A/N: sorry it's taken so long for me to update; i've been pretty busy!

Chapter Four- Magnum's POV

As I drove to the estate, I looked over at the girl sitting next to me.

I didn't know why I didn't push her for more information; I knew that I wouldn't get anywhere with this case unless she told me everything.

I should have told her that I wouldn't take the case if she didn't answer all of my questions, but I just couldn't. She looked so desperate and frightened that I decided to wait to press her for more until I had gained her trust...maybe this was a good decision...maybe not.

"So," I said casually, "where are you from?"

"New Jersey"

"That's pretty far away. Why did you decide to come to Hawaii?"

"I thought that if I went far enough away, my stepfather wouldn't be able to find me...I guess I was wrong."

"Why are you so sure that he has found out you're here?"

"Just a feeling I guess."

"You know, the police would be able to do more for you than I can. Why don't you want to go to them for help?"

"They haven't been very helpful to me in the past," she said, so quietly that I could barely here her.

I was very curious about what she had gone to the police about and why they hadn't been a help to her, but I decided to let the subject drop...at least for the moment.

A few minutes later, we pulled into the estate.

As we got out of the car, Zeus and Apollo came charging at us.

I was somewhat concerned about how Samantha would react to them, but my worries were unnecessary.

When they ran up to her, she knelt down and began scratching them behind the ears.

They took an instant liking to her, and they began to lick her face.

I looked up and saw Higgins walking across the lawn, a scowl on his face as usual.

Before I could explain the situation to Higgins, Samantha stood up and said with a smile, "You must be Johnathan Higgins. It's so nice to meet you. I'm Samantha. Mr. Magnum told me that it would be alright if I stayed herefor awhile; I certainly hope that I won't be imposing."

Judging by his quick change of expression, Higgins took as strong of a liking to Samantha as Zeus and Apollo had.

"Of course not, my dear; you are most welcome here," Higgins said graciously.

With that, he led her up to the main house, the dogs running along behind them.

A/N: please let me know what you think. if you have any ideas for future chapters, please let me know. :)