MATILDA , jj maybank

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MATILDA! CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE:
WEIRD POPE
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Kie and Pope came back and informed JJ and Liz, that Sarah was trapped in her room. even the windows were glued shut. Liz knew for a fact that was a psychopaths work, non other than Ward. She also noticed since Kie and Pope came back last night from seeing Sarah she could practically smell and feel the tension between them. She didn't know what happened or what one of them had said but Something did happen.

They were at the wreck, trying to stay low until they met John B later that day. Cop sirens were in the distance as they were still looking for John B

"He's pinched for sure, man."

"No. They wouldn't still be patrolling if they caught him." Liz said

"Let's hope."

"You know, we were in that car. They're!probably looking for us, too."

"Well, if we're gonna be outlaws, we might as well help John B." Pope said grabbing the keys for JJs bike

"So, find him before they do?"

"Pope?"

"I'm gonna get gas for the boat." Pope answered plainly

"Hey, you be careful. Okay?" Kie said

"Meet me at the dock at three. Don't be late." Pope said before leaving

"Okay, what is your problem?" Kie asked

"No problem, Officer. I'm just doing my job." Pope said

"Look, I'm sorry that I hurt your feelings." Pope started the engine so what Kie said wasn't Audible on purpose

"What was that?"

"Look, I didn't mean to."

"Sorry, I can't hear you. What was that?"

"Pope, I'm being serious-- I'm trying to talk to you!" Pope didn't listen to her, he just road off on the bike leaving JJ and Liz to look at Kie for answerers. Helicopters flew over them
"Who is that?"

"You sure he wasn't just being weird Pope?" JJ asked as they got food for John B and Sarah

"It wasn't really the kind of thing that needed interpretation. Is that enough food for them?"

"I mean, for a couple of weeks, and that's all they need, so..."

"Look, I think I actually hurt his feelings."

"Look, don't beat yourself up too much. He's completely changed his feels. The past 24 hours have been like Jekyll and Hyde." Liz told Kie

"I hate to admit it, but I miss the old Pope. At least I knew what to expect from him" Kie said before her Kies mom walked to them and Liz almost froze on the spot

"Where you been?" She asked

"Uh-- I'm fine. I slept here."

"Well, we were up half the night, scared to death, lookin' for you. Were you even gonna tell us?"

"Well, I'm telling you right now."

"What the hell are you three up to?" She asked

"I'm sorry, Miss Anna, we gotta go. Sorry."

"No. I'm sorry. Absolutely not. Have you heard what's going on?"

"Mom, I'll explain later." JJ pulled Liz to the other side of the car

"Have you seen the storm? This is not safe."

"I'm sorry, Mom. I have to go!" Kie yelled

"These cops are armed, Kiara. You'll get shot."