Race To Witch Mountain

12

Charlotte-Mae didn't wake up in the same position she had fallen asleep in, a sharp intake of breath emitting from her as her eyes opened, her eyebrows furrowing slightly at the feeling of a hand playing with her curly hair. But a soft smile formed on her lips when she realized that her head was resting on Seth's shoulder, causing her to reluctantly lift her head, looking at him. His hand fell from her hair, her smile growing as a soft blush formed on his cheeks.

"Sorry" she whispered

"It is all right, Mae" Seth replied "I did not wish to disturb you"

"Sara. . ." Jack trailed off

The brunette looked to the front, an amused smile forming on her lips when she saw Jack looking very uncomfortable as the dog, who had moved to the passenger seat, was staring straight at him.

"He would appreciate if you could pull over so he can relieve himself" Sara said

"Well, we don't have time for that" Jack replied "he should have went before we left Stoney Creek"

"He is not pleased with your attitude" Sara translated

"Really?" He asked "is that the way he feels? Well, you remind him that I'm a man and he's a dog. And I'm not about to have this or any conversation with a dog. So my answer is still no" flicking his eyebrows at the dog in a smart way and turned back to the road

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Charlotte-Mae snickered to herself as Sara and Jack waited outside for Junkyard the dog, leaning back in her seat as she looked outside, deciding to stay in with Seth, who was rather pleased with her presence. The dog ran back, barking at Jack before jumping in the car, seating himself in a comfortable seat at Charlotte-Mae's feet once more, his head resting on her lap, which allowed her to scratch the top of his head.

"Junkyard says 'thank you'"  Sara said, then looking at Charlotte-Mae "he also asks if you could scratch behind his left ear" causing her to do as said, smiling when his foot rapidly hit the floor of the cab

"Did he now?" Jack replied, "is there anything else he wants?" 

Sara bent down into the cab and looked at Junkyard before standing back up,

"He said he would love a bone, or a meaty treat?" she replied

Another snicker emitted from Charlotte-Mae, not trying to hide it, which caused a smile to form on Seth's lips,

"Top of my to-do list" Jack said, "just get in" 

Sara obeyed and Jack closed the door behind her.

•

Seeing the buildings of Las Vegas made the curly haired brunette calm slightly, moreso when Jack pulled into the front of a casino and walked up to the Valet, giving him some money as he talked, the three teens getting out of the cab,

"I need you to keep the cab close and get the dog some water and . . ." he trailed off as he looked back at Junkyard who barked from the window, "give him a meaty treat" patting the valet on the shoulder

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"Okay," Jack said, looking at them, putting his arms around Sara and Charlotte-Mae while she held onto Seth's hand, "stay close to me, don't talk to anyone. Nice and normal"

The four of them walked inside, over to the escalators, Charlotte-Mae looking over to an African American male, who was on the phone, looking at Jack as they passed. They followed hallway after hallway until they finally came to a theatre door with the name 'Dr. Alex Friedman' on a board in front of it. A woman stood on the stage drinking a cup of coffee, she had short brown hair and wore a black pencil skirt and an off white button down shirt with the sleeves rolled up to her elbows.