*Zac*
It has been a rather hard and cold night, but at least the ride had been smooth and trouble free. Ahmed turned out to be a brilliant guide, who never doubted where we were going. But as morning breaks we are all cold, tired and hungry.

And fear has started to grib me. What if the border guards won't let Zara and Ahmed pass ? Me and Joel have our passports, so we shouldn't have any problems. But they don't and we might need to bribe them heftily.

I talked to Eric about an hour ago, just to let him know that we are getting close to the border and hear which crossing post he is waiting at. And well, I had to ask him for a favour too.

When we reach the crossing I spot Eric right away. He is standing by a big jeep, chatting with two younger soldiers.

I quickly dismount and gently lift Zara down next to me. Joel and Ahmed get of their horses too and we walk up to the barrier gate.

Eric walk over and I hug him over the barrier. "Thank you so much for doing this Eric. How are we doing with the guards ?"

"No problem Zac, you needed me, so here I am. And the guards are not a problem, one of them happens to be a big Chuck fan and the other one loved Joel on Bones.. So almost didn't have to bribe them after that". He say with a grin.

I can't help smiling, sometimes Being famous has its perks. "Eric this is my Zara.. Zara this is Eric, he is a photographer and one of my best friends".

"A pleasure meeting you Zara". Eric say, shaking her hand. She give him a shy smile back, it will take a bit of time before she get used to men talking freely to her.

Eric goes to hug Joel and Thank Ahmed for getting us safely through the desert. Then me and Joel go to talk to the border guards, thanking them for their help and understanding. Eric snaps some pictures with their phones and they are all happy smiles.

"Thank you Ahmed, without you we would have gotten lost out there. I really hope you get a new and better life here". I hug him tightly and hand him the envelope Eric had given me.

Ahmed looks at me with confusion, then he peek into the envelope, and I get scared he might faint, from the look on his face. "I can't take this Zac.. it's way to much.. I have the horses.. it's enough".

"You can and you will Ahmed, we owe you our lives, so once again thank you". I tell him and he just hug me, tears streaming down his face.

When Ahmed has left, looking scared someone will start questioning him. Zara comes over, putting an arm around my waist, snuggling into my side. "What was in the envelope Zac ?"

"Oh, it was just ten thousand dollars, so he can start his new life here and do whatever he wants to do". I shrug. It honestly isn't that much to me, but I know it makes a huge difference to him.

She smiles softly and reach up to caress my cheek lovingly. "You are the best human being I have ever met and I can't wait for our real life together to start".

*Zara*
"How does it feel now darling, a bit better ?" Zac looks at me with worry in his beautiful eyes. I am tugged into a bed in a luxurious hotel.

We had driven to the hotel and checked in. We had all needed food and a shower badly. But when Zac saw how the backside of my body looked, he had called for a doctor.

After checking me, he had given Zac a creme that should help with the healing and keep infection out. I have also gotten a shot of penicillin and some pills for the pain.

"I do, and thank you Zac, for all you are doing for me.. and for putting on the creme". I turn my face to look at him, feeling so much love. I can't believe we are finally free of Imad.

Zac has explained to me that we need to stay here in Jordan for a couple of days, while him and Eric figure out how to get me into America.

Eric has explained that my marriage to Imad will not be recognised in America, as they do not allow bigamy. That had been a big relief to me. Right now the problem is that I don't have any kind of papers at all.

He pull the blanket up around me, tugging it down, before kissing my nose. "Get some sleep darling. Tomorrow we can talk about what to do. I love you".

"Goodnight Zac, I love you too". I say feeling more happy and content than I remember ever doing before. It doesn't take long before I am sound asleep and I don't even notice that he crawl down beside me and pull me into his arms.