Sophia didn't say anything and tried to keep moving forward, but Rebecca wouldn't move. "How do you know that's my aunt?" Rebecca demanded. Sighing Sophia said, "I've been told about you. We were warned to watch out for a little girl with a gift for story telling." Rebecca was shocked. "You tricked me!"

"I did not."

"You said you would help me! I'm telling you there's a dangerous man here!" Several passerbies's stared at the pair upon these words, but Sophia laughed them off just as Aunt Ruthie and Alexi came up to them.

"Rebecca! How dare you pull a stunt like this? What will your mother think? What on earth have you been doing?" Aunt Ruthie was never one to be mean, but now she was coldly snarling at her niece while her daughter looked on in curiosity.

Sophia softly told Ruth the story while keeping a grip on the wildly flailing girl. "You lied! You lied!"

Ruth grabbed Rebecca and bent down in front of her. "You stop this now, I expected better from you." She didn't say it harshly, she said it sadly. Rebecca stopped, she felt horrible. She had never seen Aunt Ruthie like this. Sadly Rebecca nodded; it looked like she would have to give up. No one believed her, it was useless. Ruthie nodded, gained her composure and assured Sophia it would not happen again. Sophia knelt down in front of Rebecca. "I am sorry Rebecca, but you and I know no such person exists as "Jackson Rippner"." And with that the security guard left.

Rebecca turned to her aunt whose expression was intangible. "Mom," Ruth turned to her daughter, running her hands through her hair and sighing. "Yes honey?"Alexi blew a bubble with the gum in her mouth then nodded towards a nearby shop." Can we go into that store for a few minutes? I want to get a magazine." Ruthie nodded, "Let's all go."

Ignoring Rebecca Alexi led the way into the small store. Rebecca sighed as they entered a sick hollow feeling in her stomach; she didn't care what any said. She knew Jackson existed and that worse he was up to something.

"Rebecca, go pick out some gum for the flight. Alexi took the last piece." Ruth called as she ushered her daughter along. Rebecca nodded and moved out of her aunt's line of sight. What to pick. There were awful lot of flavors; best go with something that was super sugary. Rebecca picked one out and turned to leave. Then she froze.

"Forget something?"

"No." Rebecca whispered.

"Then I suppose you ought to stop staring and go away before you get into more trouble." Jackson said kindly.

She swallowed hard. "You heard?"

"Who didn't?" And with that Jackson turned his attention to various merchandise around them.

Rebecca nodded, taking in a deep breath she reluctantly turned away. After all that he just appeared to her. Up close he had a bandage on his hand, and was looking rather pale like he had been ill. But that didn't matter; he was still cold and calmly cool. Rebecca hated herself for running off but she had no idea what to do. If she told the clerk would they do anything? No of course not. Telling her aunt was out of the question. Security had treated her like a common annoyance. This utter frustration was threatening to destroy her.

As if her legs were lead Rebecca walked solemnly back to her aunt and listlessly handed her the package of gum. Alexi was busy still pondering over which magazine to pick. Biting her lower lip Rebecca looked up as a mounted television played a news broadcast. "In other news manager of the Lux Atlantic Lisa Reisert was arrested yesterday morning and brought to New York City for furthering question into the Charles Keefe incident. Reisert who claims she was forced to change Keefe's hotel room on a red eye flight to Miami was unavailable to comment. Details on the case have been restricted." The picture switched from the news anchor to in front of a large building, the Lux Atlantic. News reporters and cameraman were following several men who were blocking their view of a woman. It was Lisa.

Rebecca whirled around to see Jackson several feet away staring up at the screen in a grim satisfaction. "It's not over yet Leese. I'm going to destroy you." He said to himself.

Contemplating Rebecca glanced at her aunt and cousin who been arguing. Ruth, who had seen the news report, shook her head at Rebecca. Don't you dare cause another show. Her gaze said. Rebecca swallowed hard. Jackson was now walking out of the store, having not brought anything.

He was going to New York. Lisa was in New York having been arrested in participation of trying to kill the Keefe's. Lisa had thwarted Jackson's plans once. Did this mean he was going now to finish Lisa off? Did it matter what exactly the plan was?

Turning her head slowly Rebecca watched Jackson leave. Was this how Lisa had felt? Unable to tell anyone what was happening and completely helpless despite all she had done? No, there was one crucial difference. Whatever Jackson had held above Lisa's head to keep her from telling someone Rebecca had the voice and ability to tell everyone. But no one believed her. So what had Lisa done? She'd fought back.

It was a desperate resort but Rebecca didn't care. Hoping that Jackson's unawareness and her own small body were enough Rebecca managed to run into Jackson and knock him down. Now to make sure everyone saw. Kicking and screaming Rebecca did her best to hold Jackson back as he tried to move away from her.

"What are you doing you crazy...?" He demanded trying to shove her away from him. I'm causing a show, Rebecca thought.

And so it would seem. A whole crowd of people had circled around to watch this bizarre thing. Soon security and her family had run over. Two officers had to literally pick Rebecca up off the ground. "Are you all right...?" One of them asked then suddenly trailed off as he gazed into Jackson's face.

"You look familiar. We'd been told to look for some one like you." Jackson seemed to know it was over, even if Rebecca didn't. She was still screaming that Jackson needed to be arrested before she realized what was happening. Jackson was just looking bored as he controlled his anger.

"Name's Jackson Jacobs isn't?" An officer said as Jackson shrugged.

Jackson Jacobs? Rebecca grew silent as Jackson spoke." I had it changed."

Ruth, who had taken Rebecca by the shoulder, was looking amazed as it became apparent officers had been looking for him for awhile now under a different name in connection with various planned acts. It was obvious they had not expected to catch him like this. Even if Jackson wasn't storming and raging Rebecca could tell he was furious. And like that it was over Jackson was led away as the crowd watched and Rebecca turned around to see her aunt staring at her with her mouth open. Feeling slightly bitter Rebecca mumbled. "Told you so."

"Oh Rebecca I am sorry. That- that was so shocking. I'm sorry I didn't believe you."

Smiling now Rebecca led her family to their gate and flight. It was over. She'd gotten him to the proper authorities after a long thankless struggle. After all she'd done Rebecca hadn't gotten the full credit she deserved. But that was the way the world worked. Like Lisa Reisert must have realized just doing the right thing made everything okay. And now Rebecca realized it.

I think for sure Jackson is out of character, but this story was more about Rebecca struggling in a world where as she a child she doesn't get the consideration she deserves.