Vala found herself on a bus, in the middle of the night, getting as far as she could get from home. She didn't care where she was going, just as long as it was getting her away. She needed to be alone for a few days, maybe more -probably more. Vala's grip on her hot pink bag tightened. It was filled with a few outfits, her wallet, and the basic necessities. She looked down at the ring on her finger. It seemed like it was yesterday that Vala and Daniel stood before their friends and family on a private beach in Heron Island Australia, exchanging vows to one another. In reality it had been a year and 5 months. 17 months of perfect bliss. Vala's other hand shakily went to her stomach. Life was growing there, she found out 2 days ago. Vala was going to be a mother in a little over 7 months. Excited as she was, she knew Daniel didn't want children right now. Just today, he mentioned how awful their life would be with a child "in the way". That's when she knew she had to leave, for a few days at least. She needed space. She called Landry and got permission and left a note for Daniel. She only hoped he would understand and wouldn't be too angry when he returned. Vala leaned back with a heavy sigh. What was she going to do?