They spent the night at The Wreck and it's the next morning. There are still police sirens blaring as the cops continue to search for John B. Coming to the conclusion that Rosie was in the Cameron household, they failed to find her or come up with a plan to get her out. Despite everybody's guilt at leaving the child, they knew there wasn't much they could do except try to form a plan to free the young Routledge.
JJ is leaning against the wall and looking out at the water while he plays with his lighter.
"He's pinched for sure, man." JJ says as Pope walks over.
"No. They wouldn't still be patrolling if they caught him." Pope says.
"Let's hope." JJ says.
"You know, we were in that car. They're probably looking for us, too." Kie states.
"No. I don't wanna go to jail." Cora whines.
"You're not gonna go to jail." JJ tells her.
"Well, if we're gonna be outlaws, we might as well help John B." Pope says
"So, find him before they do?" JJ asks. "Pope?" He calls to his retreating friend.
"I'm gonna get gas for the boat." Pope states.
"Hey, you be careful. Okay?" Kie says. Pope stares at her for a few seconds before turning to JJ.
"Meet me at the dock at three. Don't be late." Pope orders. He walks out. Kie follows him outside.
"Why are they weird?" Cora asks.
"That's new information to you?" JJ remarks. Cora gives him a stink eye as she follows him outside.
"Okay, what is your problem?" Kie asks, rushing to Pope who goes to JJ's motorcycle.
"No problem, officer. I'm just doing my job." Pope says, getting on the bike and starting it.
"Look, I'm sorry that I hurt your feelings." Kie says and Pope revs the engine. Each time she tries to talk, he revs the engine more. It goes on for a few seconds before he speeds off.
Kie starts to walk back and the remaining three look up when they hear a helicopter whirring. They watch as a helicopter flies over them.
"Who the hell is that?" JJ asks.
"Somebody in a helicopter." Cora says. JJ glares down at her.
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They're getting food and supplies that they can put on the boat.
"You sure he wasn't just being weird Pope?" JJ asks.
"It wasn't really the kind of thing that needed interpretation." Kie says. "Is that gonna be enough food for them?"
"I mean, for a couple of weeks, and that's all they need, so..." JJ says.
"Look, I think I actually hurt his feelings." Kie says.
"Look, don't beat yourself up too much. He's completely changed his feels. The past 24 hours have been Jekyll and Hyde." JJ says as they walk outside.
"I hate to admit it, but I miss the old Pope. At least I knew what to expect from him." Kie says.
"Where you been?" Anna marches over.
"Uh-- I'm fine. I slept here." Kie says as the others pack the trunk.
"Well, we were up half the night, scared to death, lookin' for you." Anna states. "Were you even gonna tell us?" As her voice starts to raise, Cora shuffles towards her brother. She leans against him, one hand gripping onto the hem of his shirt.
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Fanfiction[ outer banks -- seasons 1-3 ] Rosie Routledge & Cora Maybank Stand Alone: Birds of a Feather I DO NOT own Outer Banks, any of the show's characters or storylines. I ONLY own my OCs and their storylines.
