Bex POV
Macey and I were going through Karis's car trying to find the data chip.
'Do you think it was wise to leave Cammie in there with Karis?' Macey asked. I sighed and focused on the leather seats.
'Karis is unconscious, Cammie can't do much'
'But she shot her' Macey looked at me 'Did you know she had her gun on her?'
'No' I admitted 'I didn't'
'I know we mentioned earlier about having to interrogate Karis, but I didn't think Cam would shoot her!'
'It's not a major wound' I shrugged defending Cammie 'Karis will be fine once she gets treated'
'How long will that be?' Macey folded her arms 'I love Cammie to bits, but I'm not helping her hold Karis hostage for something we aren't completely sure about'
'I agree, Mace but if...' I trailed off as my hand ran across a dip in the car's interior.
'Have you found something?' She asked.
'I think I have. Quickly, I need a knife' I held my hand out, Macey passed me her navy penknife. I immediately began to rip the seat to shreds causing the stuffing to tumble out along with the data chip.
'Bingo!' I exclaimed. Macey studied the tiny chip carefully
'Both Karis and Damian went to all this trouble for that' She sounded disappointed
'Clearly it's something so valuable that it caused Karis to run and Damian to hunt' I sighed 'We need to get this to Cammie'
'I have my laptop, we'll be able to view it' Macey and I made our way back into the barn. Cam had her phone glued to her ear and she was pacing back and forth. She looked up at us.
'Any luck?' She asked. I waved the data chip. Cammie's eyes lit up and she sighed visibly, her shoulders slumped as if a weight was taken off of them.
'Do you know what's on it?' Macey asked. Cam shook her head
'No idea, but we found it within Damian's time. I'll call him'
'Wait' I said 'Shouldn't we look at what's on this first? I mean what if it's full of top secret information and we're giving it to the bad guy?'
'She's right, Cam' Macey agreed with me 'Damian wanted this so badly, aren't you a little bit curious as to what's on it?'
Cam bit her lip contemplating this. I smirked at her.
'You know you want to' I waved it in front of her face. Cam looked back at Karis, who was still unconscious.
'Let's do it' She said.
Cammie POV
Whilst Macey was setting up her laptop, my heart was racing. I was worried about what I might or might not find on the chip.
'Are you ready?' Bex nudged me.
'I trust him, Bex' I said
'Damian?' I nodded
'There was something about him which made me think that he'd keep his word. What if I was wrong?' I turned to her
'Then we'll deal with him' She reassured me. I nodded.
'Here we go' Macey slid the chip into the slot, we waited for it to load.
A few files flashed up on the screen; one in particular was a photo that pulled on my heart strings and caused tears to form in my eyes.
'Oh. My. God'
Zach POV
I turned my phone on for the first time in the last two days. There were 18 voicemails in total. 5 of them from my dad, 3 from each of the boys and 4 from Cammie. I decided to listen to those first.
Message 1: Hey Zach, Edward told me about your plan. Please don't do anything stupid. I need you to come back...okay? I love you, bye.
Message 2: Zach, please pick up. I miss you.
Message 3: If you don't pick up your phone Zachary Goode I am going to chop your balls off and feed it to you! Answer the phone!
Finally, her most recent message. 30 minutes ago.
Message 4: Zach, I have the data chip. Don't, whatever you do, don't be stupid. I lov-
The message was cut off by a series of screams.
I tried to phone Cammie back but it went straight to voicemail.
'Damn it' I hissed trying to phone the other girls.
I managed to get through to Liz.
'Zach!' She exclaimed, answering on the first ring 'Please tell me that Cammie is with you'
'She isn't' I growled 'Why isn't she with you?'
'We split up. Abby and I went to see Tina. Cammie and the others went to find Karis...then something happened'
'What are you talking about Liz?' I asked. She began to talk extremely fast. Then there was silence.
'Zach, it's me' Abby took over the call.
'Where's Cammie?' I demanded
'We don't know'
'What do you mean, you don't know'
'Bex, Macey and Cam found Karis. They also found the data chip and then were knocked unconscious. Bex and Macey woke up to Cammie, Karis and the chip gone' Abby sighed 'Bex and Macey don't remember if it was Karis that knocked them unconscious or if it was Cammie'
'She's pregnant Abby!' I shouted
'I am well aware of that' I tried to ignore her sarcasm 'That's why I've pulled all the resources that I could. Joe and Rachel are on their way to help'
'Where's Sean?'
'Safe, Zach. Your focus should be on finding Karis and Cammie'
'I think I have a better idea' I narrowed my eyes as a silver car with tinted windows parked opposite me. The driver got out. 'I'm going to deal with Damian'
Author's note: slightly shorter chapter today! Buuuuut next one will be FULL of drama from start to finish. What do you think Cammie saw on the data chip? Was it Karis or Cammie who knocked the girls out? What is Zach going to do, will he listen to Cammie's words, or will he just be normal Zachary Goode? Find out on Thursday xxx
ALLY CARTER 4 EVER: I hope this chapter answered most of your questions. The baby's name and gender will be revealed in the last chapter. xxx
Zammieotp: I think they'll be 30 chapters in total to this story (I hope) xxx
Smiles180: With what I have planned out, I don't think Zach or Cammie will ever be the same again...be prepared for some emotional chapters coming soon xxx
GallaghergirlEmbassyrowFan: Thank you so much! Well, it looks as though Karis has a few tricks up her sleeve...what has she got planned? Also Sean will be making a reappearance in chapter 28 and he will be his usual adorable self. xxx
GirafeRosie: That's probably one of my favourite lines as well, along with Sean's 'Did my toys come alive? Like in Toy Story' From Chapter 14 and his continual 'Bad word' lines. Love them! Thank you so much! Zach will be stopped, one way or another...perhaps by gravity? or dumb luck? The story will end with the 2nd Goode child being born (there'll be a time jump to get there). xxx
4EverAGallagherGirl: Thank you so much! I'm glad that you reviewed when you did, otherwise I would have missed it. Cammie will never forget, once a Gallagher Girl, always a Gallagher Girl xxx