Chapter 3

Christina and Lisa left the foster agency with scowls on their faces. They were willing to take no responsibility for the death of a young girl. 'They didn't even seem that bothered.' Lisa said as they were walking back to their car.

'They probably weren't.' Christina said. 'This isn't the first time something bad has happened to one of their foster kids. So I'm going to establish a pattern to present to a jury and hopefully they make the right decision. The foster dad will be easy, it's the agency they may be split on.'

'I don't know how you do it Chris.' Lisa said.

'Do what?'

'Your job, it's so depressing.'

'Lisa, you work in a funeral home.' Christina laughed.

'Yeah but my job is to give families a day to remember and celebrate the life of a loved one. Not to dig up dirty secrets and relive painful memories over and over.'

'I guess when you put it like that, my job really sucks.' Christina smiled.

'That's not what I meant.' Lisa said.

'I know what you meant. And I don't do it because it's fun. I do it because people need justice. Especially people like Sam, who don't have anyone else.'

'You're kind of awesome.' Lisa said, knocking her shoulder.

'Oh, I know.' Christina grinned. They turned down the road where their car was parked and were shocked to see someone leaning against it. Another man, identical to the one from last night. He turned to face them as they walked. 'Lisa, stay behind me.'

'Why don't just run?' Lisa asked.

'We need to know what's going on.' Christina said as the man stopped in the street to face them.

'What do you think's going on?' Lauren asked Katherine as they sat in the kitchen drinking tea.

'I don't know.' Katherine said honestly. 'We know there are demons and we were born to fight them, but this one seems like more than that.'

'How do you mean?' Lauren wondered.

'It just feels off to me.' Katherine admitted. 'Like something isn't right.'

'So Christina left her phone here.' Amy said as she entered the kitchen. She put it down on the counter. 'She was in such a rush.'

'Well, I'm sure she won't need it, Lisa always has her phone.' Katherine said, picking it up. As soon as she touched it her eyes glazed over.

Katherine was suddenly in the road with Lisa, Christina and another man like the one from last night. They were saying something she couldn't make out, when a great flash of light blinded them, sending them both flying into the building behind them. Lisa grabbed her arm after it crashed into the wall and Christina was stunned, her head hitting the wall. The demon walked over to them and picked Christina up off of the ground. He studied her face for a moment and said; 'It's you.'

Katherine shot back to reality. Amy and Lauren were looking at her, and Dani had also entered the room. 'What did you see?' She asked.

'Someone call Lisa. Right now.' She ordered.

Lisa was holding Christina's arm as the demon walked towards them. 'Who are you working for?' Christina yelled at him. There was no response but he continued to encroach on them. 'Tell whoever is watching through your eyes to come and talk to me.' Christina said.

'Really?' Lisa said sarcastically, just as her phone began to ring. 'Hello?' She said frantically.

'Lisa!' Amy said. 'Thank God.'

'Not a great time Aimes.' Lisa said as Katherine came on the phone.

'Lisa, you need to get out of there. Now!' Katherine said. 'There's going to be an explosion and then the demon will be on you, you have to get out now!' Before anything else could be said, they heard the explosion. Lisa and Christina were thrown backwards into the wall, just like Katherine's vision. The demon was standing over them, his hand reaching down towards Christina.

'You...' He said as he was about to make contact. It took Lisa a moment to remember what her sister had said, but she managed to pull herself up, then Christina, and drag them both away from the building and the demon. Christina sent a small blast of energy back towards him, stopping him momentarily. The smoke gave them the opportunity to hide in a nearby shop until they were sure the demon was gone.

'Lise.' Christina said.

'Yeah.' Lisa said from where she was peeking out of the window.

'My head hurts.' Christina slurred slightly causing Lisa to turn around.

'Shit.' Lisa panicked. She bent down and looked at the gash on Christina's forehead. It wasn't bleeding anymore but the bruise was already forming on her face. 'We need to get back to the house.'

'I... agree.' Christina smiled. 'You okay?'

'Fine, my shoulder is a bit sore, that's all.' Lisa assured her. Lisa took out her phone and texted Katherine, letting her know they were on their way home. Once her phone was away she put one arm around her sister's waist and they carefully made their way back to the car.

Half an hour later they made it through the door of their home. Everyone was waiting in the hall as they saw Lisa come through with Christina leaning on her heavily. 'Oh my God.' Lauren said, rushing to the other side of her oldest sister. They all went through to the living room where Katherine was already getting out the first aid kit. Once they had been cleaned up, Dani asked what happened.

'I mean, we know what Kat told us, but after that.'

'Well, I remembered what you said about the explosion so I just got us out of their as fast as possible. He was reaching down to Chris but I couldn't hear what he said.'

'Thanks for that, by the way.' Christina smiled as she held an ice pack to her head. Her eyes were closed but her words were strong and clear.

'No problem.' Lisa rubbed her shoulder. 'Kat, what happened in your vision, was that all?' Katherine looked around nervously.

'Pretty much.' She said. 'When the explosion went off, you guys were thrown back, but the demon had enough time to get to you. He was standing over you both and he lent down and picked up Christina.' She looked into Christina's eyes. 'He looked at her and said 'it's you.'' Katherine told them.

'What the hell does that mean?' Christina asked.

'I have no idea.' Katherine admitted.