“They hit him so much, and he didn’t even acknowledge the hits. He just kept mowing them over.”Raymond kept quiet as he continued hugging her an... letting her emotions pour out in a controlled manner. After a couple of minutes, Juanita was more coherent and aware of where she was and who she was with.“It’s all right, darling. Just remember his...” Raymond paused and looked over her shoulder to the bedroom door. It was securely closed, as he’d left it when they entered it. “Remember his. Tired of having their asses kicked, they packed up their bundles and started trudging off into the wilderness doing their best to ignore the anomaly which was Axorie, who trailed behind, booting their rears. She followed them for a week, to make sure they didn't slow down or turn back, but they were on a mission, perhaps their unknown leader had a message from the universe. And perhaps they had. They were off looking for the promised land, where there was noone who was NOT US and NOT FOOD, and. It was then that the thought possessed her. Her son Francis was growing up with all the good qualities of his father as well as his own unique good characteristics. If things were different she would want him to be her partner, 'her man'. But then there was the other thing, a c***d. His genes were good and his sperm would be ideal to fertilise her. He could give her a daughter who would look like Francis' sister. That would be good. They could be a family again. She knew this was an unrealistic. ”I look at him and nod, smiling lightly. “I really want to be with you Keenan.”He leans in and kisses me, picking me up in his arms. After a bit he breaks the kiss. “How long do you have before they'll notice you're gone?” He asks quietly.I think. “I don't know, twenty minutes maybe? They're not paying attention to Kristy and I anyw-”He silences me with another kiss as he carries me further into the bushes, laying me down.“Good.” He says and then kisses me deeply. He really did deserve better.