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Chapter 7. The great escape

CHRIS POV

I helped Lisa out of the egg chair before she then hobbled into the house getting alot better on the crutches. I stayed near by incase she was to fall but she didn't need me to rescue her today, we just yet anyway I thought to myself as I carry the laptop for Lisa.

"Just leave it on the side table there please" Lisa says.

"Okay" I say placing it on the table and right on cue like I figured would happen we hear Lisas mum Karen say "Everything okay"

"Mum, we are fine. Please could you go grab my handbag so I can practice using the crutches while walking with it?" Lisa asks.

"Okay, anything else?" Karen asks.

"No we are good thanks mum" Lisa says.

I just stand smiling. This women clearly fancys herself as cupid and it's pretty funny

"Lisa, while you wait for the bag then I shall quickly go get the cards and letters for you" I say.

"Okay" Lisa says smiling and with that I head off out to the police car.

PING

Dad

OMG yes it shall be like the old days. Just find out which school and we are on it!

I'm glad my dad is excited, I knew he would be. After all he loves when children get excited to see the fire truck. I quickly put my phone back into my pocket and grab the few big bags of cards and letters we have gathered already. Then I head back into the house. It's a grand house but modern and style and surprisingly welcoming.

"Hey, what's all that you got?" Lisas dad Tom asks as he walks down the stairs.

"Just some letters and cards we have acquired so far for Lisa" I say.

"So people are really for this whacky ideas of yours then?" Tom asks.

"It seems so" I say

"Hmm and your only motive is to do a good deed?" Tom asks.

"Trust me sir, Lisa made it pretty clear she is staying single forever! And well that was even more I had a chance to let her know I think she is the type of person I'd be interested in dating. However my only goal was honestly to give something good back. It's the type of person I am. It was only last month I managed to switch around a little olds lady's stealing ways to having the shop now make sure she has plenty of food eavh week. I just like to do good deeds to those who deserve it. I see so much evil in this career that I pile to stay sane by helping those I can" I say.

"Hmm, okay then. However I agree with my wife maybe you could be the right bloke to win our Lisa over. I'm also not going to push anyone into anything. Therefore I want to make sure you will keep to your good deed. While I try to tackle my wife's scheming" Tom says.

"Yes, Lisa already is aware of that and well me and Lisa are already scheming back. Don't worry about picking Lisa up today as she is being collected in a fire truck" I whisper incase Karen is lurking around anywhere.

Tom just laughs before saying "Your tag teaming?" Now this I have to see.

"Yes we are tag teaming, don't worry sir I shall have Lisa and Emma home before 7pm after all its a school night" I whisper

"Your going out? Lisa actually agreed to this?" Tom whispers while looking shocked.

"Yes she did, after all she can't escape the body guards alone while in a cast. Who else better to help than a police officer with a police car as the get away vehicle" I whisper while smiling.

"Damn she must like you! Maybe I'm on the wrong team" Tom whispers as we hear.

"Okay I'm ready to practice" And Lisa reappears. With her mum closely behind her.

"Then let's get practicing then" I say.

"Why are you practicing walking outside anyway?" Karen asks.

"So I can get back to my life routine a cast ain't going to stop me, going to work and seeing people" Lisa says as she start coming towards me. She now has a strappy little bag over her shoulder cross over down to her hips.

"Okay, would you like anymore drinks?" Karen asks.

"We are good thanks" Lisa says as I say "No thankyou".

"Come on love let's go plan what's for dinner" Tom says

With that me and Lisa head out the door slowly as Karen and Tom disappear as well.

"You ready for this?" I ask. After what Tom said I figured I better double check.

"Yes" Lisa says as we reach the door.

"Then let's rock and roll" I say.

"Rock and roll?" Lisa says with a quizzing look.

"It's a saying I got hanging around the fire station" I say.

"Fair enough, now second we are in the car you can't hang around you have to be quick getting out the drive way otherwise we will get stopped by the body guards." Lisa says with seriousness.

"How fast?" I ask laughing imagining Lisa doing this regularly.

