A weekend of fun turns into a nightmare

[jessie]

New Story this story also includes Cliff and Afton. Beware this is going to be different , but some really sad parts.

Chapter 1

John Ross came down to the breakfast table pouting. Christopher was so excited he was going on a camping trip with Cliff and Afton for 4 days. JR smiled, "You are real excited you realize you will be sleeping on a ground with bugs"?

"JR stop ok, he is excited, don't ruin it for him" Pam scolded him

John Ross put his fork down, "I will never go camping because my parents don't want to get dirty". Sue Ellen smiled, "I'm not going camping Sweetie, I hate bugs, dirt, and I'm not sleeping outside, with the animals"

"See Grandma she will never take me"

JR laughed, "Bobby and Pam are not taking Christopher, Cliff is he doesn't mind getting down in the dirt son"

"JR you are to much, stop putting Cliff down with Christopher right here".

Clayton banged his coffee cup down, "Enough all of you, can we be civil just one breakfast".

"Sorry Clayton". Pam says but JR just glared at him. Teresa came into the room, "Mr. and Mrs Barnes are here Mrs. Ewing". Pam touched Christopher's shoulder, "Go say hi to him, tell Cliff your stuff is by the door". Christopher ran out, John Ross asked to be excused. Sue Ellen said he could be, and he ran off.

Pam smiled at Bobby, "Are you coming to say hi to them"?

"Sure". They got up to go out to see Cliff and Afton.

John Ross ran over to them, "Can I come with Christopher, I swear I will be real good"?

"Oh what about your Parents, they won't allow it"

"Can I come please, they will never take me camping. You are so cool, my Dad won't even sleep in the tree house anymore"

Afton smiled, "No I expect your Daddy wouldn't go camping, this is my first time too. Go ask your Parents if they say ok, it is fine with us". John Ross hugged Afton , and ran in the house.

"Afton I don't mind the boy coming but JR will not let him go you know that"

"Well than JR deals with his disappointment than".

"Right put it on him". Cliff smiled as Pam walked over hugging him.

"What did you say to John Ross"?

"Afton said he could come if Sue Ellen and JR let him"

"Oh God JR won't Afton"

"Well I'm not going to be the bad guy, we don't mind".

John Ross ran into the dining room. "I asked Mr Barnes, and Mrs Barnes if I could come. Mrs. Barnes is so cool she said fine, if you let us go". Sue Ellen smiled, "I don't think it would be a good idea, maybe we will take you to the beach tomorrow"

"I want to go camping Mom, I'm the only kid at school that hasn't gone camping"

"John Ross I'm not allowing you to go with Mr. Barnes end of story"

"Grandpa say something, do you think it would be alright"?

"JR let the boy go, look how excited he is"

"Yeah what if something happens, what than Clayton"?

"Afton and Cliff won't allow anything to happen".

Sue Ellen smiled at JR, "Let him go, he will be fine".

"I say no Sue Ellen, but if you want to let him go, it is all on you".

"Fine he is going he will be fine, Cliff wouldn't let anything happen to him". Sue Ellen got up, "Come on John Ross, we better pack quick, they are waiting".

"I will go tell them ok"

"Sure I will be in your room". John Ross ran outside, Sue Ellen turned to JR.

"He will be fine JR, don't worry"

"He better be Sue Ellen, I'm against this". JR got up walking away going upstairs to his room, to make some calls. Sue Ellen looked at Miss Ellie.

"Should I let him go"?

"Yes he will be fine, let him have some fun". Sue Ellen smiled, and ran upstairs to pack.

"Mr Barnes, Mrs. Barnes, I can go, my Mom said it is ok".

"Great hurry up , and pack we want to be on the road soon".

"I will be right back". Christopher smiled, "Cool now we can have 2 tents now"

"Sure that will be fine". Pam walked over, "You listen to Uncle Cliff and Aunt Afton. You be good, and don't wonder off you promise"

"Yes Mom I promise". They pack Christopher stuff in the car.

Sue Ellen finished packing she went to her room to get JR.

"JR he is leaving come and give him a hug goodbye"

"I'm on the phone, I can't"

"JR please".

"Tell him I love him". Sue Ellen shut the door, and walked over, "He is on a business call, he loves you Sweetie"

"I know, can we hurry up, they will leave without me". They went downstairs, Miss Ellie and Clayton hugged him. They got his stuff in the trunk of the car. Sue Ellen walked over to Afton and Cliff. "Please keep him close, JR isn't happy about this, but I trust you both"

"He will be fine, see you in four days"

"Bye". Sue Ellen hugged John Ross, he got in the car with Christopher, and they all drove off.

[melindajo2000]

interesting start, I hope no one gets hurt or anything. great update

[jessie]

Chapter 2

The four of them were driving for about one hour, and the kids were really excited. Afton was playing music, and singing, and Cliff was actually enjoying himself, and having John Ross around for Christopher was a great idea. Afton pointed to a country store, and asked Cliff to stop, and get some sodas. The kids said they were thirsty too so Cliff pulled in, and he got out of the car, and asked them what they wanted. Afton wanted to come in with him, and the kids but Cliff thought it would be faster if he went in, and they stayed in the car. They would be at the camp site in about 45 minutes. Cliff heard it was one of the best the water was amazing, and they had washrooms not outhouses which was a plus for Afton. He went inside but he noticed a car parked, and the two men were sitting in the car, and he felt uneasy but the one man lifted a map, and he realized he was being foolish. He went inside, and was a little surprised when he did not see the store teller. He walked to the back, and took out a few sodas, and grabbed a bag of chips, and walked up to the front. He put the stuff on the counter , and suddenly he got a feeling that something was wrong. He walked around the counter, and saw a man obviously dead laying on the floor covered in blood. Cliff turned but he heard screams, and he ran to the door but it was like he couldn't breathe. He heard two shots, and as he ran out of the store he froze seeing Afton on the ground she had been shot, and Christopher was laying beside her. He ran over she was shot but she said she was ok she was shot in the arm. He grabbed Christopher he let out a cry, and Afton said they threw him out of the car he was not shot.

He heard his car speed off racing onto the highway, Cliff turned seeing John Ross on the ground. He got up running to him as Afton cried out asking Cliff if John Ross was ok. Cliff got to him, and he let out a scream making Afton, and Christopher hold each other as Cliff fell to his knees touching John Ross's face but he knew it was bad. John Ross was shaking he was shot in the stomach, and he was losing so much blood. Cliff pulled off his jacket, and was applying pressure but he turned to Afton telling her she needed to apply the pressure he needed to go inside, and get a phone. Afton got over to John Ross with Christopher right behind her as she did what Cliff said.

Cliff got up running inside he was frantic looking for a phone he found it, and called 911. He told them to hurry a child was dying he was bleeding he was shot in the stomach. The lady told him to keep him warm, and they would be there as soon as they could. Cliff hung up, and ran back outside, and over to Afton. He took over taking care of John Ross, and he knew he couldn't lose him because he would never forgive himself, and he knew JR, and Sue Ellen would blame him, but right this moment he was blaming himself why did he leave them alone.

"Cliff we can't lose him"

"Is John Ross going to be ok"? Christopher cried Afton hugged him as Cliff shut his eyes, and he felt tears come to his eyes he was not a religious man but he was praying with all his heart that John Ross would hold on, and survive but he knew he was slipping away right before his eyes, and there was nothing he could do about it.

[Sanda]

Great start to your story Jessie. Poor John Ross. Please don't let John Ross die in your story. I hope you update this awesome story again really soon.

[melinda]

oh so sad, I love that you have cliff and afton in this, I can't wait for more!