Jennifer woke to a lit rap at the door and whispering male voices. She felt someone pick her up and carry her to the jeep. Max was close to her as if sheltering her body with his. She sat up, rubbing her eyes as the jeep sped off.<br/><br/>"Someone has caught up to us," Max said as they drove in the darkness with the car lights off.<br/><br/>Aiden held up a pair of needle nosed pliers and grinned.<br/><br/>"They won't be driving anytime soon," Max explained,."Seems your friends are good with disabling tires."<br/><br/>He chuckled but his body was tense. He didn't relax until they were well up the coast where the ocean crashed against rocks as tall as skyscrapers and the trees seemed to touch the sky.<br/><br/>Gauis pulled into a corporate gas station. They all filed out for a restroom break and breakfast.<br/>"One stop shopping is why these places are called convenience stores." he remarked.<br/><br/>Jennifer was quiet, feeling guilty and grateful all at the same time.