It was time to leave. No hesitation was shown as Roland was ready to leave the hospital, hopefully to make it back in one peace and not be seen or near another hospital again. As they began to make their leave, he noticed something as he was walking. 

Looking behind him, he looked down at his hand to find that Avery had a hold of it. He couldn’t believe it himself at first, mainly due to dealing with her frightened personality and not able to trust people, but it seemed as if she finally decided to trust the boy. As he turned his face back to the front to see where they were being lead, he smiled, happy to know that he was finally beginning to earn her trust.

Towards the front of the hospital, Mr. Noonan peacefully made his way out and wasted no time to head to his car, that is until an officer had appeared and began to walk with him, showing that it was more of an escort. The officer told Mr. Noonan that he should take the long way to the back, this way none of the news reporters or their camera crew would be liable to see him and get in the way.

[i]“I will do as you say,”[/i] said Mr. Noonan as he got into his car and started up the engine, [i]“Just make sure none of them see me leaving the parking lot. Any one of them could come around the building and spot me heading towards the back.” [/i]

After starting up his car, he placed it into drive and slowly began to drive near the back on the more distant route, beforehand rolling down his window and giving courtesy to the officer for his help. [i]“Much appreciated officer,”[/i] he said.

Back in the hospital, Avery and Roland had finally reached the back doorway. The only thing left for them to do was to get in the car quickly as they could and all would be done and over with, but first they had to wait for Mr. Noonan to come along. Instead, they stood patiently and waited for his arrival, being handed drinks by the nurse while doing so.

Roland opened his drink and took a quick sip as he awaited for Mr. Noonan to appear, watching with a sharp eye so that they could get out as fast as possible. As quiet as the wait was, Avery decided to speak up in related terms of the people they were trying to keep distance from, saying that she wanted the press to leave her alone and that there is more important stuff to worry about than her or her father.

[i]“Sadly, they won’t stop,”[/i] said Roland to Avery, [i]“These reporters and news anchors only care about getting the biggest story going on locally. Whatever helps them catch that big break, they will do everything they can to get a hold of your story. Trust me when I say that I know.”[/i]

Just after, a car had suddenly appeared, showing Mr. Noonan waving to them inside the hospital and telling them to hurry on outside and get in.

[i]“Looks like our ride is here,”[/i] said Roland, chuckling as he reached his hand out to Avery once more, [i]“Come on Avery. Let’s get out of here and go home.”  [/i]