Chapter 4-

"Are you going to eat the rest of that?" Jack asked Kate.

Kate poked her fork around in the homemade macaroni and cheese Hailey had cooked earlier. "You already ate yours? Why don't you ask Sawyer?"

Jack scowled, "I don't think so,"

Kate handed Jack her plate, "You can have it,"

Jack smiled, "Thanks,"

Kate nodded, and watched as Jack started to eat her leftovers. "So tell me a little bit about yourself,"

Jack placed down the plate for a second and then tried to yank free from the handcuffs.

Kate looked back at Jack in amusement, "It's not going to work,"

"I'm still trying to figure out how I got myself in this situation." Jack replied.

Kate looked down.

Jack looked back at her, and then gave up helplessly. "You know before all of this I was going to head back to L.A. and propose to my girlfriend,"

"Really?" Kate asked watching as Sawyer followed Hailey into the back. "Hold that thought, Hey!"

Sawyer turned to Kate surprised, "Do you need something beautiful,"

"I have to use the bathroom,"

Jack raised an eyebrow as he stared back at Kate. Was she going to make a run for it and leave him behind. If only he had been smart enough to bring his cell phone with him. Damn his luck, the one time he left his cell phone, crazy shit happened.

Sawyer motioned for Hailey to go into the room, "Start getting naked sweetheart,"

Kate shook her head. This guy was appalling.

"Do you think I am going to let you out of those handcuffs after you attacked me?" He asked.

"I didn't attack you!" Kate exclaimed.

Sawyer laughed back at Kate, "Your funny you know that. If those handcuffs weren't tied around your wrists you probably would've shot me. I don't trust you any further than I could throw you."

"So then why the hell are you dragging me along?" Kate shot back.

Sawyer leaned forward, "We're both running from our past…"

"Where do I fit into this?" Jack said placing down his plate.

Sawyer looked back at Jack, "You were my wheels, I needed to make a getaway…"

"Those guys are after you because of drug related business right?" Jack asked.

Sawyer nodded, "Yeah, they have been after me for a couple of months now."

"If they keep on finding you…don't you think it is smart to get out of the country." Jack said.

Sawyer was surprised to see Jack was trying to help him. "I know that, I have some loose ends I have to tie up before I get out of the states."

"Which takes us to West Virginia," Jack said sternly.

Sawyer unlocked the 2nd handcuff that was tied to the bed. "The handcuffs aren't coming off for a while."

"How do you expect me to drive?"

Sawyer thought it over. He had to trust them, but he didn't trust anyone. Sawyer glanced back at Jack suspiciously, and then at Kate.

"What are you running from?"

Kate turned away, "None of your business."

"Here's how I see it, if you help me, then I will help you. After I take care of business them I'm getting the hell out of the states."

Kate started to listen. "Why should I hang around with you. I have Marshals chasing after me, and you have a drug cartel that somehow can detect your every move, why do I want to be involved with you."

"Because we're already in this together." Sawyer said leaning closer to Kate.

Kate raised an eyebrow, "You put Jack and I into this,"

Jack was surprised that she remembered his name.

"Well too late, we are all suspects for the bridge accident," Sawyer informed.

"How do you mean? I thought we got away without anyone seeing us," Kate said.

"C'mon girl, you know the manager was watching us suspiciously before we left, and not to mention the cameras I saw all over the place."

Jack closed his eyes. Sawyer was right.

"So runnin' wouldn't be wise. And did you think about that expensive little car parked out there Jack? If the manager caught your license plate or the cameras then they could trace it…"

Jack sighed, "Which would make me an accessory to the crime,"

Sawyer nodded, "Your smart…"

Kate glanced at Jack and then turned to Sawyer. Her brain was working overtime and she was coming up with ideas. Sawyer was obviously considering letting them go, but he was trying to make them scared first. "We won't run,"

Sawyer raised an eyebrow, "How can I believe you freckles,"

"Your right, we are in this together. I need to get out of the country…and so do you…"

"Hey, Hey, I just want to get back to L.A. without a rap sheet attached to my name." Jack said.

"Well it's too late for that city boy," Sawyer said with a chuckle.

"Are you going to take these handcuffs off of me so I could use the bathroom?"

Before Sawyer could respond Hailey stood in the doorway with her lingerie. "Sawyer honey, hurry up. Since your leaving so early in the morning."

"Hold on, go back in the room and wait for me," Sawyer ordered.

Hailey turned around and obediently followed Sawyer's orders.

Kate shook her head in distaste, How could she follow his orders like that.

