Hey! Sorry this is a day later than I planned, I ended up going to a friends house and she doesn't have all time internet access so I couldn't post. I hope you enjoy the chapter!

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Chapter 4

Waking up the next morning she stretched and smiled before getting up and throwing open the French doors breathing in the fresh air. Smiling she looked out at horizon and took a deep breathe of air. If there was one thing Mary loved it was just taking in the beauty of ones surroundings on a nice sunny day. Her favorite way was to just lie on the grass and stare up at the sky immersed in thought.

Turning and walking back into her room she closed the doors behind her before heading towards the kitchen.

"Morning everyone!" she greeted happily. As she walked towards the counter a chorus of replies was returned. "Is there anything specific or is it every man for themselves? I'm not exactly sure how you typically do things around here." She stated.

"Well, when we're on tour, we like to eat together just so we can have some family time together during the day, otherwise, it's more when you wake up find what you want." Jason explained.

"Okay…umm, do you guys have any fruit?" she asked.

"Yeah." Nate answered. "Bottom drawer of the fridge."

Smiling she skipped over to the fridge and took out an apple before skipping to the counter resting her elbows on it and taking a huge bite out of the apple.

"Well someone's in a good mood this morning." Shane laughed.

Laughing with him she shook her head in agreement. "Yeah. I just figured that you know what, why spend my time moping around. Instead I should just try to make the best of a bad situation."

"Very inspirational, but don't bottle up all your feelings inside." Shane told her getting a nod in reply.

"Well, I'm going to head upstairs and continue to unpack." She walked towards the doorway but stopped and looked over her shoulder, "Mr. and Mrs. Grey, do you mind if I put some stuff up on the walls?"

"Of course not dear." Mrs. Grey answered. "Make yourself feel as much as home as you want. It's your room now."

"Thank you."

A week later and Mary had found herself slowly falling into a new routine of life; homeschooling in the morning, and part of the afternoon, and then hanging out with the family in the afternoon. It had started off a little rough, especially when Shane started to take on an attitude towards her. She honestly had no idea what she had done to make him act so rudely to her, but there was no mistaking his demeanor towards her.

Today found Shane, Nate, Jason, and Mary sitting in the basement, which had been split into both a recording studio and a room for the boys to hang out and play videogames or watch TV. Currently the four weren't exactly sure what to do so instead they sat there staring at the TV while Jason flipped channels. Suddenly, something caught her eye though.

"Wait Jason, go back for a second." She said sitting up. It was the news.

"And in recent news, the FBI is on high alert searching for Carl Macintire, the top serial killer on the list who has apparently struck gain, touching those of many in the murder of America's beloved Lucinda Meline. It is said that there is one witness to the murder, Michelle Torres, a high school senior from Hayesville, Oregon." Spoke the anchorwoman as her school picture showed up on the screen. " As of right now the authorities have said that Ms. Torres and her family are safe and sound in undisclosed locations, but a recent message from Macintire himself has left an unsettling feeling in the minds of many. WE have a clip of the recording here…" Mary went completely stiff as she heard his voice speaking through the TV sending a message that she knew was meant for her. "Michelle Torres, we know you're out there, and do not stop to think for a second that I'm not closing in. You can't hide forever, and when I find you you'll meet your worst nightmare…" As the message faded out the anchorwoman continued on about other news, but Mary sat there stiff as ever and as pale as a ghost, her eyes twice their size.

"That poor girl." Jason spoke.

"Yeah, witnessing something like that and now fearing for her life." Nate agreed.

"What do you think Mary?" Jason asked turning to her. "Mary?" he asked at seeing her appearance. "Mary? What's wrong?"

Shaking herself out of her trance she looked at him and managed a weak smile. "Yeah, sorry, I was just shocked someone would say something like that." She covered. "Hey umm, is your mom home from dropping Frankie at his friends yet?"

"Yeah, I think so." Nate responded.

"Okay. I think I'm going to see if she wants to spend a girls day out, My life's lacked that sort of female presence being surrounded by all you boys." She kidded. "See you guys later!" she wave walking up towards the kitchen which is where she normally found Mrs. Grey.

"Hey Mrs. Grey. Umm, I was wondering if we could go out for the rest of the day. I sort of need to talk to someone about everything, and well, I don't know if you saw the news, but I'm slightly worried, it's not that I don't trust you guys, nut o have no idea what this man is capable of."

"It's fine sweetie. Plus, being surrounded by men 24/7 it's been nice to have you around for a change, and well, Mr. Grey and I have already discussed this problem a little, and we came up with a few options that you and I can discuss in the car. And also, call us Paul and Denise, no need to be so formal, we're all family."

"Thank you so much Mrs. – I mean Denise. You have no idea how much what you guys are doing means to me."

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