Alexa turned back to  the girl and then realization dawned on her.  The girl was using sign language.  Her eyes immediately dropped to the slender fingers and she tried her best to read them.  Her ASL was a bit rusty and she managed to catch a few words.  Most of it went right over her head even at the slow pace.  A thoought ran in the back of her head.  How cruel was this?  She didn't have a doubt that this girl was strong willed and by some of the words she was reading, it was obvious she knew a thing or two, but still.  What if no one knew sign language?  Communication would have been really hard.  Liz.  That was the girl's name.<br/><br/>"Liz," Alex said to let the girl know she somewhat understood.  "I only got half of what you said.  I haven't used sign language since high school so you are going to have to bear with me.  I got shelter and running water, right?  I think a good place to hide, maybe.  And I think we should get to some higher ground and see if we can get a layout.  I also think we need to get off the beach.  I'm starting to feel like a sitting duck."<br/><br/>Alex ran a nervous hand through her hair and pulled it away in disgust.<em>Yeah, water was a really good idea.</em>She had no idea what the hunters would do to them or what was instore, but she didn't want to be the first to go down either.  She had seen the helicopters leaving the yacht and time was running out.