Chapter 31.

Ten minutes later she had reached the parking lot of Gungellan's pub, searching in the pocket of her jeans for her car key. Hasty, and sweaty from her half running ways. Tears streamed down her face in the middle of the night. No one to witness, just yet.

In her hurry her keys fell to the ground. Bending down, she suddenly saw a hand pick up her keys, raising them up for her. 'You're okay, miss?', a soft, deep voice spoke.

Looking up at the man, Stevie only saw familiar deep blue eyes look at her friendly.

Transfixed brown reddish eyes stared onto his face, moving quickly. He narrowed his eyes, trying to find a common sense. Trying to find something that told him this woman was fine, and she could go home safe. Her teary eyes, and strains of the salty liquid on her cheeks, made him doubt that badly.

In shock, Stevie snatched the keys out of his hands. The image of his face printed on her retina. Feeling like spinning constantly, the surreal feeling still with her … seeing how this all changed into one big bad dream that messed with her head badly. Stevie turned away quickly, standing at the door of her red Holden a second later to plug in the key.

'Maybe it's not a good idea to drive, tell me where you live and I can get you a ride home', Jack mumbled, adding quickly; 'don't be afraid, I'm …'

Angry eyes flashed at him, a rough unsteady voice spoke hasty; 'go away. Why are you here anyway? I need to move on'.

She managed to pull the car door open, sliding in quickly; her eyes still staring at him, as fluently she started the engine and the door slammed shut. With fast spinning wheels Stevie quickly drove off the parking lot, obviously neglecting any speed limit.

Jack stood there, frowning and staring at the last bit of dust twirling down as she had taken off.

I just wanted to help', he muttered, calling after her.

Not understanding one bit of this small town. Wishing he hadn't come here in the first place tonight, to go home within minutes as he couldn't adjust and find the energy to fit in. Only a call about a few fighting had brought him back here; a fight which already had ended, all making clear they didn't need the cop to mingle in. And now this woman, who clearly was one big mess, taking off like he was a mad man.