"I usually go pretty fast, so just imagine your in a car chase until we reach the road then just stay at the right driving speed limits" Lisa says.

"Where are your bodyguards?" I ask.

"In the swimming pool, they finally relaxed enough to have a chilled day thinking I won't keep them on there toes. Plus my mums security are scattered around at certain points so it's not like there sticking to me like glue here" Lisa says as we slowly approach the police car".

"This shall be a funny wake up all for them then" I say laughing.

"Yes, but wait till until I come home then I shall be scolded" I say laughing.

"Now that could be interesting to listen onto" I say.

"Yes, now are you ready to escape quickly?" Lisa asks as we just about reach the police car.

"Yes, by the way you should ring the school while we are driving" I say.

"I will do, However you do realise Emma's bodyguards will be waiting for Emma right?" Lisa says as we reach the passenger door.

"Well how to we get Emma free of the bodyguards?" I ask as I open the door.

"That's easy I shall ring Summer and have her cause them a distraction" Lisa says as he climbs into the car before I take the crutches and quickly put them in the back of the car. Then I run round to the drivers side and hop in myself.

"Where are we going anyway?" Lisa asks as she finished putting the seat belt on and I quickly put mine on while starting the car up.

"Well we need to lose this car, so the police station. I need to make three quick phone calls, then we shall head over to join Emma" I say as we start driving up the drive way.

LISA'S POV

"The police station, that's your grand escape" I say laughing while waving to Josh and Phillip who are running for the gate. However I can tell Chris listened to my instructions and there not going to make it to stop us.

"This is like some kinda crazy movie" Chris says laughing.

"I know but it's funny" I say as we make it to the main road.

"Won't they get into the cars to follow us?" Chris asks

"No, they know they can't make it. Therefore they will send out all free security to look for me. So of course there show up to the police station first" I say.

"That's fine, Joe is on front desk he will happily say we are not there. And they don't know my car" Chris says

"Now, you make a great partner in crime" I say as I get my phone out my bag to ring the school.

RING RING RING

"Who do I say is picking Emma up?" I ask.

RING RING

"Steve Walker my dad he will be with the same crew that showed up the other night so Emma will remember them" Chris says quickly as the phone is answered.

"Hello" the reception lady starts to say but I cut her off.

"Hello this is Lisa King, Emma Kings mum. I'm just ringing to say that there is a change of plan on who is picking Emma up today" I say.

"Okay, who should we expect?" she says.

"Steve Walker along with loads of tother fire fighters." I say.

"Lisa is this part of this gifting thing happening?" She asks.

"Yes, but Emma really liked them and wanted to see them again. So they just informed me they will pick Emma up today as a surprise" I say.

"Okay well they will need the password still" She says.

"Of course I will make sure they are aware of that" I say.

"Okay, well have a good day Lisa" She says.

"You to bye" I say

"Bye Lisa" She says then the phone gets hung up.

"Password to collect Emma is purple cakes" I say.

"Purple cakes?" Chris asks confused.

"Yes who would ever think of that" I say

"Good point" Chris says.

"Yes, so your have to let Steve know it's purple cakes otherwise he won't be allowed to collect Emma" I say.

"Here, send the text or ring him yourself he is under dad in my contacts" Chris says passing me his phone while we are sat at traffic lights.

"Okay I shall send a text" I say but then see there's a pass code.

"9,1,4,3" Chris says. I enter the code and it works.

"People are usually protective of there phone pass codes" I say.

"I doubt your a threat to my phone, even if your were it's not like you could run far anywhere" Chris says laughing.

"True I dont need your phone to be a threat I have my own phone with social media to help me. And I may not be able to run, but I could easily break your wrist if I had to this second" I say.

"You think so?" Chris asks.

"I'd show you to prove my point but we have been in enough car accidents this week thankyou" I say.

"Good point, and I'm good with you not proving such a thing. I value my wrist very much" Chris says.

I send a text to Chris dad with the pass code. As my Phone PINGS

Summer

You managed to run away in a cast! And I hear you have a partner in crime who goes by the name of Chris. Isn't he meant to be a good boy not a naughty one? X

To Summer

Ha! Yeah! He makes a good partner in crime lol. Please keep the bodyguards at bay at the school. The fireman are picking Emma up today.

