After they had eaten their fill Jordan suggested they walk out to the beach and enjoy the water and sun for a while. The thought of seeing her in a swim suit turned his insides out. "Yes, that sounds good let's go." I need to run back to the house and get a few things is that alright?" He opened the door for her and she walked in. "Okay I can meet you there. That will give me a chance to tidy up here first." Fear tightened in his gut and his face went dark. "I don't think that's such a great idea. How about if you just come with me to my house and show Mrs. Sparks you're alright? She has been asking after you." Jordan agreed and slid a pain pill in her mouth and took a long gulp to polish off the last of her coffee. Let me slip on my flip-flops and maybe we can walk. "Do you feel up to it with your leg?" He questioned. "I think so. We can always stop and rest if I get too tired." She suggested. Within a few minutes they were off.
The morning was warm and breezy. Taking a deep breath of the salty air, she felt her weariness start to abate. "I could spend the rest of my life here." she stated absently. Andy smiled and thought to himself. I'm counting on it. They walked in silence each lost in their own thoughts. A sea gull swooped near them and landed close by scouring the beach for an early morning treat. Jordan watched in fascination. Everything about the island made her happy except the guy chasing her. Her face darkened at the memory of being tired up in the cave. "What is it?" Andy touched her arm and they stopped along the shore. Waves crashed over her toes tickling them with bits of seaweed and sand particles. She shook her head and started to walk on but Andy gently tugged her arm. "We'll find him." She nodded and a single tear slid down her cheek. Frustrated at the emotion wreck she had become she swiped it away angrily before Andy could. Just then a larger wave came and nearly sent her tumbling into the ocean. Neither had noticed the ocean had buried their feet setting them off balance. Jordan began laughing as Andy sat down in the salty water to help her keep his balance. Now soaked, he laughed too. They continued to laugh as she pulled her sunken feet free and he hauled his dripping backside from the warm water and continued to his house.