Sawyer pulled the key out of his pocket.

Kate's eyes widened.

Sawyer looked up at her suspiciously and then looked down at the key. "I don't trust you,"

"Well I don't exactly trust you either."

Sawyer sighed and then unlocked the handcuff around Kate's hand.

He turned to Jack, "I'll unlock you one at a time,"

Kate rubbed around her wrists. Sawyer was right, they were suspects for the bridge accident. She had to get away and fast. Kate glanced at Jack sadly. She wanted to save him…but in the end it was only her. Kate had to save herself.

Jack looked back at her and then looked down at the floor.

Kate looked away. Her heart was beating rapidly, and her hands were shaking. Sawyer had changed dramatically, he didn't seem as if he had any intentions of hurting Jack. Kate walked out of the room with a stern expression. Sawyer would let him go, at least she hoped so. Why would he need him, if he was able to get out of the country.

Sawyer followed after Kate.

Kate stopped dead in her tracks, and Sawyer bumped into her.

His eyebrows furrowed low over his eyes and he reached for his gun. "What's wrong with you."

"Shh," Kate whispered.

"What the hell…"

Kate placed her hand over Sawyer's mouth.

The distinct sound of an engine being killed in the driveway pierced the night air.

"What the heck?" Sawyer said removing Kate's hand.

Kate stepped backwards away from the door. What if the cops had found them? Jack's car was in easy view for anyone to see.

Hailey came into the den with her nightgown wrapped around her. "A car is in the driveway."

"Is it the damn cops?"

"No, it's a black car." Hailey said turning off the light in the den.

Kate made a sudden grab for the keys on Sawyer's belt.

"What are you doing! You ain't that slick…" Sawyer tried to fight Kate, but she kneed him in the stomach and successfully managed to grab the keys out of his hand. She then proceeded to run to the back.

Jack stared back at her nervously, "What's going on? I heard an engine outside."

Kate dropped down to her knees and then unlocked Jack from the bed.

"Thanks…I'm not going to even ask…"

"Don't, someone is here and it's either the cops or…" Kate pulled Jack up. She glanced cautiously out the back window. It was pitch black so she couldn't see anything.

Kate bit her lip. If it was the cops then they would swoop down on this whole house and send her away forever. That wasn't going to happen. Kate pulled the window open.

"Who's out there?" Jack asked.

Kate turned to him, "Whoever it is I know it's not good. We have to get out of here,"

Jack gently pushed Kate aside. He listened for any footsteps on the grass, all was silent. Jack clenched his jaw. "Are you sure you want to do this,"

"Remember that was the plan, we were going to escape together," Kate said frantically. She was nervous because there was a good chance whoever was outside would come to the back if no one answered.

Hailey stepped into the room quickly and turned off the lights.

Jack reached for Kate's hand. "If that is the cops they are going to know something is up. If you want to run, we have to go now."

"I think I remember some woods in the back," Kate whispered in Jack's ear.

"We'll go there," Jack placed his hand against the window sill. He said a silent prayer and then crawled out. He looked around, The coast was clear. "C'mon," He reached out for Kate's hand. Kate took his hand and he helped her out.

"Hey, I think I heard something." Someone said.

"Run!" Kate whispered with fear.

(Break)

"Sawyer go to the attic," Hailey said.

Sawyer leaned against the wall as shadows fell against the window. "And you think I'm going to let you answer the door?"

"It's not me they want. I'll tell the cops that I saw three strangers park the car and then run off into the woods."

"They aren't going to believe that," Sawyer said.

"Just go…if it's not the police then it's Tanner,"

Sawyer shook his head, "Your still dating that crazy…"

"Go Sawyer!"

"Fine," Sawyer growled heading towards the attic. He grabbed a chair, stood on top and then pulled the latch down. A couple of seconds he was in, and Hailey put the chair back. She took a deep breath and then composed herself.

Someone knocked loudly on the door.

(Break)

Sawyer's eyes widened. No it couldn't be. That sounded like the same knock he had heard earlier when those guys had tried to kill him. But it couldn't be because they were dead. He had saw them go off the bridge…the black car.

Wait. Sawyer tried to listen closely. If he remembered correctly while running towards Bo's Alcohol and Gas, he had seen two cars parked to the side. Shit.

Sawyer listened as Hailey opened the door.

"Where are they?" Someone asked.

"Who?" Hailey asked.

"The three people that were inside that car. Don't lie for them babe, if you want to keep your life. Tell us where they are and we'll let you live, disobey us and your going to end up the same place as them…inside a bag and floating down the river."

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