no reply. He thought that maybe he had gone into the back garden, and so walked through the house and out into the garden. Nobody was there. He stood still, he could hear something making a noise in the house, and it made him scared. He ran back through the house, and grabbing his bag he sprinted down the drive.

He arrived at Amy's house breathless, and only just maneged to get to the door and knock before he had to sit on the floor to catch his breath. Maxine opened the door.

"Victor, what are you doing here? Where's David?" She waited for him to catch his breath.

"I don't know where dad is, he wasn't home. Or at least I don't think he was home. All the lights were off and when I called there was no answer. Then I heard a noise in the house so I ran here."

"Did you not check to see if it was your dad who made the noise?"

"No, I was...." He was embarrassed about being scared.

"Do you want to come in, you look worn out."

"I ran all the way here. I'm not supposed to be out on my own in the dark. So I ran."

"Not that it makes a difference. Unless the rule is you're not allowed out after dark unless you are running!" Victor looked at his feet. "But it's better to be safe than sorry. You did the right thing. Do you want some hot chocolate?"

"Yes please." Victor followed Maxine into the kitchen and watched her make some hot chocolate.

You already take me there
Heaven in the here and now

When I'm a broken-hearted man
Complacent and tired
When I've been knocked out of the race
I've been a fool for long enough
To fight it, to fight it
It's in your arms I find my place
Amy stood behind Lauren as she knocked on the door. Rebecca answered it, but Bruce was close behind.

"Hello Mrs Gray, we ordered in pizza, do you want some?"

"Um," She looked up at Bruce who nodded. "Sure honey. Sorry it took so long for us to get here. I had alot to do."

"Yeah like choose the perfect outfit to drive in!" Lauren sarcasticly remarked, before following Rebecca into the living room. Bruce raised an eyebrow in question.

"So anyway, pizza?" She tried to change the subject, but was unsuccessful.

"So what was that about an outfit?"

"Shut up!" Bruce chuckled at her response.

"Do you want some wine?"

"That would be nice." She followed him into the kitchen and leant against the counter as Bruce got a bottle of wine. It took all his energy to stay focussed on pouring the wine in the glass. Out of the corner of his eye he could see her bare stomach, and it was driving him crazy. He handed her the glass and he closed his eyes as her fingers brushed his.

"We...." They said at the same time. "You first...." They laughed.

There was a ringing from the hall. "My phone.... be back in a minute." She ran out of the kitchen and got her phone. "Hello mom. What's wrong?"

"Victor is here, he...."

"Look if this is some ploy to make me come home to make up with David, then.... just send them home." Bruce was standing behind her now.

"Amy, if you just let me finish.... you broke up with David."

"Yes I did, not that it is any business of yours. We have a truce, remember? I have broken up with him and we will not be getting back together anytime in the near future, unless he grows up!"

"Ok, issues."

"Ma, just tell me what you want."

"Victor is here and he...."

"Well send him home. Lauren is sleeping over here, and I am eating here."

"Amy Madison Gray! Let me finish my sentence before you bite my head off! Now, Victor is here, because he got home and found the house dark, and he assumed empty. He heard a noise and ran all the way here."

"Well he knows he's not allowed out after dark."

"Amy don't be so.... you are not the issue here.... he thought it would be safer to run here than to stay at home. He didn't know what the noise was and he was sensible enough not to stay and try and find out. It could have been anything."

"And what exactly am I supposed to do about it?"

"Well I don't know exactly. When I called I thought you and David were still together, so I don't know now."

"Have you tried phoning David?"

"There was no answer."

"His mobile?"

"Turned off."

"Well it's not really my problem now is it?"

"Amy if you have an ounce of humanity in you, you would...."

"I would what ma? Go over to David's house, check to see if he is actually home, or if there is an intruder, who could attack me?"

"Well...."

"Or you want me to come home, and sit with him. Because you can do that, I mean that is what you are doing right now isn't it?"

"Well actually.... he's asleep...."

"You let him fall asleep!"

"Amy what was I supposed to do? Keep shaking him to keep him awake?"

"I don't know. This conversation is pointless. Just let him sleep. He obviously needs it."

"So you are human after all."

"Ma leave it out. So is this conversation over now?"

"Yes, but...."

"Bye." She hung up and threw her phone back in her bag. She turned round and the angry look left her face as she fell into Bruce's arms.

When all I have is on the floor
Divided, divided
When I'm a world away from peace
Behind your eyes is where I know
I'll find it, I'll find it
Cause who you are defines my dreams

"So you broke up huh?" He stroked her hair softly.

"What? Oh.... you heard. He was, he didn't.... he was a jerk!"

"That bad huh?" Amy closed her eyes. He desperately wanted to talk about his chances now. But he knew this was neither the time nor the place. "So what was that call all about?"

"Victor." She sighed.

"Victor? Who's Victor?"

"You know who Victor is, he's David's son."

"Why was your mom phoning you about David's son?"

"He came round our house and told her that nobody was at his house, it was dark and that he was scared. And now he's asleep."

"Ok," He squeezed her tighter. "So, pizza?"

"Thanks." She moved back in his arms.

"For what?"

"For always being here for me."

"It's a pleasure." He took her hand and led her back into the kitchen.

You meet me where I am
Forgive where I am

Where I lose myself in grace
(Where I'm lost and found)
I want to lose myself in grace
Let Your love reign down all over me
Cover me