Author's Note: Hey. I'm sorry for taking so long. My life is kind of in turmoil right now. I've also had a case of the serious lazy's which is the main reason. I would like to say thanks to Gunni11, your stories are awesome and their what has inspired me to write again. So on with the chapter. I'm gonna be following more to the story line for the next few chapters just as a warning. Hope you enjoy.
Chapter 6:
Joey ran from her brother's house with the last of her things. She'd stayed longer than she meant to and was worried Brett would catch her, she didn't really feel like being pummeled. In her haste to escape the house she failed to notice that a red car was following her. It didn't help that all she could think about was her up coming date with Charlie. She'd booked an incredibly expensive restaurant for them and even planned to wear her one and only dress, hence the trip to her brothers. The place was so high class that they made you pay one massive fee before you even got there. She hadn't minded because she knew that Charlie would love it.
[She's so amazing! I love her so much. I wonder what she'll think of dinner. Will she like it or be embarrassed? ] Joey couldn't help wondering.
She was almost at Leah's and any guard she's had up dropped at the thought of being so close to home.
[ Home? I've never had a real home and family before. Now I have Charlie, Ruby, Leah and VJ are my family. I am so lucky. ] she thought.
Caught up in her musings she failed to notice the car stop and a figure jump out, running towards her, until his arms wrapped around her waist and one hand came up to cover her mouth as he lifted her.
"Miss me?" the cruel voice mocked.
[ Robbo! ] Joey thought as panic took over.
She tried to scream, thrashing in his arms as he hurriedly moved to his car. Letting her go she went to run but Robbo swung out, his fist colliding with her jaw, knocking her back.
Robbo was quick to duck tape her mouth, hands and feet. Joey tried to fight but was too weak compared to the male deckhand. Tears leaked out of her eyes as Robbo through her in the boot of his car, laughing.
[ Charlie! Oh god! Charlie, please save me! ] she pleaded.
But Charlie didn't come to her rescue and the boot was shut. Joey felt the car start up and herself being taken further and further away from the safety of her new home and family, crying and pleading for Charlie the whole time.
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Charlie was sitting in her office, staring at the clock.
[ Hurry up! I wanna go home and see what Joey's got planned! ] she thought, annoyed.
She was looking forward to their first official date. Joey had been amazing as a friend when it came to going out, what would she be like as a girlfriend?
A knock sounded at her door.
"Charlie!" Watson called, sounding panicked.
Charlie looked up, worried.
"Come in!" she yelled.
Watson through open the door and came running in.
"We got a hit and run out near Yabbi Creak." Watson reported.
Charlie jumped up, grabbing her jacket.
"Let's go!" she ordered.
[ Well, it'll pass the time faster. ] she thought.
The two women ran to the police cruiser and took off to the crime scene. Pulling up they walked over.
"What happened?" Charlie snapped.
She was in full police mood.
"We're not sure. It looks like a car swerved and hit the victim. We're still looking around." One of the officers reported.
Charlie looked at the victim and did a double take.
"That's Tanya! Robbo's ex who was going to testify against him for the Collin's case." She said, startled.
A sense of dread filled her.
"Are you sure?" Watson asked.
"Positive. Robbo did this." Charlie relied.
Then a thought hit her. If Robbo had gone after Tanya then…
"Oh no. Joey!" she said, panicked.
She took off for the cruiser.
"Charlie? Were are you going?" Watson called, following.
"Joey. I have to make sure she's okay!" Charlie explained.
She hit the accelerator and took off.
[ Road laws be damned! ] She thought, fear gripping her heart.
"Relax Charlie. I'm sure she's fine." Watson said soothingly.
But something felt wrong. It was almost like Charlie could hear Joey begging for her in her head.
Charlie pulled up at Leah's and jumped out. Watson followed quickly.
"What are we doing at your place? I thought we were checking on Joey?" Watson asked, confused.
Charlie ran into the kitchen.
"Joey! Joey!" she called.
She ran into their room, it was empty.
"JOEY!" she screamed, panic filling her heart.
Ruby came running.
"Charlie! What's wrong?" she asked.
Charlie swung 'round to face her little sister.
"Ruby! Where's Joey?" she asked, trying to keep calm.
"I don't know. She hasn't come home yet. What's going on?" Ruby asked.