Rating: PG (for now)
Summary: Um...just something that doesn�t make too much sense. This is what I get for having watched Enrique�s Hero video clip one too many times!
Type of fic: Story
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the truth
�Who are you? Really?�
Chris considered lying, but quickly discarded the idea. Too much time had already been lost, Helmsley had become distrustful (though Chris had to wonder if it was because the other man suspected his feelings for Stephanie, rather than anything he had done), and Stephanie had become restless and reckless.
�My name is Chris Jericho,� he told her. �I work for your brother.�
Stephanie stared at him through the rear view mirror, stunned. �Wha- What did you say?�
�I work for your brother. He wants to get you away from your father,� Chris explained, glancing at her and hoping that he didn�t shock her too much. He wished he could pull over and they could talk face to face, but he didn�t want to attract any extra attention from Vince�s hellhound.
�Shane? He�s�he�s alive?�
He looked at her, surprised at her words. �Yes, he�s alive.�
Stephanie shut her eyes tight. �I was afraid he�d been�that he was��
Chris smiled at her in the mirror. �No, he�s very much alive.�
She said nothing, laying her head back against the headrest.
�He�s worried about you,� he said.
She looked back at him. �About�me?�
�He wants to help you get out of your father�s control.�
Stephanie looked away.
�And that�s why I�m here,� he continued. �I�m going to get you out, Stephanie.�
By the look on her face Chris could tell that she believed him.
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Chris had explained to her the importance of planing and timing, but she had argued that the element of surprise was their best chance. She boldly suggested that they drive away that very day, but he resisted. She was adamant, he was stubborn.
Finally, they decided on a compromise.
end truth.
