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As I lowered myself into the tub, I could feel the hot water and bubbles ease my stress away. I closed my eyes and it just felt so good. Suddenly I heard footsteps outside the bathroom door.
    “Jason.” I called out. “Is that you?” I waited and heard nothing. I closed my eyes again when I heard more footsteps. I felt like my heart had stopped. I eased myself quietly out of the tub. I threw a towel around me. I wish I had brought my clothes in with me but the tub looked so inviting I just got myself in as quick as I could. I stopped and listened. I could hear movement on the other side. I looked around the bathroom. I could not find anything to use as a weapon. A knock sounded at the door and I just about passed out from fright.
    “Ali.” I heard Jason’s voice. I opened the door quickly and hurled myself into his arms. “Sweetheart, what is wrong?”
    “Why didn’t you answer me when I called out?”
    “When?”
    “I don’t know, maybe twenty minutes ago.” Jason let go of me. “What?”
    “Stay here hunny.” He left me and came back in about ten minutes. He led me to the bedroom and I started to dress. “Alison. I was not here twenty minutes ago. I just got home and saw the bathroom door closed and knew you were in there.”
    “But…”
    “Ya someone broke into my house!” He said. I know I was turning pale. I know I was feeling sick to my stomach. Jason hugged me. “Maybe we should find a safe house for you.”
    “I don’t want to be hidden away. I don’t want to be alone.” I cried.
    “I know but Ali if they can find you here then apparently someone is watching everything you are doing.”
    “The FBI is supposed to be watching me too.” It suddenly occurred to me. “Where are they?”
    “They are on their way right now.”
    “Yes but I thought they were going to watch out for my safety.”
    “We will get to the bottom of this Ali. I promise you.” He held me. We made our reports. I went into the bedroom to get my stuff together. Jason came in after the FBI left. “I am taking some time off.”
    “But …”
    “No buts. I have some vacation time. I never do anything so I am going to take some much needed time off and be with you.” I hugged him.
    “Thank you.” I smiled. Why did Jason and I not do this before? I thought to myself as I waited for him to get some stuff together. We always got a long but never tried dating or anything. Jason told me we were going to go to his Aunt and Uncle’s camp to stay a few days. It was about 40 miles away. No cell reception. There was a phone at the camp but not the greatest reception. It was a perfect idea. I called Lisa and Jim, and got everything set up with the bar, so I could feel comfortable leaving it for a little bit. I was so lucky to have them. About an hour later, we arrived at the camp.
    “There is no way anyone will know where we are.” Jason said assuredly.
     

Stories We Never Knew
    The camp was actually a beautiful 1970’s old log cabin. It had a beautiful kitchen with all of the most updated appliances. It had two bedrooms. A small one with a bunk bed in it and one with a king size bed in it. The whole country setting was just relaxing. Jason started some dinner and I went out onto the porch. The lake was beautiful. The mountain setting off in the distance. I sat down and looked out over the water. It was just so peaceful. I could hear Jason whistling to himself while he worked. I suddenly heard a snap of a branch in the woods next to us. I turned and looked but could not see all too well into the woods as it was just starting to get dark. I looked through the windows again and saw Jason still working. I did not hear any other noises. It had to be just be animals. Jason was right. We were too far away for anyone to find us. Lisa and Jim knew we were gone. I had called Jenna but did not tell any of them where we were going. I walked back inside.
    “Hungry?” He asked me.
    “I am actually.” I went up behind him and