"Well that's your dad texted. Then Summer messaged saying she heard of our great escape. I've sorted it so she can keep the bodyguards at bay.

" Great, we are near the police station now. I will leave you in the staff room while, I quickly make the calls before getting out this uniform" Chris says.

"Sure" I say.

The last few minutes of the drive went by quietly as I ignored my phone ringing. It was my mum. When we reached the police station Chris parked as near as the door as possible before helping me out the car. He then lead me to the staff room and made sure I was comfortable with a drink before he disappeared to make his phones calls.

CHRIS POV

After leaving Lisa in the staff room I went and made sure Joe knew to tell anyone rocking up that me and Lisa were not here. He laughed when I explained why we did a run away escape from Lisas house. I then quickly got the phone calls out the way before getting changed back into my black jeans and baby blue super dry t-shirt.

When I walked back into he staff room I found Lisa sat laughing and chatting away with Ellie and Sarah.

"You heard from Nathan today?" Sarah asks.

"Yeah, he is staying with me atm so of course I have" I say.

"Well when you see him tell him of he don't start replying to everyone's messages we will stage a intervention" Ellie says.

"Okay, but in fairness lady's the tablets are really knocking him out. I think he should go back to the doctor and maybe have a lower dose of a less string sleep tablet" I say

"I will swing by tomorrow and drag his ass to the doctor. We all know he hates doctors" Sarah says.

"Yeah and I can come help out since it's also my day off" Ellie says.

"Okay, you know all know where the spare key is. Just let yourself in if I'm not home. But right now I'm going to head out of Lisa is ready to leave" I say.

"Yes, I'm ready. It was nice talking with you Ellie and Sarah" Lisa says going to stand up but Ellie is right there helping Lisa up from the low sofa while Sarah is holding the crutches ready.

"No problem, remember to swing by anytime and chat again" Ellie says.

"Yeah, it was fun chatting" Sarah says.

"Don't forget you can always pop by the cafe for a free cuppa and chin wag as well" Lisa says.

"How come they get free drinks and I have to pay?" I ask.

"Because I didn't know you was a policeman otherwise you would of known that emergency services get free drinks in my cafe sooner, saving your alot of penny's" Lisa says.

"How often does Chris go by the cafe?" Ellie ask.

"A few times a week at least, however the girls said he hasn't stopped by this week yet" Lisa says.

"I've been busy" I say holding my hands up in my defense as Lisa hobbles over towards my direction in the door way.

"Stay safe out there lady's" Lisa says.

"We will, you take care as well Lisa" Sarah says.

With that we make our way back to the car park.

"My dad said they have got Emma with no issues by the way" I say.

"That's good then, I bet she loved being picked up by the fireman" Lisa says.

"Yes, Bobby had brought ice lollys for all the children on the way so there's alot of happy children this afternoon" I say.

"Wow, I bet the kids loved it" Lisa says.

"I bet they did as well" I say going to hold a door open in the corridor so Lisa could get through.

"Thank, So do got all your phone calls done quickly as you wasn't that long" Lisa says.

"Yes, I was just checking in on a few people" I say as we continue down the corridor.

"Hey, Chris I heard you where in with Lisa. Hi Lisa, how are you" I hear Callum say behind me.

"You remember Callum my boss" I whisper to Lisa as I turn around.

"Hi I'm good thanks" Lisa says without turning around and I don't blame Lisa it's hard enough to learn crutches let alone add more to it.

"We are good, we are just head out though" I say to Callum

"That's good, If you swing by again make sure to let me know and I can always give Lisa the grand tour of the place" Callum says.

"Sure" Lisa shouts over her shoulder while I'm walking backwards to face Callum but also stay close by to Lisa incase she falls or anything. Yet Callum is starting to catch up with us.

"Where are you off to now?" Callum asks.

"Fire station, My dad and the crew picked up Emma from school. I'm sure she is getting the grand tour of the fire station now" I say.

