My Life Without You Chapter 23 I looked at him skeptically, it

 My Life Without You
Chapter 23
 

I looked at him skeptically, it can't be. I realize that I've discovered where Adam has been keeping the real Connor Fitzgerald. I tip-toed to the stone wall that he's been chained to. He's asleep. But, a thought occurred to me. What if it's not the real Connor? What if it's someone who's been brainwashed and had plastic surgery? I'm probably over thinking this. I search for a way to let him down but there's nothing helpful in sight. Suddenly, I look to my right and a badmitten racket appears. I walk over and grasp it with both my hands, run over to Connor, and start swinging. He suddenly wakes up and has a surprised look on his face. He seems happy. I smile and since he's chained to the wall i give him my sad excuse for a hug. I suddenly experience these kicks in my stomach. I guess little Jess is happy to know her father's back. "Hold still, I'm going to try to break you free with this." I say holding the racket. He smiles and replies, "Whatever you say, babe." Quickly, I smash the racket against the chains trying not make a sound. After a few trys, his arms are released. Now, I can give him a real hug. With tears dripping past my cheeks, I wrap my arms around his cold body. I pull him close and are lips meet. Our first kiss since i thought he died. I pull away and begin to forcefully pull his body up and out of the chains. We lock hands and make a run for the exit. Right before we enter the dark room, Tracy and Carly catch us. "What are you two doing here?" they say. Trying to think of excuses I say, "Uh, I was looking for the bathroom and I happen to notice him. He looked like he had to use the restroom, as well. So i helped him down and I decided to find the bathroom to suit our needs. Gotta problem with that?" They look at each other trying to think of something to say. "Look, I'll show you guys the bathroom, just please don't tell Adam any of this! Got it?" Carly whispers. We nod our heads and proceed down the long corridor to the bathroom, when Adam shows up. "AHA! I knew you guys would find each other! Wait where were you going anyway?" he asks. "We were on our way to the bathroom when you rudely interrupted us!" Connor says in his face. "Ugh, fine. Use the bathroom. Whatever." Adam complains. We continue our way to the bathroom, but I hear footsteps. I turn around, but nothing or should I say, no one's there. I pull Connor's hand. nudging him to move faster. Then suddenly, the footsteps return and this time Adam, Carly, Tracy, and Tom are chasing us. With a puzzled look on my face, I wonder how and why Tom was released from jail. "Surprised?" Adam calls out to me. "Yes, very!" I respond as confident as ever. We keep running until I feel something tugging in my legs, it's Tom. I trip and fall, but Connor keeps running. There he goes again. I've lost him once more.