could hear it too!  Her fears were unfounded though, as they reached the barrier, hidden from sight of the soldiers. 

“Okay, baby.” She said to Jimmy.  “We’re going to start running now, and Mommy needs you to run for as far and as fast as you have ever run before, okay?  Can you do that?”

“What do I get if I beat you?” Jimmy asked seriously, and Amanda almost laughed out loud at the earnest look on his face. 

“Whatever you want, my boy.” She smiled.  She repositioned her grip on his hand, and then slowly counted out:  “Ready… one, two…”

“Leaving so soon?”

The question was shouted out from behind them, startling her and making her spin around in surprise.  The smug f...

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