Final Long Goodbye

Alley POV

"Where is your mother?" Daniel asked looking around our dingy little playground.

Layla and Ethan were standing at the edge of the sand pit and I swung lightly back and forth on my favorite swing. I didn't hide from the memories anymore. Every single moment from my childhood flooded my brain the second we stepped foot in this park. All I could do was dissect each one wondering if we made different choices if we would still end up in this moment.

"She is fucking stubborn and refuses to leave without Derek. I don't give a shit though. He wanted to help her and that's the only reason I tried."

"Wow! You are about to explode."

"Yes, but trust me I'll wait until we are clear of this town first. You got the tickets and phones."

"Of course. Why aren't you leaving with them Alley?"

"Good question." Ethan added

"I need to be there to get Derek. Ace won't hurt me or him if I'm there."

"Ace won't be there. His father is throwing a party at his house that night."

"It doesn't matter they