This chapter is dedicated in the loving memory of my Grandfather who passed away at 5.30 this morning. I hope he's ok where ever he is. Ok now I'm crying again. Back to the story.
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Morgan and Max held hands as they sat next to each other on the bus. The closer they got to Widows Vale the tighter Morgan squeezed Max's hand until Max had to gently pry her Mothers hand away from hers.
Dinner with Mary K. had been great. They went to this gorgeous little restaurant called Flying Burrito Brothers. They had fabulous Mexican food and a great set out with a cool little alcove in the floor that went down to the story below where people sat eating. Afterwards Morgan and Mary K. had stayed up late watching chick flicks and catching up. Mary K. had promised to come see how she was doing in Widows Vale in a couple of days, after she was finished with a big case.
But the happy feelings Morgan had had last night had been demolished. On the inside she was screaming. She couldn't believe she was going back willingly. Everything inside her was telling her to turn back now, get out before the storm hit. She felt herself pale as she saw the sign welcoming them to Widows Vale. She bus stopped in town and they got off, dragging their bags behind them.
"Where are we going to go now Mum?" asked Max. "Are we going to go see my grandparents?"
"Ummm, well, maybe we should book into a motel and go see them tomorrow." Max looked up at her Mother as if she knew she was procrastinating but she let it slide. There was another day tomorrow.
Together they walked to the nearest motel and settled into there room. Max jumped on the bed excitedly. This was the farthest away from home she had ever been.
"Come on. Lets go get some lunch." Said Morgan with fake enthusiasm. Together the two held hands and walked down the street.
"Where are we going Mum?" asked Max.
"There's a mall down the street where we can get some lunch and then I thought you might want to go shopping."
"Umm ok I suppose so."
They entered the mall and headed to the food court and got Mac Donald's for lunch. Morgan usually didn't let Max eat unhealthy food like but she though this was a special occasion.
"Ok Honey, where do you want to go shopping?" asked Morgan. She forced a smile and hoped that Max couldn't see that she was nervous. She remembered this mall from when she used to come here on shopping excursions with Bree. It filled her with dread knowing that there were so many people here that she could know and that could know her. But she would rather be here than confronting her parents or Him.
"Umm," said Max uncertainly. She could sense her Mother's nerves coming off her in waves. She decided to try and get her Mums mind off her troubles.
"Could we go to Gap, and then to the toyshop, and maybe to target?"
"Of coarse. This is your day. We can go anywhere you want." This cheered Max up a lot and she happily dragged her mother away towards the shops, all the while Morgan was glancing around nervously.
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Max walked out of the changing room and twirled to show her mother the cute summer dress she was wearing.
"That looks beautiful Max. Would you like it?"
Max nodded and hugged her Mother.
"I love it Mum. Are you sure I can have it?"
"Of course. I said it was your day." Max laughed happily and went back into her changing cubicle to get changed. Morgan glanced around nervously, something she had been doing all day. Her vision swept past the kids clothing section and the woman's maternal clothing section, which were right next door to each other.
A woman walked over to the changing rooms from the woman's maternal section. Morgan glanced at her but didn't look to closely. She was in her twenty's, about Morgan's age, and she was profoundly beautiful. She had chocolate brown hair that flowed down her back in delicate waves and a stunning face with deep brown eyes. Her stomach was raised with a slight baby bump and in her hands she held some beautiful new clothes for already her jeans looked alarmingly tight.
Max came out of the changing room and gave the dress to her Mother
"Ok Max, is that all you want?" The pregnant woman's head glanced up at the sound of Morgan's voice and she gazed at her.
"Yea Mum. That's all." Before Morgan could reply the woman had rushed over to them.
"Morgan, is that you?" Morgan tensed and turned to look at the person again. Her mouth fell open as she realised who it was. The one person who was in so many memories she had of this place.
"Bree?"
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Hmmm I'm doing some interesting lines today. Anyway please review and send the love (and flames). I'm not really satisfied with this chapter but tough. Going away for a bit so I'll see all of you when I update next (hopefully quite soon).
Peace and Super Secret out.
P.S. Sorry it's a short chapter. Got mean writers block.