Sorry I haven't updated this. I just got home Thursday night from treatment for suicidal thoughts, cutting, and an eating disorder. I am feeling much better now and will keep writing this story if that it what you guys want!


"Where are we going Cosima?" We've been in the car for five hours now. Next to me, Kira is fast asleep with her head resting against the car door. Cosima and Delphine have switched out, Cosima now driving and Delphine asleep in the passengers seat. Cosima huffs annoyed, I've been asking her the same question for the past five hours, not that she's given me an answer or any hints. "Cosima?!" I yell. "Alright!" She yells back. Delphine jumps, starled from her slumber and looks confused at us. "What is going on?"

"America!" Cosima ignores Delphine. "We're going to America!" I slump against my seat. "Well it's about fucking time." I exclaim throwing my hands in the air. "How are we crossing the border?" Delphine reaches in her purse and pulls out an evelope, handing it to me she smiles. "I'm always prepared." I pull out four IDs. One has my picture on it and has the name Angela Ross, Cosima's is Alexa Ross, they have the same birthdate, town, and descriptions on them. Twins. Delphines is Katerina Ferroe, still from France, and finally Kira's, Tianna Ross, still my daughter.

"Angela? Really?" I ask Cosima. "How boring." I mutter. "And Sarah isnt?" She retorts. I roll my eyes at her and look out the window, watching the other cars pass. "How far away are we?" I run my hands through Kira's hair as she stirs in her sleep. "Three more hours." Delphine answers grimacing. "Where in America are we going?" There are a lot of places in America where having a british person there would make me stick out like a sore thumb. "Long Island, New York. Right next to NYC." Cosima pulls into a gas station. "We're almost to the border. Let's get some grub." I nod. "What about Felix and Mrs. S? What are they going to do?" I gently start shaking Kira awake. "They are following us in about a week." Kira blinks her sleepy eyes up at me. "Where are we mommy?" Kira rubs her eyes.

"We're going to see America sweetie? Remember you learned about it in school?" Kira smiles at me. "Like a vacation?" I nod at her. "Yeah, like a vacation." I repeat. "Are you hungry?" Kira nods. "Let's go get some food then, yeah?" We clamber out of the car and walk hand in hand into the small gas station. Kira walks over to Delphine, who picks her up and swings her around, making her cackle. "I feel bad for leaving Rachel, Cos." I tell her as we walk down the ailes of junk food. "I was starting to love her." I admit. Cosima sighs. "If she loved you, she wouldnt have you imprisoned. If she loves you, she'll find you and do it the right way." Cosima gives me a small smile. "You needed your freedom. So did Kira. You dont want her growing up at Dyad do you?" I shake my head. "No, but I dont want her growing up on the run either."

"She's not." Cosima assures. "We're only going to be gone for three weeks. Kira will think it's a vacation. She can see New York City and go to a lot of cool places." Cosima smiles. "She'll love it." We walk back to where Delphine and Kira are. We buy the food we have and go back to the car. "How much longer to we have to be in the car, mommy?" Kira grumbles. I laugh quitely and kiss her head. "Just a little bit longer baby." I did in to the bag of chips I bought, not realizing how much I missed junk food. When I was with Rachel, she brought me healthy things, like tofu. It was strange for me, as I usually eat take out and what ever junk food I can find. She also had me drinking water and juices, opposed to soda and alcohol. It was the healthiest things I've ever consumed, but not the tastiest. Tofu had no taste and the juices had weird things like kale in them. I'd much rather have chips and some cola. I lean my head against the window when I'm done with the food and soon enough, I fall asleep.

"Sarah." I feel a push on the shoulder. I blink my eyes open and sit up. "What?" I look at Cosima through blurry eyes. "Come on, we're here. Delphine and Kira are already inside." I look out the window and see a small, but clean looking hotel. I step out of the car and stretch, my legs feeling like jelly from being cramped up for so long. "How did I sleep for so long?" I crack my back and neck as I stretch. "I dont know dude. You were snoring too." Cosima laughs a little. "Come on, help me with the luggage." She pops open the trunk of the car and grabs a suit case. "Hey Cos." I say quietly. "Yeah?" She looks at me expectantly. "Thanks for all this." I motion around. She walks up to me and wraps her arms around me. "No problem. Youre my sister. I would do anything." She whispers into my ear. "Now come on, we've gotta rest tonight and explore tomorrow. It's a vacation, remember?" She grins. I follow her into the motel room.


"Look mommy! Ponies!" Kira squeals. We are at the Long Island Zoo, walking towards a fence with horses behind it. "I wanna ride one!" Kira yells seeing the many children that are riding them in circles. "Okay baby, lets get in line." I usher her to the line of small children and their parents. "I've never rode a pony before." Kira tells me. "I know. Are you excited?" She nods her small head and jumps up and down. "We shouldnt have given you so much sugar today." I remark, smiling as she sticks her tongue out at me. "Your turn monkey." I gesture towards the worker that motioning for her. I watch as they help her on the small horse and teach her how to hang on. She smiles as the horse walks her in circles, laughing when it neighs. I smile and feel greatful to get to witness this experience.


"Look it's you!" I point at the monkey that is swinging from a rope. "But I look nothing like that." Kira laughs. "Yeah huh. You're both hairy!" I start tickling her stomach, making her squeal in laughter. Cosima walks up beside Kira and crouches down to the level. "You know whats cool about monkeys?" Kira shake her head. "They have thumbs, just like us." Cosima wiggles her thumbs. "Maybe I am like a monkey then." Kira says thoughtfully. "Come on silly. We have one more animal to see." I grab her hand and lead her to where the giraffes stand.

"Wow." Kira tilts her head up to look at the giraffe that stands behind the glass. "It's so tall!" Kira exclaims. "It's taller than you!" She tells me. "I want one." She says seriously. I chuckle at her. "I dont think it will fit in Uncle Felix's apartment baby." Kira pouts at me. "Okay." She shrugs. "They are still cool though." I stroke her hair. "I know. They're my favorite animal." I inform her. "I think they're mine too." Kira decides. "I'm tired mommy." She yawns. "Alright baby. We're done. Let's go back to the motel and take a nap, yeah?" Kira nods. "This is the best vacation ever." I kiss her head. "Yeah, it is."


Sorry it's short. I rushed to get this chapter out to you guys. I hope you liked it anyways!