"Let me guess, Bobby brought ice lollys for all the children or sweets" Callum asks.

"How did you know that?" Lisa asks.

"He did it with my Son to cheer him up a few years back after I got attack on the job being left in hospital" Callum says.

"Oh, sorry to hear that" Lisa says but then stops in her tracks as we approach the door to the car park.

"It's okay it was a few years ago and I'm all fine now" Callum says.

"Okay, Well we should be getting going" I say as I open the door.

"Have a good evening and remember your welcome by anytime Lisa" Callum says

"Thanks" Lisa says as she starts to hobble out the door and follow behind her.

"Time to rock and roll again" I say leading the way to my car.

"Chris, what's this I hear you were in a car crash?" I hear Lance shout walking towards us.

"Lance, I thought you were on holiday? And yes but it's all good. This is Lisa and we are on our way out" I say.

"Oh, Lisa as in Lisa you crashed into?" lance asks taking a closer look at Lisa.

"Yes, that's the one and well if you stare any harder your face will freeze like that" Lisa says rolling her eyes at Lance which makes me laugh.

"Yeah, don't you know it's rude to stare? Anyway we can catch up later but you need to give me details on what clearly went down because your ment to be in France right now" I say as our paths cross.

"The misses got herself arrested! It's a long story so we came home early" Lance says.

"Now this story sounds more interesting" I hear Lisa mutter quietly to herself.

"It sure does sound interesting" I say as lance disappeared inside and we are Only a few steps away from my car. I get my keys out and unlock it.

"Nice car" Lisa says eyeing it up.

"Thanks its just a simple. SUV to be fair" I say

"True but I'd of thought you would of been more a BMW or sports car type of guy" Lisa says as we head for the cars passenger door.

"Well you know, maybe one day" I say opening the passengers door for Lisa.

LISA'S POV

The car journey to the fire station wasn't long and we listened to the radio along the way. Chris was humming along to the radio while tapping his finger on the steering wheel remind me of me when I drive with the music on.

As we walked into the fire station I wondered if Emma has had fun.

"Hey Chris, hey Lisa" some fireman says and I can't remember his name.

"Hey Bobby" a Chris says.

"Hi" I say.

"Emma is up with layla making angel delight ready for pudding" Bobby says.

"probably eating half of it before its even set" I say

"Isn't that what kids do best when making puddings?" Chris says.

"True, now how good are you on the stairs? Will you need help?" Chris asks as he leads they way.

"Um, it's probably best if I get some help otherwise I will just be in people's way trying to crawl up them" I say.

"That's fine, we can help you if you like" Bobby says.

"It's up to you Lisa, you can crawl if you like or I can help you while you hop up the stairs and Bobby here takes the crutches?" Chris says.

"Then I shall take option two please" I say feeling a little nervous about this as we reach the stairs.

"If you hold onto the hand rail then I shall stand the opposite side and you can either wrap a arm around my neck or cling to my arm for support. You decide" Chris says as I pass over one crutch to Bobby.

"I can always carry if you need be" Bobby says taking the crutch.

"No need for that, Chris has got good at helping me stay on my feet while helping me learn to master getting around these past few days" I say holding onto the hand rail as I pass over the other crutch.

"Then let's get started" Chris says giving me a smile. I wrap a arm around his neck the best I can. And I feel Chris move his arm around the middle of my back. "Is that okay?" Chris asks.

"That's fine" I say. Then I start to hop up the stairs while Chris keeps my pace.

I can gear Chris and Bobby talking but I'm not really paying attention since I'm so focused on hopping up the stairs. As we make the top stairs Bobby hands me my crutches and I see three other fireman behind us that I didn't even realise I held people up.

"Amy god I'm so sorry" I say.

"It's okay, however you do realise we are fireman and could of easily carried you up the stairs? We regularly carry people out of burning buildings" one says.

"I know, but I like to be independent" I say.

"Don't worry we didn't take that long ignore Chad" Chris says.

"Emma is just through there with layla" one of the other fireman says.

"Thanks Benny" Chris says as we then start to make our way in the direction Benny pointed out.

