"The Hospital. The St. Ditto Memorial hospital.....on 9th street" she said, just trying to breath. She felt like she was being punished for everything. Like the Lord was forsaking her. She felt abandoned in the abyss, and struggles of her new limited life.

But was she alone? Maybe her brother would be there for her this time....

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"It's pretty nice Kahlynn. Love the drawings. Your quite talented" Ian said, smiling pleasantly

Justin felt a little distrough (sp?) at what just happened. "If she wanted to stay, why did Karver take her?"
Peter shook his head, not knowing what to say. He suggested, "Maybe they'll visit every once in a while."
Justin glanced towards the door. "Maybe."
At that moment, he saw his wife and younger sister come in.
Miley looked at the bed, a look of disappointmetn accross her face. "She's gone?"
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Micah asked, "You wanna grab some lunch?"
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Frank and the rest of his goons made their way past the sign that said :WELCOME TO DITTO TOWN
He was ready to meet Alec at the park and prepared to discipline him if he failed to do his job. He called Alec, to let him know he was coming into down. On his way, he saw a young man who looked to be in a hurry (Johnny) and stopped his car in front of him. The young man was in his way and needed to move or else he would die as well.

Kahlynn answered Micah's question. "Sure we could pack a picnic. I should have enough food here. What do you guys think?"

Micah smiled, "Sounds perfect. What should we pack?"

Another vehicle drove up in front of Johnny's and stopped stubbornly. He swerved and barely missed the other car's mirrors.

"I'll be there!" Johnny assured Susan, spinning the steering wheel to the right. After a year of Crash and Burn training for the Agency, he was perfectly able to drive through car barriers, crash through explosives, and (this part always made him impatient) take the time to check for bombs underneath your car.

"How long have you and Ally been friends?" Logan asked Stacey. He could tell the two were very close. He himself had always been the sort of person who preferred having many not-so-deep friendships rather than a few close friendships, with few exceptions, so the strong loyalty Stacey had for Ally was interesting to him.

Stacey answered, "Since fifth grade. We'd always have sleepover, giggle about the cute guys in magazine and do our nails." Stacey giggled. "So, how long you've known Peter?"

Kahlynn answered Micah’s question. “Well, definitely sandwiches and soda and juice- feel free to grab whatever you guys want.” She grabbed a picnic basket and started making some bologna and cheese sandwiches.
“So how long have you guys lived around here?”

(OOC: Sorry this took me so long, I was bogged down last weekend with midterms and homework)

Micah thought for a minute. Then, he decided he should tell her, for her own safety. "I'm running away from my parents."

Grace walked up to Micah and Kahlynn at the park. "Hey Micah, Kahlynn. 'Sup?" She smiled, the way she always did. "Am I welcome here?" Grace giggled.

Micah, Kahlyn and Ian were talking with Grace at the park, unaware of the danger lurking around them. Micah answered, "Yeah, of course you are."
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Miley, Justin and Peter were at the park with Maralyn and Sarah. Miley noticed Grace talking with Micah, Ian and some other girl. She turned to her family. "Let's go talk to them!"
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Frank sat in his car in the parking lot, waiting for Alec. He called him. "In the East end of the parking lot. I see them. Get over here now or else. You are running ten seconds late. You know that is inexcusable."

"Really?!" Kahlynn answered in slight shock. She could tell by his voice that something was very wrong. "Why are you running away?"

She welcomed Grace, Miley and her family, "Hi guys, I'm Kahlynn. What's up?"

Micah said, "My dad is in charge of a theiving business where I had to work with my mom and my siblings. Sometimes I would steal willingly, but other times he would beat me until I agreed to steal. I had to get out fast. I stole his money and came here."
He took a deep breath after that, hoping she would still want to be his friend.
Peter asked, "Is he coming after you?"
Micah nodded. "I'm pretty sure he has his goons looking for me."
Peter said, "Well, we should hide you then. They could be anywhere!"
Peter did not know Frank was at the park and did not know until now they were looking for Micah. He had no clue what the boy went through, but was sure he was going to find out.
Micah's voice interuppted his worries floating in his head. "I hope you guys don't hate me. I mean I haven't stolen anything since I've been here."
Peter assured him, "We don't. I've actually stolen something two years ago...before becoming a Christian."
He looked to Kahlynn. "Find a place to hide him. Justin and I can distract him."
Justin agreed, then turned to Maralyn. "Go on home with Sarah. You'll be safer that way.

Wow, Kahlynn thought, and I thought my family life was bad.

"Why would I hate you, Micah? You have a wonderful heart, anyone can clearly see that."

"No problem," she said to Peter, then she turned to Micah. "Come on. Follow me I have an idea."

Grace felt very awkward after "listening in" on that conversion "Maybe I should go..." She said shyly...