Red-Eye (c) Wes Craven, Dreamworks Productions
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Commit Your Crime
Chapter Three: Unknown
Pulling his jacket on and straightening it a bit, a rush of excitement took it's course through Jackson's body. In just mere moment she would be out of this rat-hole and out on the streets. Yes, freedom. No more injections of morphine, no more incompetent nurses fumbling with his bandages or idiotic doctors tending to his wounds.
Checking his reflection in the window briefly, the conspirator turned to his associate. "Now, do explain our means of departure."
At once Jackson did not approve of the man's grin. In fact, he had the urge to wipe it off the man's face. "Just follow me, Rippner."
"And how, pray-tell, were you able to get in unnoticed?" growled a voice from beneath a few towelsfrom within a hospital laundry hamper.
"Same way; minus the extra laundry."
"Oh you're going to pay for that one."
"Yes, sir. I know."
Down the halls of the hospital, a lone man was busy pushing a laundry cart filled with towels and blankets. And one man.
In his mind, Jackson was already calculating means of revenge against this man. Though, of course, it would have to wait until after he dealt with Miss Reisert. His lips turned upwards into a smirk.
Yes, first Lisa and then the moron.
Lisa awoke with a start when she heard the phone ring. Fumbling with it, she managed to bring the phone to ear and catch her mug that had been knocked over before it hit the ground. "L-lux Atlantic!"
"Miss Reisert? This is Jennifer Fera again."
"Miss Fera! Did you catch your train?"
"Yes I did, thank you for asking. Listen, I know is a lot to ask and so late in the night—"
"Please don't worry, Miss Fera, I won't mind whatever it is. You aren't the only one I'm waiting for."
"Oh? Someone else not able to make it in on time?" There was amusement in her voice.
"Yes. He had an emergency at a hospital and so he's late."
"Hospital you say? Well, a guess a doctor's work is never finished!"
"I guess so," Lisa replied lightly. "Now, what is it that you need?"
"If it isn't too much to ask, but when my cab pulls in, could you help me bring in my things?"
"Certainly! In fact…." Leaning over the desk a bit, she could see the lights of a taxi pull around front. "I see you have just arrived! I'll be right out."
"Thank you!"
Setting the phone in its cradle, Lisa walked around the desk and through the lobby. Pushing the glass doors open, the cool night air felt wonderful compared to staying in a rather warm building. As she moved towards the cab, she saw the driver get out and move around to the trunk, popping it open.
Taking the door handle, Lisa pulled it open and ducked her down a bit to look inside. "Miss Fera, if yo-"
It was as if something broke in her mind. Mouth freezing in mid sentence she could only stare in complete shock at who as sitting in the passenger seat. Leaning against the other door, an arm resting lazily across the back of the seat while the other held a cellphone, Jackson Rippner was smiling right at her.
"Hello Lisa. Miss me?"
Suddenly, she felt cold metal against the back of her head, causing her to freeze. Staring into Jackson's eyes she could only feel herself began to shatter inside. His cold smile brought back her nightmares, her hands trembling as they clung to the car door.
"Now, we're going to do this nice and easy," assured Jackson, watching as his accomplice took a hold of Lisa's arm and pulled her back. This allowed him to exit the car. Brushing off his jacket and smoothing the front of his shirt, he continued to smile. Meeting her eyes once more, he chuckled lightly. "Come now, nothing to say to an old friend?"
"Friend!" she spat though still very aware of the pistol against her head. "Oh yah, that's right! Friends go around threatening to kill you and your family! Then yes, I did!"
Tsking with a small shake of his head, Jackson patted her cheek with his right hand leaving his left one to rest in the pocket. "Is there really such a need for such sarcasm? Besides, there is much that needs to be done before the night ends. Would you be so kind to escort my friend and I to our room once he's parked the car? Through the back way, that is."
Gritting her teeth, Lisa could only glare at the man who had turned her life upside down just weeks ago. Watching as Jackson's accomplice handed him the gun, she fought to keep herself from having a headache from all of the questions in her head,
"How…how did yo-"
"All in good time," Cutting her off when he pointed the barrel to her, Jackson continued to smile. "Everything will be explained once we are all nice and comfortable in the suite you have so kindly arranged for us."
"Bastard! Where is Miss Fera? I was ju-"
"Sticks and stones, Leese," Jackson interrupted her once more with his sing-song voice. Though it was still raspy, from the wound she inflicted upon him. This brought a flicker of a smirk to Lisa's face, but it vanished instantly as she stared down the weapon. "And, just as I have said, all will be explained soon enough. Now, would you be so kind as to shut up?"
Review Responses:
Claire Hall - chokes on her drink while laughing There will be refernces but not in that exact sense! ;
LasVegasGirl - I'm glad to have you commenting on this! You created the C2 community which I'm grateful for! And This is the last short chapter, I promsie. :3 I just need to set the story up first before I could charge head long into the plot.
EmGee - ...snugs X3
Bimefl - Actually...after this chapter, you basically nailed it. XD I had something else in mind but then decided against it. chuckles And no worries on serial killer fascinations! You're talking a rather big Law & Order fan as well as flat out Ripperologist. grins Been working on an original story involving the rather infamous killer which I hope to get done soon. And I hope this chapter satisfied your curiousity about Lisa's reaction. :D
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