Once we reach the room I see its a huge open kitchen and dining room area in one. There's a TV on the wall with a few sofas in front of it as well.

"Hi Lisa, how are you?" I hear a women say then I realise its the women, I think she is named either layla or leah who brought the fireman birthday cake.

"Hi, how are you?" I say hobbling towards the nearest chair at the table area.

"I'm good thanks" I say as Emma comes running towards me.

"Wow there, let's be careful of mummy" Chris says quickly scooping Emma up and spinning her around before she collide with me. "Mummy" email squeels laughing while Chris puts Emma on the seat next to mine as I take my seat.

"How was school sweetie?" I ask.

"Oh mummy, your never believe it I got picked up and brought home in the fire truck! All my friends got to have ice lollys and look at the fire truck. It was so much fun!" Emma says all excited.

"Now that does sound fun. I never got to get a lift out of school from the fireman when I was little. It must mean your a very good special little girl" I say.

"Yes and I helpwd layla make angel delight" Emma says and I'm glad she said layla so I could remember her name before looking foolish.

"Well I bet you was a good little helper" I say.

"Yes, Emma us such a little delightful helper, she is welcome by to help cook for this lot anytime" Layla says.

"Yes, can I come again tomorrow? Please mummy" Emma says.

"Well, I think nanny and grandad will miss you if you stay away two days running epically since they go on holiday soon. Maybe enougher day" I say.

"Hey Lisa, Emma is so lovely, please bring her buy often" Steve says walking into the room.

"Thanks, and I will bring Emma buy again. Thankyou for picking Emma up from school" I say

"Anytime, if you ever get stuck with the school run please let us know, it brings back wonderful memories from when Chris here was younger" Steve says also sitting at the table.

"Dinner will be done in ten minutes. The choices are chicken salad, lasagne, burgers or vegatable soup" Layla says.

"It all sounds lovely" Steve says.

"Now my mouth is watering at all that" Bobby says from the sofa.

"Our layla is a mean cook" Chris says as Emma stands up.

"Emma where are you going?" I ask.

"To go talk with Bobby. He said he said he has parrot at home so I want to go ask about the parrot" Emma says.

"Bobby does have a parrot" Steve says laughing.

"Yes and the parrot is good at arguing with Bobby. It's really funny" Chris says as Emma walks towards Bobby.

"Is it dinner time yet?" Chad asks sticking his head through the door.

"In about ten minutes" Layla says and I can't think how busy it must be around here at times.

"Okay, I will round up the crew" Chad says just as an alarm goes off.

"Layla hold dinner, for us. Lisa, so lovely to see you and Emma again. If your gone before we get back then please come join us again one day for dinner" Steve says as he and Bobby are running out the room.

"Stay safe" Chris shouts out to them as they go reach the door.

"You to" they all sound back but then there gone.

"Where are they going?" Emma asks.

"To an emergency" Chris says.

"But don't worry you can still have dinner and pudding with me your mum and Chris here" Layla says.

"Yeah, I'm sure dinner will be really nice. Plus we can come visit your new friends again soon" I say seeing Emma's disappointed little face that all her new friends had to go.

"Okay, but mummy it has to be soon. I need to learn what else Bobby's parrot says" Emma says with a serious face.

"Well I can always tell you some of the things as I've met polly myself" Chris says.

"Polly the parrot, how original" I say laughing.

"Oh by the way, Steve told me to tell you if he wasn't here that someone called Summer gave him Emma's booster seat. It's down stairs behind the desk. I figure since he forgot to say I'd say now before I forget" Layla says as she starts to serve up some food options.

"Thanks" I say.

"Remind me after dinner and I will get it in the car ready" Chris say.

"You don't have to drop me back I can have my driver collect us. You done so much already for us today" I say.

"No, I said to your dad I'd have you both back by 7pm and that I shall" Chris says.

"You told my dad?" I say.

"Well he was team keep your mum at bay, so I said we had it under control and let slip our plan" Chris says winking at me.

"My dad is always one to be on my side" I say laughing.

"What plan?" Emma asks.

"Don't worry sweetie" I say.