(WARNING: mentions of abuse)

Lilliana paced back and forth, McKenna getting more scared by every passing moment. Her forehead felt like it was on fire and she coughed loudly every couple of minutes. Matthew stood by the door, acting like that right year old will run away when there is a tall man right there next to her. McKenna looked at her cousin, tears running down her cheeks.

"What did I do to hurt you?" McKenna asked, her voice quiet. Lilliana stopped and glared at the younger girl. "I love you. Why would I ev-"

A hand was slammed down in McKenna's cheek. She began to cry, rubbing it gently. Matthew scoffed as he looked at Lilliana, as if he was asking her if he had every right to do whatever he wanted with her. Lilliana nodded, her evil smirk growing even more. McKenna cried harder as Matthew picked her up, trying her best to get out of the strong man's grip. Lilliana then pointed to a random door, feeling victorious as always.

"Do whatever you want with her. Just make sure that she doesn't throw up," Lilliana remarked, watching as Matthew backed up into a room. The door then closed, silencing McKenna's cries. Lilliana laughed as she shook her head. "Man, revenge is sweet."

The doorbell rang at that moment, causing Lilliana to walk up to it. She opened it, smiling at the people behind it. They smiled back at her as they walked in, adoring the decor of the house. Lilliana cleared her throat, catching their attention. They nodded, waiting to see what she had to say. She rubbed her hands once more as she looked at the room that held Sara and Matt and looked back at the men, getting ready for her next round of torture.

"Well, they are behind that door. You know what to do. It's thank nice to see you, Nash and Mark."

They nodded as Mark opened the door. Sara's scream made Lilliana jump, but she didn't lose that evil smirk. Nash smiled back at evilly as he closed the door, getting ready to do whatever he wanted to do to the Kirk children. Lilliana laughed as she shook head, finally getting what she wants.

"Revenge is sweet."

~~~

Mitch woke up and smiled when he saw Travis driving slowly. Everyone else is asleep too and quiet snores came from everyone. Scott coughed a bit, but he didn't wake up afterwards. Travis turned to Mitch and smiled when he went to take his hand.

"I've been driving for a few hours," Travis whispered as he turned to the highway. There was little to now traffic, which was surprising because there is always traffic in the little area everyone lived in. "We're in Bakersfield. Is there anyplace you could think of that the kids could be?"

Mitch shrugged his shoulders when he couldn't think of anything; however, he widened his eyes after a few moments. He can't believe that he didn't think about it before. They could have found the kids in no time! Mitch nodded his head slowly, changing his previous answer.

"Vis-vis-sal-sal-lia," Mitch answered, pointing to a sign that said Visalia and the number of miles it would take to get there. "My Aunt Es-es-ther lived there."

Travis nodded as he drove faster, hoping that Mitch is correct. They have to save the kids. They just have to! Anything bad could happen to them.

Anything.

~~~

Matt held Sara tightly as she cried. Her whole body ached from both Mark and Nash. They hurt at the same time while Matt was forced to watch the entire time. Nash held her down while Mark punched, kicked, and whatever else he wanted to do with her and they switched off. They did nothing to Matt, but they made him watch. If he moved even an inch, the two of them would hurt Sara even more. They stopped after what seemed like forever and walked upstairs, laughing on the way up. Matt kissed her forehead when she let out a loud sob, hugging her even tighter.

"I'm so sorry, Sara," Matt whispered as tears ran down his cheeks. "I should've been the one to get hurt."

"No, I wouldn't that to happen. You don't need to experience what I went through," Sara argued, shaking her head. Matt was about to say something back, but she shook her head. "Matt, I know you're my brother, but you do not need to feel the pain that I get and will get. You don't deserve that."

Matt sighed as he nodded, wanting to argue with Sara's logic; however, when she said something like that, it was not meant to be argued with. The door was then slammed opened and Matthew threw McKenna down. She let out a sob and ran to Matt, hugging him tightly. Matthew shook his head as he closed the door, leaving the cousins alone. Sara and McKenna's sobs were the only sounds in the room and Matt comforted them, letting more
tears escape. They stayed in each embraces, afraid to let the other person go.

~~~

Scott woke up, noticing the familiar surroundings. The last time he saw them was when he saw Esther in Visalia. She is still alive, but she lives in a retirement home. Like Kevin, she developed Alzheimer's, but she forgot everything and everyone quickly. Pictures didn't even bring back memories. Other than that, the last time the Olusola went to Esther's was when Mitch was abused. Scott woke up Kirstin, waking her up instantly. She raised an eyebrow as she noticed the outside surroundings, looking at Mitch.

"Mitchy?" Kirstin called out, getting
Mitch's attention. "Why are we here?"

"The ki-ki-ids co-co-uld be here," Mitch answered, nodding when Scott and Kirstin both gasped. "I kn-kn-now. I ca-ca-an't be-be-lieve it."

"Why didn't we find that out earlier?" Scott asked out loud, shaking his head. Travis drove slowly, hoping to find the place in no time. "Do you need help, Travis?"

"Sorry, Scott. I couldn't hear you. What was that?"

Scott sighed as he looked to Kirstin. She nodded and turned to Travis, clearing her throat.

"If you need help finding the house, just ask-LOOK OUT!"

Travis widened his eyes when a truck went in front of him. All Mitch heard was the sound of a horn and he closed his eyes, preparing himself for what was about to come.

*I'm so sorry, McKenna. I'm so sorry, Matt and Sara. I'm so sorry, Lilliana. I'm sorry that we couldn't save you.*

You'll be okay, Mitch. I promise.

And Mitch was met with darkness.

A/N: ....So....cliffhangers, haha. I hope you like them.:3 Finals are coming up and I'm a senior because these are my second to last finals and I need to do good because it is my last year, lol. The story will probably end this week. Right now, my updating schedule is messed up, lol. Anyways, I hope that you enjoyed the chapter and remember that I love you all very much.:)

-Maddie🐧🐧🐧